Erik Abbink
Erik Abbink is a Dutch-Canadian composer with a wide-ranging musical style encompassing classical, contemporary, and popular film music. He has a successful career as a saxophonist, performing in various ensembles and captivating audiences worldwide.
Erik’s true passion lies in crafting captivating soundtracks for a wide array of film genres. Whether it’s through synthesizers and sound design or the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra, he excels in crafting unique musical identities that enhance the storytelling.
Erik holds a Doctorate in Music Performance from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and is a member of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada.
Top Credits
Bonds will be Broken (2024)
Woman with the Red Lipstick (2024)
Daddy's Deadly Secret (2024)
Sins in the Family (2023)
Mistletoe & Wine (2023)
EXPERIENCE / ABILITIES
Action, Animation, Children, Comedy, Commercials, Current Affairs, Documentary, Drama, Educational, Experimental, Horror, Industrial, Lifestyle, Movie of the Week, Musical/Opera/Dance, News, Science Fiction, Series - Episodic, Series - Mini, Variety
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Arranger, Composer, Conductor, Music Director, Music Editor, Music Producer, Music Supervisor, Orchestrator, Programmer, Sound Designer, Synthesist
LANGUAGE
English
PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETIES
SOCAN, ASCAP
