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Rolf GustavsonDeadlock (feat. Patrik Mantere)Deadlock (feat. Patrik Mantere)
Released on April 6th, 2023
Music by Patrik Mantere and Rolf Gustavson
Arranged and produced by Rolf Gustavson
Mixed, mastered, and co-produced by Tuomas Nikkinen
Strings recorded by
FAME's Studio Orchestra
Conducted by Oleg Kondratenko2023-04-0703 min
Rolf GustavsonClouds Over BadenScore available: https://rolfgustavson.com/s/Clouds-Over-Baden-Full-Score.pdf
Clouds Over Baden was written to honor the beautiful scenery of Baden, Austria.
Recorded live in the Festsaal of Casino Baden on the 22nd of August 2022 during the Hollywood Music Workshop Summer Academy.
Orchestra – HMW Symphony
Concertmaster – Dimitrie Leivici
Music composed and conducted by Rolf Gustavson
Mixed and mastered by Tuomas Nikkinen2022-09-2202 min
Rolf GustavsonDream Painting (Live At Sonore)Performed by Helsinki Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by James S. Kahane
Recorded by Yle / Antti Snellman
Performed on 14 December 2021 at Sonore Hall, Music Centre, Helsinki, Finland
"It all started with dreams of colours...
The through-thread of Dream Painting is the concept of stillness in motion. Even though at the surface the texture might be filled with movement, rapid scales, and fast repetitions, the underlying currents, especially with regards to harmony, are often slow-paced and meditative.
The piece is essentially about painting one's imagination - with textures and colours, shapes and sonorities while pursuing a dream-like freedom that embraces the pure joy...2022-06-2009 min
Rolf GustavsonLydian Beauty (feat. Patrik Mantere)Lydian Beauty (feat. Patrik Mantere)
Composed by Patrik Mantere and Rolf Gustavson
Arranged and produced by Rolf Gustavson
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Cover art photo by Patrik Mantere
Cover art design by Rolf Gustavson
Released on Jan 3rd, 2022
"As the arranger of this song, I experienced a radiating sense of serene beauty in Patrik's melodies which resonated with me on a very personal level. I endeavored to capture some of the beauty in his music with this arrangement dedicated to all the friendships I've had in my life. To all, wherever you are, please know I appreciate you deeply." -Rolf...2022-01-0304 min
Rolf GustavsonCrevasse Solo Piano Version (feat. Patrik Mantere)Composed by Patrik Mantere and Rolf Gustavson
Arranged and produced by Rolf Gustavson
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Cover art photo by Patrik Mantere
Cover art design by Rolf Gustavson
Released on Jan 3rd, 20222022-01-0303 minRolf GustavsonCrevasse (feat. Patrik Mantere)Composed by Patrik Mantere and Rolf Gustavson
Arranged and produced by Rolf Gustavson
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Cover art photo by Patrik Mantere
Cover art design by Rolf Gustavson
Released on Jan 3rd, 20222022-01-0204 min
Rolf GustavsonInvidia Main ThemeThe opening track from the short film Invidia(Director, Anton Baer).
Score mixer - Julius Johansson
Music supervision - Saku Anttila
Cellist - Johannes Elfving
Composer - Rolf Gustavson2021-11-2001 min
Rolf GustavsonHei hei Tornio [Main Theme]The main theme from Emilia Hernesniemi's documentary Hei Hei Tornio.
Directed by Emilias Herenesniemi
Piano by Salli Rautiainen
Score mixed by Julius Johansson
Music supervision by Saku Anttila
Composition by Rolf Gustavson
Recorded in Kallio Kuninkala in January 20212021-08-2601 min
Rolf GustavsonThrilling Meditations [Live in Järvenpää church 27.07.2021]Guitar - Ismo Eskelinen
Viola - Jussi Tuhkanen
Cello - Petja Kainulainen
My variation of Beethoven's renowned Grosse Fuge Op. 133 focuses on a highly memorable and intense element found within the piece, namely: trills.
The variation draws inspiration from Beethoven's opening pitch classes to evoke
shifting colors within a calm scenery.
Through expansion and experimentation, I've tried to create
a juxtaposition of meditative chordal moments coupled together with a varied set of fluttering textures.2021-08-2603 min
Rolf GustavsonCosmic ReachingsBass Clarinet by Mikko Raasakka
Mixing and mastering by Tuomas Norjanen
Recorded at Pessi Levanto's Studio
Cosmic Reachings is a work for bass clarinet and soundtrack. The piece’s three-part form, bittersweet harmony and the long, upward reaching glissando gestures of the bass clarinet form the core of the piece.
