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'''Rom Di Prisco''' (sometimes known as '''Morphadron''') is a Canadian composer and producer. He has provided music for over 30 video games, including ''[[Guacamelee!]]'',<ref name="TSA">{{cite web | url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com//2013/12/23/tsa-game-of-the-year-2013-soundtracks/ | title=TSA Game Of The Year 2013 - Soundtracks | publisher=The Sixth Axis | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=L., Stefan| date=23 December 2013 }}</ref> ''[[Unreal Tournament 3]]'',<ref name="UT3">{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/12/19/unreal-tournament-3-the-soundtrack | title=Unreal Tournament 3: The Soundtrack | publisher=[[IGN]] | date=December 19, 2007 | accessdate=September 4, 2014 | author=D., Spence}}</ref> ''[[SSX Tricky]]'',<ref name="Interview1">{{cite web | url=http://www.squareenixmusic.com/features/interviews/romdiprisco.shtml | title=Interview with Rom Di Prisco | publisher=Game Music Online | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=Greening, Chris | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402075024/http://www.squareenixmusic.com/features/interviews/romdiprisco.shtml | archivedate=2 April 2012 }}</ref> ''[[Spy Hunter 2]]'',<ref name="Interview1"/> [[NHL (video game series)|''NHL'' series]],<ref name="Official2">{{cite web | url=http://www.romdiprisco.com/credits.html | title=Credits | publisher=Rom Di Prisco official website | author=Di Prisco, Rom}}</ref> ''[[Need for Speed|Need for Speed series]]'' (2-5),<ref name="Interview1" /> He also produces remixes for other artists including [[Christopher Lawrence (DJ)|Christopher Lawrence]], [[Unit:187]], [[3kStatic]], and [[Count Your Curses]].<ref name="Official">{{cite web | url=http://www.romdiprisco.com/bio.html | title=Bio | publisher=Rom Di Prisco official website | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=Di Prisco, Rom}}</ref> In addition, he also works on music for films and television programs. Some of his music in film and television include ''[[Saw 2]]'', ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', ''[[America's Next Top Model]]'', and ''[[The Sopranos]]'', among many others.<ref name="Official"/>
'''Rom Di Prisco''' (born August 30, 1972), sometimes known as '''Morphadron''', is a Canadian [[Electronic music|electronic composer]]. He has provided music for over 30 video games, including the ''[[Need for Speed|Need for Speed series]]'' ([[Need for Speed II|second]] through [[Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed|fifth]] games),<ref name="Interview1" /> ''[[SSX Tricky]]'',<ref name="Interview1">{{cite web | url=http://www.squareenixmusic.com/features/interviews/romdiprisco.shtml | title=Interview with Rom Di Prisco | publisher=Game Music Online | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=Greening, Chris | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402075024/http://www.squareenixmusic.com/features/interviews/romdiprisco.shtml | archivedate=2 April 2012 }}</ref> [[NHL (video game series)|''NHL'' series]] (2000-2002),<ref name="Official2">{{cite web | url=http://www.romdiprisco.com/credits.html | title=Credits | publisher=Rom Di Prisco official website | author=Di Prisco, Rom}}</ref> ''[[Spy Hunter 2]]'',<ref name="Interview1"/> ''[[Unreal Tournament 3]]'',<ref name="UT3">{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/12/19/unreal-tournament-3-the-soundtrack | title=Unreal Tournament 3: The Soundtrack | publisher=[[IGN]] | date=December 19, 2007 | accessdate=September 4, 2014 | author=D., Spence}}</ref> ''[[Guacamelee!]]''<ref name="TSA">{{cite web | url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com//2013/12/23/tsa-game-of-the-year-2013-soundtracks/ | title=TSA Game Of The Year 2013 - Soundtracks | publisher=The Sixth Axis | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=L., Stefan| date=23 December 2013 }}</ref> and ''[[Fortnite]]''.<ref name="Official2"/>

Di Prisco also produces remixes for other artists including [[Christopher Lawrence (DJ)|Christopher Lawrence]], [[Unit:187]], [[3kStatic]], and [[Count Your Curses]].<ref name="Official">{{cite web | url=http://www.romdiprisco.com/bio.html | title=Bio | publisher=Rom Di Prisco official website | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=Di Prisco, Rom}}</ref> In addition, he also works on music for films and television programs. Some of his music in film and television include ''[[Saw 2]]'', ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', ''[[America's Next Top Model]]'', and ''[[The Sopranos]]'', among many others.<ref name="Official"/>


