SINKKONEN

SINKKONEN

MUSIC CREATOR

Karl Sinkkonen (b. 1968) is experienced music professional who has worked in the industry for five different decades. He is a versatile musician with a career spanning both performing and composing music.

Sinkkonen has extensive experience in composing, arranging, and music production for various projects. In recent years, he has focused on creating music for films and TV series, as well as designing soundscapes and music for theater performances. Over the years, he has gained significant experience in creating music for current affairs programs and live performances. Sinkkonen has contributed to a wide range of media productions, offering his expertise in composing, arranging, and performing. He has collaborated with musicians, artists, composers, and producers to create musical content for various music and cultural projects.

OVER 1000 episodes of composed TV drama

HUNDREDS of gigs as a band musician

International theater performances

Film and TV music productions

Recordings as a band musician

References

  • "Nordic Love Stories" // Production music album for TV and film productions 2024 (Universal Production Music) https://www.universalproductionmusic.com/en-se/discover/albums/39234/nordic-love-stories

    ”Syke –Särkynyt sydän” // Film music composition and production 2023 (Dir. Taavi Vartia) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27436192/

    ”Syke -Hätätila” // Film music composition and production 2021 (Dir. Toni Laine / Audience Choice Jussi Award 2022) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13346578/?ref_=tt_mlt_tt_i_1

    ”Putous” //Season 12, Live sound and sound design 2020 (MTV3)

    ”Rantabaari” // Seasons 1-5, Music Editor, Season 3 Music Editing 2019- (MTV3)

    ”Kalevala” //Drama series music supervisor, composition, arrangement, and production 2015 (Dir. Jari Halonen, YLE TV1) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2192882/

    ”Salatut elämät” // Lead music editor 2014-> (MTV3)

    ”Salatut elämät” // Theme music production 2014 -2024 (MTV3)

    ”Nightmare 2” // Film music composition and production 2014 (Dir. Marko Äijö)

    ”Syke” // Composition and production of theme music for a drama series 2014 -> (YLE TV2 / Venla Awarded in the year 2016)

    ”Uusi päivä” // Composition and production of music for a drama series 2010–2018 (YLE TV2) https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dl7dlaAFg2NblypXwEkbu?si=wk3PQ5dwT2m_IPxtWdlmYA

    "Kalevala - Uusi aika" // Film music composition and production 2014 (Dir. Jari Halonen)

    "Nightmare -painajainen merellä" // Film music composition and production 2012 (Dir. Marko Äijö / Jussi Awarded in 2012: Audience Award

    ”Veikkaus 70v” // Composition, arrangement, and production of the theme music for Veikkaus Lotto's anniversary draw 2010 (YLE TV)

    ”Raaputusarpa” // Composition and production of music for Veikkaus advertising campaign.

    ”Parasta aikaa” // Composition and production of music for a drama series (Dir. Joona Tena, YLE TV2)

    ”Virta” // Composition, arrangement, and production of music for a drama series (Dir. Rike Jokela & JP Siili, Nelonen)

    ”Hilander” // Composition, arrangement, and production of music performances for a sketch series (Dir. Marko Talli, YLE TV2)

    ”Pihalla” // Composition, arrangement, and production of music for a drama film (Dir. Toni Laine)

    ”Panda Kekkonen Ja Euroviisut” // Composition and production of music for an advertising campaign

    ”Jerry Halloween ” // Conductor for a current affairs program; music composition, arrangement, and production (Dir. Jari Halonen, YLE TV1)

    ”Rakastuin mä luuseriin” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a drama series (YLE TV2 / Venla Awarded in 2005: Special Venla)

    ”Käenpesä” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a drama series (MTV 3)

    ”Heinähattu ja Vilttitossu” // Arrangement and realization of music for a children's film (Dir. Kaisa Rastimo / Composition: Hector)

    ”Blackout” // Arrangement and realization of music for a techno thriller (Dir. JP Siili / Composition: Lauri Ylönen))

    ”Suojelijat” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a 10-part thriller drama (Nelonen)

    ”Maan mitta” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a 3-part thriller drama (Dir. JP Siili, YLE TV2)

    ”Mustasukka” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a 2-part comedy series (Dir. Kari Franck, YLE TV1)

    ”Nollatoleranssi” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a 3-part TV drama (Dir. JP Siili / Venla Award 2004, KOURA Honorary Mention 2004)

    ”Benner & Benner” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for an 18-part fiction series (MTV 3)

    ”Jatulintarha” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a TV movie (D: JP Siili, YLE TV1)

