Alex Khaskin, of St. Petersburg, Russia, received his undergraduate education at Glinka’s School for The Musically Gifted (piano and conducting), before studying composition and conducting at The St. Petersburg State Conservatory. Alex completed the postgraduate course in composition there in 1984, receiving a 'Master's with Distinction', and graduated with the highest marks in his class. Alex's credits include productions for CBS, CBC, CTV, Nelvana, Lionsgate Films, Artisan, Alliance/Atlantis, CCI Entertainment, and many others.
As well as writing music for film, Alex Khaskinhas been active as a composer of contemporary Classical music. Between 1980 and 1993, he composed a symphony, a violin concerto, 2 cello concertos, concertos for piano, a triple concerto for violin, viola and cello, a string quartet, and much other chamber music, as well as choral and vocal works.
In 1993, Alex left Russia with his family and immigrated to Canada. He became a Canadian citizen in 1996, and resides in Toronto, Ontario. For the last 20 years, Alex has been working successfully in the North American film and television industry. The list of his clients includes:
CBS, CBC, CTV, Nelvana, Lionsgate, Artisan, Alliance/Atlantis, CCI Entertainment, Muse Entertainment, CINAR, Dufferin Gate, Decode Entertainment, Regent Entertainment, Legacy Film Works, Barna-Alper Productions, and many more.
Piano, strings, ambience. Emotional, semi-orchestral underscore for film, TV and new media. Soft, emotional, thoughtful. Perfect for aftermath of a cyclone or disaster like in Haiti or the Philippines. International Relief Agencies, displaced persons, death camps, ebola villages, sad but hopeful! Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Emotional, uplifting, spiritual and inspirational track featuring piano and strings. Hope, aspirations, visions. Reminiscent of the work of Vangelis. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
A pretty, soft, orchestral theme. Suitable for use in film/drama, poignant/loving messages. Love/romance, family, friendships, values, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A pretty, soft, orchestral theme. Suitable for use in film/drama, poignant/loving messages. Love/romance, family, friendships, values, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Elegant, charming, and tender. Sentimental yearnings for the one you love. Perfect for romantic films, historic documentaries, and quiet scenes of reflection. Wistful and nostalgic, flashbacks, eternal love. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Emotional, romantic and tender orchestral underscore for film or other media. Timeless love. Piano, strings, French horn, oboe, harp, gentle orchestral percussion. Grand, cinematic. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
Emotional, romantic and tender orchestral underscore for film or other media. Timeless love. Piano, strings, French horn, oboe, harp, gentle orchestral percussion . Grand, cinematic. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
Epic orchestral drama, grows from exciting tension to big, dramatic moments, french horn melody, becomes more triumphant and heroic, sweeping strings, fighting for truth and honour, Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
This piece of electronic music is perfect for any scene of rushing or urgency within a hospital or medical facility. It could also be used for a chase scene within a hospital. Included in this track is the beeping and ticking sound of a typical heart and blood pressure monitor at bedside, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Time is running out, the clock is ticking, time is of the essence. Medical drama, or the aftermath of devastation, earthquake, or tsunami. Refugee camps, immigrants on the run, closed borders, poverty, chaos, heartbreak. Timelapse video. Lost, lonely, floundering, going under. Dark & suspenseful. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Time is running out, the clock is ticking, time is of the essence. Medical drama, or the aftermath of devastation, earthquake, or tsunami. Refugee camps, immigrants on the run, closed borders, poverty, chaos, heartbreak. Timelapse video. Lost, lonely, floundering, going under. Dark & suspenseful. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Time is running out, the clock is ticking, time is of the essence. Medical drama, or the aftermath of devastation, earthquake, or tsunami. Refugee camps, immigrants on the run, closed borders, poverty, chaos, heartbreak. Timelapse video. Lost, lonely, floundering, going under. Dark & suspenseful. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Time is running out, the clock is ticking, time is of the essence. Medical drama, or the aftermath of devastation, earthquake, or tsunami. Refugee camps, immigrants on the run, closed borders, poverty, chaos, heartbreak. Timelapse video. Lost, lonely, floundering, going under. Dark & suspenseful. