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I'm Thommaz Kauffmann, a Composer and Sound Designer known for distinct video game soundtracks and memorable tunes.
I started developing games when I was 11 and began taking piano lessons in my teens. Since 2010, I have composed and work on soundtracks for independent games.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition at the State University of São Paulo (UNESP) and a specialization in electroacoustic music under the supervision of Brazilian composer Flô Menezes.
Based in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Spotlight

Dandara
made with Long Hat House/Raw Fury (2018/2020)
Music , Sound design
Award-winning metroidvania game in a gravity-less world with an organic and ethereal soundtrack.
Involved since the beginning of the project, directing and producing the music and sound design and how it relates with the game's narrative. I also implemented all sounds on Unity together with the developers.
A very charismatic Action RPG with pleasant sound effects and a cute and jumpy soundtrack.
Directed and produced all music and sound design, along with the implementation on Unity.

Hoppia Tale
made with Ludic Side (2019)
Music , Sound design

Möira
made with Onagro Studios (2016)
Music , Sound design
A NES VRC6 Chiptune soundtrack with very melodic tunes for a retro Megaman and Kirby inspired platformer game.
In charge of music and sound design and responsible to create an internal chiptune library for using in the project.
Award-winning Ninja Gaiden inspired game with a dystopic chiptune soundtrack.
My first commercial project and in charge of most of the music.

Oniken
made with Joy Masher (2012)
Music

Mr. Square
made with Ludic Side (2015)
Music
Piano jazz and whistles for a cute mobile puzzle game about squares.
In charge of delivering music for the project.
Works

Awards and Recognition
2018
Brazilian Game Composer of the Year
Dandara
The 10 Best Video Games of 2018
Dandara
2018’s Best Videogame Soundtracks So Far
Dandara
22nd D.I.C.E Awards Nominated - Portable Game
Dandara
The 30 Best Videogames of 2018
SBGames Awards
Dandara
Best Game and Best Design
Dandara
Best Brazilian Game
Articles and Interviews
2018
Thommaz Kauffmann Interview: Dandara
2018
Dandara Manages to Build an Identity Through Music
2018
The music of Dandara
2017
Thommaz Kauffmann Interview: Oniken, Möira and Dandara