Paul Haslinger

Composer • Musician | Los Angeles, CA

"When the OMI Universe of Sound library for the Emulator II was first released in 1986, it was a game changer for many musicians, including myself. These sounds have lost none of their vibe and magic. I’m grateful to Q Up Arts and Rhythmic Robot for making them available in this new Kontakt instrument!"
– Paul Haslinger

Paul Haslinger is an Austrian-born composer and musician based in Los Angeles, renowned for his innovative approach to music production and film scoring. A former member of the legendary electronic group Tangerine Dream, Paul toured and recorded extensively with the band from 1985 to 1990. During his tenure, he contributed to key albums and film scores, including Underwater Sunlight (1986), Near Dark (1987), and Miracle Mile (1988). In 1990, Tangerine Dream received a Grammy nomination for their score to Canyon Dreams.

After relocating to Los Angeles in 1991, Paul began expanding into solo work and soundtrack composition. His early collaborations with composer Graeme Revell opened the door to Hollywood, ultimately earning Paul his first solo scoring credit for HBO’s Cheaters in 2000.

Known for blending electronic soundscapes with orchestral elements, Paul’s music is rooted in the philosophy that every score should reflect the era in which it’s written. His distinctive style has earned him an Emmy nomination for Showtime’s Sleeper Cell (2007), along with a body of work that spans television, film, and video games.

Notable Projects Include:

  • Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2016)

  • Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2016)

  • Rainbow Six Siege (2016)

  • Underworld: Awakening (2012)

  • The Three Musketeers (2011)

  • Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

  • Takers (2009)

  • Death Race (2008)

  • Shoot ’Em Up (2007)

  • Crank (2006)

  • Sleeper Cell (2006)

  • Underworld (2003)

  • Blue Crush (2002)

  • Minority Report (2002)

Today, Paul continues to shape the sonic identity of modern visual storytelling, bridging analog roots with digital innovation to craft music that resonates across genres and generations.