**Matias is a Swedish multi-instrumental composer and sound engineer currently based in Berlin.** With his 14 years of musical studies, being a member of several bands and having a Latin American background, Matias possesses a broad musical and cultural language and knowledge. Shortly after moving to Berlin, Matias started studying sound engineering, and after recording several artists, he quickly started combining his own compositions with the creativity of sound engineering by combining traditional and contemporary western harmony with field recordings, synths and folk elements. A big part of Matias identity as well as his artistic practice are related to the memories from his childhood. Everything from films and video games to experiences growing up as a 2nd generation immigrant in Sweden and family reunions in Uruguay and Chile. It is therefore his musical philosophy is to recreate these memories. And to achieve this, he’s always focusing on the collaborator’s and the project team’s vision when composing, so his music can beautifully color it’s story and enhance the experience of the listener or viewer. --- **Sound Editor** Feature film "Sprich Uns Vons" - by Kristen Burger _December 2021_ **Composer/Producer** Achord Group _June 2021_ **Location Sound Recordist** Short film “Feuerkries” by Jasper Graeve. _April 2021_ **Film Composer and Arranger** Short film "Sniper" by Cutting Factory _February 2021 - April 2021_ **Producer, Mixing- and Mastering-Engineer** Artist - Jilted Jonas _November 2021 - December 2021_ **Drum and Percussion programming** Short film “Sweet Mary, Where Did You Go?” by Michael Kratochvil _October 2020 - December 2020_

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**Matias is a Swedish multi-instrumental composer and sound engineer currently based in Berlin.** With his 14 years of musical studies, being a member of several bands and having a Latin American background, Matias possesses a broad musical and cultural language and knowledge. Shortly after moving to Berlin, Matias started studying sound engineering, and after recording several artists, he quickly started combining his own compositions with the creativity of sound engineering by combining traditional and contemporary western harmony with field recordings, synths and folk elements. A big part of Matias identity as well as his artistic practice are related to the memories from his childhood. Everything from films and video games to experiences growing up as a 2nd generation immigrant in Sweden and family reunions in Uruguay and Chile. It is therefore his musical philosophy is to recreate these memories. And to achieve this, he’s always focusing on the collaborator’s and the project team’s vision when composing, so his music can beautifully color it’s story and enhance the experience of the listener or viewer. --- **Sound Editor** Feature film "Sprich Uns Vons" - by Kristen Burger _December 2021_ **Composer/Producer** Achord Group _June 2021_ **Location Sound Recordist** Short film “Feuerkries” by Jasper Graeve. _April 2021_ **Film Composer and Arranger** Short film "Sniper" by Cutting Factory _February 2021 - April 2021_ **Producer, Mixing- and Mastering-Engineer** Artist - Jilted Jonas _November 2021 - December 2021_ **Drum and Percussion programming** Short film “Sweet Mary, Where Did You Go?” by Michael Kratochvil _October 2020 - December 2020_

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Matias is a Swedish multi-instrumental composer and sound engineer currently based in Berlin.

With his 14 years of musical studies, being a member of several bands and having a Latin American background, Matias possesses a broad musical and cultural language and knowledge.

Shortly after moving to Berlin, Matias started studying sound engineering, and after recording several artists, he quickly started combining his own compositions with the creativity of sound engineering by combining traditional and contemporary western harmony with field recordings, synths and folk elements.

A big part of Matias identity as well as his artistic practice are related to the memories from his childhood. Everything from films and video games to experiences growing up as a 2nd generation immigrant in Sweden and family reunions in Uruguay and Chile. It is therefore his musical philosophy is to recreate these memories. And to achieve this, he’s always focusing on the collaborator’s and the project team’s vision when composing, so his music can beautifully color it’s story and enhance the experience of the listener or viewer.


Sound Editor Feature film “Sprich Uns Vons” - by Kristen Burger
December 2021

Composer/Producer Achord Group
June 2021

Location Sound Recordist Short film “Feuerkries” by Jasper Graeve.
April 2021

Film Composer and Arranger Short film “Sniper” by Cutting Factory
February 2021 - April 2021

Producer, Mixing- and Mastering-Engineer Artist - Jilted Jonas
November 2021 - December 2021

Drum and Percussion programming Short film “Sweet Mary, Where Did You Go?” by Michael Kratochvil
October 2020 - December 2020

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Skills

ableton live
Fr
Freelance Gig
In
Instrumental
So
Soundtrack
Mi
Mix
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Experience Level

ableton live
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Mix
Expert
Sibelius
Expert
Theme Tune
Expert
Jingle
Intermediate
Master
Intermediate
Pro Tools
Intermediate

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Education

Bachelor of Sound Engineering and Production at Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts & Technology
September 11, 2019 - June 6, 2022
Sound Engineering Course at Gothenburg University
September 7, 2014 - December 12, 2014
Music High School at Hvidtfeldtska Gymnasiet
August 9, 2010 - June 6, 2013

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Filtered Through Memories
    The project “Filtered Through Memories” is a 3 piece poetry and string written by Matias Santos. It's based on childhood memories and reflections of how it was growing up as a 2nd generation immigrant in Gothenburg. By blending traditional Western classical music with folk and contemporary elements, Matias harmonizes the experiences and struggles you face as a composer in a country with a different culture than your own.
    uniE608 Berlin International Film Scoring Competition
    Original score for Berlin International Film Scoring Competition's animated short film "Genesis". Composed for choir, orchestra and synths.
    uniE603 Adventurous Journey
    Full and rich orchestral score with melodies written in a very leitmotif style. Travels from A-minor, to E-major, back to A-minor.
    uniE603 Fantasy Factory
    Playful orchestral score with recordings from a sewing machine, used as a precussive element. The score jumps back and forth between 3/4 and 6/8 to make the feeling even more playful.
    uniE603 Let's Call In Dead (And Spend The Day In Bed)
    Produced, mixed and mastered track 'Let's Call In Dead (And Spend The Day In Bed)' from the album 'Music For the Jilted Jonas Generation' by artist Jilted Jonas.
    uniE603 Revolution In A Song
    Produced, mixed and mastered track 'Revolution In A Song' from the album 'Music For the Jilted Jonas Generation' by artist Jilted Jonas.
    uniE603 Jilted Jonas - Stay Away From Stockholm
    Jilted Jonas' 3rd single. I produced, mixed and did the vinyl master for the album "Music For the Jilted Jonas Generation" which will be released in the summer 2022. Including the single releases: 'Born To Be Bla Bla Bla Bla' 'Silent Kisses' 'Stay Away From Stockholm'