Electronic artist Tom Trago is venturing into new territory. Shortly after the release of his second solo album, Iris, he is already back with a new project: film music for the graduation film TRANSHUMAN from the Netherlands Film and Television Academy. The film will premiere at the end of June. For Tom and the filmmakers, it is a unique opportunity to collaborate. For all fans, this is a project to look forward to.

Tom Trago experienced this project as a welcome change: 'In TRANSHUMAN, director Titus Nachbauer wants to look beyond tomorrow and beyond the borders of our country. It is about the future of humanity and technology, and that subject fascinates me enormously. In my music, I also try to explore the future. That is why I thought the combination with my music was cool. I had been looking for the challenge of making film music for quite some time. Music that works with the visuals instead of having to do everything alone. It feels really nice to take a subordinate position as a producer for a change and create a collaborative product.'

The first contact with Tom Trago was made via the internet. Sound designer Casper van Deuveren saw a tweet from Tom in which he indicated he wanted to compose film music. He immediately saw an opportunity and replied right away. Composer Guus van Beelen was also keen on the collaboration: 'Tom's music forms a beautiful contrast with the music I have composed. Tom has used surprising timbres, making the film more exciting and impressive.'

TRANSHUMAN premieres on June 26 at the Nieuwe DeLaMar Theater and will subsequently be screened at the Keep an Eye Film Academy Festival, which takes place from June 27 to July 1 at the Film Academy in Amsterdam. In September, the film will also be shown at the Netherlands Film Festival.



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