Manouk Roussyalian’s journey in music began with his role in the hard rock band “Melancholy,” where he served as the composer and lead guitarist. In addition to his band involvement, he also engaged in ghostwriting for international artists, honing his skills in diverse musical styles.
Manouk Roussyalian’s shift into film scoring led to collaborations on a range of projects. In Germany, his notable works included “Tatort” directed by Tom Lass in 2022, “Immortals” directed by Maja Tschumi in 2024, and “Until the Moon is Born in the West” directed by Lea Bethke. His composition for “Ruth” directed by Yaz Al-Shaater in 2021 was a significant milestone, earning him a Best Original Score nomination at the Birmingham Film Festival.
Roussyalian’s subsequent move to the U.S. saw him undertaking projects like “Confetti” (2023) directed by Spenser Grammer, and composing for ESPN and the NBA.
Simultaneously in 2023, he expanded into concert music, with performances by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra conducted by Geoffrey Pope, showcasing his versatility.
Now, Roussyalian is based in both Los Angeles and Berlin, he is represented by the APA Agency.
