WHO AM I:
Ed Ragnike is a music composer for film and video games.
With a solid background that includes pop, classical, jazz and electronic music, his style and imagination have been carved by a profound passion for animation, video games and musical theatre. Pokémon, La La Land, Disney movies, Twin Peaks, The Witcher, Zelda are only few of his main musical inspirations.
His goal is to express his vision and convey his ideas in the most genuine way possible: honesty and intuition are the solid bases of his artistic practice.
His music rejects complexity for its own sake, and he believes that every obstacle can be surmounted with effective communication and cooperation within fellow creatives.
He usually collaborates with game development studio Zelot Interactive. Recently, he finished composing the music soundtrack for the animated short film “Don’t Burn” and the VR experience “Whose Choice?”.
In February 2025, thanks to the collaboration between Codarts and the International Film Festival in Rotterdam, his re-score of the animated film “E6-D7” by Eno Swinnen will be played live by an orchestra in the magical setting of the LantarenVenster.
In June 2025 he will graduate from Codarts (Rotterdam) with a Master’s research investigating the relationship between music and sound design in video games.
My story:
Being heavily allergic, I couldn't spend a lot of time outside during my childhood.
The stories I dove into by switching on my console were, therefore, the most precious occasions in which I could lose myself in exploration, from wild and open nature to busy or abandoned cities. I still keep the melodies and soundscapes from my favorite games, films and TV shows in my mind and heart, and I didn't really noticed for a long time how heavily they've influenced my music taste and style.
I believe that music generates from the deepness of your guts, and sprouts to evoke feelings: that’s why, when connected to images, people can give a name and face to those emotions.
While you’re preyed by bad thoughts, I believe a calming melody can always find its way into people’s heart. I remain that same little boy, eager to hear about your ideas and to give his contribution to your project.
