Zane A. Goen
MUSICAL PORTFOLIO
All assets that aren't mine, specifically the artwork, is being used on this website with expressed permission from the artists and vocalists.
LOOKING TO WORK WITH ME?
Are you looking to work with me? Awesome!! Just check here to see if I'm available to do what you want me to do!
COLLABS
CHORUS BATTLES
TRADES
COMMISSIONS
SOUNDTRACKS
Closed, Case-by-case, Always willing to work
All prices are 100% negotiable, but for reference, all commissions start with a $50 upfront fee, and then an additional $75-150 depending on both how complex the arrangement/composition needs to be and whether or not I need to purchase any external services.If you're looking to profit from my arrangement/composition, then it will be an additional 15% of the final price, plus a royalty split. (either through Distrokid or Soundrop)
Of course, I would really appreciate it if you read the Terms and Conditions page before sending me an invite to a collab, trade, commission, whatever's on your mind. By sending me an invite to begin with, I have every right to assume that you did read it, and you will not complain if I remind you about something in the TOS if I have to.
If you'd like to look at other people's testimonials about my work and see what their experiences were like with me, then check the link below! I've always had a positive experience working with others, and I hope the same for us as well!
You can always reach out to me on either Twitter DMs (back on the home page), through email using the form below, or preferably on Discord, ZGoenMusic#3707. Any of those methods would be great!
MY FRIENDS AND PARTNERS
EN choir/vocal lyricist
My chief English lyricst that I've been going to for a while. He specializes primarily in otherworldly, disturbing, and morbid opera lyrics made with choirs in mind. But, he can also write some fantastic vocal lyrics based on any story you give him. I compare his writing style to Mike Wyzgowski, since he's one of his biggest songwriting inspirations.I can promise you that you will not be disappointed with his work.
Composed and arranged by Zane A. Goen, choir lyrics by Scott Averygone.... is our land, ravaged by the war, for greed and misery....There's no escape from the suffering that we shall bear now....
Death is our plight, with no hope in site, we are left falter...
Composed by Kyle Richoux, arranged by Zane A. Goen, choir lyrics by Scott Averywith strength unchallenged, and the virtue of legends
wisdom to be told, and a heart that is of gold
Composed by Cy, arranged by Zane A. Goen, choir lyrics by Scott Averywhat a rouse, for a cruise
we know you can...
spend ya money bett'a
Synthesizer producer
I can produce some synth-y tracks on my own, but for certain styles, I turn to the synth wizard, KM.KAMEKO. A producer who I've known since 2019, and been working with since 2020, he can deliver some fantastic synth tracks modeled after both the synthesizer arranger for Shiro SAGISU, CHOKKAKU, but also modeled after works from various Touhou dojin circles.
Composed and arranged by Zane A. Goen, choir lyrics by Scott Averywhen all is said and done, those who live are the strong.
so in your heart block out all the chaos,
then you'll have the eyes to see through the unclear haze,
and ensure to hold true to your soul.hold your sword with all your might and be ready to fight,
let your soul guide you towards what is right and
falter not unto anger or selfishness,
rise up face the task and overcome this
THE GROUNDZERO OPERA CHOIR UNIT
The Groundzero Opera Choir Unit is a private chorus that I created in mid-2021 as a replacement for the virtual chorus plugins that I'm so used to working with. One of the things that the great Shiro SAGISU (one of my musical heroes) always says is that there's just more emotion in real life performers as opposed to a synthesizers. So, I took that and applied that to this chorus. Comprised of myself, Nagisa (stylized as なぎさ), Lyrinae, and Sammi (also goes by Sorunort) in order of vocal range, we're ready to help add some extra "oomph" to whatever you ask me for.At the moment, however, due to not only the lack of demos and the fact that it is a private chorus that I created for my own uses, it's not available for usage if you just ask upfront if you can have them perform for you. However, if I feel that it's appropriate to use them, and if I have to time to see if I can record with them, I will see if I can get them to perform.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Thank you very much for taking the time to read these. Obviously, it's very important that you do read them, but I'll try and make it as simple as I can for you.
- I can not do mock-hollywood style arrangements, a cover that does not have a high quality instrumental for me to write from, or anything that I feel is out of my capabilities. If you're not sure if I can or can't do what you're asking me to, just ask me. As they say, communication is key!- You're allowed to use my music for whatever you want to use. However, I will maintain my right to sell my music as well as allowing you to use it commercially. You're not allowed to resell my work without my explicit permission. (please refer to my prices from earlier if you want a rate for commercial rights (+15%))- Sometimes the turnaround might take weeks, other times, it might take a few days. It's never consistent, so please be patient with me.- Please tell me if you do not want me to post previews of arrangements/compositions that I'm making for you on social media. If not, I will automatically assume that I'm in the clear to do so. I will also rely on context clues to determine whether or not I'm allowed to do so, but generally, if I'm not told anything, then I'm in the clear.- Sometimes, I will order additional services from musicians on websites like Fiverr in order to add some extra power to the arrangement/composition I'm doing for you. You are responsible for the cost of the services and the prices will be added to the final total. To ensure that I won't drain your bank account, I will talk to you beforehand and ask you to set a price limit.- I will ask you what you're using my music for, and I expect you to tell me the truth.- Just because I may encourage a chill environment with commissions, that does not give you the right to be downright rude to me. The Golden Rule still applies in any situation, "you must treat others the way you want to be treated."
