Stories in Sound

Enter a realm of sound where narratives find their voice.

Mini Bio

Markus Lappalainen is a Finnish composer for film, television, and narrative media, known for crafting thematic scores that resonate beyond the screen. His versatile style spans orchestral, electronic, jazz-adjacent, ambient, and experimental forms, always rooted in deep concepts and narrative storytelling.

He has contributed to La Palma (Netflix), Troll, and the upcoming Troll 2 with Johannes Ringen, collaborated with Marcus Paus, and scored short films including Vennligst Vent (2020) and Trauma (2017).

Beyond screen music, Markus leads the band Soulcrux and, in his free time, channels his love of storytelling as a Dungeon Master for Dungeons & Dragons.

Every piece Markus writes is crafted to linger — the kind of music that echoes long after the final scene.

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Discography

Highlights

Troll 2 (2025, Netflix) Additional Music & Assistant to Composer Johannes Ringen

Blücher (2025)
Additional Music & Assistant to Composer Johannes Ringen

Troll (2022)
Additional Music & Assistant to Composer Johannes Ringen

La Palma (2021, Netflix)
Additional Music & Assistant to Composer Johannes Ringen

Additional Credits

  • Vennligst vent (2020, short film) — Co-Composer

  • Trauma (2017, short film) — Co-Composer

  • Collaborations with Marcus Paus (film projects)

  • Soulcrux (bandleader, live + studio projects)

  • Composer for commercials, documentaries, and smaller productions in Norway & Finland

*Roles listed reflect work as Assistant Composer or Co-Composer where noted.*