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OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dike Samai is a prominent figure in the music industry, recognized as an International Award-Winning Composer, Fulbright Scholar, and accomplished Steelpan Arranger from Trinidad & Tobago. His distinction as the first individual from Trinidad and Tobago to earn a Master’s degree in Screen Scoring at New York University is a testament to his dedication and innovative prowess. Dike’s compositions, which ingeniously blend orchestral arrangements with the distinct melodies of steelpan, have garnered widespread acclaim and have been featured in a multitude of films and documentaries. Moreover, as an educator, Dike is deeply invested in nurturing the next generation of musicians, imparting his expertise and passion to aspiring artists, thus ensuring the perpetuation of Trinidadian musical heritage on a global scale.

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“Dike is one of the top composers in the Caribbean with an ear for the emotional impact of music. Working with him on my film was an absolute delight”

– Michael Rochford (TT), Director of Pendulum

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“One thing I appreciated with Dike was how easy it was to communicate my ideas. He understood what I wanted and I loved what he wrote! I plan to work with him again soon!”

– Kirk Cohall (NY), Director of Diana: Unapologetic and Unafraid

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“Working with Dike has been great! He is easy to talk to and he understood what I wanted from the music. He is very talented, and I am extremely happy with the music that he composed for my film!”

– Dominic Boos (UK), Director of ‘Live Bait’

Portfolio

Make a Scene – Trinidad and Tobago

Score composed for the Make a Scene Promotion by FilmTT

Music in Film with Steelpan Influences – RVRBX 2023

As part of my presentation at the conference, this showcases the versatility of the steelpan by using it in an environment, opposite to its stereotypical use (to geographically locate a scene, usually the Caribbean or a beach somewhere).

Dr. Sneider

A hybrid orchestra composition, recorded during my time at NYU, but with the new Andy Narell Steelpans, the Ellie Mannette Collection, playing the lead.

Mario Kart Theme

A hybrid orchestral score, written in the theme of Mario Kart, one of my favourite games.

I Am Legend Rescore | 2021

This was completed as the last assignment of his degree. Here’s a different take on a scene from the famous film, I Am Legend.

Westworld Scoring Competition 2020

Written for the Spitfire Audio Westworld Scoring Competition judged by the show’s composer, Ramin Djawadi, as well as the creators: Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Executive Producer J.J. Abrams and the team at Spitfire Audio.

St. Benedict’s Steel | We Ain’t Going Home

St. Benedict’s Steel, led by Mr Dike Samai, has won the Sanfest Pan Ensemble Category for three consecutive years; 2013, 2014 and 2015. Here they perform “We Ain’t Going Home” by Christopher “Tambu” Herbert.

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