I am Georgios Gargalas, a Greek sound designer, composer, and live electronics artist focused on electroacoustic music, video game sound design, and multimedia performances. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University, and I have been a Fulbright Scholar at the University of North Texas with collaborations across Europe. My work spans sound design for video games, animation, documentaries, films, and theatre, along with live-electronics performances and collaborations with artists and institutions such as ICMC, Onassis Stegi, and Megaron Athens Concert Hall.…

Georgios Gargalas

I am Georgios Gargalas, a Greek sound designer, composer, and live electronics artist focused on electroacoustic music, video game sound design, and multimedia performances. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University, and I have been a Fulbright Scholar at the University of North Texas with collaborations across Europe. My work spans sound design for video games, animation, documentaries, films, and theatre, along with live-electronics performances and collaborations with artists and institutions such as ICMC, Onassis Stegi, and Megaron Athens Concert Hall.…

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I am Georgios Gargalas, a Greek sound designer, composer, and live electronics artist focused on electroacoustic music, video game sound design, and multimedia performances. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University, and I have been a Fulbright Scholar at the University of North Texas with collaborations across Europe.

My work spans sound design for video games, animation, documentaries, films, and theatre, along with live-electronics performances and collaborations with artists and institutions such as ICMC, Onassis Stegi, and Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Designer at Fixed Contracts Greece
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provided sound design services for video games, animation, documentaries, films, theater productions, and collaborated with prominent clients such as Traptics (for the video game Homeseek), Onassis Stegh, Correct Creative Productions, Decoy Images Production Services Greece, and Hellenic Parliament TV. Responsibilities included composing, creating inventive soundscapes, managing sound technology, and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
Performer – Composer at Freelance / Collaborations
January 1, 2010 - Present
Performed live music with electronics across Europe, participated as an Artist in Residence at ICMC Music 2022 (Limerick, Ireland), MA/IN Matera Italy 2021, NOVARS - University of Manchester 2022. Collaborated with artists like Savvina Yannatou and performed at notable venues including Athens Concert Hall (Megaron - 2018). Involved in composing and performing electroacoustic music and live electronics.
Sound Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designed custom sound effects for games, animations, documentaries, and theatrical productions. Key game credit includes Homeseek (Traptics), a post-apocalyptic strategy game. Collaborated with cultural institutions and media such as Onassis Stegi, Greek Parliament TV, and Correct Creative Productions. Delivered award-winning sound for The Ox and DFK New Wave Festival in Kolkata. Implemented interactive audio systems using FMOD, Wwise, and proprietary tools. Utilized several DAWs including REAPER, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, Wavelab, and Ableton Live. Expertise also spans audio programming and field recording techniques.
Performer – Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Showcased original electroacoustic compositions across Europe at festivals such as ICMC 2022, MA/IN Italy, and NOVARS, UK. Served as artist-in-residence at major sound art and music tech festivals including November Music, Onassis Stegi, and SNFCC. Created multimedia performances blending live electronics and installations. Composed electroacoustic music for choreographers including Yara Boustany and Tzeni Argyriou.
Sound Designer at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designed custom SFX for games, animations, documentaries, and theatrical productions; credits include Homeseek (Traptics); collaborated with Onassis Stegi, Greek Parliament TV, YouTube channels (1M+ subs), Correct Creative Productions; delivered award-winning sound for The Ox and DFK New Wave Festival, Kolkata; implemented interactive audio systems using FMOD, Wwise, and in-house tools; proficient with DAWs (REAPER, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, Wavelab, Ableton Live) and game audio pipelines; experience with audio programming (Max/MSP, Pure Data, SuperCollider, Arduino).
Performer – Composer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Performer and composer blending flute, live electronics and beatbox across multiple projects since 2010.
Sound Designer and Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Sound design and composition for animation, documentaries, films, theatre and video games; collaborations with Yara Boustany, Silvia Giordano, and others; remote work for Max Maher Show (USA).
Artist in Residence at ICMC Music 2022
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Artist in Residence at ICMC Music 2022, Limerick, Ireland.
Resident Artist at MA/IN (Matera, Italy)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Residency in Matera, Italy (MA/IN).
Performer at November Music Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Live performances at November Music Festival, Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Research Collaborator at NOVARS - University of Manchester
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Collaboration with NOVARS in 2022.
Live Music Performance at Savvina Yannatou / Athens Concert Hall (Megaron)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Live performances with beatbox and electronics (Athens Concert Hall Megaron, 2018).
Sound Designer – Composer at Various projects (animation, documentaries, films, theatre, video games)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Sound design and composition for animation, documentaries, films, theatre, and video games. Collaborations with Yara Boustany, Silvia Giordano, Traptics for the video game Homeseek, Ona, ssis Stegh, Correct Creative Productions, Baubo Productions, Hellenic Parliament TV, and Max Maher Show (remote).
Sound Designer at Freelance / Fixed Contracts (Greece)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Sound design for video games, animation, documentaries, films, theatre; ongoing freelance work with multiple clients and collaborations; includes Unreal Engine, FMOD, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Max/MSP.
Sound Designer and Composer at Various YouTube Channels
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Sound design and music for YouTube channels with over 1 million subscribers; collaborations with production services and media outlets (2022-2024).
Performer – Composer at Independent collaborations
January 1, 2010 - Present
Artist in Residence at ICMC Music 2022 (Limerick, Ireland), MA/IN Matera 2021, NOVARS - University of Manchester 2022; live electronics performances across Europe; collaboration with Savvina Yannatou and Megaron Athens; extensive live performance with electronics.
Sound Designer and Composer at YouTube channels (1M+ subscribers)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Sound design and composition for YouTube channels; collaborations with Traptics for the video game Homeseek; Onassis Stegh; Correct Creative Productions; Decoy Images Production Services Greece; Hellenic Parliament TV (2018).
Artist in Residence at ICMC Music 2022 (Limerick, Ireland)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Artist in residence focusing on electroacoustic composition and live electronics; presented works at ICMC Music 2022.
Live Electronics Performer at Savvina Yannatou / Megaron Athens Concert Hall
January 1, 2018 - Present
Live music performances with electronics; European tours and collaborations, including a 2018 Athens Megaron performance.
Sound Designer at Hellenic Parliament TV
January 1, 2018 - Present
Sound design for television broadcasts (2018).

