Ilmari Hakkola is a Finnish composer and sound designer, best known for his contributions to video game music, particularly for titles developed by Rovio Entertainment and other notable game studios. Originally from Espoo, Finland, Hakkola has been active in the games and media industry for over a decade, establishing himself as a key figure in contemporary game audio design.

Hakkola’s musical influences span a wide array of genres, with a particular fondness for 1980s nostalgia, electronic, orchestral, and pop styles. He began experimenting with digital music software at a young age and drew inspiration from both video game soundtracks and classical music, often collaborating closely with artists and instrumentalists to bring unique sounds to his projects.

He is credited on more than 40 game projects, including serving as composer, audio director, and supervisor for several hit franchises such as Angry Birds, Bad Piggies, Retry, Iron Danger, Battle Bay, Merge Mansion, and Clash of Clans. Hakkola played a pivotal role in shaping the audio identity of Rovio’s games, and his work features in original soundtracks for numerous mobile and indie titles.

Throughout his career, Hakkola has been known for blending imaginative soundscapes with rich melodies, integrating both digital synthesis and live performance. He is recognized for frequent collaboration with other Finnish creatives and maintains a strong presence in indie game development and motion graphics.

Ilmari Hakkola continues to work as a composer and audio director, contributing his distinctive style to a broad range of projects and influencing the sound of modern mobile gaming. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.