The work's aims and objectives are understandable through the interaction of its formal structure and gestural language: The piece begins in the middle register of the bass clarinet, ascending firmly to the upper register utilizing glissando gestures surrounded by breath-like chordal gestures. This is followed by a study of trills th...2020-03-2108 min
Rolf GustavsonSolar SurfersA rocking three minute fantasy ride through outer space! Hold on to your hats and check out Solar Surfers!
Mixed and mastered by Tuomas Norjanen
Amazing album cover by Simo Räsänen2020-03-1103 min
Rolf GustavsonFarmRun ThemeMusic from the mobile game FarmRun.2019-12-1202 min
Rolf GustavsonRattling Raid ThemeMusic from the game Rattling Raid!2019-12-1201 min
Rolf Gustavson🌴Jungle Jamming🌴This was literally a Jungle Jam I jammed out today! If you like it leave me a comment, I'll gladly compose more of these!
Jungle Jaming 02.12.20192019-12-0202 min
Östnyland på 20 minuter23.9.2019: Rock and roll med Spitfires i studion och mer om östnyländska husbolag som inte nappar på möjligheten att bli rökfriaI dagens podcast hör vi också hur veckoslutet gick för PSS damer. Laget har inlett spelet i innebandyligan och skulle gärna hänga guldmedaljen kring halsen i slutet av säsongen.
I programmet medverkar Olivia Kortelainen, Mika-Rainer och Rolf Gustavson samt Terhi Halla.
Katarina Lind är programvärd, Stefan Härus är nyhetsvärd och Mira Bäck är morgonreporter. Bettina Aspfors är nyhetschef.2019-09-2320 min
Rolf GustavsonRobotsRobots by Rolf Gustavson2019-06-2802 min
Rolf GustavsonFlowers & BunniesMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2801 min
Rolf GustavsonLovely FlowersMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2801 min
Rolf GustavsonButterfly DuoMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2801 min
Rolf GustavsonMarianneMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2802 min
Rolf GustavsonThe Bartender of NeptunusMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2803 minRolf GustavsonEnchanting CreaturesMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2801 min
Rolf GustavsonYellow SnailsMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2801 min
Rolf GustavsonBig Green MonstersMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2801 min
Rolf GustavsonDarknessMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2802 min
Rolf GustavsonSpace SpidersMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2801 min
Rolf GustavsonMonstersMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2802 min
Rolf GustavsonFinale (Back to Earth) feat. Heidi HassinenMusic from the space ballet commissioned by Balettikoulu Sinikello.2019-06-2803 min
Rolf GustavsonTheme & Variations For Clarinet In EbRecorded at the Sibelius-Academy December 2017.
Clarinet: Vivian Neff2019-06-2609 min
Rolf GustavsonMolnen SimmaMolnen Simma recorded at Musiikkitalo May 2019. Lyrics by Rabbe Enckell.
Soprano: Aurora Marthens
Piano: Mariola Aniolek2019-06-2603 min
Rolf GustavsonPuutPuut recorded at Musiikkitalo May 2019. Lyrics by Viljo Kajava.
Soprano: Aurora Marthens
Piano: Mariola Aniolek2019-06-2604 min
Rolf GustavsonDon't Die ThemeHere's a cool and fun tune from the party game !Don't Die. Please leave a comment and tell me what you think :)
Music composed my Rolf Gustavson
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen2019-06-1302 min
Rolf GustavsonBattle Music (Airships 0220)Battle music from the game "Airships 0220".2019-05-1802 min
Rolf GustavsonMenu Music (Airships 0220)Menu music from the game Airships 0220.2019-05-1804 min
Rolf GustavsonDon't Die GameplayMusic from the upcoming party game Don't Die!2019-05-1102 min
Rolf GustavsonCaptain Mango's FanfareThis is a piece I composed on the morning of the 2nd of April 2019. The inspiration is my dog and he's funny behaviour and character!
Mango is a dog with great self-esteem and if he could choose he'd be called a captain so that's my reasoning! Score available on request!2019-04-0200 min
Rolf GustavsonVolleyDogs Theme (DogJam at Unicorn Pirates Studio)Music from the game VolleyDogs which was made by a 4 membered theme during the DogJam held by Unicorn Pirates Studio 1.3-3.3.2019!
Enjoy! Dogs are awesome!2019-03-0402 min
Rolf GustavsonLevel Theme from Dingle's DangleThis is the original score from the 2019 game Dingle's Dangle!
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Music composed by Rolf Gustavson
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen
Additional synth programming by Pekka Koivisto
Cover art by Markus Lindstedt2019-02-1302 min
Rolf GustavsonTitle ThemeThis is the original score from the 2019 game Dingle's Dangle!
