Scott Buckley

Scott Buckley is a Australian Composer and arranger, based in Brisbane, known for crafting emotive and atmospheric soundscapes that blend orchestral and electronic elements. His work, often described as cinematic, has garnered widespread recognition, impacting both commissioned projects and the vast online creative community.

Early career and burnout

Scott Buckley musical journey began early, becoming a composer in 2003. During the mid-2000s, he worked as a salaried composer for a Los Angeles-based music library industry, scoring film and game advertising campaigns for projects like Terminator: Salvation, 10,000 BC, The Golden Compass, Spore, and Assassin's Creed 2. However, this period led to burnout, causing Scott Buckley to step away from the industry.

Finding renewed purpose and Creative Commons

Following a period of rediscovery, Scott Buckley embarked on a new path, embracing a freelance career as a composer and arranger. He began creating his own library of cinematic music, releasing it under the Creative Commons BY 4.0 license. This initiative allows content creators to freely use his music in their projects, requiring only proper attribution for using the music. This approach has proven incredibly successful, with his music being used in over 2 million YouTube videos alone.

Notable collaborations and upcoming projects

Beyond his Creative Commons endeavors, Scott Buckley has established significant collaborations. He is a long-term collaborator with big Youtuber Alan Becker Animations for whom he composes music for projects such as the popular Animator vs. Animation and Animator vs. Minecraft series. Some of his recent compositions for Alan Becker include:
"Note Block Concert" and "The Prank" for Animation vs. Minecraft Ep. 35 and 34 respectively.
"Victim", "Lucky Block Staff", and music for Animation vs. Physics for Animation vs. Animator 11, Animation vs. Minecraft Ep. 33, and Animation vs. Physics in 2023.
Music for "Animation vs Math", "Lush Caves" and "The Ultimate Weapon" from Animation vs. Minecraft Ep. 26, 24 and 25 respectively.
Scott Buckley also works with Silva Screen Records and London Music Works Orchestra, for whom he creates arrangements and contributes to albums such as Music from "The Legend of Zelda" and "Epic Themes IV" etc.
He is also actively scoring upcoming Sci-Fi games score like 'Falling Frontier' and 'Menace' for Stutter Fox Studios and Overhype Studios.

A passion for cinematic storytelling

Scott Buckley's dedication to creating evocative and powerful music for media remains evident in his diverse portfolio. He continues to connect with audiences through his emotionally resonant compositions, offering them a unique blend of orchestral grandeur and electronic texture that transports listeners to another realm. His influence extends not only to individual creators but also to the larger world of film, television, and gaming, solidifying his position as a prominent Australian composer.