Reinhold Heil is a versatile German musician and composer, best known for his remarkable work in the realm of film and television scoring. He first gained significant attention as a member of the Neue Deutsche Welle band Spliff in the 1980s, and expanded his horizons into composing for visual media in the years that followed. Heil's distinctive style often melds electronic elements with traditional orchestration, creating soundscapes that complement the tone and narrative of the visuals they accompany.

His collaboration with fellow composer Johnny Klimek and director Tom Tykwer has been particularly fruitful, contributing to acclaimed scores such as “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” and “Cloud Atlas,” the latter of which was co-composed with Tykwer and earned Heil a Golden Globe nomination. Reinhold Heil's talent extends into television, with substantial work including soundtracks for the "Deutschland" series—“Deutschland 83,” “Deutschland 86,” and “Deutschland 89”—and other shows like “Berlin Station” and “Helix.” Through his diverse and evocative discography, Reinhold Heil has cemented his position as a dynamic force in the world of composition for screen.

Genres

German Soundtrack

Soundtrack

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Hans Zimmer

Thomas Newman

Tom Tykwer

Howard Shore

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Bear McCreary

Vangelis

Latest Release

The Soft Side of Dr Jkyll

Reinhold Heil

Album - 11 Tracks - Released June 6, 2024