I am a passionate composer specializing in creating atmospheric and narrative-driven scores for films, video games, and musical theatre. My work spans diverse genres, particularly horror, drama, and dark comedy, allowing me to explore a wide range of emotional landscapes through music. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy bringing stories to life through sound. With significant experience in orchestration and thematic development, I am committed to crafting unique musical experiences. I have also developed interactive music systems for games, enhancing the player's emotional connection to the narrative.…

Michael Henry Daniel

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I am a passionate composer specializing in creating atmospheric and narrative-driven scores for films, video games, and musical theatre. My work spans diverse genres, particularly horror, drama, and dark comedy, allowing me to explore a wide range of emotional landscapes through music. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy bringing stories to life through sound. With significant experience in orchestration and thematic development, I am committed to crafting unique musical experiences. I have also developed interactive music systems for games, enhancing the player's emotional connection to the narrative.…

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I am a passionate composer specializing in creating atmospheric and narrative-driven scores for films, video games, and musical theatre. My work spans diverse genres, particularly horror, drama, and dark comedy, allowing me to explore a wide range of emotional landscapes through music. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy bringing stories to life through sound.
With significant experience in orchestration and thematic development, I am committed to crafting unique musical experiences. I have also developed interactive music systems for games, enhancing the player’s emotional connection to the narrative.

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Work Experience

Game Composer and Developer at MAiZE
October 31, 2025 - Present
Developed and composed the music for a first-person horror survival game
Composer/Lyricist, Animator, Producer, Director, Voice Actor at Dark Lord: The Musical
October 31, 2021 - Present
Developed a musical that I wrote into an animated web series
Film Composer at Bennington Gothique, CG Muse, Inc
January 1, 2014 - Present
Composed the musical underscore for a gothic horror web series
Film Composer at Terminate Her, Brits in LA
January 1, 2014 - Present
Composed the musical underscore for a short film parody of "Her"
Composer at Miserable Lesbians
January 1, 2013 - Present
Composed songs for a short film parody of "Les Miserables" that went on to have a stage adaptation performed in New York, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, and London's West End
Film Composer at Horror House, Sweet Home Films
January 1, 2012 - Present
Composed the score for a feature horror anthology film
Film Composer at Blood Rush, Sweet Home Films
January 1, 2012 - Present
Composed the score for a feature horror zombie film
Film Composer at Shh, New York Film Academy
January 1, 2011 - Present
Composed the score for a student short film
Film Composer at I Sing of a Well, Turning Point Pictures
January 1, 2009 - Present
Composed the score for a feature film produced in Ghana
Film Composer at Sanctuary of Horror, North Carolina School of the Arts
January 1, 2007 - Present
Composed the score for a short student film
Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2001 - Present
Composed music for various films and video games, focusing on atmospheric and narrative-driven scoring. Developed thematic elements and orchestration for a range of projects across multiple genres, including feature films and web series.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
September 10, 2001 - May 16, 2005
Film Scoring Degree
Master of Fine Arts at University of North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking
September 4, 2006 - May 12, 2008
MFA in Film Music Composition

Qualifications

2012 Hollywood Investigator Tabloid Witch Best Music Soundtrack Award Winner
December 31, 2012
I won the award for my score for the indy horror feature film, "Blood Rush" produced by Sweet Home Films (2012).

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming
    paper Miserable Lesbians

    A short film parody of “Les Miserables” that went on to be developed into a stage play that was performed in New York City, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, and London’s West End.