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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.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Composer at Adam A Crystal (IMDB profile)
January 1, 2012 - PresentOriginal music for feature films, television, and ballet; managed recording sessions, musician contracting, and post-production; collaborated with directors, producers, and choreographers; skilled in orchestration, electronic sound design, and adaptive music composition.
Founder & Composer at Paper Drum Music
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025Led 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.
Session Musician at Various Locations
December 31, 2004 - September 30, 2025Performed violin and keyboards; toured and recorded with artists including Fischerspooner, My Chemical Romance, Beirut, Vanessa Mae, and Sean Lennon; contributed to film, television, and commercial projects as a session musician.
Composer at IMDB – Adam A Crystal
January 1, 2012 - PresentComposed original music for feature films, television, and ballet, aligning with creative vision; managed recording sessions, musician contracting, and post-production workflows to deliver polished scores; collaborated with directors, producers, and choreographers to develop emotionally compelling soundtracks; skilled in orchestration, electronic sound design, and adaptive music composition. Ballet & classical commissions include Paul Taylor Dance Company (Lincoln Center, NYC); Washington Ballet (Kennedy Center); Royal New Zealand Ballet (Royal Opera House); Guggenheim Museum (NYC).
Founder, Composer at Paper Drum Music
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025Founded 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.
Touring & Session Musician at Various Locations
December 31, 2004 - September 30, 2025Performed violin and keyboards for internationally acclaimed artists. Toured and recorded with Fischerspooner, My Chemical Romance, Beirut, Vanessa Mae, and Sean Lennon. Worked as a session musician for film, television, and commercial projects.
Composer at IMDB: ADAM A CRYSTAL
January 1, 2012 - PresentOriginal music for feature films, television, and ballet; managed recording sessions, musician contracting, and post-production workflows; collaborated with directors, producers, and choreographers; skilled in orchestration, electronic sound design, and adaptive music composition.
Founder, Composer at Paper Drum Music
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025Founded and led a commercial music agency, managing a team of 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.
Touring & Session Musician at Various Locations
January 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Violin and keyboards for internationally acclaimed artists; toured and recorded with Fischerspooner, My Chemical Romance, Beirut, Vanessa-Mae, and Sean Lennon; worked as a session musician for film, television, and commercial projects.
Composer at IMDb
January 1, 2012 - PresentComposed original music for feature films, television, and ballet, ensuring alignment with creative vision. Managed recording sessions, musician contracting, and post-production workflows to deliver polished scores. Collaborated with directors, producers, and choreographers to develop unique, emotionally compelling soundtracks. Skilled in orchestration, electronic sound design, and adaptive music composition.
Founder, Composer at Paper Drum Music
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025Founded 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.
Touring & Session Musician at Various Locations
January 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Performed violin and keyboards for internationally acclaimed artists. Toured and recorded with Fischerspooner, My Chemical Romance, Beirut, Vanessa Mae, and Sean Lennon. Worked as a session musician for film, television, and commercial projects.
Education
BA in Violin Performance & Music Business at Syracuse University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Violin Studies at HAMU, Conservatory Prague
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Composition at Mannes School of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025BA at Syracuse University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Violin Studies at HAMU, Conservatory Prague
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Composition at Mannes School of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025BA in Violin Performance & Music Business at Syracuse University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Violin Studies at HAMU, Conservatory Prague
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Composition at Mannes School of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025BA in Violin Performance & Music Business at Syracuse University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Violin Studies at HAMU, Conservatory Prague
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Composition at Mannes School of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Experience Level
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