ARIES DENG & JASON SHU
Los Angeles-based film and television composing duo ROGUE COMPOSERS, formed by Jason Shu and Aries Deng, specialize in electronic-driven scores for sci-fi, horror, action, and thrillers. Their credits include additional music for ALL WISHES COME TRUE (八仙!), BRAVE NEW WORLD (胜券在握), and UPSTREAM (逆行人生), alongside music contributions to VALORANT, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, and international advertising campaigns.
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FEATURED PROJECT: ALL WISHES COME TRUE
ALL WISHES COME TRUE (八仙！) is a Chinese animated fantasy heist film inspired by the legendary Eight Immortals of Chinese mythology. Blending traditional folklore with a modern heist narrative, the film brings a fresh perspective to classic Chinese mythology through humor, action, and adventure.
The score blends high-energy rock, funk, and orchestral elements with traditional Chinese instrumentation, combining driving rhythms, electric guitars, and bold brass arrangements to capture the film's playful energy, larger-than-life characters, and fast-paced heist sequences.
China's Highest-Grossing Animated Film of 2026
Over RMB 2 Billion ($280 Million) at the Box Office
Nominated: Best Animated Feature — 39th Golden Rooster Awards
Music Credit: Additional Music — Aries Deng & Jason Shu
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ROGUE MUSIC is a Los Angeles-based film and television composing duo formed by Jason Shu and Aries Deng, specializing in sci-fi, horror, action, and thrillers. Since joining forces in 2021, the duo has developed a distinctive sound that blends synth-driven electronics, experimental sound design, and organic textures, bringing a modern and unconventional approach to cinematic storytelling.
Their scoring credits include additional music for ALL WISHES COME TRUE (八仙！), China's highest-grossing animated film of 2026, which grossed over RMB 2 billion ($280 million) and received a Best Animated Feature nomination at the 39th Golden Rooster Awards. Other notable credits include BRAVE NEW WORLD (胜券在握), which grossed over RMB 200 million ($28 million), and UPSTREAM (逆行人生), directed by Xu Zheng, which earned over RMB 359 million ($50 million) and received a Best Picture nomination at the 16th Macau International Film Festival. Their work also extends to trailers, video games, and advertising, including custom music and sound design for FORGOTTEN ISLAND and music sync placements for VALORANT, including the 2024 Berlin Championships, alongside other international campaigns.
Both graduates of Berklee College of Music, Jason and Aries studied Electronic Production & Design. Their combined backgrounds in electronic music production, classical instrumentation, and sound design inform a distinctive approach to scoring, blending analog synthesizers, distorted textures, and experimental electronic elements with organic instrumentation.
Beyond film and television, Jason and Aries maintain independent electronic music projects under the aliases SHUZ and AIXI, respectively, exploring heavier, more experimental, and club-oriented sounds that continue to influence their cinematic work.