Owl Eyes4651/67Haunting synths and ominous atmospheres create a floating, eerie tension, perfect for evoking a sense of foreboding in a sci-fi setting.2:05
Nicholas Steinbach
Nicholas Steinbach (ASCAP)
Blending minimalism with bold experimentation, Nicholas Steinbach is a composer and music producer.
Latest Tracks
Sea Glass4650/32A graceful score drifts with gentle clarinet, flowing strings, and delicate phrasing-”mirroring the ocean's quiet elegance and ever-shifting beauty.3:00
Mule4647/23An ominous score featuring a rising tide of brass, percussion, and synths that creates a perilous feeling with no hope of escape.2:39- Fail Safe4647/56In this dark, pulsing score, building percussion and sinister synthesizers create a tense atmosphere, perfect for heightening suspense in a thrilling sci-fi story.2:30
Status Critical4602/1Dark, moody electronic underscore with solo cello, pulsing synth bass, light bell arps, atmospheric synths & ominous percussive elements2:17- Uncharted Mind4602/6Tense, minimal electronic underscore with eerie synth melody, atmospheric string pads, piano & layered, processed percussion2:31
Read Between the Lines4577/11Pursuing truth no matter the cost, this restless tension track features pulsing rhythms, echoing tones, and string beds.2:25- Last Resort4577/54Hushed and ominous tension track with layers of atmospheric drones, suggesting danger and ill intentions.2:20
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The story behind the sound
Nicholas Steinbach is a composer and music producer based in Los Angeles. Originally trained as a classical pianist, he specialises in writing music for film, television, advertising and video games. His music blends minimalism with bold experimentation, using analogue synthesisers, live orchestras and heavily processed organic recordings that create evolving textures and a sense of inevitability. Nicholas’ distinctive sound can be heard in global advertising campaigns for films such as Last Night in Soho, 28 Years Later, Smile and Borderlands, as well as for brands including Nike, BMW and the Olympics. Recent career highlights include composing themes for AAA titles Delta Force and Exoborne as well as scoring multiple seasons of Call of Duty: Mobile, a project that earned him a nomination for a Hollywood Music In Media Award. He has also contributed additional music to television series including The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Outlander. With credits across blockbuster campaigns, AAA games and television, Nicholas continues to craft music that resonates globally and pushes creative boundaries.
Nicholas’ distinctive sound can be heard in global advertising campaigns for films such as Last Night in Soho, 28 Years Later and Smile, as well as for brands including Nike, BMW and the Olympics.