Nicolas Van Meirhaeghe (Empusae)

I’m a Belgian composer and sound artist with over 25 years of experience creating evocative soundscapes and cinematic compositions. I blend dark ambient, tribal electronic, and industrial atmospheres to forge a unique voice in film, games, and multimedia. My work thrives on psychological depth, ambiguity, and immersive atmospheres, bridging experimental sound art with emotional storytelling.

I’ve contributed to feature films, shorts, and interactive projects, from Heat of Madness and Burning with the Angels to the TEDx Brussels SOMA soundtrack, and I’m actively developing new scores for interactive narratives like Falling Squirrel. Based in Gent, I collaborate with directors and game developers to shape sonic worlds that support narrative and mood.