Biography:Scott Buckley (Composer)

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Scott Buckley (born in Australia) is a Brisbane-based composer and arranger who creates cinematic music for media, games, and advertising. Known for blending orchestral elements with electronic textures, Buckley's music creates introspective and emotive soundscapes. He has been active in the music industry since 2003, and his works have been featured in over 2 million YouTube videos.

Early Life and Career

Scott Buckley began his music career in the early 2000s as a salaried composer for an LA-based music library, where he composed music for film and game advertising, particularly trailers. However, after experiencing burnout in this role, he shifted career paths and retrained as a scientist. He went on to earn a PhD in Agricultural Sciences and worked as a post-doctoral researcher at The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Umeå, Sweden. There, he collaborated with Sandra Jämtgård on researching nitrogen availability and microbial activity in boreal forest soils.

In late 2023, Buckley transitioned back into full-time music, leaving his research position to pursue his passion for composing once again.

Career Highlights

Scott Buckley is best known for his extensive library of cinematic Creative Commons music, which has been widely used by content creators, particularly on YouTube, with his music featured in over 2 million videos. He also creates commissioned scores and arrangements for long-term collaborators, such as Alan Becker Animations and Silva Screen Records. Additionally, Buckley has contributed to game scores for upcoming titles such as "MENACE" (developed by Overhype Studios) and "Falling Frontier" (developed by Stutter Fox Studios).

Notable Projects

Games

  • MENACE – Composer (2026, Early Access; Overhype Studios / Hooded Horse)
  • Falling Frontier – Composer (In Development; Stutter Fox Studios / Hooded Horse)

Film and Animation

  • Animation vs. Minecraft – Composer for multiple episodes (Alan Becker Animations)
  • 'Hardcore Manhunt' (2025)
  • 'Bedwars' (2025)
  • 'Note Block Concert' (2024)
  • 'The Prank' (2024)
  • 'Lucky Block Staff' (2023)
  • 'The Chef' (2023)
  • 'Ultimate Minecraft Race' (2023)
  • 'Piglin War' (2022)
  • 'The Witch' (2022)
  • 'The King' (2022)
  • 'Note Block Universe' (2022)
  • 'The Raid' (2022)
  • 'Monster School' (2022)
  • 'Lush Caves' (2022)
  • 'The Ultimate Weapon' (2022)
  • 'The Warden' (2022)
  • 'Parkour' (2022)
  • Animation vs. Animator – Composer for multiple episodes (Alan Becker Animations)
  • 'Hacker' (2025)
  • 'Victim' (2023)
  • 'The Box' (2023)
  • 'Wanted' (2023)
  • 'The Showdown' (2020)
  • Animation vs. – Composer for animated short films (Alan Becker Animations)
  • 'Animation vs. Addiction' (2025)
  • 'Animation vs. Physics' (2023)
  • 'Animation vs. Maths' (2023)
  • Avocado Animations
  • 'Minecraft: Villagers Night Pt. 3' (2022)

Discography

  • MENACE (Original Game Soundtrack) – Album (2026)
  • Music from The Elder Scrolls – Album (2026, main arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Animation Vs. Minecraft Season 4 (Original Soundtrack) – Album (2026)
  • Music from The Legend of Zelda – Album (2024, main arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • The Nativity 2 – Album (2024, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Animation Vs. Minecraft Season 3 (Original Soundtrack) – Album (2024)
  • Music from The Spiderverse – Album (2024, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Epic Themes IV – Album (2024, contributing composer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • TV Adventures – Album (2024, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Epic Themes III – Album (2023, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Library Songs 8 – Album (2023)
  • Library Songs 9 – Album (2023)
  • Music from Westworld – Album (2022, arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Library Songs 7 – Album (2021)
  • Library Songs 1-6 – Albums (2020)
  • Monomyth – Album (Composer)
  • Music from The Avengers Movies – Album (2019, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Music from The How To Train Your Dragon Trilogy – Album (2019, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Afterwards – Album (Composer)
  • The Nativity – Album (2019, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)
  • Music from The Transformers Movies – Album (2019, contributing arranger & programmer; Silva Screen Records / London Music Works)

Personal Life

Scott Buckley resides in Brisbane, Australia. In addition to his music career, he is passionate about scientific research, having earned a PhD in Agricultural Sciences. He returned to music full-time in late 2023, pursuing a career that blends his creativity with his technical expertise.

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