Composer Raymond Enoksen has created music for major international film and TV productions, and now he inspires the next generation of music creators.
He has composed music for award-winning productions such as Atlantic Crossing, Hammarskjöld, Reisen mot Nord, and the TV hit Forræder. Since 2009, he has shared his experience and passion for film music with the next generation of music creators.
A journey of constant development
For composer and Noroff lecturer Raymond Enoksen, the journey has been anything but linear. He describes his career as a continuous exploration of new formats, genres, and collaborations, from TV and film to orchestra and theatre.
– It has been a journey of constant development. I’ve had the opportunity to work on everything from drama series and feature films to major stage productions and international projects. Expanding my perspective and building networks across borders has been incredibly inspiring.
Photo: A selection of projects Raymond has contributed to as a composer.
Last year, he was awarded the Hedda Award for Best Audiovisual Production for Det mørke fortet – et Minecraft-eventyr at Riksteatret, in collaboration with the graphic team behind the performance.
– It was a truly unique experience to use my background in film and TV within the theatre world. I like challenging myself and finding new ways to tell stories through music.
Stories that inspire
When Raymond composes music for film and TV, it’s not just about tones and moods. It’s about people, passion, and stories.
Those of us who write music for film and TV receive images and narratives as inspiration. But what really sparks my creativity is the passion of the people behind the productions. When they truly care about a project, that passion spreads, and then I care just as much. Raymond Enoksen
His work has reached a global audience. Atlantic Crossing, which won an Emmy Award, has been broadcast worldwide, including in the U.S. Ice Road Rescue on National Geographic and Disney+ reaches over 150 million people, and Reisen mot Nord (internationally known as North) has already been sold to more than 60 countries.
– It’s of course a big deal to work with profiles like Mads Mikkelsen, Sofia Helin, and Kyle MacLachlan — people I grew up watching on screen. But the most important thing for me is reaching people. Knowing that my music lives on in so many homes around the world is incredibly meaningful.
Photo: Premiere of the animated film “Reisen Mot Nord” at a sold-out Colosseum cinema.
Students must learn more than just technique
After more than 15 years as a lecturer at Noroff, Raymond is clear about one thing: industry experience is worth its weight in gold in the classroom.
– I teach primarily based on my own experience from more than 20 years in the industry. I believe much of the value in a vocational school lies in the fact that the teachers are active practitioners. That allows us to give students real, authentic cases and projects.
Many think inspiration is the most important thing, but it’s actually more about method, structure, and the ability to work under pressure. You must handle the pace while never losing your love for the music. Raymond Enoksen
In his teaching, he encourages students to go deep, to understand the core of the music before focusing on production.
– Before you start playing with samples and beats, you must understand composition and storytelling. What do you want the music to say? Once you have that in place, everything else becomes much easier.
Photo: Practice and recording sessions.
A field evolving rapidly
The music industry has changed dramatically over the past decades, and Raymond feels this evolution in the classroom.
– When I first started teaching, the technology was completely different. Now we have enormous access to samples, computing power, and digital tools. And we are now facing the next big shift: artificial intelligence.
He believes AI can be both a challenge and an opportunity.
Be prepared to work hard. It takes time to build yourself up, and you must deliver quality again and again. You are never better than your last project. This industry isn’t about luck, it’s about endurance and dedication. And you must create a lot of music. Throw away what doesn’t work and keep going. That’s the only way to find your own voice. Raymond Enoksen
– In a world where AI lowers the barrier to creating music, originality becomes more important than ever. What you, as a composer, must contribute is conceptual thinking, the ability to create something unique that is not just generated but shaped by you as an artist.
Noroff is a place for passion
Even with a busy life as a parent, composer, and lecturer, Raymond finds energy in the classroom.
– I love teaching. Our students are hungry, curious, and bold. I learn as much from them as they learn from me. That’s what makes Noroff such an inspiring place, it’s a community of people who truly want something.
He believes the future looks bright for young music creators.
– We live in a time where you can reach the world with your own music without being hyper-commercial. There are more opportunities than ever, and the world is big enough for many voices. You just have to find your own.
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