Soren Laulainen

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. At three years old, I fell in love with music listening to Haydn's Surprise Symphony at a concert in Germany. The sudden dramatic shift in sound mesmerized me, sparking a lifelong fascination with the power of music to evoke emotion and tell stories. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Andrew Prahlow, Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye (The Lost Reels) [Deluxe Original Game Soundtrack] Janice Kwan, Lifeformed, Tunic (Original Game Soundtrack) Sigur Rós, Takk... I love Takk... by Sigur Rós for its ethereal beauty and emotional depth, and both the Tunic and Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye soundtracks for their intricate, atmospheric melodies that evoke a sense of mystery, wonder, and adventure. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “cataclysm” I wrote Cataclysm during the 2020 pandemic after the BLM riots, reflecting fear, resignation, and hopelessness over class divides and climate change. It’s a call to "hold fast the ardent sunlight inside you" and "bring forth wonder" despite the chaos What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Composing music for video games was really exciting! Exploring different moods and finding ways to transition smoothly between varying levels of intensity was a unique challenge. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I'd love to see my music underscore some epic space/science-fiction film or TV series!