Julien Marchal · French composer
Composer. From piano to the screen.
Julien Marchal is a French composer, pianist and producer based in Bordeaux. His work spans solo piano, songs with Lissom and electronic music with SLUMB, as well as original compositions and recordings used in film and television.
Solo piano · INSIGHT
Five albums released between 2015 and 2025 bring together 53 solo piano compositions. The INSIGHT series explores an intimate, minimalist sound, from the first album to INSIGHT V.
Lissom · with Ed Tullett
With British songwriter Ed Tullett, also known as Lowswimmer, Julien Marchal forms Lissom. Piano and voice meet on Lissom (2018) and Eclipses (2022). Billie Eilish named the debut album in her 2019 i-D interview.
SLUMB · with Senbeï
SLUMB brings together Julien Marchal and producer Senbeï, combining piano, electronic production and guest voices. Their catalogue includes Play Dead and Plague, with music also used in screen productions.
Music for film and television
Limbo by Lissom features in True Detective: Night Country. Other screen credits connect his solo recordings, Lissom and SLUMB with series including The Blacklist, Ray Donovan and Emily in Paris. The credits page distinguishes existing recordings licensed for a scene from original composition credits.
Music projects and licensing enquiries
For a composition project or a request to use music in a film or series, contact Julien Marchal via Whales Records. Rights and availability depend on the recording and the project.
Contact · Whales Records