The Drifting Bard
@thedriftingbard.bsky.social
MSQ: become a game composer
Side quest: theatre, music, and running D&D campaigns
Check out my journey in music here! https://linktr.ee/isaacjones
Side quest: theatre, music, and running D&D campaigns
Check out my journey in music here! https://linktr.ee/isaacjones
I want to wrap up the last two memos from 2025 to give this year a fresh start, but I also want to give voice memo Monday some challenges and prompts moving forward, instead of pulling sounds from thin air!
More ideas loading…
Can’t wait to share more next week - see ya at the next song!
More ideas loading…
Can’t wait to share more next week - see ya at the next song!
January 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I want to wrap up the last two memos from 2025 to give this year a fresh start, but I also want to give voice memo Monday some challenges and prompts moving forward, instead of pulling sounds from thin air!
More ideas loading…
Can’t wait to share more next week - see ya at the next song!
More ideas loading…
Can’t wait to share more next week - see ya at the next song!
Leveling up in 2026, and more music is coming, among other things - and I plan to be much more active 😁
January 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Leveling up in 2026, and more music is coming, among other things - and I plan to be much more active 😁
Been spreading some holiday cheer this month, caroling and playing at Christmas choir concerts 🌲 🎶 🎁 It’s been nice to make music live and hit the reset button!
A few more song snippets coming out before 2026 I’ve got some new things planned and I’m excited to share them!
See ya at the next song ☺️
A few more song snippets coming out before 2026 I’ve got some new things planned and I’m excited to share them!
See ya at the next song ☺️
December 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Been spreading some holiday cheer this month, caroling and playing at Christmas choir concerts 🌲 🎶 🎁 It’s been nice to make music live and hit the reset button!
A few more song snippets coming out before 2026 I’ve got some new things planned and I’m excited to share them!
See ya at the next song ☺️
A few more song snippets coming out before 2026 I’ve got some new things planned and I’m excited to share them!
See ya at the next song ☺️
Oof. It is a busy time of year. I’m overwhelmed, fully committed and have so much to catch up on. So, I’m going to rest.
I’ll finish the previous couple of voice memos soon.
But for now…I’m taking the dang health potion.
See y’all at the next song!
I’ll finish the previous couple of voice memos soon.
But for now…I’m taking the dang health potion.
See y’all at the next song!
December 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Oof. It is a busy time of year. I’m overwhelmed, fully committed and have so much to catch up on. So, I’m going to rest.
I’ll finish the previous couple of voice memos soon.
But for now…I’m taking the dang health potion.
See y’all at the next song!
I’ll finish the previous couple of voice memos soon.
But for now…I’m taking the dang health potion.
See y’all at the next song!
Welp 🤷🏾♂️
Been a fun year! More music in the works, but this was a nice glimpse into what I’ve grown to enjoy when I’m not writing!
Been a fun year! More music in the works, but this was a nice glimpse into what I’ve grown to enjoy when I’m not writing!
December 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Welp 🤷🏾♂️
Been a fun year! More music in the works, but this was a nice glimpse into what I’ve grown to enjoy when I’m not writing!
Been a fun year! More music in the works, but this was a nice glimpse into what I’ve grown to enjoy when I’m not writing!
FRIDAY FAMILIARS - recounting D&D moments here and there
A Druid used Speak with Plants in the Underdark (for the first time!) and found some moss. I slipped into a British accent. Puns were made. The rest is history.
Swipe and enjoy “A Stroll with Mr. Moss,” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
A Druid used Speak with Plants in the Underdark (for the first time!) and found some moss. I slipped into a British accent. Puns were made. The rest is history.
Swipe and enjoy “A Stroll with Mr. Moss,” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
November 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
FRIDAY FAMILIARS - recounting D&D moments here and there
A Druid used Speak with Plants in the Underdark (for the first time!) and found some moss. I slipped into a British accent. Puns were made. The rest is history.
Swipe and enjoy “A Stroll with Mr. Moss,” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
A Druid used Speak with Plants in the Underdark (for the first time!) and found some moss. I slipped into a British accent. Puns were made. The rest is history.
Swipe and enjoy “A Stroll with Mr. Moss,” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
VM 31 - Playing with a lil' syncopation
I've been listening to other snippets of songs lately, and I think we're past due for another battle or boss theme - it's been too long! Let's see what we can cook up this week.
As usual, see ya at the next song!
I've been listening to other snippets of songs lately, and I think we're past due for another battle or boss theme - it's been too long! Let's see what we can cook up this week.
As usual, see ya at the next song!
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
VM 31 - Playing with a lil' syncopation
I've been listening to other snippets of songs lately, and I think we're past due for another battle or boss theme - it's been too long! Let's see what we can cook up this week.
As usual, see ya at the next song!
I've been listening to other snippets of songs lately, and I think we're past due for another battle or boss theme - it's been too long! Let's see what we can cook up this week.
As usual, see ya at the next song!
Voice Memo 30 - The Control Room
I guess I’ve been spending a lot of time in Solution Nine (if you know, you know) — ended up combing futuristic and electronic sounds, aiming for something more cold, sterile and almost devoid of humanity.
