Fadi Mardini

Biography

Fadi Mardini is a Syrian composer, songwriter, and music arranger known for his work on television soundtracks and opening themes. He began writing and composing music at age 13 and had his first original song, "Shu Bhebbak," produced when he was 18. Mardini entered the television industry in 2003, working on the Syrian series Azwaj under the supervision of composer Samir Kwaifati. He later contributed music to Al-Ghadr before gaining wider recognition with the drama Siret Al-Hob (2007), directed by Ammar Radwan. For the series, he composed the original score and wrote, composed, and arranged its opening theme, performed by singer Hadi Aswad. The two also made an appearance in an episode titled "Superstar." He continued collaborating with Radwan on Heik Tjawazna (2008) and composed the music for Rafif and Akrama (2008). His subsequent television credits include Beit Jiddi: Al-Sham Al-Adiya (2009), featuring an opening song performed by Assi El Hallani, and Al-Khobz Al-Haram (2010), whose theme was sung by Carol Sakr. He also contributed music to Abu Janti: Taxi King, Ishq Al-Nisa (2014), Ghadan Naltaqi (2015), Al-Tawarid (2016), Memoirs of a Former Mistress (2017), and Tango (2018). Mardini continued composing for television with projects such as Al-Kateb (2019), The Sculptor (2020), Al-Saher (2020), Ikhtitaf (2021), 60 Days (2021), Bou Hazzein (2023), and Ma Ikhtalafna (2024). Alongside his work in music, he has made occasional television acting appearances. His approach to scoring combines dramatic instrumental compositions with contemporary songwriting, particularly in opening themes designed to stand on their own as songs while reflecting the stories and emotions of the productions they accompany.