Composer · Guitarist · Producer
Music for film, television & media — written and recorded in his own studio.
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Composer · Multi-instrumentalist · Producer
Tom Klein Gunnewiek is a Dutch composer, songwriter and musician working across film, television, theatre and jazz.
After studying guitar and bass guitar in the Netherlands, Tom started focusing on writing his own music. His first solo album, Statement, was recorded in Germany and received radio and television airplay across Europe.
Today, Tom writes music for film, television and other media from his own studio. His music has been featured in several Netflix productions, including Emily in Paris, Berlin (the La Casa de Papel spin-off) and Outlast. His work for television and documentaries includes Recht in de Ogen (Omroep MAX / NPO 2), De Wereld van Carlijn (AVROTROS Close Up) and the World War II documentary Sailing for Victory for National Geographic Channel.
Tom also works with production music libraries such as BMG, Universal, Warner Chappell, Gothic Storm, Music Sculptor and Studio Fontana. His music has been used by major European broadcasters, including Germany's ARD and ZDF. His solo albums French Romance and Souvenirs have also found listeners around the world through streaming platforms.
Alongside his work in film and television, Tom continues to write and perform music with other musicians.
In 2022 he co-composed and arranged a new electroacoustic score for the 1921 silent film The Phantom Carriage. The score was performed live by the Metropole Orkest at the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam in a sold-out performance.
Tom also composed the music for Freyheyt, a rock opera based on a World War II resistance story. The production premiered at Amphion Theater in Doetinchem and was later shown in cinemas.
In 2021 Tom released Più Vicino with pianist Will Maas, an album combining cinematic music, jazz and world music.
He is also the principal songwriter for Dutch singer Marlies Claasen and wrote nearly all the songs on her albums Painting the Sun, Silent Words and Songs from the Mirror.
Jazz has always been an important part of Tom's musical life. He has played with several European bands and was a member of the Dutch jazz group The Beets Brothers, alongside pianist Peter Beets. He also recorded Englewood Cliffs Sessions with the Rob Mostert Hammond Group at Rudy Van Gelder's legendary studio in New Jersey. The album features saxophonist Houston Person playing on Tom's original composition Groove Control.
From composing for television and film to playing with a jazz band, Tom enjoys working in different musical settings and bringing new ideas to life.
I am thankful to be able to make a living out of something I love doing so much.
— Tom Klein
For years now I've been writing music for (multi)media productions — soundtracks for documentaries and corporate films, leaders, sound logos, animations, commercials and custom compositions. Check some examples here.
Soundtracks for documentaries and (corporate) films, leaders, sound logo's, animations and custom compositions. Clients include National Geographic, Netflix, ZDF, ARD, NPO and RTL.
Bringing narratives to life through tailored soundtracks. Whether crafting intimate, character-driven themes for international documentaries or high-impact scores for global broadcasters, I deliver bespoke music that elevates the emotional arc of your story.
Fast-turnaround, premium themes and underscores tailored for major television networks and streaming platforms. From modern, glossy romance to suspenseful reality and high-energy sports packages, I compose music designed to captivate audiences instantly.
A proven track record in high-end production music. Partnering with elite global publishers, I deliver highly successful, chart-topping production albums and tracks optimized for international sync licensing across trailers, promos and commercial broadcasting.
I write songs for several artists, occasions and events.
For commissions, collaborations, bookings or anything else — send a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.