Enjoy, and see you at the next song!
🖼️ stockcake.com
I guess I’ve been spending a lot of time in Solution Nine (if you know, you know) — ended up combing futuristic and electronic sounds, aiming for something more cold, sterile and almost devoid of humanity.
Enjoy, and see you at the next song!
🖼️ stockcake.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Voice Memo 30 - The Control Room
I guess I’ve been spending a lot of time in Solution Nine (if you know, you know) — ended up combing futuristic and electronic sounds, aiming for something more cold, sterile and almost devoid of humanity.
Enjoy, and see you at the next song!
🖼️ stockcake.com
I guess I’ve been spending a lot of time in Solution Nine (if you know, you know) — ended up combing futuristic and electronic sounds, aiming for something more cold, sterile and almost devoid of humanity.
Enjoy, and see you at the next song!
🖼️ stockcake.com
Drove to Louisville to volunteer for a Local Game Harvest event. It was awesome! Over 50 indie local devs, great live music, and good vibes.
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Drove to Louisville to volunteer for a Local Game Harvest event. It was awesome! Over 50 indie local devs, great live music, and good vibes.
Fantasy Friday - more D&D inspired songs this week
More inspiration hit as a party I am DMing made anything but a specific contract with a succubus -- and now strange things are afoot!
The echoes of chains and tension ring through this part of the campaign…
More inspiration hit as a party I am DMing made anything but a specific contract with a succubus -- and now strange things are afoot!
The echoes of chains and tension ring through this part of the campaign…
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Fantasy Friday - more D&D inspired songs this week
More inspiration hit as a party I am DMing made anything but a specific contract with a succubus -- and now strange things are afoot!
The echoes of chains and tension ring through this part of the campaign…
More inspiration hit as a party I am DMing made anything but a specific contract with a succubus -- and now strange things are afoot!
The echoes of chains and tension ring through this part of the campaign…
VM29 - Sacred Shrapnel
“The steel sleeps, every strike of metal a plea to awaken the sleeping one below.”
A lil’ Afrofuturism this week - something new for me!
Really happy with my music lately and the details that are coming alive.
See ya at the next song!
🖼️ Jeryce Dianingana
“The steel sleeps, every strike of metal a plea to awaken the sleeping one below.”
A lil’ Afrofuturism this week - something new for me!
Really happy with my music lately and the details that are coming alive.
See ya at the next song!
🖼️ Jeryce Dianingana
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
VM29 - Sacred Shrapnel
“The steel sleeps, every strike of metal a plea to awaken the sleeping one below.”
A lil’ Afrofuturism this week - something new for me!
Really happy with my music lately and the details that are coming alive.
See ya at the next song!
🖼️ Jeryce Dianingana
“The steel sleeps, every strike of metal a plea to awaken the sleeping one below.”
A lil’ Afrofuturism this week - something new for me!
Really happy with my music lately and the details that are coming alive.
See ya at the next song!
🖼️ Jeryce Dianingana
4 pictures just don’t do it justice.
GameSoundCon 2025 was an absolute blast! Head over to my Instagram page for more!
GameSoundCon 2025 was an absolute blast! Head over to my Instagram page for more!
October 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
4 pictures just don’t do it justice.
GameSoundCon 2025 was an absolute blast! Head over to my Instagram page for more!
GameSoundCon 2025 was an absolute blast! Head over to my Instagram page for more!
Another Monday, another voice memo to turn into a small musical arrangement.
Busy week ahead and gearing up for GameSoundCon tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to a great time and lots of new energy.
See y'all at the next song!
Busy week ahead and gearing up for GameSoundCon tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to a great time and lots of new energy.
See y'all at the next song!
October 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Another Monday, another voice memo to turn into a small musical arrangement.
Busy week ahead and gearing up for GameSoundCon tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to a great time and lots of new energy.
See y'all at the next song!
Busy week ahead and gearing up for GameSoundCon tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to a great time and lots of new energy.
See y'all at the next song!
Drafted a game music snippet for Voice Memo 28! Enjoy some melancholy, post-folk cinematic vibes in a mini-song I call “The Silent Town.” Not my normal style, but still a lot of fun to write!
🖼️ Ghost town, cg. 23, 2014 via peakpx.com
Check out my links for more music.
See ya at the next song!
🖼️ Ghost town, cg. 23, 2014 via peakpx.com
Check out my links for more music.
See ya at the next song!
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Drafted a game music snippet for Voice Memo 28! Enjoy some melancholy, post-folk cinematic vibes in a mini-song I call “The Silent Town.” Not my normal style, but still a lot of fun to write!
🖼️ Ghost town, cg. 23, 2014 via peakpx.com
Check out my links for more music.
See ya at the next song!
🖼️ Ghost town, cg. 23, 2014 via peakpx.com
Check out my links for more music.
See ya at the next song!
Writing music, but also, like…I LOVE Canva
She’s everything
She’s everything
October 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Writing music, but also, like…I LOVE Canva
She’s everything
She’s everything
Voice Memo 27: ✅
I envisioned a loading screen theme, with moments of suspension and mystery. This draft has a sense of trying to get back to where you started, so the melody can feel a little circular, but that’s intentional, I promise!
