Serge Nakauchi Pelletier

After years of successfully matching imagery to his music for his group Pawa up First, Serge Nakauchi Pelletier is returning the favor and demonstrates today that he has also mastered the art of marrying his music to images.

His interest in and passion for visual arts has led him to provide his own music for projects such as: Le Pacte des Anges (2016), Lâcher Prise (2016), Waseskun (2016),Le Coeur Régulier (2016), Le Démantèlement (2013), Whitewash (2013), Dolorès (2011), Tromper le silence (2009), The documentary La Reine malade (2011, Prix ÉcoCaméra), La vérité du pouvoir : Bernie Ecclestone (2010).

He has also collaborated with : Beast, Ariane Moffatt, Xavier Cafeine, Camaromance, Boogat, Akido, Alexandre Désilet et Betty Bonifassi.

Audio excerpts

Thème de Fin, "Le Pacte des Anges" (2016) - Film play pause
Coup de Feu, "Le Pacte des Anges" (2016) - Film play pause
Kabe-Générique de Fin, "Waseskun" (ONF, 2016) - Film Documentaire play pause
Thème Ep2S1, "Lâcher prise" (2016) - Séries TV play pause
Night at the Ryokan, "Le Coeur Régulier" (2015) - Film play pause
Thème Gaby, "Le Démantèlement" (2013) - Film play pause
Fire, "Whitewash" (2013) - Film play pause

Presskit

PITCHFORK - Guest Lists: Best of 2006

Projects

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Le lac des hommes

Les Films de l’Autre

2022

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Le pacte des anges

2016

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Le coeur régulier

2016

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Waseskun

2016

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Qu’est-ce qu’on fait ici

2014

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De Prisons en Prisons

2014

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Sans dehors ni dedans

2014

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Le démantèlement

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The Ailing Queen

News

Sep
22

ADISQ 2022 Nominations

Ray-On congratulates Philippe Brault for his ADISQ 2022 nomination in the “Album of the year – instrumental” category for his soundtrack for “Maria Chapdelaine”. Moreover, TEKE::TEKE, which includes the composer Serge N. Pelletier, is nominated in the “Album of the year – other language” and “Arrangements of the year” categories. Good luck to the nominees!

Jun
3

“Le lac des hommes” will be released in theaters June 10 🎬 Music: Serge N. Pelletier

« Le lac des hommes » from director Marie-Geneviève Chabot will be released in theaters June 10. The film, for which Serge N. Pelletier scored the music, follows 3 brothers who, in the hopes of reconnecting with their father, go on a fishing trip with the man who marked their lives by his absence.
Production: Les films de l’Autre ; Distribution: Les films du 3 Mars

Feb
26

Dead in Motion and the album “Delirium” – New musical project by Serge Nakauchi Pelletier

New moniker of musician and composer Serge Nakauchi Pelletier, Dead in Motion’s minimalist approach is reminiscent of artists such as Pharmakon, Johann Johannsson, Cliff Martinez and Trent Reznor, and blends low dissonant drones, unnerving strings-synths duos, ambient piano and guitar-driven noise to score his first album “Delirium”, an experimental soundtrack to an imagined psycho-thriller.

Sep
17

2018 Gémeaux prize winners unveiled

Maisonnette is proud to have contributed to multiple productions rewared at Gémeaux prizes last Sunday, including Plan B for “Best drama series” (music by Mathieu Vanasse), Lâcher prise for “Best comedy” (music by Serge Nakauchi Pelletier), and last but not least Terreur 404 for best original web series: fiction, for which composer Jonathan Dauphinais wrote the music.

Sep
13

“Emptying the Tank” at TIFF

Director Caroline Monnet and music composer Serge Nakauchi Pelletier team up for the very first time on “Emptying the Tank”, a short documentary about martial artist Ashley Nichols. Financed by CBC Docs and presented this week at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), the documentary focuses on the spiritual and mental journey behind the athlete’s work

Jun
26

Serge Pelletier is composing the music for the documentary “Loin de Bachar” (ONF).

Serge Nakauchi Pelletier is composing the music for the documentary “Loin de Bachar”. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada (Colette Loumède) and directed by Pascal Sanchez, the documentary tells the story of a Syrian family in Montreal. As the children attempt to shape a daily life for themselves, their parents live in hope of one day returning to build their country. To be released in Fall 2018.

Jun
16

2018 Gémeaux Prize Nominations

Congratulations to two unmatched music composers for their 2018 Gémeaux Prize Nominations!

Sergio Nakauchi Pelletier – Best original music: fiction for Lâcher prise Season 2.
Mathieu Vanasse – Best Musical Theme: All Categories for Les pêcheurs and Plan B

The Les Flots series also received two nominations – music by Alexandre Bilodeau (aka Nom de plume)

May
4

Jean Massicotte Produces TEKE::TEKE’s first EP

Jean Massicotte produced and mixed Montreal-based Japanese psychedelic rock act TEKE::TEKE’s first EP, Jikaku. The band is a cocktail of 7 musicians from different musical spheres and from well known Montreal projects (Pawa Up First, Patrick Watson, Boogat, Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra and Dynamo Cleoptara). EP out May 4th, 2018, label: Ray-On.

Feb
18

Serge Pelletier is composing the music for the documentary “Volontaires” (ONF).

