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Composer, Songwriter, Orchestrator, Arranger, Sound Designer... Award Winning... ... are all ways to describe Daniel Clingman. However, if you were to ask him to describe himself; he would likely say that he is a storyteller. Crafting the emotions felt by audiences, he draws out the the underpinning force of the narrative. Within his music-craft, story always comes first. Without this focus, the music lacks soul and heart. Drawing upon a lifetime of telling stories through dance, acting, song, writing and composition - Daniel Clingman puts story first, always.…Composer, Songwriter, Orchestrator, Arranger, Sound Designer... Award Winning... ... are all ways to describe Daniel Clingman. However, if you were to ask him to describe himself; he would likely say that he is a storyteller. Crafting the emotions felt by audiences, he draws out the the underpinning force of the narrative. Within his music-craft, story always comes first. Without this focus, the music lacks soul and heart. Drawing upon a lifetime of telling stories through dance, acting, song, writing and composition - Daniel Clingman puts story first, always.

Dan Clingman

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Composer, Film Composer, Music Composer, +2

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Composer, Songwriter, Orchestrator, Arranger, Sound Designer... Award Winning... ... are all ways to describe Daniel Clingman. However, if you were to ask him to describe himself; he would likely say that he is a storyteller. Crafting the emotions felt by audiences, he draws out the the underpinning force of the narrative. Within his music-craft, story always comes first. Without this focus, the music lacks soul and heart. Drawing upon a lifetime of telling stories through dance, acting, song, writing and composition - Daniel Clingman puts story first, always.…Composer, Songwriter, Orchestrator, Arranger, Sound Designer... Award Winning... ... are all ways to describe Daniel Clingman. However, if you were to ask him to describe himself; he would likely say that he is a storyteller. Crafting the emotions felt by audiences, he draws out the the underpinning force of the narrative. Within his music-craft, story always comes first. Without this focus, the music lacks soul and heart. Drawing upon a lifetime of telling stories through dance, acting, song, writing and composition - Daniel Clingman puts story first, always.

Next availability:

June 8, 2026

Chicago, United States

Composer, Songwriter, Orchestrator, Arranger, Sound Designer… Award Winning…

… are all ways to describe Daniel Clingman. However, if you were to ask him to describe himself; he would likely say that he is a storyteller. Crafting the emotions felt by audiences, he draws out the the underpinning force of the narrative.

Within his music-craft, story always comes first. Without this focus, the music lacks soul and heart. Drawing upon a lifetime of telling stories through dance, acting, song, writing and composition - Daniel Clingman puts story first, always.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Composer at Freelance for Film, TV, Theater, and Games

April 1, 2026 - Present

Award-winning composer and sound designer dedicated to enhancing storytelling through immersive, emotionally resonant soundscapes. With a background spanning film, gaming, and professional performance, I blend artistic innovation with technical precision to elevate every narrative experience.Key Experience & Achievements:Award-Winning Film Scoring: Recognized with Best Score at the Red Dirt Film Festival (2021) and a Silver Award at the Virgin Spring Film Festival. My portfolio includes over a dozen short films, such as Closed for the Weekend and Ext. Los Angeles - Day.Interactive & Game Audio: Achieved 2nd Place in the Berklee College of Music Video Game Scoring Competition and provided composition for titles like Infinity Slice. I am proficient in FMOD, Wwise, and Unity for seamless audio integration.Diverse Musical Range: My work extends to concert music, including a Cello Concerto in Bb, and experimental sound design for institutions like the John G. Shedd Aquarium.Technical Expertise: I am a certified ProTools user with expert proficiency in Logic, Reaper, and Audition, ensuring high-fidelity production from initial sketch to final mix.Driven by a lifelong history as a performing artist—from professional ballet to musical theater—I bring a unique, rhythmic, and dramatic perspective to every project I score.