About Me
Daryl Vanessa Barnes | she/her | musician | dreamer | space enthusiast | hopeless romantic
I am a composer, orchestrator, streamer, and multi-instrumentalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area! I've composed BGMs and original songs for over 100 VTubers to date. I love composing in every genre and have been doing music for over 24 years now, but my specialty lies in orchestral music.As a freelance composer, my hope is that my custom-tailored music emboldens my clients to express themselves creatively and give their communities something to enjoy together.As a musical artist, I want to convey beautiful, complex feelings with my music, and tell vibrant stories with both instrumental and vocal songs.As a streamer, my goal is to build a safe place that thrives on kindness, creativity, and dreams. I want to be someone who can inspire others to pursue their ideals.If you like my vibe and want to commission me, I'd love to hear from you! If we're a good fit, we'll make something truly magical together. ♡If you want to get to know more about StarlightDaryl the VTuber, click here!
Commissions
Custom BGM
Background music for your VTubing streams, composed exactly to your specs! I will bring your streaming soundtrack to life using a combination of virtual instruments and world class session musicians via Musiversal.
Pricing
Price Range: $500 to $750 USD per 30 seconds of music
Exact price depends on complexity of request.
"VTuber Pack" Discount!
If you order any four separate BGMs at once, at any length each, you'll receive 20% off your total order!If you are interested in a VTuber Pack, please let me know when you contact me.
Lore Video / Cinematic Scoring
Custom, scored-to-picture music for VTuber lore videos, animations, and other cinematic videos.
Pricing
Price Range: Varies widely depending on project scope - please contact to schedule a consultation.
Original Song
I do original song projects with my songwriting partner WUNDER RiKU, as part of our partnership Starlight & Wonder.Let the dream team behind hit songs like Ironmouse's "Music Box of Fate" and Amelia Watson's "Chiku Taku" to write your next song! We'll take care of the entire process, from composition and lyric writing to vocal editing, mixing, and mastering.
Cover Instrumentals
Want to cover a song that doesn't have an instrumental? I can re-create it for you, matching the timing and instrumentation 1-to-1.However, the best use of this service is to create a custom arrangement that suits your vocal style and the kind of music you like. I am happy to do either!
Pricing
Price Range: $300 to $450 per minute of music.All instrumental commissions that cost $1,500 or more will also include free vocal mix, timing, tuning, and optional singing advice (I was a vocal coach in my last life)!
Portfolio
| Name | StarlightDaryl |
| Nicknames | Daryl, Starlight, Star, Vanessa |
| Birthday | September 22 |
| Fan Name | Stargazers |
| Oshi Marks | 🎵✨🔠|
| Art Tag | #Darylgazing |
| Mascot | The Intergalactic Narwhal |
| Favorite Content to Stream | Music production, chatting, Minecraft, horror games |
| Likes | Stargazing, the beach, yuri, girls band anime, whiskey, Turkish food |
Credits
| Title | Author | Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist/Rigger | Jiro2D | ||
| Logo Design | Kate Rosaline | ||
| Mascot Design | LunaRose | ||
| BGMs | StarlightDaryl |
Lore
Once an ordinary office lady who happened to love music and the stars, Daryl made a deal with an alien deity known as the Intergalactic Narwhal: In exchange for immortality, magical powers, and the ability to travel across the cosmos, StarlightDaryl was tasked with filling the universe's silent void with beautiful music.
Discography
Click the album artwork to view streaming, digital, and CD/vinyl links.
somewhere on the other side of the universe...
Single | October 4, 2025
Music Box of Fate
ft. Ironmouse
Single | July 14, 2025
Season of Gremlins
Ironmouse BGM Collection 2
Album | January 31, 2025
Gremlin Fantasia
Ironmouse BGM Collection 1
Album | October 13, 2023
Shoujo Fantasia
Album | April 8, 2023
Contact
Have a commission inquiry? Looking for music advice? Or just want to say hi? Use this form to contact me, or alternatively, send an email to [email protected]
Thank You For Your Message! ♡
I will get back to you within 2 to 3 business days!