I compose music for film, TV, and media projects, crafting immersive, cinematic soundscapes that elevate storytelling. From initial concept to final production, I work closely with filmmakers to shape a score that enhances mood, rhythm, and emotion—creating music that not only supports the story but deeply resonates with audiences.
Bio
As aKido, I released five albums and earned nominations at ADISQ, GAMIQ, CBC Bucky Awards, and the Independent Music Awards. My distinct sound led me to scoring projects like Inside the Mind of Leonardo (starring Peter Capaldi), Et au pire, on se mariera, Coteau Rouge, Maïna (Canadian Screen Award nominee), Wong & Winchester, and Classé Secret (Prix Gémeaux winner for Best Score). I also composed theme music for CBC’s Grands Reportages and Zone Info and collaborated with artists like Millimetrik, Pawa Up First, and Will Driving West.
I started playing guitar at 12, played in indie rock bands (Magma Dogma, Zolof), and took a detour into graphic design before returning to music full-time in 2004. Around then, I began film scoring under Michel Cusson, working on Cavalia, The Rocket, and Dinosaurs Alive! IMAX. We later collaborated on Unité 9 and À cœur battant.
Today, I continue to shape compelling, emotion-driven scores—working hand in hand with filmmakers to bring their stories to life through music.
Awards & Nominations
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2024
Winner - Best Music Score - Classé Secret (S2)
Nominee - Best Musical Theme - Pour une fois
2023
Nominee - Best Music Score - Classé Secret (S1)
Nominee - Best Musical Theme - Classé Secret
Nominee - Best Musical Theme - Les histoires bizarres du professeur Zarbi (S3)
2022
Nominee - Best Musical Theme - Les histoires bizarres du professeur Zarbi (S2)
Nominee - Best Musical Theme - Culturama
Nominee - Best Music Score - Sans Rendez-Vous
2021
Nominee - Best Musical Theme - Les histoires bizarres du professeur Zarbi (S1)
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2014 - Nominee - Best Achievement In Music - Maina
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2011 - Nominee - Album électro de l'année - aKido: GAMECHANGER
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2011 - Nominee - Album électro de l'année - aKido: GAMECHANGER
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2011 - Nominee - Best Electronica Album - aKido: GAMECHANGER
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2007 - Nominated for Catchiest Hook - aKido: Dancing in Chains
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2006 - Nominee for Best Music Editor - Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
Artist Grants
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2021
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2008 / 2010 / 2012
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2005 / 2007 / 2011 + Jury Member in 2019
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2004
Fact Check
Home Turf: Quebec City native, now based in Montreal, Canada
Education: Self-taught
Instruments: Guitar, drums, piano, synths, effects
Awards & Nominations: Prix Gémeaux (1 win, 9 nominations) / Canadian Screen Awards (Nominated) / ADISQ (Nominated) / CBC Radio 3 (Nominated) / Independent Music Awards (Nominated)
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, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Mica Levi, Thomas Newman, Alexandre Desplat, Tom Holkenborg, Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury, Jonny Greenwood, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Henry Mancini, Ennio Morricone—plus many more.
Since 2004, I’ve been releasing music under the moniker aKido as my personal electronic music project.
As aKido, I’ve released five albums and three EPs through my own imprint, Nordique Records. With a growing listener base, aKido has earned nominations at ADISQ, GAMIQ, and the Independent Music Awards. In Montreal, some in the press have called it a “local underground high flier” and “the best-kept secret in our latitudes.”
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Based in Vieux/Longueuil/Montreal
Quebec, Canada
Contact
studio@kimgaboury.music