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Music composed by Rolf Gustavson
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen
Additional synth programming by Pekka Koivisto
Cover art by Markus Lindstedt2019-02-1302 min
Rolf GustavsonRobots (demo)Robots (demo) by Rolf Gustavson2019-02-1202 min
Rolf GustavsonFrost (A Duo for Horn and Accordion)Horn by Mari Tirkkonen
Accordion by Juho Kanerva
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen
Cover art by Rasmus Rask2018-06-2806 min
Rolf GustavsonClouds of IceClouds of Ice is an ethereal and meditative piece for harp and soundtrack. The musical material used in the piece is restricted to a few distinctive sonorities and repeating motives. As the piece goes on, the rather static character of the music starts evolving and intensifying (one could even say modulating) towards a big climax.
The name ‘Clouds of Ice’ refers to the simultaneous coexistence of quite contrasting musical elements. With this I’m referring to the floating, cloud-like features of the soundtrack part which are juxtaposed with the more percussive sound of the harp. Moreover the word “ice” refers to the sub...2018-06-2803 min
Rolf GustavsonCorruptionThis a track I composed in May 2017. Originally composed for a short film, but now released as a stand-alone piece for Soundcloud.2018-03-1702 min
Rolf GustavsonWhen in DreamlandThis is a track composed in 2016!
Mixing and synth programming by Emil Kauppi!2018-02-2201 min
Rolf GustavsonMusic for VioloncelloHere's a solo violoncello piece I composed during spring of 2017. Music for Violoncello was recorded by my dear friend Levon Babayans at St. Matthew´s Church in Itäkeskus, Helsinki.2017-12-2407 min
Rolf GustavsonOrionzon (A Cosmic Call Unanswered)Recorded in Helsinki, November 2017.
Horn-Mari Tirkkonen
Oboe-Hilla Mäkinen
Violoncello-Antto Tunkkari
Orionzon (A Cosmic Call Unanswered) is a fantasy trio for oboe, horn and violoncello. Orionzon’s musical essence lies in the opening signal, the cosmic call performed by the horn. My aim has been to create a clearly structured, colourful piece that uses material derived from the first three bars of the piece.
I wanted to restrict myself to a few musical concepts in order to give the piece a coherent overall sound while challenging myself technically. The idea of using quartal harmony as my main harmonic language originated fro...2017-12-2405 min
Rolf GustavsonBeneath the Frozen Skies (Rolf's Christmas Special)Beneath the Frozen Skies is a solo piano track composed back in 2014.
It's thematic material derives from the material I composed for the short film 'Bäcksvart'. The piece is a calm yet tragic two-and-half-minute ballad.
Enjoy :)2017-12-2302 min
Rolf GustavsonMen of the SeaMen of the Sea is a sailor-fantasy for choir, band and orchestra. Originally composed as the opening number of a mini-musical that premiered in 2014, the piece embarks the journey of a sailor-crew who sets sail to find the "hidden treasures of the east".
Music by Rolf Gustavson
Lyrics by Rasmus Rask and Rolf Gustavson
Beautiful cover art by Gidi Karlsson
Produced and mixed by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen
Thank you to the great many of wonderful people who helped me finalize this project:
Choir: Mika-Rainer Gustavson, Kalle Mattila, Touko Niemi, Axel Gustavson, Juha Koskelainen, Emil Kauppi, Rasmus Rask...2017-10-3103 min
Rolf GustavsonA Passing PerpetuumA Passing Perpetuum is an ethereal fantasy piece for solo clarinet & soundtrack.
Beautiful clarinet part by Mikko Raasakka
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen
Cover art by Rasmus Rask
This piece is all about impression and fantasy. The listener is free to imagine whatever worlds or horizons that they see with their mind’s eye. However, in mine, I imagined a forever-moving sound event, that has always sounded and will always sound. Still, the sound event is only audible when the piece is performed. With this thought I wanted to juxtapose the feeling of something eternal, yet momentary.
Score...2017-07-0403 min
Rolf GustavsonRace (Live from Suomenlinna)Race is an energetic and fast piece for chamber quintet. The name suggests the pieces competitive nature, as the players are given lots of solistic passages. The variety of instruments gives the piece lots of constantly varying timbral characters, which are connected by the presence of same motivic material.
The idea of composing the piece arise already in 2014 when I wanted to compose a fun piece, that had in it's core lots of flashy musical gestures. The piece was copleted in December 2015, published by the Dutch company Edition Matchingarts in October 2016 and premiered in May 2017.
This is a live recording...2017-05-0305 min
Rolf GustavsonGoodbye CosmosGoodbye Cosmos is a colourful and exciting musical journey into the vastness of our universe.
