I'm a creative music producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist with a track record in studio recording, live performance, and film scoring. I thrive on turning ideas into polished sound and music that serves the story. Beyond music, I bring B2B sales and hospitality experience, which has sharpened my communication, client service, and teamwork. I adapt quickly in fast-paced, multicultural environments and pride myself on attention to detail and collaborative problem-solving.

Delan Fernando

I'm a creative music producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist with a track record in studio recording, live performance, and film scoring. I thrive on turning ideas into polished sound and music that serves the story. Beyond music, I bring B2B sales and hospitality experience, which has sharpened my communication, client service, and teamwork. I adapt quickly in fast-paced, multicultural environments and pride myself on attention to detail and collaborative problem-solving.

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I’m a creative music producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist with a track record in studio recording, live performance, and film scoring. I thrive on turning ideas into polished sound and music that serves the story.

Beyond music, I bring B2B sales and hospitality experience, which has sharpened my communication, client service, and teamwork. I adapt quickly in fast-paced, multicultural environments and pride myself on attention to detail and collaborative problem-solving.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Admissions & Registration Volunteer at Signals Festival
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Assisted with guest registration and front-of-house operations.
Freelance Sound Engineer & Film Composer at Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Original score composer for the drama/psychological thriller Otto; Creative director, composer, guitarist, recording and mixing engineer for Stereo Hues; Co-composer, mastering engineer, and instrumentalist for short film Al Vacío.
Freelance Session Guitarist & Instrumental Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed guitar session work on 50+ studio recordings; Played live concerts across Berlin; Provided private lessons in guitar, bass, and drums.
Freelance Sound Engineer & Film Composer at Berlin, DE
September 1, 2024 - Present
Original score composer for the drama/psychological thriller Otto; creative director, composer, guitarist, recording and mixing engineer for Stereo Hues; co-composer, mastering engineer, and instrumentalist for the short film Al Vacío.
Freelance Session Guitarist & Instrumental Teacher at Berlin, DE
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed guitar session work on 50+ studio recordings; played live concerts across Berlin; provided private lessons in guitar, bass, and drums.
Sound Engineer & Film Composer (Freelance) at Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Original score composer for the drama/psychological thriller Otto; Creative director, composer, guitarist, recording and mixing engineer for Stereo Hues; Co-composer, mastering engineer, and instrumentalist for short film Al Vacío
Guitarist & Instrument Teacher (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed guitar session work on 50+ studio recordings; Played live concerts across Berlin; Provided private lessons in guitar, bass, and drums

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Music Production and Sound Engineering at Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
One-Year Diploma in Audio Engineering at MPA Rotterdam
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Diploma Certificate in Audio Engineering at UKFC Foundation Course
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Baccalaureate of Arts at Byron College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree at Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
One-Year Diploma in Audio Engineering at MPA Rotterdam
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Diploma Certificate in Audio Engineering at UKFC Foundation Course
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Baccalaureate of Arts at Byron College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Music Production and Sound Engineering at Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
One-Year Diploma in Audio Engineering at MPA Rotterdam
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Diploma Certificate in Audio Engineering at UKFC Foundation Course
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Baccalaureate of Arts at Byron College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education
    paper Delan Fernando-Foreign sounds (selected work)

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Foreign Sounds is about two lovers who simply went their separate ways but it
    clearly left one of them sad, devastated and questioning how it ended up the way it did. But through his/her
    questioning he/she comes to a conclusion, saying that it was bound to fall, and now he/she is trying to find closure and peace.

    I wanted foreign sounds to be an acoustic song, I was really inspired by bon iver’s album “For Emma, Forever Ago” and I wanted my song to have that type of atmosphere to it. But after I laid down the acoustic guitars, harmonies and vocals I knew I could do something different with it.

    Being a fan of shoegaze and psychedelic rock, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements to the song using my electric guitar because I thought it would bring a lot more character to it. Blending these two genres was tough but I balanced it out by keeping the song acoustic until the first pre chorus and then accenting more of the electric guitars later throughout the song.

    The solo was inspired by john Frusciante, songs like “look on “and “ramparts” respectively helped me with the ending of the song. Instead of being technically proficient I tried to show as much emotion as possible while playing the solo in order to make the listener really feel. I was also inspired by his reverse guitar technique, so I used it in my solo, blending it with the song.

    Drums and bass were plugins that I found in spit fire audio. In order to make the ending sound big I used
    saturation on the bass and used a ride cymbal for the drums, so it sounds fuller.

    paper Session guitar and drum work

    Flow of try-Sonarium (RnB/Funk)

    Flow of Try is a track by Sonarium on which I collaborated as a guitarist and bassist, composing all guitar melodies and performing the bass parts. The song carries a laid-back funk feel with a deep pocket and groove, with all parts developed organically through live jamming.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    I would’ve come by- BICK (Indie Rock)

    Blick is an indie artist from Sweden, and I collaborated with him as the drummer on this track. Keeping the arrangement simple, I focused on supporting and enhancing the song rather than being flashy, serving the music and its emotional core.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    New Day- Shrinking Violet

    Shrinking Violet is an artist based in Athens, Greece, and this project marked my first collaboration. I composed and arranged the song before sending it as a demo, which led to an immediate collaboration. I also performed the guitar parts on the track

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    efe ÖzÜlkÜ-777 (cupids bow)

    Efe Özüklü is an artist I met in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He invited me to collaborate on his song 777, an indie-pop track driven by melancholic, vintage-sounding guitars. I performed all guitar parts on the track.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Stereo hues-Portraits (coming soon)

    Stereo Hues began as an improvisational jam project and evolved into a fully realised debut album. As the band’s creative director and lead engineer, I oversaw the artistic vision, composition development, recording process, mixing, and release strategy. I led the transition from loose jams to structured compositions, shaped the band’s sonic identity, and coordinated rehearsals, studio sessions, promotion, and live performances, guiding the project from its earliest stages to a completely refined album, it will be release soon on all platforms to listen to. (this is one of the songs from the album)

    https://on.soundcloud.com/cxHtuV3iiOYq8Y8MHa

    paper EPIC-REMAKE

    This project involved full sound design for an action-heavy animated film scene. I built the soundtrack from the ground up, creating ambience, dialogue, foley, sound effects, and score. Using field recordings, detailed vocal processing, custom foley and heavily processed effects, I focused on realism, scale and emotional impact. The project deepened my understanding of cinematic sound workflows and became one of the most challenging and rewarding pieces of work I’ve completed.

    paper annilated

    This track was created for a Greek filmmaker and is heavily influenced by Gustavo Santaolalla and The Last of Us. Using a Gretsch guitar for its weight and texture, alongside drones and field recordings, I crafted a melodic score that captures the emotional depth and atmosphere characteristic of that sound.

    uniE608 Al Vacío score one
    this was a score that i did for adriana bona who is an up and coming film director. this movie was about 2 brothers battling the hardships of their small town in spain becoming isolated. I performed and orchestrated all acoustic guitars, kicks, and cymbals, and handled the mixing and mastering for two tracks, as well as the final audio mastering for the film. Inspired by Calatañazor, Spain, and drawing from the influence of Sufjan Stevens, the music creates a nostalgic, intimate soundscape that gently supports the story.