Hello, I’m Shane Aspegren, a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer based in Los Angeles. I work across film, documentary, commercial, and contemporary art contexts (as well as traditional music world), guiding projects from concept to delivery. My musical language blends rhythmic complexity and immersive textures with emotional sensitivity, built on decades of improvisation, electronic production, and acoustic instrumentation. I thrive on expanding sound worlds with a deep toolbox—drums, percussion, electronics, synths, and voice—plus an extensive roster of collaborators when needed. I enjoy both kinetic, propulsive scoring and expansive, atmospheric soundscapes, and I’m fluent in the full scoring workflow, from thematic development to final mix and delivery.

Shane Aspegren

Hello, I’m Shane Aspegren, a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer based in Los Angeles. I work across film, documentary, commercial, and contemporary art contexts (as well as traditional music world), guiding projects from concept to delivery. My musical language blends rhythmic complexity and immersive textures with emotional sensitivity, built on decades of improvisation, electronic production, and acoustic instrumentation. I thrive on expanding sound worlds with a deep toolbox—drums, percussion, electronics, synths, and voice—plus an extensive roster of collaborators when needed. I enjoy both kinetic, propulsive scoring and expansive, atmospheric soundscapes, and I’m fluent in the full scoring workflow, from thematic development to final mix and delivery.

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Hello, I’m Shane Aspegren, a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer based in Los Angeles. I work across film, documentary, commercial, and contemporary art contexts (as well as traditional music world), guiding projects from concept to delivery. My musical language blends rhythmic complexity and immersive textures with emotional sensitivity, built on decades of improvisation, electronic production, and acoustic instrumentation.

I thrive on expanding sound worlds with a deep toolbox—drums, percussion, electronics, synths, and voice—plus an extensive roster of collaborators when needed. I enjoy both kinetic, propulsive scoring and expansive, atmospheric soundscapes, and I’m fluent in the full scoring workflow, from thematic development to final mix and delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Composer / Scorer / Sound Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer delivering original scores for film, documentary, and institutional programs. Projects include Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (2013); Cet Homme-Là (Est Un Mille-Feuilles) (2011); BAM 150 (2012); Je m'appelle Hmmm… (2013); To w h e a d s (2013); J'accuse (Abel Gance, 1918) live score (2024); and Hong Kong Film Archive Restored Treasures Series (2013–2015).

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
August 29, 1994 - December 19, 1997
Film Studies & Photography

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other