Composer & Music producer

Gijs Knol is an award-winning composer and music producer based in Amsterdam.

Nowadays Gijs composes original music for advertising, film, installation art and media such as podcasts.

He uses his all-round musical abilities for creating conceptually strong and solid music productions in a wide range of genres.

Recent work

The Margate Murders

Music and mix for Audible Original Podcast starring Sheridan Smith and Joanne Froggatt. Adaptation of Dutch podcast ‘De Blankenberge Tapes’

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Rot Fruit

Muziek voor Podimo podcast ‘Rot Fruit’ over de Hedelse afpersingszaak.

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Mondkapjesmiljonairs

Muziek voor de Podimo podcast serie ‘Mondkapjesmiljonairs’

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Obscure Figuren

Opmerkelijke figuren uit de geschiedenis die net naast de grote historische namen, maar middenin de stormachtige ontwikkelingen van de wereld stonden. Muziek en mix.

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Rocco, Sophia en de zwarte dood

Muziek en mix voor VPRO / NPO ZAPP kinderpodcast serie

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Album 'Évasion Sensuelle'

60’s inspired French surf album in association with BMG production music

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Hoe Bella stierf / Het Hagley Woods mysterie

In de bossen rond het dorpje Hagley stuit een groep jongens op een schedel. Verstopt in een holle boom. Ondanks allerlei aanwijzingen kan de politie de doodsoorzaak en de identiteit niet achterhalen. Muziek en mix.

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State of Art Spring Collection

Custom music for the 2023 spring collection promo by State of Art x Tom Waes.
60’s French roadtrip vibes!

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Villa Betty Podimo Exclusive Podcast

The untold story behind the largest villa in Amsterdam.
Custom music, sound design and mixing

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De Eeuwige Jeugd x AH - De Gappie ft Donnie

Fresh beat for a fresh new Albert Heijn specialty beer by brewery ‘De eeuwige jeugd’

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Gijs Knol Showreel 21/22'

IG format showreel of projects from this and last year.

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Er is iets vreemds gebeurd Podcast

Original music for Podimo exclusive Podcast by Babylon Audio Collective x Dag & Nacht Media

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De Blankenberge Tapes

Custom music and mix for Prix Europe nominated podcast

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Artists & Releases

A shortlist of artists I work with and done production, collaborations and/or mixes for.

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Radio Imaging

Longlist of all the radio shows and stations I’ve made jingles & imaging for

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Lidl Christmas TV Ad

Custom composition and reinterpretation of Jingle Bells for Lidl’s 2021 Xmas TV campaign.

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48h Short 'Aangenaam'

Original score and sound mix for 48h film project ‘Aangenaam’

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VPRO Podcast Phasmophobia

Custom music and mix for podcast thriller series. Writers of ‘The Blankenberge Tapes’

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TakeAway Sonic Branding

Custom music and soundlogo for takeaway/just eat Europe

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El Popo

Custom music and sound design for mexican restaurant

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