Serge Nakauchi Pelletier is composing the music for the documentary “Ma Guerre”. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada (Colette Loumède), the documentary is directed by Julien Fréchette. This documentary explores the little-understood phenomenon of volunteers joining the ranks of Kurdish fighters battling ISIS.

Oct
9

Serge Pelletier is composing the music for the 2nd season of “Lâcher prise”

Serge Nakauchi Pelletier is composing the music for the 2nd sesons of the TV series “Lâcher prise”. It will be broadcasted on Radio-Canada Télé. Written by Isabelle Langlois (“Rumeurs”, “Mauvais karma”, “Boomerang”), the series received few weeks ago 6 awards for the first season as the Gémeaux Awards ceremony.

Sep
18

6 awards at the Gémeaux Awards for the TV series “Lâcher prise” – Music by Serge Pelletier

The series “Lâcher Prise” won 6 awards at the 2017 Gemeaux Awards (“Best comedy” and “Best actress in a comedy”).

Soundtrack composed by Serge Pelletier.

Jun
16

Serge Pelletier nominated for the Gémeaux Awards for the TV series “Lâcher prise”

Serge Nakauchi Pelletier is nominated for the Gemeaux awards in the category “Best original soundtrack: fiction” for the TV series “Lâcher prise”, which is in nominated in 12 categories.

Jun
21

Serge Pelletier will compose the music for the new TV series “Lâcher prise”

Serge Nakauchi Pelletier is composing the music for the new TV series “Lâcher prise”. It will be broadcasted on Radio-Canada Télé in 2016-2017. Written by Isabelle Langlois (“Rumeurs”, “Mauvais karma”, “Boomerang”), the series will be directed by Stéphane Lapointe (who won a Gémeaux Award for in 2011 for «Tout sur moi IV»), and will be produced by Vincent Gagné and François Rozon (Encore Télévision).

Apr
6

The movie “Le Cœur Régulier” now in Theaters – original soundtrack by Serge N. Pelletier

The new movie “Le Coeur Régulier” directed by Vanja d’Alcantara is now in theaters. The original soundtrack is signed by Serge Nakauchi Pelletier. A French/Canadian/Belgium co-production.

Oct
23

Congrats to Serge Pelletier and Philippe Brault for receiving Felix awards

Congratulations to Serge Pelletier and Pawa Up First for receiving a Felix for “the Best Album-Instrumental” and to Philippe Brault for the Felix of “Best Album-Soundtrack” for “Le Chant de Sainte Carmen de la main” which he produced and arranged.

Sep
26

“Qu’est-ce qu’on fait ici ?” now showing – original soundtrack by Serge Pelletier

Julie Hivon’s new movie is now showing with an original soundtrack by Serge Pelletier. With Sophie Desmarais and Maxime Dumontier.

Production : Films 53/12, Distribution : Funfilm Distribution.

Feb
27

World Premiere of “Sans dehors ni dedans” at RVCQ, music by Serge Pelletier

The short film “Sans dehors ni dedans”, directed by Joëlle Desjardins-Paquette, will be presented in world premiere for the RVCQ Festival (Les Rendez-Vous du Cinéma Québécois). Director : Joëlle Desjardins-Paquette, Soundtrack : Serge N. Pelletier, Production : Voyelles Films, Distribution : 3.14 *Collectif.

Jan
24

Canadian Screen Awards: “THE DISMANTLEMENT” received 5 nominations

“The Dismantlement” (music by Serge PELLETIER) received 5 nominations, among others, for “Best Motion Pictures” and “Achievement in direction”. Our partner Kim GABOURY is also up for “Achivement in music – original score” for the movie “Maïna”.

Congratulations and good luck!

Ceremony will be on Sunday 9 March.

Jan
14

Serge Pelletier is composing the soundtrack for the coming Julie Hivon’s movie

Produced by François Delisle, the coming movie of Julie Hivon “Qu’est-ce qu’on fait ici ?” will tell the story of four young people living the death of one of their friends.

Production : Films 53/12

Distribution : K Films Amérique

Nov
15

Release of “The Dismantling” – music by Serge Pelletier

“An upsetting movie about transmission and legacy with a great finess in the documentary eye on the daily reality, this movie relies on an outstanding intensity thanks to the unforgettable performance of Daniel Arcand…” Charles Tesson

Director : Sébastien Pilote

Music : Serge Pelletier

Musical Supervision : Sebastien Lépine (Tram7)

Production : Corporation ACPAV

Distribution : Les Films Séville / Entertainment One

May
24

“Le démantelement” has won the SACD PRIZE of the Cannes’s International critics’ week !

Congratulations to Sebastien Pilote, winner of the SACD prize (Société des auteurs et compositeurs dramatiques) of the Canne’s international critics week for his feature “Le Démantèlement” !

Music : Serge Pelletier – Music Supervisor : Sebastien Lépine (Tram7) – Production : ACPAV – Distribution : Les films Séville / One Entertainment

Apr
23

“Le Démantèlement” is nominated for the 52nd Cannes’International Critics’ Week – Music by Serge Pelletier

Director : Sébastien Pilote
Music : Serge Pelletier
Musical Supervision : Sebastien Lépine (Tram7)
Production : Corporation ACPAV
Distribution : Les Films Séville / Entertainment One

Jan
20

Serge Pelletier is working on the OST of the movie “Le démantèlement”

Serge Pelletier is composing the original soundtrack of the movie Le Démantèlement, produced by ACPAV. The musical supervision is managed by Sebastien Lépine (Tram7).