Tahif Attiek crafts orchestral music that lives at the intersection of tension, beauty, and stillness. Based in Portland, Oregon, his work fuses dark ambient textures with orchestral and organic instrumentation, often blending strings, percussion, horns, and woodwinds into haunting, emotionally rich soundscapes.
Originally gaining his start as in-house composer for VICE, his ability to move between subtle minimalism and epic, layered storytelling has made him a go-to for promos, trailers, and emotionally resonant syncs in recent years. Tahif’s music has been featured on HBO, Showtime, Nike, PBS, VICE, Bravo, TLC, E!, and more. In 2025, Tahif landed 20 total placements, with 16 in Television, 2 in Film, 1 in Documentary, and 1 Podcast. Additionally he launched a new advertising focused alias, Highline Scores, which helps brands and agencies stand out with cues that feel intentional, premium, and memorable.
Whether scoring a moody documentary, an evocative ad, or a sweeping trailer, Tahif brings a distinct ear for emotion, turning each composition into its own journey.