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Questions about Daniel Licht

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Daniel Licht born and where did he grow up?

Daniel Licht was born on the 13th of March 1957 in suburban Detroit. He began playing music at the age of eight with his first instrument being the clarinet.

What education did Daniel Licht receive before moving to New York City?

Daniel Licht attended the Roeper School and summer sessions at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He graduated from Hampshire College in Massachusetts with a degree in composition, jazz and world music.

Which film gave Daniel Licht his first professional horror soundtrack release?

The feature film Children of the Night released in 1991 earned Daniel Licht his first major project and first soundtrack CD release. This score marked his entry into professional horror soundtracks.

How long did Daniel Licht compose for the TV series Dexter?

Daniel Licht scored all seasons of the Showtime TV drama series Dexter between 2006 and 2013. His nephew Jon assisted him with the work on Dexter throughout its seven-season run.

When did Daniel Licht take over as composer for the Silent Hill video game series?

In 2012 Daniel Licht took over from Akira Yamaoka as the main composer of the Silent Hill video game series. He retained this position until 2015 when Konami decided to shift away from the home console video game industry.