THNDR Amsterdam

02/04/2023

24/02/2023

🎧🔊 Our team at THNDR is humbled and proud to have been a part of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 event! 🏎️🏁

We were tasked with creating an audio and sonic branding campaign that would capture the excitement and grandeur of this incredible event. Our approach focused on using tension and emotion to create a cinematic experience that would engage and captivate the audience.

Rather than relying on EDM beats, we drew inspiration from pit stop sounds, cinematic trailers and used a big major D chord as the sound logo. This chord captures the feeling of something bigger than yourself, just like the event itself.

We are thrilled with the results and the feedback we have received. It is an honor to have played a part in creating the sonic atmosphere that helped make the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 such an unforgettable experience. 🏎️🏆

22/02/2023

We are excited to announce our latest endeavor - A trailer for the Wilson Airless Prototype basketball. This film was premiered during the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest and showcases the stunning visuals created by Woodwork . The film is comprised of two distinct sections - the buildup leading up to the unveiling of the new ball, followed by NBA player K.J. Martin's interaction with it.

The music and sound design were crafted using a unique amalgamation of sound sources, including samples of sand, helicopters, gravel, dirt, hard disc's, Moog synth bases and acoustic drums.
Additionally, we had the privilege of collaborating with the remarkably skilled rapper and artist Aristoteles, further enhancing the overall quality of the production.

07/06/2022

THNDR Studio 1

08/04/2022

Behind the scenes making out track “Come On And Dance” 🥁✌🏼

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15/11/2021

asked us to work on the audio of their fresh new animation of adidas’ triple black collection! 🖤

We started by exploring with human vocals and drums. Started resampling and resampling, and ended up big organic drums combined with electronic instruments and emotional chords to guide you trough the journey of the triple black universe.

Every product got its own musical key, and product after product the sound is getting higher and more emotional until working towards the end and keep the excitement going. Rhythmic ASMR sounds are used to give you the feeling of being close by the products and connects the music more deeply to the animation.

Gratefull for the opportunity! 🤘🏼

19/10/2021

We are happy that we can record in the studio again! Recording voice overs with ! for

09/09/2021

Another day, another tasty post🍦. Together with our buddies from Buda.tv, we worked on the three newest Maxibon spots.

Perfectly aligned with the Indian Summer we are experiencing in The Netherlands now, we are proud to present to you the second spot: Original Sin! Oh and fun fact: the VO's are yours truly 😉.
Client: Maxibon Italia
Agency: Wunderman Thompson España
Production Company: THE MUSHROOM COMPANY
Composition & sound design: THNDR Amsterdam
Co-composer: Rico Dean

Directed by:
Buda.tv

07/09/2021

🍦 Huge news🍦Together with our amazing friends from Buda.tv (all the way from Argentina), we worked on the three newest Maxibon Italia spots. The immensely famous ice cream brand you’ll probably know from your sunny vacations, asked for one recognizable melody played by different instruments per spot, as well as one sound logo for each end.

As we've been eating Maxibon since we were kids, this was a very tasty project to sink our teeth in. There’s an Indian summer going on to The Netherlands this week, so we are heading to the ice cream parlor right now!
Client: Italia
Agency: Wunderman Thompson España
Production Company: THE MUSHROOM COMPANY
Live action Director: Iván Jurado
Creative and Art director: Dalmiro Buigues
Animation Director: Dalmiro Buigues, Martin Dasnoy
Executive Producer: Ignacio Godoy
Composition & sound design: THNDR Amsterdam
Co-composer: Rico Dean

Directed by:
Buda.tv

16/08/2021

We like helping the client from zero to (sonic) hero. You give the direction, we help you bring the story across.

Therefore, most of the time we do full service projects - from working on a brief together with a brand, selecting, licensing or crafting the right sound track & sound design and casting & recording the right voice actor. Of course we'll top it off with the right mix & master.

This is also what we recently did for Roetz-Bikes (commissioned by director Cas Kerssens). Helping them build and bring the story for a better world, step by step. Bike by bike.

Credits:
Cas Kerssens
Roetz-Bikes
Laurens Nolet
Daan Strampel
Alex Bijvoet
Daan Draijer
Vo: Anna-Eva Hoekstra
Matters Most
THNDR - Max Gramser

09/08/2021

We like helping the client from zero to (sonic) hero. You give the direction, we help you bring the story across.

