About Lars Willsen - Composer, Synth Artist & Sonic Explorer
Lars Willsen is a Greenlandic - Inuit musician and producer whose work spans decades, genres, and continents.
Born in Qullissat and raised in Uummannaq, his music channels the raw beauty of the Arctic into cinematic, synth - driven soundscapes. Equally rooted in storytelling and experimentation, Willsen’s music shifts effortlessly from ambient and electronic to rock, folk, and beyond - driven not by genre but by emotion and instinct.
A self - described sonic nomad, Willsen creates without boundaries. Whether it’s a textured instrumental for a documentary, a haunting melody fit for film, or a synth - fueled anthem, his compositions are built to evoke, not conform. His work is a natural fit for visual media and narrative projects that seek depth, atmosphere, and originality.
In the 80s, he performed with bands such as Moon Jam, recorded synth solos for established acts, and even auditioned for Pretty Maids before an unexpected illness halted his career. Despite a 30 - year hiatus due to a serious hand injury, Willsen quietly composed hundreds of unreleased works, returning in 2022 with renewed purpose. Even after suffering a stroke that same year, he continues to write, produce, and release music - a testament to enduring creativity and resilience.
Willsen’s sound bridges past and future: echoing Greenland’s ancestral rhythms while embracing the pulse of retro - futurism. His catalog now spans rock, ambient, electronic, and hybrid styles - all offered not as polished pop products, but as living demos: glimpses into a lifelong journey of survival and reinvention.
If a piece resonates with you, he’d be honored if you considered adding it to your library or sharing it with someone who might connect with it. Every listen helps keep the story going.
“All my releases are to be considered my demotapes”
– Willsen emphasizes that each track is a piece of an ever - evolving musical legacy, an aural map of his journey from the ice - covered landscapes of Greenland to the neon - lit realms of electronic music.