Zircon (composer)

Andrew Aversa (born June 23, 1987),^[1] known professionally as zircon, is an American electronic musician, composer, and audio technician primarily known for his work on video game soundtracks, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge Special Edition, Soulcalibur V, Pump It Up, and Newgrounds.^[2] He is an adjunct professor at Drexel University and a co-founder of Impact Soundworks,^[3] a virtual instrument company.

Zircon
Aversa in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Andrew Aversa
Born	(1987-06-23) June 23, 1987 (age 37)
Genres	Electronica trance drum and bass breakbeat electro house ambient
Occupations	Musician composer professor
Instrument(s)	Computer, piano
Years active	2000s–present
Labels	Zircon Studios, Materia Collective
Website	zirconmusic.com

Career

Aversa began arranging video game music, which he uploaded to OverClocked ReMix, in the early 2000s.^[4]

Personal life

Aversa lives in Maryland with his wife, Jillian Aversa, who is a vocalist, songwriter, and performer on video game soundtracks. He is also an adjunct professor at Drexel University as well as a Drexel graduate.^[5] He has made multiple appearances at conventions and festivals, such as MAGFest.^[6]

Releases

Albums

• Phasma Elementum (2004)
• Impulse Prime (2005)
• Antigravity (2007)
• The World Circuit (2007)
• Mass Media Constant (2009)
• Fittest – Original Soundtrack (2009)
• Vastlands (2009)
• Return All Robots! Original Soundtrack (2010)
• Unearthed (2012)
• Globulous Original Soundtrack (2012)
• Identity Sequence (2012)
• Getaway (EP, 2014)
• Demon Truck Original Soundtrack (2016)^[7]
• Tangledeep Original Soundtrack (2018)
• The Classic Video Game ReMixes Volume 1 (2024)
• Arcology (2025)^[8]

Singles

• "Augment" (2013)
• "Across the Ocean" (2013)
• "Neptune" (2015)
• "Ice Lock" (2015)
• "Beyond Vision" (2016)
• "Just Hold On" (DJ Hlokzen Remix) (2017)
• "Take the Metro" (2018)
• "Spire" (2021)^[9]