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Darren Curtis Music

@darrencurtismusic · US · EN

Darren Curtis (@darrencurtismusic), a self-taught composer in the US, makes free royalty-free music for videos, games and films. The channel has about 19,200 subscribers and a median of 236 views per video, uploading roughly 5 videos per quarter. Sponsored integrations would be priced at $150 to $250 per video. Patreon Random Track Battles give it a distinctive community angle.

Why brands book Darren

Royalty-free cinematic music from a community-driven composer

  • Median of 236 views per video across 531 uploads, with the top 10% above 628 views
  • Roughly 36 uploads per year, mostly 2 to 4 minute tracks for games and video
  • Music is free to download and use commercially, which suits low-budget brand content
Best forbackground music for explainer videosgame soundtrack placementsawareness campaigns on a tight budget
Watch forViews are modest and the audience is niche; tracks are free to use, so brand reach is limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music90%
Electronic music10%
Formats
music track uploads, Patreon poll and track battle videos, long-form music compilations
Tone
cinematic, earnest
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
2 to 4 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement5.7%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhether the tracks are free to use commerciallyhow to download tracks and credit the composerhow to vote in or join Patreon track battles
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Content is instrumental music with horror and battle themes, such as "Unsettling Horror Theme 'The Vault'", with no profanity or adult material seen in titles or descriptions.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube19k2365

Benchmark score: 10 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers2 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days5 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform4 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 10 days ago.

Hello! My name is Darren Curtis and I am a self-taught composer. I've created a lot of free audio content for people to use commercially. You can check it out and download it free here: https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/ For contact regarding work, projects, etc. e-mail me here: DesperateMeasurez@yahoo.com You can support the creation of my commercially free to use music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darrencurtismusic My Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desperate.measurez Peace Everyone!
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About Darren Curtis Music

Darren Curtis (@darrencurtismusic) is a self-taught composer based in the United States who publishes free royalty-free music on YouTube. The channel has about 19,200 subscribers and 531 videos, with a median of 236 views per upload. Most videos are instrumental tracks of two to four minutes, often labeled for games, films, horror, sci-fi and cinematic use. Per the composer's website (darrencurtismusic.com), all music is downloadable free for commercial projects, and supporters on Patreon get early access and vote in monthly polls and track battles.

The audience is estimated to be mostly creators looking for background music, including indie game developers, filmmakers and YouTubers. Viewers are likely to search for free, commercially safe tracks. These are estimates from channel metrics and comments, not verified data.

At a rate of $150 to $250 per sponsored video, a brand would pay roughly $20 to $35 CPM on median views, compared with $10 to $30 CPM for typical paid ads. This channel suits small brands seeking background music partnerships or low-cost awareness with a creator-focused audience.

Written from Darren Curtis Music's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Darren Curtis Music can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Darren

How much does Darren Curtis charge for a sponsored video?

Based on a median of 236 views on long-form videos, a sponsored integration would be priced at about $150 to $250 per video. The rate is an estimate from the channel's view count. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

What does Darren Curtis post about on YouTube?

Darren Curtis posts free, royalty-free instrumental music for games, films, videos and streaming. Tracks include cinematic, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and pirate themes. He also uploads Patreon poll and random track battle videos for supporters.

How do I contact Darren Curtis for a brand deal?

The channel lists an email address for work inquiries, and Patreon and his website are linked from the channel. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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