Enjoy “The Misty Way.”
See ya at the next song!
I envisioned a loading screen theme, with moments of suspension and mystery. This draft has a sense of trying to get back to where you started, so the melody can feel a little circular, but that’s intentional, I promise!
Enjoy “The Misty Way.”
See ya at the next song!
October 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Voice Memo 27: ✅
I envisioned a loading screen theme, with moments of suspension and mystery. This draft has a sense of trying to get back to where you started, so the melody can feel a little circular, but that’s intentional, I promise!
Enjoy “The Misty Way.”
See ya at the next song!
I envisioned a loading screen theme, with moments of suspension and mystery. This draft has a sense of trying to get back to where you started, so the melody can feel a little circular, but that’s intentional, I promise!
Enjoy “The Misty Way.”
See ya at the next song!
Finally got my YouTube page on par with Instagram, Bluesky and my website! All of my links are now current and you can listen to my music through any link in my bio ☺️
More to come soon!
More to come soon!
October 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Finally got my YouTube page on par with Instagram, Bluesky and my website! All of my links are now current and you can listen to my music through any link in my bio ☺️
More to come soon!
More to come soon!
A year ago, I had the great privilege of scoring video game inspired music for an original play titled “Moon Logic” by David Lipschutz. Now, I want to send a HUGE congratulations, as this play has now been published!! You should head over to his website and check out more of his work!
October 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A year ago, I had the great privilege of scoring video game inspired music for an original play titled “Moon Logic” by David Lipschutz. Now, I want to send a HUGE congratulations, as this play has now been published!! You should head over to his website and check out more of his work!
Going to get YouTube up to date this week, but that won’t stop me from sharing another preview result from a Voice Memo Monday!
Inspired by lilting, led to mischief. A pretty fun process outlining ideas here for sure. 😂
Enjoy “Gnome’s Gambit” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
Inspired by lilting, led to mischief. A pretty fun process outlining ideas here for sure. 😂
Enjoy “Gnome’s Gambit” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
September 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Going to get YouTube up to date this week, but that won’t stop me from sharing another preview result from a Voice Memo Monday!
Inspired by lilting, led to mischief. A pretty fun process outlining ideas here for sure. 😂
Enjoy “Gnome’s Gambit” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
Inspired by lilting, led to mischief. A pretty fun process outlining ideas here for sure. 😂
Enjoy “Gnome’s Gambit” and I’ll see ya at the next song!
Got a new song up for this Fantasy Friday! It’s over 3 minutes so I can’t share it here, but it’s being uploaded to SoundCloud as I type this.
Go give a listen to “Lorram’s Light” and its D&D inspiration!
Go give a listen to “Lorram’s Light” and its D&D inspiration!
September 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Got a new song up for this Fantasy Friday! It’s over 3 minutes so I can’t share it here, but it’s being uploaded to SoundCloud as I type this.
Go give a listen to “Lorram’s Light” and its D&D inspiration!
Go give a listen to “Lorram’s Light” and its D&D inspiration!
Voice Memo 27
Will this turn into a farmer theme, a start menu motif, or something much more mysterious? I could not tell you through today's brain fog, but we'll all find out together soon. 😂Trust the process, right?
See ya at the next song!
Will this turn into a farmer theme, a start menu motif, or something much more mysterious? I could not tell you through today's brain fog, but we'll all find out together soon. 😂Trust the process, right?
See ya at the next song!
September 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Voice Memo 27
Will this turn into a farmer theme, a start menu motif, or something much more mysterious? I could not tell you through today's brain fog, but we'll all find out together soon. 😂Trust the process, right?
See ya at the next song!
Will this turn into a farmer theme, a start menu motif, or something much more mysterious? I could not tell you through today's brain fog, but we'll all find out together soon. 😂Trust the process, right?
See ya at the next song!
We’re back
Enjoy some haunting tea time
And follow me in other places!
Enjoy some haunting tea time
And follow me in other places!
September 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
We’re back
Enjoy some haunting tea time
And follow me in other places!
Enjoy some haunting tea time
And follow me in other places!
Had a great time in Louisville for Warp Zone: The Musical! Cool musicians, great vibes, and hella creative minds.
Annnd got a physical copy of an album from a game jam with one of my tunes featured? 10/10 evening.
Check out more on Instagram!
Y’all go support Louisville Makes Games 💾 🎮 🎶
Annnd got a physical copy of an album from a game jam with one of my tunes featured? 10/10 evening.
Check out more on Instagram!
Y’all go support Louisville Makes Games 💾 🎮 🎶
September 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Had a great time in Louisville for Warp Zone: The Musical! Cool musicians, great vibes, and hella creative minds.
Annnd got a physical copy of an album from a game jam with one of my tunes featured? 10/10 evening.
Check out more on Instagram!
Y’all go support Louisville Makes Games 💾 🎮 🎶
Annnd got a physical copy of an album from a game jam with one of my tunes featured? 10/10 evening.
Check out more on Instagram!
Y’all go support Louisville Makes Games 💾 🎮 🎶