Music by Kalle Koivisto
I’m an award-winning Nordic composer in film, TV and gaming and a songwriter/lyricist based in Helsinki, Finland. I’ve worked as a professional musician for 20+ years as a music producer and an accomplished media composer in film, TV and gaming.
My vast body of work includes the top grossing movie of the year in Finland, Lapland Odyssey 2, the best loved animated TV series, Pasila, and the most recent international documentary feature film from renowned director Arto Halonen, Home and Away. I’ve also been the composer for two TV series that won the highest awards for television in Finland, Best Drama (Keisari Aarnio) and Best Comedy (Sunnuntailounas). In addition, I’ve worked with Slash and Michael Monroe on the title theme of the game, Big Bang Legends, and my music was featured in the soundtrack for Remedy’s Quantum Break.
I’m known for my versatility, adaptability, fast turnaround, and my unique ability to create music from any type of genre from original compositions to parody. I have the unique advantage of being able to write abstract score music and catchy pop songs. I’ve become one of the most respected composers and producers in Finland because I can meet any challenge on time and on budget.
I'm a multi-instrumentalist, so as a music creator and producer I am very self-sufficient. My music often has an inherent cinematic quality because I love strong atmospheres and moods and I always think of music in visual terms when I compose. This is why it’s very natural for me to work with all kinds of audiovisual projects. I find collaborating with directors and enhancing their vision with music constantly fascinating and rewarding.
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I share a musical sensibility with composers like Brian Eno, Max Richter and Vangelis. With a versatility reminiscent of Danny Elfman and Howard Shore.
Finally, I am the founder and creative force behind the internationally successful band, Kemopetrol, for which I won a Finnish Grammy. Kemopetrol is signed with Playground Music Scandinavia.
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In Finland, I'm represented by Elements Music. I'm seeking international representation as a media composer outside of Finland. I have dual citizenship in the EU and US.