Sheldon Slater
Composer • Producer • Pianist • Game Developer
Founder of CyrusTheVirus Studios
📧 cyrusthevirusstudios@gmail.com
Bio
Sheldon Slater is a Colorado-native composer, producer, and pianist whose work spans symphonic rock, instrumental, and cinematic genres. Drawing inspiration from artists like Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and Elton John, Sheldon blends orchestral textures with rock elements to create emotionally resonant music. He has performed with local Denver bands, notably as the keyboardist for Birch Street, and has contributed to the Cold Lazarus soundtrack. His solo compositions are available on platforms such as SoundCloud, ReverbNation, and YouTube.
About CyrusTheVirus Studios
CyrusTheVirus Studios is an independent creative studio founded by Sheldon Slater, specializing in indie game development, music composition and sound design. The studio focuses on creating original, emotionally driven works across games, film, and digital media.
Selected Credits
- Cold Lazarus (Video Game) – CyrusTheVirus Studios (TBD)
Game Developer / Animation / Music Composition - Cold Lazarus (Soundtrack) – Bishop to Queen Six (2025)
Composer / Performer
Apple Music, Amazon Music, Steam - Birch Street – Keyboardist / Pianist (Live Performances, Denver, CO)
ReverbNation - Solo Works – SoundCloud, ReverbNation, YouTube
SoundCloud, ReverbNation, YouTube
Press Mentions
- DU Clarion – “DU sophomore takes a ‘Ride’ with Birch Street” (2014)
Read Article - Summit Daily – “Denver-band Birch Street plays two-night run in Keystone” (2016)
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