Nelson Olivares is a Chilean-Irish composer for media, passionate about telling stories through music that resonates beyond the screen. His work bridges classical tradition with contemporary sound design, blending emotional depth with narrative clarity.
Nelson Olivares is a Chilean-Irish composer for media, passionate about telling stories through music that resonates beyond the screen. His work bridges classical tradition with contemporary sound design, blending emotional depth with narrative clarity.
Over the past years, Nelson has composed original scores for film, animation, and live orchestral performances. His recent works include operatic compositions inspired by powerful cinematic scenes (Schindler’s List, The Green Mile, Gladiator), orchestral scoring for animation (Abiogenesis), and a live string quartet piece that pays homage to 18th-century European musical tradition. He also recorded one of his original orchestral works with a full ensemble in Athens.
Over the past years, Nelson has composed original scores for film, animation, and live orchestral performances. His recent works include operatic compositions inspired by powerful cinematic scenes (Schindler’s List, The Green Mile, Gladiator), orchestral scoring for animation (Abiogenesis), and a live string quartet piece that pays homage to 18th-century European musical tradition. He also recorded one of his original orchestral works with a full ensemble in Athens.
As a composer, Nelson offers original music crafted specifically for your story ... whether it's a historical drama, a futuristic narrative, or an intimate indie film. His strength lies in shaping musical worlds that support and elevate the emotional arc of any media project.
As a composer, Nelson offers original music crafted specifically for your story ... whether it's a historical drama, a futuristic narrative, or an intimate indie film. His strength lies in shaping musical worlds that support and elevate the emotional arc of any media project.
Using industry-standard tools such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and Dorico, he delivers professional scores from conception to final mix. His approach combines technical precision with a strong collaborative ethic ... always listening closely to the needs of directors, producers, and fellow creatives.
Using industry-standard tools such as Cubase, Pro Tools, and Dorico, he delivers professional scores from conception to final mix. His approach combines technical precision with a strong collaborative ethic ... always listening closely to the needs of directors, producers, and fellow creatives.
Nelson holds a Master of Arts in Scoring for Film and Interactive Media from Griffith College and Pulse College Dublin, and a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Engineering with a mention in Economic Sciences from Universidad de Concepción. He also holds certifications in music production for video games, enriching his versatility across media formats.
Nelson holds a Master of Arts in Scoring for Film and Interactive Media from Griffith College and Pulse College Dublin, and a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Engineering with a mention in Economic Sciences from Universidad de Concepción. He also holds certifications in music production for video games, enriching his versatility across media formats.
