I am a composer, pianist and music producer with 10+ years of professional experience, rooted in Jazz and Electronic music. I have composed for leading Swedish institutions and performed with pop artists, jazz ensembles and theatre groups. My work spans electronic releases, video game music, and live performance, driven by a curiosity for blending genres and adapting to different musical contexts. In London I collaborate across jazz, pop, theatre, and festival settings.…

William Benckert

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I am a composer, pianist and music producer with 10+ years of professional experience, rooted in Jazz and Electronic music. I have composed for leading Swedish institutions and performed with pop artists, jazz ensembles and theatre groups. My work spans electronic releases, video game music, and live performance, driven by a curiosity for blending genres and adapting to different musical contexts. In London I collaborate across jazz, pop, theatre, and festival settings.…

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I am a composer, pianist and music producer with 10+ years of professional experience, rooted in Jazz and Electronic music. I have composed for leading Swedish institutions and performed with pop artists, jazz ensembles and theatre groups. My work spans electronic releases, video game music, and live performance, driven by a curiosity for blending genres and adapting to different musical contexts. In London I collaborate across jazz, pop, theatre, and festival settings.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Composer at Sony Music Entertainment UK
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Composed/recorded the music for the internationally distributed podcast series 'David Tennant's Does a Podcast with...' featuring British actor David Tennant. Produced by Sony Music Entertainment UK.
Music Composer / Keyboardist at Klevgränd Audio
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Composed and recorded a music demo for the Hillman synthesiser by Swedish plugin developer Klevgränd, featured in official product launch materials.
Music Composer at Swedish National Academy of Engineering Sciences
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Arranged/produced the song What a Wonderful Plastic World (using only plastic items) for the Academy’s 100-year anniversary at the CAETS international conference. Also led a string/keyboard ensemble. Media appearance in SVT Morgonstudion (Swedish national TV) and Sveriges Radio (national radio).
Video Game Music Composer at Outerminds
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Co-wrote and produced music for the video game developed by 'Outerminds', featuring the 'H3H3' Youtube creators. Awarded 'Music Composition Award' at Montréal Expo Gaming Arcade (MEGA) 2018. Music released under alias HiP CoLouR.
Music Composer at Swedish National Archives
April 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Commissioned to reinterpret the Swedish National Anthem using archival sound sources for the institution’s 400-year anniversary; performed for the Swedish Royal Family. Media appearance in TV4 Nyhetsmorgon (Swedish national TV).
Music Composer at Nobel Prize Museum
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Commissioned to compose 'Particle Accelerator' for the exhibition 'Experiment', interpreting scientific processes through sound. Music released under alias HiP CoLouR. Magazine interview in Orkesterjournalen.
Music Composer at SciLifeLab
April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016
Commissioned to compose Single Cells, an artistic interpretation of emerging single-cell research, performed at SciLifeLab Science Summit 2016, Stockholm. Music released under alias HiP CoLouR.
Pop Pianist at United Stage Sweden
April 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Live pianist for Swedish Platinum-selling pop artist Oscar Zia. Performances included TV4 Nyhetsmorgon (national television), Mix Megapol (national radio), and Växjö Pride Festival. I also played piano for an acoustic version of the platinum-certified single Human, recorded at Bagpipe Studios, Stockholm. Produced by Smith & Tell (Grammis/Swedish Grammy winners 2020).
Pop Pianist at Universal Music Sweden
November 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Pianist for Swedish pop artist Amanda Winberg (Swedish Idol 2015). Live television performance on TV4 Nyhetsmorgon and additional concerts in Stockholm.

Education

Jazz Piano Bachelors Degree at Royal College of Music In Stockholm
August 14, 2014 - June 15, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other
    paper David Tennant's Podcast Theme

    Commissioned to write and produce the official theme for acclaimed British actor David Tennant’s podcast, produced by Sony Podcasts / Somethin’ Else.
    Video about the podcast theme:


    Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/4itpQDS22NwosoHqqBlqcH?si=45220ad1c2e8476d

    Testimonial from Matt Smith at Sony Podcasts / Somethin Else:
    "William did a fantastic job composing the theme music for our podcast. From the outset, he was a pleasure to work with. He is creative, collaborative, and consistently responsive. He took the time to understand the tone and feel we were aiming for, and wasn’t afraid to go back and forth to refine the sound until it was exactly right.

    What really stood out was how accommodating he was throughout the process. Whether it was adjusting the tempo, tweaking instrumentation, or experimenting with different moods, William always approached feedback with openness and enthusiasm. He brought a clear musical identity to the show, and the end result really helped set the right tone for listeners from the first few seconds.

    We truly appreciated his professionalism, patience, and musical instinct. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again."

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