Pierre-Yves Martel is a musician and composer based in Montreal, Canada. A multi-instrumentalist (viola da gamba, pedal steel guitar, double bass, modular synthesizers, harmonium), he specializes in the creation of sonic worlds both on stage and in the studio, where he handles all aspects of production. Blending the analog with the digital, signal with noise, the traditional with the experimental, Martel aims to make music that transcends genre and style to become utterly singular.

In addition to his work as a screen composer, Martel has released over 30 albums since 2006, ranging from renaissance to experimental music, as well as field recordings and soundscapes. He's also the resident composer for WEIRD STUDIES, an arts and philosophy podcast hosted by J.F. Martel and Phil Ford.

Top Credits

MARCHE AU PAYS RÉEL (in production)
dir. Marie France L'Ecuyer
feature documentary, 75 minutes (2024)
Vital Productions

ANTIPOLIS
dir. Kaspar Jancis
music by Kaspar Jancis in collaboration with P.Y. Martel
animated short, 25 minutes (2023)
Estonian Film Institute

MONDES DE GLACE
dir. Philippe Baylaucq
music by Robert M. Lepage and P.Y. Martel
documentary, 30 minutes (2022)
National Film Board of Canada

MY INDIAN NAME
dir. Abraham Cote
documentary, 60 minutes (2022)
Nish Media/APTN

NON RÉCLAMÉ
dir. J.F. Martel
one-off documentary, 46 minutes (2021)
Nish Media/Radio-Canada

SKINDIGENOUS (Season 1-3)
documentary series, 13 x 26 minutes (2018, 2020, 2021)
Nish Media/APTN