There will be various consequences for violating these terms plus any additional terms and agreements we made, such as blacklisting you, warning others about you, and potentially filing takedown notices against you.By commissioning me for work or doing a skill trade with me, you agree to all of these terms.
TESTIMONIALS
- i think zane's music was what told me "shit this is the real deal; We gotta make something really special so we aren't carried by the music"
Gojirex, director for Godzilla : Save the Earth MELEE- Zane is an amazing composer and has helped produce awesome soundtracks for my projects. His talent shows great promise and I would love to keep working with him in the future!
Kirian Regal, writer and artist for Dragon Tamer : From the City- Zane is an absolutely talented composer who creates truly EPIC scores for one of my projects and if the opportunity arises that I need music. I know who I can rely on to deliver an amazing product.
Eveline Brooks, writer, director, and programmer for The Legacy of Greyleaf : The Heroine's Song- Goen's talents and resulting versatility in almost every field of music make him a wonderful choice for a music producer in any media production. Not only are Goen's talents extraordinary on their own merits, but his turnaround time in delivering music is equally as remarkable. His programming skills really make him a one man orchestra, band and choir! If you think of it, Zane can write it and make it even better than it was in your dreams! Highly recommended for any production!
Jack BURKE, writer and director for Studio ROUNDHOUSE- Zane is extremely skilled and knows exactly where he's going in terms of production. He works very fast and the amount of creativity he can show is jaw-breaking! Having him in the Abyss Idols team is a blessing, and he always brings his own touch to his composition. Zane can adapt to a lot of different situations and always know how to innovate, too! I would recommend him to anyone I know, Zane has an immeasurable potential and I cannot thank him enough for the amount of things he has done for us.
Diwidly, Voice actress for Akua Harada and leader of Abyss Idols- i’ve worked with Zane now for nearly five years. he’s a joy to work with and is willing to take feedback into consideration, but also provides great advice and insight. i’ve always been impressed by the melodies he writes, and the opportunities he’s afforded me in writing lyrics for him has been a wonderful time. i can’t think of another music producer i’d work for than Zane.
Scott Avery, vocal lyricst and poet
ABOUT ME
Hi, my name is Zane A. Goen!! I'm a composer and an arranger born in Louisiana and I currently live in central Mississippi just up north of its capitol, Jackson. Earlier in life, I began playing the piano to various songs by the brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia, and as the years went on, I became more interested in classical/opera music.My inspirations range quite widely, from Japanese composers like Shiro SAGISU (Evangelion) and Akira Ifukube (Godzilla), to American composers like Jeff Williams (RWBY), Kurt Heinecke (VeggieTales), and John Williams (Jaws), to the old classical composers like Ludwig Von Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and so on. Not to mention, the Balkan Brass Band groups that would play at festivals around the world, like the previously mentioned Fanfare Ciocărlia (Romania), Boban Marković Orkestar (Serbia), and others like it that span all across the European continent.Now, nearly 6 years after I first began using Image-Line's FL Studio for all of my music needs, 3 years after I partnered with my chief lyricist, Scott Avery, and a couple of years after I did my first scoring gig for CRAZY GREG FILMS, I became a Youtaite Freelancer to hopefully bring in more work for both experience and income.I feel like I made some good choices with my plugins, ranging from Spitfire Audio's BBC Symphony Orchestra CORE, their Solo Violin and Cello, and their LABS series, to EastWest's Symphonic Orchestra GOLD and Symphonic Choirs GOLD, to other plugins like Ample Guitar II Lite and Hammersmith Free.
"Fly me to the star" BBC orchestra session in FL Studio, Oct 2021
Of course, I don't just work by myself. As mentioned before, I work consistently with Scott Avery, whom I rely on for lyrics, but there's more people that I work with that I'd love for you to meet!
DISCOGRAPHY
SOUNDTRACKS
"Dice Vs. Cards" series by Abyss Idols
"Never Back Down" for "Phoenix Valley" by GJM Studios
Save the Earth MELEE - June 11th presentation by Gojirex
"The Legacy of Greyleaf - The Heroine's Song" by Guardians Games
"Rocket to Insanity" comic dub by CRAZY GREG FILMS
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COLLABS
"Karma" arrangement for Sarcastic Asexual Megane
"AVID" arrangement for Lu's 2022 New Year's chorus
"Homura" arrangement for Abyss Idols
"Niji Iro Kuma Kuma" arrangmeent for Phoebe Chan
OC REF SHEET
If I'm participating in a youtaite chorus collab, and you'd like a reference photo of my character to represent me, here you go!
Once again, a huge personal thank you to @sorunort for drawing the design for me! Click on her handle to follow her on Twitter!