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” 🥁✌🏼

🎬🎥📷📹🚨

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

12/05/2021

A trap beat with a hint of latin and good vibes only? That's exactly what Fernandes wanted for their collaboration with The New Originals, Numidia en Los Barrenderos. We've used a beat from our THNDR catalogue as a base and further developed it together with DentsuAchtung! for the perfect fit. And here it is. Who's your quarantine fam? 👯‍♀️
Work for Fernandes x THE NEW ORIGINALS x Numidia El Morabet x Los Barrenderos
Agency: Dentsu NL x Achtung mcgarrybowen
Audio: THNDR Amsterdam

10/05/2021

"We have a series about expensive watches, how do you think that would sound?"

For the brand new Videoland series 'Tijd is Geld', Ampersand media asked us to share our sound vision. We've worked out a slick yet urban music supervision, added sound design and mixed & mastered the bunch. And now we want a Rolex as well ⌚.
Work for Videoland
Production company: Ampersand media
Audio: THNDR Amsterdam

05/05/2021

adidas wanted an engaging song that oozes the warmth and happiness of motherhood🤱.

We've used the piano as our main instrument, because of its never ending warmth and harmony. We put a subtle beat underneath it to give the entire song energy and make it more uplifting. Thanks to little details such as the bells and the high notes in our piano melodies, the song has the right loving vibe it should have. Happy Mother's Day!
Work for adidas
Together with our friends from
Audio: THNDR Amsterdam

20/04/2021

A bespoke composition that is starting to sound like their brand sound? That's what happened on the job for PROCENTEC! The company was really happy with the sounds for their first virtual product launch for Atlas 2 and asked us if we could reuse the epic synthesizer heaven with slow beats and melancholic melodies and turn it into something new. No problem!

We've created another track for their virtual event, yet again with a slice of Moderat, a hint of Mad Zach and Kidnap: a futuristic and industrial song that fits the industrial and futuristic products the company puts out.

Work for PROCENTEC GmbH
Agency: The Young
Audio: THNDR Amsterdam

15/04/2021

Our friend Nejc from Twistedpoly used our anthem song 'Grind' for his showreel. Check out his work, it's insane 🔥🔥🔥!

Cool to see that his work and this track fit so well together. Thanks Nejc!

12/04/2021

It’s ! So, how does a cow sound? 🐮 Well.. Like this! For 'Nederland Draait Op Zuivel' we did the bespoke composition plus sound design.

In case you thought we really gathered some cows in the studio.. We didn't. Who you are hearing is: us!

Work for NZO.
Agency: Alfred International
Concept & Illustration: Coert & Joeri's Waardeloze Weetjes Woensdag / Worthless Wisdom Wednesday
Animations: Rob Wienk
Audio: THNDR Amsterdam

06/04/2021

🔥 A free, bespoke song for you: THNDR’s sonic reel anthem ‘Grind’!

Yup, with that we mean that you can use it gratis, gratuity, 免费, бесплатно, free of charge! So use it, abuse it, rebuild it, remix it, do whatever you want. No license bu****it, royalties or invoices. Just fun and beats.
155BPM, Fminor, click track included. Download now: http://bit.ly/GrindbyTHNDR

15/03/2021

Quarantine continues, so better wrap yourself in a blanket and watch a good Netflix series. 🍿

For the new Netflix series ‘Tribes of Europa’, we helped Woodwork with the creation of the title sequences. This is one of the few concepts. What do you think?

23/02/2021

This Thursday, February 25 at 8PM CET, we're hosting a THNDR room: about the future of syncs and music in advertising. ⚡

Join us in an open & broad conversation with various experts from labels, publishing companies, agencies as well as producers who share their thoughts.

Speakers include:
Steve Johnsen (Never Square Music)
Charlotte Stricker (CTM Publishing)
Jo Sandow (Field Supply),
Rijnmar de Goede (composer)
Marvin Koppejan (Woodwork Amsterdam)
Max Gramser (THNDR)
Caroline Westendorp (THNDR)

Grab a drink and share your thoughts! 🍻

Thursday, February 25 at 8:00pm CET with Max Gramser, Marvin Koppejan, Caroline Westendorp, Rijnmar de Goede, Steve Johnsen, Charlotte Stricker, Jo Sandow. Join us in and open & broad conversation with various experts from labels, publishing companies, agencies and producers who share their thoughts...

10/02/2021

Here's a sneak peek behind the curtain to when we wrote our upbeat indie pop song 'Come On And Dance' 🕺🏻.

For this song we teamed up with the lovely PYN. The song is the soundtrack for Woodwork’s showreel (check it out, it looks freaking cool!).

05/02/2021

Our music comes to live, layer by layer 🎹. See it happening for the digital product launch of Procentec: Atlas2.

We indulged ourselves in the world of references. From Moderat to Kidnap and Mad Zach: an synthesizer heaven with layers, slow beats and melancholic melodies. The result is a futuristic and industrial song that perfectly fits the products of the company.
Client: Procentec
Agency: The Young
Animation: The Young
Audio: THNDR

25/01/2021

Throwback to when our song made it into Spotify's Viral Top 50! 💗

Work for Pink Ribbon NL

We've created the soundtrack for Pink Ribbon's Breast Cancer month in October. Revenue of all streams goes to charity.
Client: Pink Ribbon NL
Agency: The Odd Shop
Animation: Woodwork
Partners in crime: ADA Music Benelux