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Adam Akio Crystal

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Hello, I am Adam Akio Crystal, a composer with over 20 years of experience in film, television, ballet, and commercial scoring.

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Hello, I am Adam Akio Crystal, a composer with over 20 years of experience in film, television, ballet, and commercial scoring. I specialize in orchestration, music production, and adaptive music composition, blending orchestral, electronic, and experimental textures to support storytelling and deepen audience engagement.

I’ve collaborated with directors, choreographers, and producers to craft emotionally compelling soundtracks, with works featured at Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center and across award-winning projects in film and television. I also founded Paper Drum Music, a commercial music agency that delivered custom scores, jingles, and sound design for brands such as Nike, Dior, Chanel, and Exxon Mobil.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 12 roles

Founder, Composer · Paper Drum MusicDec 2015 – Sep 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Founded and led a commercial music agency, managing a team of 4 in-house composers and 12+ freelancers. Created custom scores, jingles, and sound design for major advertising campaigns. Oversaw client relations, production timelines, and creative execution for top brands. Delivered high-impact music for Nike, Dior, Chanel, Exxon Mobil, and other global clients.

Founder & Composer · Paper Drum MusicDec 2015 – Sep 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Led a commercial music agency; developed custom scores, jingles, and sound design for global brands; managed a team of in-house composers and freelancers; supervised client relations and project delivery for campaigns featuring Nike, Dior, Chanel, Exxon Mobil, and more.

Founder, Composer · Paper Drum MusicJan 2015 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 9 mos

Founded and led a commercial music agency, managing a team of 4 in-house composers and 12+ freelancers. Created custom scores, jingles, and sound design for major advertising campaigns. Oversaw client relations, production timelines, and creative execution for top brands. Delivered high-impact music for Nike, Dior, Chanel, Exxon Mobil, and other global clients.

Founder, Composer · Paper Drum MusicJan 2015 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 9 mos
Composer · IMDbJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Composer · IMDB: ADAM A CRYSTALJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Composer · IMDB – Adam A CrystalJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Composer · Adam A Crystal (IMDB profile)Jan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Education· 12

BA in Violin Performance & Music Business · Syracuse University2030 – 2025
Violin Studies · HAMU, Conservatory Prague2030 – 2025
Composition · Mannes School of Music2030 – 2025
BA · Syracuse University2030 – 2025

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