Nicolas Errèra

Nicolas Errèra’s music? Man, it’s everywhere—zipping from Hong Kong smackdowns to trippy French electronica, then swerving into weepy dramas and off-the-wall comedies. The guy doesn’t just write tunes; he sets the whole mood, no matter if it’s a blockbuster, a moody TV series, a fancy ad, or even a sweaty live gig. He’s got this melody-first vibe, but don’t be fooled—he’ll flip the switch into breakneck rhythms, nail-biting suspense, or just straight-up weirdness. Remember those Euro bands Grand Popo Football Club and Rouge Rouge? Yeah, he used that wild energy to launch his scoring career, and honestly, it shows. His name started popping in France after “The Butterfly,” but then he dives straight into Hong Kong thrillers with Benny Chan, banging out scores for “Connected,” the full-on martial arts mayhem of “Shaolin,” the gritty cop stuff in “The White Storm,” and Donnie Yen’s “Raging Fire.” Guy doesn’t slow down. He’s also teamed up with Larry Yang for the haunting “Mountain Cry” and soundtracked Stephon Marbury’s wild ride in China with “Another Shot.” Oh, and he’s tackled 1930s gangster chaos in “Hidden Man.” He’s not just an Asia guy either—he’s worked with Ken Scott on wild Indian adventures, clumsy heists, and heartfelt family dramas. Flicks like “Sleepless Night,” “Me Two,” and “My Night”? All him. Over eighty credits so far, and counting. Oddly enough, he started out acting as a teen with Peter Brook, then got into composing for stage with John freaking Malkovich. He’s done music for luxury ads, award-winning animation, and TV thrillers, always blending orchestra, electronics, and rock in ways that make you go, “Wait, that’s Errèra again?” The dude just can’t stop mixing it up.