Cinematic 80'sCinematic electronica with driving synths & 80s after dark vibes 
David Edward Holden
David Edward Holden (ASCAP)
English composer who has worked with Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard.
Selected Albums
- Cinematic 80'sCinematic electronica with driving synths & 80s after dark vibes
Indie FilmDreamy, joyful & tense filmic soundtracks featuring a full magical orchestra
Latest Tracks
- Bakery Thieves3920/1Villainous strings & woodwind on the run. Features light percussion & pauses2:05
- The Thyme Is Right3920/2Cunning strings & woodwind up to no good with percussion & comedy pauses2:08
- Deglaze To Amaze3920/3Slow, enchanting orchestral dramedy waltz with pauses builds from inquisitive opening2:14
- Mindful Gaps3920/4Indecisive, quirky strings & woodwinds grow in confidence. Features percussion & pauses. Slight air of mystery2:14
- Whisk The Risk3920/6Whimsical, inquisitive pizzicato strings & woodwind with percussion & comedy pauses. Strong end section2:10
The story behind the sound
Surrey-born David Holden traveled the world in his youth, bouncing between New Jersey, Illinois, England and Nairobi, Kenya. He planted roots to attend The Berklee College of Music and study Film Composition. The natural pull of Los Angeles lured him there following graduation. He worked with Hans Zimmer at Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions as well as James Newton Howard at his JNH Studios. Studying under these two luminaries gave him the opportunity to not only learn, but to apply his craft to many hit films, TV shows, and video games. His love of film composition continues to this day and, following in the footsteps of his mentors, he has started his own studio, Dave Holden Music, in Burbank, CA.
Surrey-born composer who has worked with Hans Zimmer at Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions as well as James Newton Howard at his JNH Studios. He has since started his own studio.