Education

Master at Athens University
March 13, 2020 - March 17, 2022
Master in Music Technology
Fullbright Scholar at University of North Texas
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
PhD Student and Researcher in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University - Music Department
January 1, 2021 - August 9, 2025
Master's degree in Music Technology & Music Creation for New Media at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Music Department
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Integrated Bachelor and Master in Audiovisual Arts at Audiovisual Arts Department of Ionian University, Corfu, Greece
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Classical Guitar, Percussion, Music Theory, Harmony at Larisa Music Conservatory, Larisa, Greece
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2008
PhD in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master's – Music Technology & New Media at University of Athens
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA + MA – Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
BA + MA – Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Master's – Music Technology & New Media at University of Athens
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
PhD in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Integrated Bachelor and Master in Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University, Corfu, Greece
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Master's degree in Music Technology: Music Creation for New Media at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant (Erasmus) at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Scholarship at University of North Texas at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Scholarship at NOVARS Research Centre, University of Manchester at NOVARS Research Centre, University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Internship at Halldorophone: A cello-like electroacoustic instrument at Halldorophone, Reykjavik
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Remote PhD Student and Researcher in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University – Music Department
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Larisa Music Conservatory: Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Harmony at Larisa Music Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Master's degree in Music Technology: Music Creation for New Media at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Integrated Bachelor and Master in Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Integrated Bachelor and Master in Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University, Corfu, Greece
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Master's degree in Music Technology & Music Creation for New Media at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Music Department)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Classical Guitar, Percussion, Music Theory, Harmony at Larisa Music Conservatory, Larisa, Greece
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2008
Integrated Bachelor and Master in Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University, Corfu, Greece
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Master's degree in Music Technology & Music Creation for New Media at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Music Department
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
PhD studies in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University – Music Department
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Fulbright Scholar at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Qualifications

Best Sound Design Award, DFK New Wave Festival, Kolkata, West Bengal
January 1, 2018 - August 9, 2025
Sound Design Award for the movie 'The Ox'
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Bitvox for Beatboxer and Live Electronics - Multiple Awards in Europe and Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
First Place in Greek Beatbox Championship
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Best Sound Design – DFK New Wave Festival, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Sound Design Award – The Ox
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Performer – Composer
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
1st Place – Greek Beatbox Championship
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Best Sound Design Award in DFK New Wave Festival (Kolkata, 2018)
January 1, 2018 - January 28, 2026
Sound Design Award for the movie 'The Ox' (Bitvox)
January 1, 2018 - January 28, 2026
Best Sound Design Award, DFK New Wave Festival
January 1, 2018 - January 28, 2026
Sound Design Award for the movie 'The Ox' (Bitvox)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
First Place, Greek Beatbox Championship
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Best Sound Design Award, DFK New Wave Festival, Kolkata (2018)
January 1, 2018 - February 16, 2026
Fulbright Scholar
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
PhD Candidate in Electroacoustic Composition
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet

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