Ralph Rieckermann

Componist, Producer, Acteur

8 augustus 1962 (63 years)
At the age of 7 Ralph demonstrated a natural interest and aptitude in all things musical. In his younger years Ralph's innate musical talents were nurtured by private lessons with many highly accomplished tutors mostly focusing in the disciplines of Jazz, Latin and Rock. Under the guidance and training of his tutors Ralph began playing the electric bass, guitar, drums and percussion.

At the age of 16 Ralph decided to take music to a professional level and started classical lessons on piano and the upright bass which led him to study classical music for four years in one of the most esteemed Music Conservatories in Germany. His Conservatory training included, music history composition, upright bass, piano and classical orchestra. This gave Ralph the foundation to create musical styles which combine almost all music genres.

His global success began In 1991 Ralph joined the world famous rock band The Scorpions as the new Bass Player. During his 12 year career as a member of "The Scorpions" Ralph recorded 8 gold and platinum awarded albums that sold millions of copies all over the world. In addition to his contributions as Bass Player, Ralph wrote the song titled "Mysterious" which was to be the last most successful song for "The Scorpions" since "Winds of Change". That song went to 3rd on the American charts. Throughout his tenure with "The Scorpions" Ralph has toured the world six times.

Then in 1999 while still touring with "The Scorpions" he was offered his first film score in Lancelot: Guardian of Time (1997), starring, 'Mark Singer (I)', Claudia Christian, and John Saxon.

Having become involved in his first Feature Film Ralph realized that scoring for cinema and Film Producing would be his new life's work. This experience then led him to co-produce and co-finance Gangland (2001), Starring 'Costas Mandylor', Sasha Mitchell, Kathleen Kinmont, Ice-T, Coolio, Jennifer Gareis, Kristanna Loken. In addition to producing Gangland (2001), Ralph also acted in and wrote the two main title tracks. Becoming more involved in the movie industry he took on the feature Redemption (2002) (V) as Composer. For Redemption (2002) (V) he created the entire score, 16 songs and the title track. From here on film became his life. Ralph started becoming more passionate about working in the film industry than touring around the world, and ended his work with the "The Scorpions" in 2004 and since leaving the band Ralph has created the Film Scores for more then 38 Feature films.

Also won 3 Awards (including Nyciff 2011 Genre Award Best Original Score Ralph Rieckermann / "The Last Gamble"

In addition Ralph also took on the responsibility of the music supervision for over 26 films.

The natural combination of digital and live instrumentation allows Ralph the creative flexibility and tools to compose for any genre of music from rock to classical.

Ralph's intimate knowledge of music and composition and a wide range of talents and tools allows him to create scores for any film style and genre. Also his professional training and education combined with his many years of Rock and film industry experience makes Ralph Rieckermann one of the most promising new composers to watch.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Initial D
    Initial D2005
  • In My Father's Den
    In My Father's Den2004
  • 2012: Doomsday
    2012: Doomsday2008
  • Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis
    Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis2005
  • Drive Thru
    Drive Thru2007
  • Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave
    Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave2005
  • 100 Million BC
    100 Million BC2008
  • War of the Worlds 2: De volgende golf
    War of the Worlds 2: De volgende golf2008
  • Brotherhood of Blood
    Brotherhood of Blood2007
  • The Worlds in War - Hoe het allemaal begon
    The Worlds in War - Hoe het allemaal begon2005
  • MegaFault
    MegaFault2009
  • King of the Lost World
    King of the Lost World2005
  • Way of the Vampire
    Way of the Vampire2005
  • Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill
    Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill2004
  • Gangland
    Gangland2001
  • Redemption
    Redemption2002
  • Lancelot : Guardian Of Time
    Lancelot : Guardian Of Time1997
  • Abandoned Souls
    Abandoned Souls2010

Known For

  • Initial D
    Initial D2005
  • Fame Us
    Fame Us2019

Cinematografie

2023
2013
Victims · as Original Music Composer
2011
The Last Gamble · as Composer
2010
The Penthouse · as Original Music Composer
2010
Abandoned Souls · as Original Music ComposerOp Plex
2009
MegaFaultOp Plex
2009
Under the Gaydar · as Original Music Composer
2009
Call Back · as Composer
2008
100 Million BC · as Original Music ComposerOp Plex
2008
Loaded · as Composer
2008
2008
2007
Brotherhood of Blood · as Original Music ComposerOp Plex
2007
Dream Slashers · as Composer
2007
Drive ThruOp Plex
2006
2006
Shut Up and Shoot! · as Composer
2006
2006
Feral · as Composer
2005
2005
Way of the Vampire · as Original Music ComposerOp Plex
2005
Purple Heart · as Composer
2004
2002
2002
RedemptionOp Plex
1997

2002
A · as Executive Producer
2002
Halloween: Resurrection · as Executive Producer
2001
Gangland · as Executive ProducerOp Plex

2018
Comeback · as Self
2016
Million Dollar Matchmaker · as SelfOp Plex
2015
2011
Famous Food · as Self
2004
Anke Late Night · as Self
2001
1999
1997
Behind Bars · as Self
1997
Behind the Music · as Self
1995
1995
Tough · as Self
1994
TOTP2 · as Self
1993
1992
1992
1989
MTV Unplugged · as Self
1982
1981
1981
Wetten, dass..? · as Self
1969
ZDF Hitparade · as Self
1963

2020
Reality Queen! · as Dj Messiah
2017
Fame Us · as Cast
2014
Hello · as Teacher
2006
The Caiman · as Killer
2004
In My Father's Den · as WorkerOp Plex
2002
A · as Assassin
2001
2001
2001
Gangland · as Fighter (uncredited)Op Plex
1997
1993

2005
King of the Lost World · as Music SupervisorOp Plex
2005
Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis · as Music SupervisorOp Plex
2005
Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave · as Music SupervisorOp Plex
2005
Initial D · as Co-DirectorOp Plex
2002
The Backlot Murders · as Co-Executive Producer
2001
Kevin James: Sweat the Small Stuff · as Co-Executive Producer