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Watts has a diploma in audio engineering and composes music using a program called Ableton. Prior to that, he had already found success in the music industry as part of a music duo and as a DJ.

The 3:43 video shows an A.I. entity invade Vancouver and the Canucks have to create A.I. versions of themselves to defeat it and save the city.

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For the heroic finale, Watts said he and Belanger aimed for a sound reminiscent of a blockbuster movie.

They recorded live guitar riffs and then processed it electronically to make it sound extra raw, Watts added. Strings and percussion are also integrated into the composition.

Growing up in Parksville, Watts was involved in Bard to Broadway and started DJing in high school.

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He encourages people to keep working towards their dreams.

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