    ”Suomi riitelee” // Composition, arrangement, and realization of music for a 10-part fiction series (YLE TV1)

  • Coming in 2025: ”Rakkaudesta sähköön” // Composition, production, performance, and concept album for a theater production (Dir. Aitor Basauri, National Theatre - Premiere 03/2025)

    ”Lion – The Weird And Magical Abracadabra Circus Show” // Music, sound design, and performance for a physical circus production (Co-production by Circo Aereo, National Theatre, Tampere Workers' Theatre, Turku City Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022. Premiere 01/2019.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMdEVCTztZg

    ”Dark Side of The Mime” // Composition and performance of music for a physical theater production (Dir. Akse Pettersson, Theatre Takomo 2014-2018, Q Theatre and Tampere Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe 2015, Nordic Performing Arts Days Faroe Islands 2016, Camden Fringe 2017, Brighton Fringe 2018, Theatre Achievement of the Year 2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-KJpzRVjF0

    "Raajarikko" // Composition and performance of music for a theater production in 2014 (Dir. Pauliina Hulkko, Theatre Takomo)

    ”Riitta-nainen talossa” // Pianist and keyboardist for a play in 2008. Composition: Sanna Salmenkallio (Dir. Pauliina Hulkko, Kiasma)

    ”Robin Hood” // Keyboardist in a children's play (Svenska Teatern)

    ”Lunastus” // Samuli Laiho's compositions to Sussa Lavonen's poems at Theatre Jurkka, pianist.

  • COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTIONS:

    ”Jäinen kaupunki”
// Compositions, arrangements, and realization / Nuolilevyt 2011 / Lyrics: Lassi Sinkkonen, Mauno Paajanen, and Timo Forss

    ”Liikkuvat maailmat” // Compositions, arrangements, and realization / Seal on Velvet / Poko Records 2006 / Lyrics: Lassi Sinkkonen

    ”Valkea Yö” Sinkkonen/Gassot/Inka 2016



    Compositions and arrangements for albums by various artists including Tapio Liinoja, Aki Sirkesalo and Hector.

    RECORDINGS:

    Sinkkonen: Jäinen kaupunki (2011)

    Niko Ahvonen & Cortina Jets: Pimeyden nopeus (2007)

    Sinkkonen: Liikkuvat maailmat (2006)

    Balls: Fastline through the history of Balls (2005)

    Five Fifteen: The man who sold himself (2004)

    Hector: Total Live! (2003)

    B.B. Lindström: Lousy socks (2001)

    Hector: Helismaan pikajuna (2001)

    Good people: Rainbow dream (2000)

    Five Fifteen: The sensational five fifteen (2001)

    Maija Vilkkumaa: Jäässä (levyltä Pitkä ihana leikki 1999)

    Andy McCoy: The Real McCoy -soundtrack (1999)

    Frank Robson: Back in business (1998)

    Sami Saari: Ainutkertainen -single (1997)

    Hector: Yhtenä iltana -kokoelma, 30 vuotta Hector-lauluja (1996)

    Mami: Tanssikengät (1996)

    Aki Sirkesalo: Aika ja Mielenrauhaa (1995)

    Elastic Family: This is it (1994)

    Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DaSQhAjf89fkRLUxsyyhL?si=JRa8a8t0T72eGJO5eAnHsQ

  • Veeti & Elastic Family, Niko Ahvonen, Cool Sheiks, Waldo’s people, Minä ja Sarasvuo -studio orchestra Bettina S -studio orchestra, Aki Sirkesalo & Lemmen Jättiläiset, Maija Vilkkumaa, Hector, Jimmy Lawson, Jerry Halloween -studio orchestra, Balls, Aikakone, Irma Agiasvili, Lisa Nilsson, Maarit, Pave Maijanen, Up Town Horns, Riki Sorsa, John Lawton.

  • U & I Software // Beta tester for Artmatic & Metasynth software

    GRX- Game Studios // Music composition and sound effects for GRX Drift Racing mobile game

    Oodi Kino Regina // Silent film accompanist (2019)

    “Saunavuoro” // Music performance recording and mixing (YLE TV1) 2012

    “Karjalan Kunnailla” // Music recording (Dir. Markku Pölönen, YLE TV) 2007

    Dance Arts Department // Class accompanist (1996-2000)

CONTACT

Contact us via the form or call: +358 44 533 0422

Address: Studio Sinkkonen, Höyläämötie 18A (5 krs.) 00380 Helsinki