Kim Gaboury: A Composer at the Intersection of Music Genres

Kim Gaboury is an award-winning composer and music producer with a unique voice that reflects his French Quebec heritage and global outlook. His remarkable journey began as an indie rock guitarist, evolved into his acclaimed electronic music project aKido, and ultimately led him to become a sought-after film and media composer based in Montreal.

Gaboury's distinctive style masterfully blends genres at the intersection of rock, electronic, and electroacoustic music, moving from powerful guitar riffs to ethereal soundscapes, all enriched with emotive, poetic melodies. His acclaimed compositions have garnered multiple nominations and awards at prestigious ceremonies like the Canadian Screen Awards, ADISQ, and the Prix Gémeaux. His extensive body of work, including notable scores for projects such as Inside the Mind of Leonardo, Classé Secret, and Wong & Winchester, demonstrates his exceptional talent in weaving music seamlessly into narratives.

Influenced by collaborations with notable composers like Michel Cusson, Gaboury’s talent shines across a wide range of productions, from animated series to dance performances. Whether crafting richly complex scores or minimalist, catchy themes, he continually pushes the boundaries of music in film and media, solidifying his status as a standout artist on the international stage.

• Interview in SOCAN Magazine

• IMDB Page

FACT CHECK

Home Turf:

Quebec City; currently based in Montreal, Canada

Education:

Self-taught

Instruments:

Guitar, Drums, Piano, Synths, Effects

Musical Influences:

Shostakovich, Frank Zappa, Burial, Aphex Twin, Massive Attack, Radiohead, Daniel Lanois, T-Bone Burnett, Nine Inch Nails, Slayer, Carcass, Soul Coughing, Mr. Bungle, Captain Beefheart, Polvo, Theloneous Monk, John Coltrane, Mica Levi, Thomas Newman, Alexandre Desplats, Tom Holkenborg, Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury, Jonny Greenwood, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Henry Mancini, Ennis Morricone and so much more.

Awards:

Prix Gémeaux (1 win and 9 nominations), Canadian Screen Awards (nominated), ADISQ (nominated), CBC Radio 3 (nominated), Independent Music Awards (nominated)