Though he hails from the small town of Lucerne in the foothill of the alps in Switzerland, the trajectory of composer Oliver Patrice Weder’s career has been shaped by extensive travels across Africa, North and South America, as well as his nomadic lifestyle, making himself a home in various European locations. He has concentrated these experiences into a penchant for vibrant, soul-tingling music which he releases as a solo artist under Moderna Records. Weder regularly writes for picture including TV, films and trailers, and has also seized opportunities in the world of music technology, establishing himself as lead composer for the sampling giant Spitfire Audio. In 2023 he founded the composer collective and music production studio Smokestack Music.