Biography

Mustafa Yazicioglu is a Multi - Award Winning Film & Game Composer, who ventured into the enchanting world of art in the United States, opened a completely new door in the realm of cinema, embarking on a captivating journey into the magical realm of music.

Between 2012 and 2014, by contributing to the music of the American tv series "MUTANT," he left his mark on digital music platforms. He became the creator of the most listened-to soundtrack album on platforms like Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube, underscoring his ability to convey the emotional depths and narratives through his music.

He began his film scoring career composing powerful scores for Tv documentary music. He has been writing music for Films, TV and Media since 2005. He also wrote a book about "Film Scoring Technics" in Turkey.

In 2002, Mustafa started music composition department at Yildiz Technical University Music Composition department. After this he studied Film Scoring department in Berklee / USA. During his time in Universities, Mustafa Yazicioglu found inspiration in the music of modern styles. Studying 20th century harmony, orchestration and techniques which would find their way into his orchestral compositions later. His passion for electronic music and sound design began with programming synthesizer. Back in the 90's and continues today with ever-evolving new technologies at the composer's Istanbul & Los Angeles studio.

His orchestral scores performed by several orchestras /choirs and recorded with world class musicians and veteran vocalists on his projects. Mustafa is a leading composer renowned for creating stylish and inspirational original soundtracks.He is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist (Piano, Cellodrums, Bass Guitar, Percussion) and Orchestra Conductor.

Mustafa is now one of the most recognized composers for film. He also writes for television and media productions including the original commercial scores and Tv titles.

In recent times, he has added his magical touch to projects born out of the collaboration between Turkey and Ukraine called "SON KALE: HACIBEY". Composing the music for productions such as "SON KALE: HACIBEY" (2020), "KORKU TAKVIMI" (2021), "MÜFREZE" (Feature / 2021), "BIR DILEK TUT" (Feature / 2022), "YASAMAK ISTIYORUM" (Feature / 2023), and "KAPI" (TV Series / 2023), SON AKSAM YEMEGI (Feature / 2023), "NEW CYCLE" (Video Game / 2024), he once again showcases his talents.

Beyond the realm of film music, he has been a composer and arranger for many artists' albums and singles in countries like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Sweden. In 2016, he established his own music production and distribution company, Digitalent Entertainment, expanding his influence in the field and continuing his artistic journey by adding numerous talented artists to his roster.

Mustafa Yazicioglu's music carries the ability to tell a story beyond mere notes, and his artistic journey is a reflection of his effort to enchant the world by using the universal language of music.

Mustafa Yazicioglu has received top honors for Best Original Score and Best Original Soundtrack awards from the NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS, LOS ANGELES CINEMATOGRAHY AWARDS (2 times), AMERICAN GOLDEN PICTURE INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS, GLOBAL MUSIC AWARDS (USA), VEGAS MOVIE AWARDS, PARIS FILM AWARDS and many more.

Today, he enjoy using more modern instruments in his private studio "Mustafa YAZICIOGLU Studio" in Istanbul & Los Angeles. The studio was founded by Mustafa Yazicioglu early in January 2012.)
- IMDb mini biography by: Vision Sound