Sinclair 808
Sinclair 808
Mojo Mag "shimmering synth laden soundtrack to an imaginary film"
Who is Sinclair 808 ?
Pop Muzik, Se "Nice cinematic synth pop with an 80's feel."
Hertz Mag "how reliable can self aware AI entities ever be if they have the ability to comprehend and possibly mimic human emotions"
Salacious Sound "as 80s as you get with a haunting vibe the entire way through and tight drum kicks alongside shimmery synths"
Jean-Luc Sinclair is a composer and music producer who, for the past 15 years, has worked with some of the most influential and successful artists of his time, co-writing with visionary musician Trent Reznor, and engineering and doing sound design for the Scissor Sisters, Zack de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine, and Michael Stipe from R.E.M., among others. A veteran of linear and interactive, Sinclair has also worked for id Software, Ubisoft, Looking Glass Studios, Marvel Comics, the BBC, and ATI Technologies. From sound design and consulting for the Doom 3 audio engine, to producing DVDs for bands like Ministry and Slayer that reached gold in the U.S., his experience covers a broad spectrum of the industry. In 2013, he scored the acclaimed documentary Small Small Thing which has gone on to win best documentary at the Montreal International Film Festival, Kansas Film Festival, and First Glance Film Fest.
In addition to creating plugins for Ableton, Jean-Luc Sinclair is a publisher author. Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design is a comprehensive introduction to the art of sound for games and interactive media using Unity.
His sound is inspired by many an 80s horror film soundtrack citing John Carpenter as a major influence. His work with Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails clearly inspired him too !
Most of Sinclair 808's catalogue is available on TYGER, the adaptive-music platform integrated into games including Fortnite and League of Legends. Two tracks have proven especially popular with players: "Touring Jonestown," which opened TYGER's electronic playlist, and "Murderbot."
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Who is Sinclair 808?
Jean-Luc Sinclair, a Paris-born composer and producer based in New York, working in dark synthwave and industrial electronica.
Who has Sinclair 808 worked with?
Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails, Scissor Sisters, Zack de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine), and Michael Stipe (R.E.M.).
Has Sinclair 808's music been used in video games?
Yes. Most of Sinclair 808's catalogue — spanning two albums — is available on TYGER, the adaptive-music platform integrated into games including Fortnite and League of Legends. Two tracks in particular have resonated with players: "Touring Jonestown," which opened TYGER's electronic playlist, and "Murderbot."
