Daniel Walter is a quickly rising composer for film and television, having recently composed for comedic critical darlings Party Down (Starz), one of AFI’s top ten shows of 2009, and Zach Galifiniakis’ popular Between Two Ferns: A Fairytale of New York (Comedy Central). He has also written music for primetime hits Body of Proof (ABC) and Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 (ABC). Daniel’s work goes on to include scores for independent films that have screened in over one hundred festivals across the globe, from SXSW in Austin, Texas, to the Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival in France. His music can also be heard in major trailer campaigns from Disney, Paramount, Universal, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Brothers.
From these experiences, Daniel has developed a sensitivity for nuance within dramatic narrative, a strong comedic sensibility, and an understanding of writing for and recording live ensembles under imposing deadlines. While he is always up for the challenge of tackling a new musical style or unconventional project, Daniel has found a strong voice in both sweeping and exciting orchestral music, and intimate, ethnic, folk-influenced scores.