Rob Simonsen is a contemporary composer and musician renowned for his emotive and atmospheric film scores. With a career beginning in the early 2000s, Simonsen quickly became one of the go-to composers in Hollywood, lending his musical talent to a wide array of films ranging from independent gems to major blockbusters. The breadth of his work reflects his versatile capability to evoke profound emotion through his compositions. His music often interweaves classical aesthetic with electronic elements, creating soundscapes that are at once familiar and daringly innovative.

Among his most recent works, Simonsen provided the hauntingly beautiful score for Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale," continuing to assert his place in the pantheon of notable film composers. Projects such as "The Adam Project" and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" showcase his ability to adapt to different genres while maintaining his signature sound. Outside the realm of film, Simonsen also explores more personal artistic endeavors, as evidenced by his solo releases like "Refraction," "Rêveries," "Ondes," "Coeur," and "Spectre," which further exhibit his range as a composer and his deep connection with the emotive power of music. With each new project, whether it be for the silver screen or his own discography, Rob Simonsen continues to enchant listeners with his melodious storytelling.

Genres

Soundtrack

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Latest Release

It Ends With Us (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Rob Simonsen•

Duncan Blickenstaff

Album - 22 Tracks - Released August 9, 2024