FRANS BAK | composer, conductor & multi-instrumentalist

CV

FEATURE FILM
2016 Klassefesten 3
2015 Mænd & høns
2015 Albert

SHORTS
2006 Helmer & Son (Oscar nominated)
1998 Skai vi vaere kaerester
(Oscar nominated)
1996 Ernst & Lyset (Oscar nominated)

TV SERIES
2018 Conspiracy of Silence
2017 L’Art Du Crime
2015 Doctor Foster (Netflix)
2015 Disparue
2011-2014 The Killing (US)
2009-2012 Forbrydelsen (DK)
2012 Lilyhammer

DOCUMENTARY
2015 Noma – My Perfect Storm

BIO

Frans Bak graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Music, but started experimenting with music soon after. This led to his known fusion of classical music, Nordic soundscapes and modern technologies. Frans’ compositions are ambient and atmospheric, creating a dreamy and intense soundscape.

With some 30 years music experience of scoring for the film, documentary, TV and advertising industries, Frans has received international recognition for his compositions for Nordic, French, British and American TV series such as Lilyhammer, Doctor Foster and Disparue. A pioneer of the Nordic Noir genre, his music for the internationally acclaimed and immensely popular series The Killing has contributed to setting new musical standards for crime TV and has inspired other composers to apply the ‘Nordic feel’.

In November 2016, the album Sound of North (SON) was released, a combination of new works and a number of Frans’ critically acclaimed compositions. Through eleven tracks, Frans encapsulates the mood of ‘his North’ both mentally and geographically, presenting its unique spirit and atmosphere; a coolness, a calmness, a mindfulness.

Frans presented SON to audiences via a number of live concerts, from behind a grand piano, and backed by a string-quartet, enticing the listener into a land of dreams and film music, immersing the audience into a sonic landscape, for a truly special musical experience.

More recently, Frans composed the music to Charlotte Brändström’s latest series Conspiracy of Silence, delivering his signature intense, atmospheric sound, entwined with a hopeful melodic ambience.  

Frans is set to release an album of new musical works, Piano, in Spring 2020, preceded by two single releases in early 2020, inspired by the love and saviour of the same piano he played on as a child.  Playing on this piano again, Frans has revisited his childhood years and his love of creating simple and beautiful piano melodies whilst incorporating his extraordinary musical journey to date.

Contacts & More information:

Film Agent EU: Richard Cook for Lisa Richards Agency
Film Agent USA: Randy Gerston for Fortress Talent Management