Therefore, most of the time we do full service projects - from working on a brief together with a brand, selecting, licensing or crafting the right sound track & sound design and casting & recording the right voice actor. Of course we'll top it off with the right mix & master.

This is also what we recently did for Roetz-Bikes (commissioned by director Cas Kerssens)
Helping them build and bring the story for a better world, step by step. Bike by bike.

Credits:
Cas Kerssens
-Bikes
Laurens Nolet
Daan Strampel
Alex Bijvoet
Daan Draijer
Matters Most
THNDR - Max Gramser

29/07/2021

. Contemporary. Dynamic. Unique: Cluse is one of the fasted growing brands in the watch industry. Therefore we were very humbled when the company asked us to put some hours into their music.

We've created a bespoke composition that's upbeat, minimalistic and encouraging - just like the brand itself. The song and sound reflect the ambition of the watch owners and the company itself. All in all a nice project to look back on.
Brand: CLUSE
Production company: Woodwork
Composition & sound design: Amsterdam

20/07/2021

For their newest campaign, Jantje Beton wanted an authentic sounding vintage record but due to a tight deadline couldn't get the sync in time. That's when we stepped in: within one day we created three types of close harmony jazz compositions (together with the lovely Amber Gomaa), and director Boris Booij chose this tune for the 'Jantje Beton' TVC.

Music licensing can be a tough cookie to crack, but as THNDR we will fix it in any way possible WITH a tight deadline. 🚀

Brand: Jantje Beton
Production company: Czar Amsterdam (Director: Boris Booij)
Composition & sound design: THNDR Amsterdam

21/06/2021

Your prayers have been answered: we KNOW that lightning strikes are 🔥 in fashion right now and after receiving almost 20+ request a days for a THNDR mug and shirt, we have worked so hard to make YOUR dreams come true: our official THNDR merchandise store. So run, before we run out.

From mugs to t-shirts to f***y packs and even a bandana for your dog: you can drown yourself in a THNDR branded life. Go to: thndr.studio/merch

18/06/2021

How do we make youngsters aware of the arising importance of donating stem cells? By working on an empowering campaign with a group of dedicated creatives that know how to reach them.

Together with Boris Booij from CZAR we've worked on Stichting Matchis - 'De Match Van Je Leven' (The Match Of Your Life). We've created an energetic drum drive composition that inspires GenYZ to act. And our inspiration? We've used influences from Yellow Claw and Tiger Rhythm, and of course put that unique THNDR specialty sauce on top of it to make it stand out, give the composition a voice to remember and connect with the audience.
Client: Stichting Matchis
Agency: Triple Double sportmarketing
Production company: Czar Amsterdam
Director: Boris Booij
Composition & sound design: THNDR Amsterdam

15/06/2021

🚲 Koga is an international bike brand that builds high quality bikes by hand since 1974. Sebastiaan Smink asked us to help with the creation of a cinematic piece about a sophisticated brand.

Together with Sebastiaan we wanted to create an immersive experience audio-wise. Following an extensive brainstorm, we ended up using minimal musical indie electronic beats for a solid base for the open shots and nature, and used cinematic sounds fragmented by stops to emphasize the durability of the brand and its premium feel.
Brand: KOGA
Co-production & sound design: Studio Smink & THNDR Amsterdam

03/06/2021

Meet the ⚡ THNDR ⚡ core-team! From left to right: Max, Caroline & Marvin.

We are proud of the fact that in the first months of 2021 we've already worked with brands such as adidas, fernandes, Maxibon, Videoland, Intersport and KOGA. They've already trusted the new generation of music makers 🎛.

Will you be the next one to take your sonic identity to a higher level? You know where to find us... Slide into those DMs!

19/05/2021

For Intersport's campaign 'Take it Epic' or 'Take It Easy' we've created a composition that feeds the viewer the urge to travel ⛰️ (oh and how we cannot wait to travel again!).

We've delivered a song with two layers: an epic and an easy one, that fit each other like a glove. As a base we've used a dreamy sound scape as the base of the song to give it a thriving yet grounding feel. Are you dreaming of your next destination yet?
Work for Intersport Nederland
Agency: Wilderness Agency
Audio: THNDR