I am a music composer and producer of Indian origin who experiments with new ways of approaching ideas in creating electronic music for films, background scores, and music production for live performances with electronics. My music takes inspiration from John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Brian Tyler, blending cinematic orchestration with contemporary electronic sound design to support visual storytelling.

Mrinal Kakkar

I am a music composer and producer of Indian origin who experiments with new ways of approaching ideas in creating electronic music for films, background scores, and music production for live performances with electronics. My music takes inspiration from John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Brian Tyler, blending cinematic orchestration with contemporary electronic sound design to support visual storytelling.

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I am a music composer and producer of Indian origin who experiments with new ways of approaching ideas in creating electronic music for films, background scores, and music production for live performances with electronics.

My music takes inspiration from John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Brian Tyler, blending cinematic orchestration with contemporary electronic sound design to support visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern at Ranjit Barot (Music Producer & Drummer, John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension band)
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Under mentorship, participated in writing music scores for two projects.
Composer at Payal Kakkar
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Original soundtrack for a 15-minute documentary film 'Requiem of a Mangrove Forest'.
Composer at Payal Kakkar
October 1, 2024 - Present
Original soundtrack for a 60-second trailer and 30-second teaser for the film 'Requiem of a Mangrove Forest'. Used as a promotion video at festivals.
Composer at Payal Kakkar
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Composed original music soundtrack for a 7-minute documentary film, 'For Ground'.
Intern at Audio Design, India
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Developed a basic understanding on microphones and wiring for bands in a live show.
Intern at Ranjit Barot
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Participated in writing music scores for two projects under mentorship with Ranjit Barot, a music producer and drummer for John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension band.

Education

B.A. (Hons) Electronic Music Production at BIMM University, London
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Film Music Composition for Beginners at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
B.A. (Hons) Electronic Music Production at BIMM University, London
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Film Music Composition for Beginners at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Level 1 graded examination in music performance, Grade 3 Piano, Classical and Jazz at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Level 3 graded examination in music performance, Grade 8 - Drums, Rock and Pop at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

Grade 3 Piano (Classical & Jazz) - Trinity College London - Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Grade 8 Drums (Rock and Pop) - Trinity College London - Level 3
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Level 1 graded examination in music performance, Grade 3 Piano, Classical and Jazz
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Level 3 graded examination in music performance, Grade 8 - Drums, Rock and Pop
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Film Music Composition for Beginners
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other