From Alex
I built Funky Rustic so the work could stand under a name larger than just me, while still keeping the focus where it belongs: making the best audio possible for the project in front of us.
The goal is steady, meaningful work, room to breathe now and then, and audio that feels specific to the game instead of assembled from standard solutions.
From Epic Games to Funky Rustic, Alexander Brandon has spent decades building music, sound, voice, and audio direction across landmark titles including Unreal, Deus Ex, Skyrim, and Wasteland 3.
Deus Ex remains the biggest legacy title in the catalog, while Wasteland 3 and its DLCs are the body of work that still keeps Alex especially relevant with teams hiring today.
Based in Seattle, Funky Rustic stays intentionally focused: senior craft, direct collaboration, and flexible support without pretending to be a giant studio.
Steering Committee: Interactive Audio Special Interest Group
Chair: AI Working Group
Book Author: Audio for Games: Planning, Process and Production
Music
Composition that looks for a more distinctive identity than default orchestral shorthand.
Voice
Voice-over and character work backed by natural performance instincts and practical production experience.
Sound
Sound design and audio direction shaped for projects where process, fast iteration, and standout identity matter.
Testimonials
This was one of the most professional, creative and enjoyable experience I've ever had the pleasure of participating in, and the results of his VO-work speak for themselves - he has singlehandedly improved the whole campaign player experience tenfold. I hope to work with him again in the future, and heartily recommend him to anyone seeking voiceover work of the highest quality.
Mateja Vidakovic, Wolcen / ex-Ubisoft
I've never met a more talented or passionate audio director. I consult with him on any audio matters that need the creative input. His knowledge not just of composition and sound but the engineering aspect of using tools and tightly integrating with tools is second to none.
Andi Smithers, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
I just finished up Wasteland 3 with Alexander on point for Audio and he did a fantastic job! The game had a TON of audio tasks and iteration, endless hookups, tweaks, tuning, and bugs to fix, and he handled it all like a pro with patience, thoroughness, and a cool head even in the most trying times. He'd be a great asset to any team.
Tim Campbell, Frost Giant Studios
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