About
Jakub Pietras is a composer and multi-instrumentalist specializing in dark and epic fantasy scoring for video games. Playing and self-recording dozens of folk instruments, he builds soundscapes rooted in something real.
His game credits include Bellwright: Halmare Isles, Tale's Edge, Dragontwin, The Vernyhorn, and more. His work extends to short films and animation as well, with credits on award-winning animated feature The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie and Pixelmon Anime Series.
His work sits at the intersection of orchestral craft and deep folk tradition. Music that doesn't just accompany a world, but feels like it grew out of one.
The Vernyhorn is an upcoming dark fantasy title score blending modern edge sound with traditional, slavic folklore.
The Vernyhorn
Diving deep into traditional Grimm fairy tales, this score weaves dark folklore with something older than magic.
Tale’s Edge
For Bellwright: Halmare Isles, Jakub explored traditional Mediterranean folk music through instruments like the Oud, Laouto, Byzantine Lyre, and Greek Tambouras.
Bellwright: Halmare Isles
Dragontwin
Listen to the music from highly anticipated game Dragontwin, currently in development.
Live choir recorded at FAMES orchestra.
Learn more about the game https://www.dragontwin.com
Dark Folk
Rooted in Jakub’s deep passion for folk music, this is dark folk music was written and recorded on rare instruments he plays himself: a nyckelharpa, an 1897 harmonium and a viola da gamba, creating original textures rooted in tradition.
The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie
Jakub wrote the score for this animated feature, made by a team that includes former Disney and Pixar animation directors and AAA animation veterans. A symphonic core, with live orchestra pushed through experimental textures.
Pixelmon
Teaming up with Anime industry veterans at Otsu Labs, Jakub is creating music for a grim fantasy series - Pixelmon.
Blending genres
A seamless blend of orchestral and folk music, creating a rich and evocative sound that bridges tradition and modernity.
Cinematic shorts
Epic, emotional, and immersive music for teasers, trailers, and short-form storytelling.
Award-swooping shorts
Best Song Award winner at Spooky Empire International Horror Film Festival
Projects recognized by juries at international festivals.
Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award 2024 winner.
Behind the Scenes
Engaging behind-the-scenes content gives listeners and clients a glimpse into the production process. These videos are thoughtfully crafted by professionals with great attention to detail.
Movies and documentaries