During an interview with game-ost.com, Di Prisco mentioned some of his influences: [[Leftfield]], [[Skinny Puppy]], [[The Prodigy]], [[I Start Counting (band)|I Start Counting]], [[PWEI]], [[New Order (band)|New Order]], [[FSOL]], [[Red Flag (band)|Red Flag]], [[Daft Punk]], [[The Cure]], [[Kraftwerk]], [[Underworld (band)|Underworld]], [[Thompson Twins]], [[Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft|D.A.F.]], [[Howard Jones (British musician)|Howard Jones]], and [[Nitzer Ebb]].<ref name="Interview2">{{cite web | url=http://www.game-ost.com/articles.php?id=98&action=view | title=Rom Di Prisco Interview: The Joy of Creating New Sounds | publisher=Game-OST | date=April 2011 | accessdate=4 September 2014 |author1=Naumenko, Michael |author2=Flamberg }}</ref><ref name="Interview1"/>
During an interview with game-ost.com, Di Prisco mentioned some of his influences: [[Leftfield]], [[Skinny Puppy]], [[The Prodigy]], [[I Start Counting (band)|I Start Counting]], [[PWEI]], [[New Order (band)|New Order]], [[FSOL]], [[Red Flag (band)|Red Flag]], [[Daft Punk]], [[The Cure]], [[Kraftwerk]], [[Underworld (band)|Underworld]], [[Thompson Twins]], [[Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft|D.A.F.]], [[Howard Jones (British musician)|Howard Jones]], and [[Nitzer Ebb]].<ref name="Interview2">{{cite web | url=http://www.game-ost.com/articles.php?id=98&action=view | title=Rom Di Prisco Interview: The Joy of Creating New Sounds | publisher=Game-OST | date=April 2011 | accessdate=4 September 2014 |author1=Naumenko, Michael |author2=Flamberg }}</ref><ref name="Interview1"/>


In December 2010, Di Prisco released his debut solo album, ''[[Cryptidalia]]''. The album is currently available as a choose-your-price (including free) download from his website.<ref name="Interview2"/>
In December 2010, Di Prisco released his debut solo album, ''[[Cryptidalia]]''. The album is currently available as a choose-your-price (including free) download from his website.<ref name="Interview2"/>

In 2017, the game ''[[Fortnite]]'' was released featuring his soundtrack.


==Discography==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.romdiprisco.com/ Official website]
* [https://www.romdiprisco.com/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 09:30, 6 July 2024

Rom Di Prisco
Also known asMorphadron
BornAugust 30, 1972; 52 years ago (1972-08-30)
GenresElectronica, Goa trance, psytrance, breakbeat, big beat
Occupation(s)Composer, producer, sound designer
Instrument(s)Keyboards, synthesizers, turntables, guitar, bass
Years active1990s–present
Websitewww.romdiprisco.com

Rom Di Prisco (born August 30, 1972), sometimes known as Morphadron, is a Canadian electronic composer. He has provided music for over 30 video games, including the Need for Speed series (second through fifth games),[1] SSX Tricky,[1] NHL series (2000-2002),[2] Spy Hunter 2,[1] Unreal Tournament 3,[3] Guacamelee![4] and Fortnite.[2]

Di Prisco also produces remixes for other artists including Christopher Lawrence, Unit:187, 3kStatic, and Count Your Curses.[5] In addition, he also works on music for films and television programs. Some of his music in film and television include Saw 2, The Oprah Winfrey Show, America's Next Top Model, and The Sopranos, among many others.[5]

During an interview with game-ost.com, Di Prisco mentioned some of his influences: Leftfield, Skinny Puppy, The Prodigy, I Start Counting, PWEI, New Order, FSOL, Red Flag, Daft Punk, The Cure, Kraftwerk, Underworld, Thompson Twins, D.A.F., Howard Jones, and Nitzer Ebb.[6][1]

In December 2010, Di Prisco released his debut solo album, Cryptidalia. The album is currently available as a choose-your-price (including free) download from his website.[6]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Greening, Chris. "Interview with Rom Di Prisco". Game Music Online. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b Di Prisco, Rom. "Credits". Rom Di Prisco official website.
  3. ^ D., Spence (December 19, 2007). "Unreal Tournament 3: The Soundtrack". IGN. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  4. ^ L., Stefan (23 December 2013). "TSA Game Of The Year 2013 - Soundtracks". The Sixth Axis. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  5. ^ a b Di Prisco, Rom. "Bio". Rom Di Prisco official website. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  6. ^ a b Naumenko, Michael; Flamberg (April 2011). "Rom Di Prisco Interview: The Joy of Creating New Sounds". Game-OST. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
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