Sam Gabor is an Indian-American composer and producer whose music continually explores the tension between the contemporary and the sacred. Ever a genre-bending nonconformist, Gabor’s work interweaves classical and electronic influences to create a musical language that is distinctly his own.

Born and raised in Kuwait, Gabor lived through both the First and Second Gulf Wars. Music became a counterpoint to those experiences, sparking a lasting fascination with classical music and film scores.

The dual pull between music and public service led him along an unconventional path. After immigrating to the United States following high school, Gabor pursued a Bachelor's degree in International Relations. Yet music never left the picture. Entirely self-taught, he turned to composition as a means to reflect the lived experience. Over time, it became clear that music was his primary voice, and the truest way to tell his stories.

Following the emergence of large-scale A.I. models, Gabor became increasingly concerned with the technology's impact on vulnerable communities and its potential to widen existing inequalities. That concern led him to pursue a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Management and Policy from Purdue University. His proposal for an ethical A.I. marketplace received the Most Novel Idea recognition at the Tulsa Idea Challenge, a two-day entrepreneurship competition that brought together more than 200 participants to develop solutions for community problems. As the entertainment industry navigates its relationship with emerging technologies, Gabor advocates for human authorship in creative work. No generative A.I. is used — nor will be used — in the composition or production of any of his music.

Gabor releases original music through his label, SDG Music, and is currently writing and developing THE KYRO — a literary work that will be accompanied by an original score. Further details will be shared in the near future.

Gabor continues to take on new work across film, television, theater, games, and immersive media. He welcomes new collaborations, commissions, and creative partnerships. For inquiries, please visit the Contact page.