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.
Epic and sweeping cinematic track that starts mysteriously and ominously, then builds to glorious crescendo and finally develops into a staccato, hammering, powerful orchestral trailer track. Great material for film trailer, fantasy or sci-fi action, war or conflict. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
Thoughtful, wistful, emotional and reflective piece for drama, personal stories, reflection and remembrance. Touching, sincere. Works well as a final statement, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Energetic and chasing action music in the style of James Bond movie soundtracks. Featuring orchestra strings, electric guitar and hard-hitting drums. Instrumental
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
A slowly sizzling, pensive and nervous underscore. Suitable for mystery/thriller, police/stakeout, international conspiracies, countdown, pressure situation. Good for things like CSI, NCIS, forensics, investigation, looking for clues, information processing, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
A slowly sizzling, pensive and nervous underscore. Suitable for mystery/thriller, police/stakeout, international conspiracies, countdown, pressure situation. Good for things like forensics, investigation, looking for clues, information processing, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous 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
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, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Joyful, feel good pop-rock track with piano and synth leads. Exciting, uplifting and spirited. Suitable for commercials / advertising, on-screen presentations, After-school TV, youth and young people, sports and fun, living the good life. Energetic, feel good, positive, Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
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
Famous music by JS Bach with modern orchestration. Hi energy contemporary drums, synth bass along with orchestral arrangement. Brings past and present together. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Famous music by JS Bach with modern orchestration. Hi energy contemporary drums, synth bass along with orchestral arrangement. Brings past and present together. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
A creepy and nervous thriller/chiller underscore. Uncertainty, tension. Pensive, high piano notes over slowly oozing background textures. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Fast and Funny! This fast cartoon track illustrates a chasing scene, the cheerful way. Available in two versions, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Fast and Funny! This fast cartoon track illustrates a chasing scene, the cheerful way. Available in two versions, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
A short track full of cartoon adventure over the seven seas. A typical pirates tune with orchestra, xylophone, snare drum and other cartoonish arrangements, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
This is a long and complex track with many different parts and sections. Full orchestral sound mixed with urgent, driving, sometimes chaotic percussion. Good for action scene, chase or battle, scenes of extreme danger and urgency - perhaps rescue mission. Good for movies / action drama as well as fo, Instrumental, Military, World War II Music
This is a long and complex track with many different parts and sections. Full orchestral sound mixed with urgent, driving, sometimes chaotic percussion. Good for action scene, chase or battle, scenes of extreme danger and urgency - perhaps rescue mission. Good for movies / action drama as well as fo, Instrumental, Military, Battle Prep Electronic
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
A mysterious, mystical, Eastern track. Resonant pads, live Sarangi, Indian string instrument with Persian connections and ethnic percussion. Thoughtful and reflective, atmospheric and moody, Instrumental, Indian, Indian Dramatic
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, Dangerous, Dark Music
Big, fun, fast parody that sounds like George Gershwin. Busy, loud, happy sounds, dramatic big orchestral track for animation, childrens TV, parody, pranks, cartoon chase scene, flying, falling, diving. Hollywood, glamorous, sophisticated, and crazy funny. Can be looped for more quirky, wacky music, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
A seriously dramatic, epic, cinematic track. This track keeps building in intensity and urgency towards a majestic climax towards the middle. Full orchestra, choir, epic percussion, major Goosebumps effect towards the middle crescendo and climax. Powerful stuff. Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
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
Dark and menacing sound design, psychological terror, unknown forces, malevolence, evil entities, mind control underscore, horrifying and disturbing, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A short track of cartoon ambiance, with a charming tango touch. With honky tonk piano, contrabass, xylophone and other cartoonish sounds, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
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
A typical Bollywood item number, fun and bouncy, done in the usual way with all the bells and whistles. Great for programming related to modern India. Features traditional instruments like tabla and dhol with modern synthetic sounds, Instrumental, Indian, Bollywood
Light and bouncy lounge music set to a bossa nova rhythm. Smooth and cool, this upbeat Latin track has all the elements to get your feet tapping and put a smile on your face. Easy on the ears and a great addition for any happy Summer soundtrack. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
Famous music by Brahms with modern orchestration. Hi energy contemporary drums, synth bass along with orchestral arrangement. Brings past and present together. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
A sneaky and creepy semi-orchestral soundtrack piece. Twitchy and nervous strings, scattered piano notes, metal clanks, subtle pulsating rhythms. Suitable for horror/scifi as well as for documentary, forensics, murder investigation etc, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Cartoon can be groovy ! Alex shows us a proof with this funny & funky track. With beat, bass, guitar, scratch effects and an incredible amout of cartoon sounds, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
A short track of cheesy commercial music, the cartoon way! Sitcom theme song, opening credits, goofy Romantic Comedy. Cute funny lovable & happy music for kids, teens, tweens, high school retro 1980s comedy or cartoon. Animation, romcom, video, McDonalds, back-to-school, quirky goofing off music, Instrumental, Dance, Classic Disco
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, Dangerous, Dark Music
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