Hello, I’ll skip the usual "best choice" pitch. You’ve likely heard it all before. Instead, I’d rather talk about the collaboration. In my experience, the best scores come from a shared "vibe." Every composer can write music, but I want to find the specific emotional pulse of your project - the feeling that stays with the audience after the screen goes black. I am a Belgian composer whose work weaves together modern classical, ambient textures, and cinematic storytelling. My background is a bit of a hybrid: I have a strong foundation in guitar and media composition, years of experience with symphony orchestras, and I currently serve as the Composer-in-Residence for Brussels Muzieque. Perhaps most importantly, the fact that I'm also a psychologist informs every note I write. I’m fascinated by how we perceive sound and emotion, and I use that to sculpt music that is both intellectually engaging and emotionally grounded. I’m doing this because I love the process. Composing can be a solitary world, and I find my best inspiration when working with others. To that end, I’m open to any budget; my priority is the project and the partnership. I work fast, I value transparency, and I’m ready to dive in. What are you working on? Let's talk. Best, Kris…

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Hello, I’ll skip the usual "best choice" pitch. You’ve likely heard it all before. Instead, I’d rather talk about the collaboration. In my experience, the best scores come from a shared "vibe." Every composer can write music, but I want to find the specific emotional pulse of your project - the feeling that stays with the audience after the screen goes black. I am a Belgian composer whose work weaves together modern classical, ambient textures, and cinematic storytelling. My background is a bit of a hybrid: I have a strong foundation in guitar and media composition, years of experience with symphony orchestras, and I currently serve as the Composer-in-Residence for Brussels Muzieque. Perhaps most importantly, the fact that I'm also a psychologist informs every note I write. I’m fascinated by how we perceive sound and emotion, and I use that to sculpt music that is both intellectually engaging and emotionally grounded. I’m doing this because I love the process. Composing can be a solitary world, and I find my best inspiration when working with others. To that end, I’m open to any budget; my priority is the project and the partnership. I work fast, I value transparency, and I’m ready to dive in. What are you working on? Let's talk. Best, Kris…

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Hello,

I’ll skip the usual “best choice” pitch. You’ve likely heard it all before. Instead, I’d rather talk about the collaboration. In my experience, the best scores come from a shared “vibe.” Every composer can write music, but I want to find the specific emotional pulse of your project - the feeling that stays with the audience after the screen goes black.

I am a Belgian composer whose work weaves together modern classical, ambient textures, and cinematic storytelling. My background is a bit of a hybrid: I have a strong foundation in guitar and media composition, years of experience with symphony orchestras, and I currently serve as the Composer-in-Residence for Brussels Muzieque.

Perhaps most importantly, the fact that I’m also a psychologist informs every note I write. I’m fascinated by how we perceive sound and emotion, and I use that to sculpt music that is both intellectually engaging and emotionally grounded.

I’m doing this because I love the process. Composing can be a solitary world, and I find my best inspiration when working with others. To that end, I’m open to any budget; my priority is the project and the partnership. I work fast, I value transparency, and I’m ready to dive in.

What are you working on? Let’s talk.

Best,

Kris

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English
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Dutch
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French
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German
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Work Experience

Press attaché at Ars Musica Festival
January 5, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Web Content Manager at Sappi Fine Paper Europe
September 3, 2000 - April 15, 2003

Education

Master in Musicology at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium)
October 2, 1995 - July 2, 1999
Diploma in Professional Guitar at Musicians Institute London
September 1, 1993 - September 2, 1994
Advanced Diploma in Composition at Royal Academy of Music
September 6, 1993 - June 30, 1995
Master of Science in Health Psychology at University of Westminster
September 4, 2006 - July 3, 2008

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