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Jazz quartet, viloin lead, cheesy romantic music. Sweet Outdated Retro Jazz. Hotel Lounge, strolling musicians, ballgowns, tuxes, and a big fabulous finale. 1960s memory lane, ballgowns, tuxedos, country club. Melodramatic, theatrical, with a romantic pianist playing his heart out! Ah, ROMANCE! Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A pretty, soft, orchestral theme. Suitable for use in film/drama poignant/loving messages. Love/romance, family, friendships, values, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A pretty, soft, orchestral theme. Suitable for use in film/drama, family/adventure and also for commercials, poignant/loving messages. Love/romance, family, friendships, values, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Film score, cinematic theme. Sense of mystery and intrigue, development, an unfolding story, with an underlying, almost inviting, darkness. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Fun, yet slightly tense. Unusual instrumentation provides comic relief and let’s you know it is a very odd way to go.Bongos, shakers, bass, Marimba, acoustic piano, Rhodes, contemporary drums, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Electronic music is perfect for any scene of rushing or urgency within a hospital or medical facility. Or a chase scene within a hospital, or thugs lurking in a dark alley. Included are beeping and ticking sounds of a typical heart and blood pressure monitor at bedside in an ER, frantic doctors, Instrumental, Dramatic, Mechanical Music
A melancholic, nostalgic, drama- or film underscore cue. Thoughtful reflection, melancholy. Good for romantic drama, personal stories, emotional content. End of a love affair or long-time friendship. Aftermath, reviewing what happened. Poignant and reflective. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Uplifting, spirited and stirring semi-orchestral piece with a sense of achievement, success, reaching new heights, overcoming setbacks, struggle for greatness. Olympic / Victorious / Aspirations. Available with or without additional rock elements towards the end, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
An emotional reflective film/drama underscore. Orchestra, flute, piano. Great for drama, personal stories, love and romance, sorrow and regret, etc. Lush and rich sound. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Middle-Eastern influenced, contemporary soundtrack. Sad, gloomy, ambient. Perfect for documentary, film, immigration stories, Syrian, Iraqi, settlements, nomads, immigrants on the move seeking safety, human misery, fear, unsettling situations, medical drama, Vocal Samples, Dramatic, Sad Music
A reflective, thoughtful and contemplative track that starts with solo piano and is later joined by strings and eventually a full orchestra. Both hopeful and sorrowful. Reflection and aspirations. Good for drama, film underscore, introspective, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A melancholic, nostalgic, drama- or film underscore cue. Thoughtful reflection, melancholy. Good for romantic drama, personal stories, emotional content, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Beautiful, ethereal and dreamy music perfect for a Hollywood love story or poignant documentary. Great for opening scenes, tender reunions, flashbacks, and scenes depicting loving, caring situations. A simple melody with elegant orchestral elements that will help tell your story on film. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Thoughtful and insightful, subtle orchestral/melodic underscore. Putting the pieces together, thoughts or insights. Slightly mysterious. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Thoughtful and insightful, subtle orchestral/melodic underscore. Putting the pieces together, thoughts or insights. Slightly mysterious. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Sneaky, threatening, pensive, semi-orchestral rhythmic underscore. Use to illustrate danger, lurking enemies, suspicion and uneasy feeling, the sense of a threat hiding behind the next turn. Dangerous situation. Ominous, foreboding and sinister. Good for spy thriller, police drama, and more, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
This very dark film or TV drama underscore cue builds slowly in tension, but keeps a steady ticking pattern throughout. Subtle screeching metals and a nervous, repetitive rhythm make for a very unsettling, pensive wait. Suitable for crime scene investigation, criminal forensics, horror or dark drama, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Thoughtful and insightful, subtle orchestral/melodic underscore. Putting the pieces together, thoughts or insights. Slightly mysterious. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A low key, sorrowful and nostalgic musical underscore. Guitar and ambient texture. Good for drama and storytelling. Sad, touching. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
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