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Music Composition & Scoring in Saudi Arabia
Original music that elevates storytelling through emotional resonance, thematic development, and unforgettable melodies that define your production.
Here is how this works in practice. Music composition and scoring create original musical works tailored to a production's emotional arc, pacing, and narrative themes. Composers work with directors to develop thematic material, orchestrate arrangements, and record scores that elevate storytelling and create the emotional signature of a finished film or program.
Here is the short of it. We connect you with composers and scoring facilities suited to your project's musical style and budget. Our team sets up the creative joint work between composer and director, managing demo reviews, recording sessions, and final delivery to make sure your production's score boosts each moment of your story.
Capabilities
Music Composition Excellence
Creating the emotional heartbeat of visual storytelling through original musical works that enhance narrative impact and transport audiences.
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Original Scores
Custom music tailored to your story with unique thematic development.
Unique
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Full Orchestration
From intimate solo instruments to sweeping symphonic arrangements.
Range
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Genre Versatility
Classical, contemporary, electronic, and hybrid scoring styles.
Flexibility
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Thematic Unity
Cohesive musical storytelling that supports narrative arc.
Cohesion
Composition Services
Production Capabilities
Our Composition Process
We follow a collaborative creative process that ensures your musical vision is fully realized from initial concept to final delivery.
Creative Meeting
We talk about your vision, review picture, and set up musical direction including style, instrumentation, and emotional goals.
Theme Development
We compose and present main themes for approval, refining until they perfectly capture your story's emotional essence.
Score Production
We compose cues to picture, recording with live musicians and/or virtual instruments to create your full score.
Final Delivery
We deliver mixed music stems, cue sheets, and all records for integration into your final mix.
Why Us
Why Choose Our Music Services
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Creative Excellence
Award-winning composers and arrangers.
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Emotional Impact
Music that moves audiences profoundly.
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Picture Perfect
Precise sync to visuals.
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Rights Management
Full ownership and licensing clarity.
On Location
Original scoring in Saudi Arabia — Saudi Music Commission catalog access, MBC orchestral stages, MDLBEAST Records pop crossover, Manga Productions anime-trained Saudi-Japan composers, oud and qanun heritage instrumentation.
We connect shoots with Saudi composers and arrangers. They work out of several facilities. MBC Studios Riyadh, NEOM XR Lab, Telfaz11, and independent suites across Riyadh and Jeddah all host sessions.
Here is how this works in practice. Composers track to Pro Tools Ultimate and Logic Pro X. Live instrument sessions layer over VST orchestral libraries. MBC's orchestral stage hosts string sections of 12-24 players, classic Tarab ensembles, and a full Arabic percussion section (darbuka, riq, and bendir). VST libraries have Spitfire, Cinematic Studio Strings, and Hans Zimmer's Strings.
Here is the short of it. Heritage instrumentation is a Saudi specialty. We book session players for oud, qanun, ney, rebab, and mizmar. Players come from the Saudi Music Commission registry, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) artist roster, and MDLBEAST's today's pop network. The MDLBEAST network covers hybrid classic-electronic scoring.
Here is the breakdown. Manga Productions Riyadh's anime-pipeline composers supply theme work in a Future Folktales or Saud Rises style. They come through the Saudi-Japan JV with Toei Animation Japan. Conductor podium booking at MBC supports orchestrated sessions for prestige features and Shahid VIP originals.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Saudi Arabia's music heritage is deep and worldwide connected. Quincy Jones produced the 1986 rearrangement of the Saudi national anthem. Talal Maddah, Mohammed Abdo, and Abadi Al Johar are Tarab legends whose catalogs anchor period drama scoring.
Today's music has its own infrastructure. MDLBEAST Records (the Soundstorm Festival promoter) has built the today's Saudi pop and electronic catalog. That catalog is used heavily in Riyadh Season content and Shahid VIP originals.
We set up music clearance through the Saudi Music Commission (the national rights body). We publish cue sheets to AGAC and SAMRO equivalents. Global PRO sign-ups handle ASCAP, BMI, PRS, GEMA, and SACEM for global co-productions.
Score deliverables match the major sites specs. Dolby Atmos masters serve Apple TV+ Arabic and Netflix MENA. IMF wraps serve streaming distribution. AS-11 stems serve MBC and Saudi Broadcasting Corporation broadcast. DCP music masters serve Red Sea Global Film Festival, Saudi Film Festival Dhahran (Ithra), and AlUla Film Awards screenings. Billing is in SAR at the 3.75:1 USD peg, with 15% VAT and a Sunday-Thursday workweek.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the composition process work?
Here is the breakdown. We start with a spotting session to identify where music should appear and talk about creative direction. Our composers then develop themes for your approval before scoring person cues. Across the process, we share works-in-progress and incorporate your feedback to make sure the music perfectly serves your vision.
Can you work with a limited budget?
Yes, we give flexible solutions for many budgets. This might have smaller ensemble arrangements, creative use of virtual instruments, or hybrid ways combining live and sampled elements. We'll talk about your budget upfront and propose the best way to boost production value.
Do we own the music rights?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Mostly, yes. Our standard agreements transfer full ownership of original compositions to you, including all publishing and mechanical rights. We'll clearly outline rights in our contract and give all records needed for music cue sheets and royalty sign-ups.
Can you incorporate live musicians?
Here is how the picture comes together. Fully. We work with pro session musicians and can arrange recording sessions from solo instruments to full orchestras. Live recording adds authentic human expression that elevates scores significantly. We'll recommend the right way based on your musical needs and budget.
Related Services
Productions in Saudi Arabia that need this often pair it with Foley Recording Services, Sound Design Services, and 5.1 Surround Mixing Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Music Video Production and Look Development Services.
On Set
Ready for Unforgettable Music?
Let's create an original score that brings your story to life through the power of music.