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DIMITRIOS LASKARIDIS

Dimitrios Laskaridis | Award-Winning Songwriter, Composer & Music Producer

DIMITRIOS LASKARIDIS

Award-Winning Composer, Songwriter & Lyricist | Music Producer | Visionary in Sound & Story

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything". Plato

Welcome to the world of Dimitrios Laskaridis, an award-winning composer, songwriter, and music producer whose musical journey is as timeless as it is visionary.

From composing his first song in childhood to topping charts and scoring films, Dimitrios has spent decades shaping a musical language that transcends borders, genres, and generations. His story is one of passion, precision, and purpose—fueled by a love for storytelling through sound.

🎵 My Musical Journey

🎼 A Lifetime in Music

Born with an ear for melody and a heart for harmony, Dimitrios began composing at a young age, mastering piano, guitar, and genres ranging from pop and classical to film and electronic music. By the age of 18, he was already composing professional music for radio and television ads.

He earned a degree in Music Theory with distinction, and his early compositions were soon featured on national Greek radio and television. In 1996, he participated in the prestigious Historical Song Festival of Greece with an original composition selected from hundreds of submissions.

A passion for innovation led him to advanced studies in Music Technology, Sound Synthesis, and Melodrama. At a remarkably young age, Dimitrios became Greece's youngest professor of "Music with Technology." He served as a delegate and convener at the International Computer Music Conference (ICMC 1997) and partnered with Columbia, Princeton, and Aristotle Universities on pioneering research in psychoacoustics, presented at InfoSystem 1998.

🌍 International Prestige

In 2001, Dimitrios reached a defining moment when he was selected as one of the final nine artists in Greece's Eurovision National Finals with his pop-rap anthem "Santorini". He wrote the music, lyrics, and production, and performed the track—a true feat of musical independence and vision. "Santorini" went on to become a smash hit in Greece.

Demonstrating his hitmaking ability, Dimitrios wrote, composed, and produced a CD for a rising pop singer that quickly became an instant success in Greece. The singer was invited to perform on all the major TV channels, appearing on their most popular shows, which helped solidify Dimitrios' reputation as a hitmaker capable of launching new talent.

Dimitrios reached new heights in 2005 when he secured the prestigious Best Song Award at the Historical Thessaloniki Songwriting Festival, solidifying his reputation as a gifted composer and songwriter with an innovative musical style.

From 2007 to 2008, Dimitrios served as the president of the jury for young vocal talents at a popular television music competition, where his expertise and mentorship helped shape emerging artists. This leadership role led to his appointment as CEO of the ChartsWorks record label until 2010, where he guided the careers of promising new talents.

In 2012, the Municipality of Thessaloniki commissioned Dimitrios to create an original composition for a children's choir. He composed the music, wrote lyrics, produced, arranged, and conducted the performance—a moving musical work promoting themes of love, peace, and hope. This civic project demonstrated both his artistic versatility and commitment to using music for social good.

He continued his Eurovision success with Switzerland's pre-selection (2013, 2015)—with his 2015 song reaching number 1 on Switzerland's national broadcaster chart for 14 consecutive days. In 2022, he was commissioned to produce a Eurovision song for a European celebrity.

On the world stage, Dimitrios has collaborated with musicians and singers from various countries, including Austria, Australia, the Balkans, Germany, Israel, Romania, and the USA.

His versatility also brought him success in other areas: he created the official anthem for Greece's UEFA Euro 2004 championship team, and crafted socially conscious works like "Humanity S.O.S." and "Drop by Drop."

🎬 Film, Theater & Beyond

In 2018 and 2019, Dimitrios expanded into film scoring with short films and was commissioned to compose the score for a New York theatrical production with plans for cinematic adaptation, showcasing his growing recognition in international dramatic scoring.

✨ A Voice for Today

Dimitrios' recent releases—"Dina (Anything Good Will Come)" (2020), "The Wheel Will Turn" (2021), "The End of the World" (2022), and "Don't Panic" (2024)—highlight his unique ability to write songs that speak to the human condition, infused with hope, love, and resilience.

Whether composing, producing, orchestrating, performing, or mentoring, Dimitrios brings to every project a lifetime of musical devotion and a singular vision: to uplift, connect, and inspire through sound and lyrics.

🏆 Notable Achievements

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Youngest Professor of "Music with Technology" in Greece (1990s)
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Convener & Delegate, International Computer Music Conference (1997)
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Columbia/Princeton/Aristotle Universities project (1998)
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Eurovision Finalist, Greece National Selection (2001 – "Santorini"), nationwide club sensation despite no official release
Composer, Greece's UEFA Euro 2004 Anthem (2004)
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Best Song Award at Historical Thessaloniki Songwriting Festival (2005), later included in EMI's "Best of the Year" and "Best of the Decade" compilations
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Eurovision Semi-Finalist for Cyprus (2006)
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President of Jury, National Young Vocal Talents Show (2007-2008)
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CEO, ChartsWorks Record Label (2008–2010)
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Commissioned by Thessaloniki Municipality for children's choir composition (2012)
No. 1 for 14 consecutive days on SRF, Swiss Eurovision Preselection (2015)
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Score Composer for New York theatrical production (2018) and "Earth and Water" Cannes submission (2019)
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Composer & Producer for national and international artists
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Senior Musician, Military Music Band of Thessaloniki

My Music

Dimitrios Laskaridis - Santorini

Theemeetrees - Half an Orange

James Stone - Born a Superstar

Jame Stone & Elena Key - Open Wide Your Wings

Dimitrios Laskaridis - Don't Panic

Dimitrios Laskaridis - The End of the World

Dimitrios Laskaridis - The Wheel Will Turn

Dimitrios Laskaridis - Dina (Anything Good Will Come)

Dimitrios Laskaridis - Humanity SOS

Born a Superstar - Interview with Dimitrios Laskaridis for Eurovision Switzerland

Dimitrios Laskaridis - Drop by Drop

I Won't Break Down

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