Please listen, enjoy and comment!
Stunning artwork by Juuso HD
Awesome mix and co-producing by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen
This piece is a musical tribute to all life on earth and to the transcendental feeling a human experiences while listening to their favorite music. The feeling resembles that of flying somewhere above the clouds, like experiencing another dimension. Goodbye Cosmos is an “electronica-orchestral”-piece filled with shimmering synths, modal harmony, colourful textures and epic orchestral fanfares.2017-01-2105 min
Rolf GustavsonGame On Theme-The Conscript Band Finland(Live)Live performance of Game On Theme conducted by music captain Tero Haikala at Verkatehdas, Hämeenlinna 17.8.2015.
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Electronic sound effects by Aleksi Kiiskinen
Cover photo by media team of Conscript Band Finland 2015
Performing orchestra The Conscript Band of the Finnish Defence Forces
Composed by Rolf Gustavson2016-09-1302 min
Rolf GustavsonMikaelin TodistusThis is a piece composed in 2014 to a text by my brother Mikael Gustavson. The lyrical melody is contrasted and developed in the accompaniment parts. The trio aims at creating a foggy and mystical atmosphere in order to reflect the feelings of the text.
Recorded at Parolannummi, Hattula in Septemer 2015.
Vocals by Katariina Holma
Piano by Johan Sten
Flute by Matias Haapalehto
Music by Rolf Gustavson
Lyrics by Mikael Gustavson2016-08-1702 min
Rolf GustavsonThe Voyage Begins (NotePerfomer-version)This is an orchestral piece which I started to compose back in 2013. Filled with vivid and colourful orchestration, I tried to create an exciting yet consistent piece.2016-08-0709 min
Rolf GustavsonHarmonium Laboratorium (NotePerformer-version)This is an orchestral piece composed between January-August 2016. At the structural core of Harmonium Laboratorium lies a progression of pre-generated harmonies. The harmonies create the foundation of the piece upon which melodic material and textural content is composed and figurated. Harmonium Laboratorium can be seen as a big prolongation of a few tonal-areas (the pre-generated harmonies), the word "laboratorium" refers to the researching nature of this piece.
*In some cases I've taken "artistic-freedoms" from this "strutural coherence" in order to keep the total musical content as interesting as possible.
**This piece is yet to be performed, yet to be published.2016-08-0708 min
Rolf GustavsonFinally Flying - [How To Train Your Dragon Tribute Theme]This is an original tribute piece filled with colours and lush orchestrations. Feel free to share it!
Cover art by Shinirvana http://yakusokudayo.deviantart.com
Thank you Emil Kauppi for the mixing!2016-06-1302 min
Rolf GustavsonVi Kommer Inte att Göra de (We're not going to do it)This is the complete soundtrack for the Indiefilm "Skärselden". Music composed between august-october 2014.
The music composed to enhance the fearsome nature of the film. In order to do so the music has to be brutal and unsettling to it's nature, filled with metallic pads and dissonant soundscapes. Still a few emotional themes keep appearing throughout the score, they're role is to reflect the hopeless mindset of the characters.2014-10-0103 minRolf GustavsonDörrenThis is the complete soundtrack for the Indiefilm "Skärselden". Music composed between august-october 2014.
The music composed to enhance the fearsome nature of the film. In order to do so the music has to be brutal and unsettling to it's nature, filled with metallic pads and dissonant soundscapes. Still a few emotional themes keep appearing throughout the score, they're role is to reflect the hopeless mindset of the characters.2014-10-0101 min
Rolf GustavsonDu är Redan DödThis is the complete soundtrack for the Indiefilm "Skärselden". Music composed between august-october 2014.
The music composed to enhance the fearsome nature of the film. In order to do so the music has to be brutal and unsettling to it's nature, filled with metallic pads and dissonant soundscapes. Still a few emotional themes keep appearing throughout the score, they're role is to reflect the hopeless mindset of the characters.2014-10-0107 min
Something Something Joystick96 - Poop TruckThis week: Sandsky is hung over, Xavier is... well, Xavier... and surprise surprise, it's a real weird one! We talk about 127 Hours, Big Brother, party animal Tom Sanderson (and party animal XRN), ghost protocol, hosses, radiation, a one-way ticket to Mars, our post-death heritage, Rolf Harris, space-classical music, Kitty Pryde, cough-monsters, Grand Theft Automobile V.
In SSST: Steam announces the new Steam OS, the upcoming Steam Machines, and the real pretty-lookin' Steam Controller. Whoa! In other news - GTA V is being shown off at the New York Film Festival, and also, Toon Link. Also, TV...2013-09-2900 min