
Michael W. Barry
Sound
Biography
Michael W. Barry is a game, film, and television composer and classically-trained pianist based in Los Angeles. Following his many years studying classical piano in his native Long Island, NY, Barry earned a degree in piano performance from SUNY Geneseo. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to attend USC’s Film Scoring Program, which began his composing career for film, television, and interactive media. Most notably, Michael's music can be heard throughout Riot Games' title League of Legends and on their soundtrack release Music of League - Volume 1. In addition to his work for the screen, Michael is an avid composer of concert works, most recently releasing Endeavor and Boomba for wind ensemble. Barry co-founded several successful companies including Hollywood Scoring and Cinesamples - one of the largest sample library companies for composers.
Known For

A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
Beauty and the Beast

In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
O Brother, Where Art Thou?

A fresh face comes to Hollywood to act in movies but only the gay porn studios are eager to provide him with work.
Going Down in La-La Land

Go behind the scenes with the Riot music team as they challenge themselves and each other to reveal a part of the League of Legends universe that hasn’t been heard before.