David Wise
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About
Composer best known as the house composer for the video game company Rare from 1985 to 2009. He is known for his iconic scores for games like Donkey Kong Country.
Before Fame
He learned to play the piano, drums, and trumpet as a young man before pursuing a composing career.
Trivia
He resigned from Rare to create his own personal studio called the David Wise Sound Studio in 2009.
Family Life
His parents were big fans of classical music.
Associated With
He and Street Fighter II composer Yoko Shimomura have been two of video gaming's most famous composers.
