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Film Music written by Dan R. Howard
SYNTH/SOUND DESIGN Music Reel
Locked Up from "The Prodigy" (Horror Feat.)
1:21
It's You, Again from "Good Feeling" (Drama Short)
1:32
Good Boy from "Hollow Bedrooms" (Indie Feat.)
1:11
Rubicon Call from "Sometimes A Fantasy (Drama Short)
1:46
Do It Better, Again from "The Perfect Day" (Horror Short)
1:00
End Credits from "Thank U" (Short Drama)
0:46
DARK/HORROR Music Reel
Killer MT Stinger from "KILLER" (Horror Short)
0:13
Underneath from "Crawling" (Horror Short)
1:06
Lucas Goes Under from "The Prodigy" (Horror Feature Film)
1:21
Main Title from "The Prodigy" (Horror Feature Film)
0:38
Charlie Altered from "They Slay" (Horror Short)
1:13
Stair Brawl from "DEADDASH" (Horror Short)
0:51
DRAMA Music Reel
Skate Escape from "Hollow Bedrooms" (Indie Feat.)
0:36
Act IV: Halt Her Hymn from "Thief Of The Moon" (Short Ballet Film)
2:07
Mysterious Journal from "Unrequited" (Web Series)
0:54
Moving On from "Magdalena" (Drama Feature Film)
1:04
Final Push (Nightmare) from "Magdalena" (Drama Feature Film)
0:56
ORCHESTRAL/ACOUSTIC Music Reel
Play It Cool from "Good Feeling" (Drama Short)
1:21
Let's Shoot from "Good Feeling" (Drama Short)
0:37
Nervous Testing from "Coping With Loneliness" (Short Animation)
0:58
Perfect Timing from "Unrequited" (Web Series)
0:50
Choice Jewels from "TS" (Commercial Demo)
0:31
ACTION/EPIC Music Reel
FIGHT from "CineCave"
2:28
Typhoon Odette from "LADY" (Short Documentary)
0:54
Golden Road from "LITG" (Animation)
0:43
Final Defense - Solo Action Piece
2:24
The End of The Road - Solo Piece
2:04
SONG STYLE Music Reel
Soul Of Mine from "Sometimes A Fantasy" (Drama Short)
1:00
How About Now from "Good Feeling" (Drama Short)
1:45
Running To Paradise from "Sometimes A Fantasy"(Drama Short)
2:06
Porto Seguro (Solo Piece)
0:37
Thrive "Solo Synthwave Piece"
1:31
Too Easy from "KILLER" (Horror Short)
1:40
Biography
Originally from Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Dan R. Howard is a film composer whose work spans three feature-length films and numerous shorts. His scores are known for their emotional resonance, strong thematic identity, and unforgettable sonic textures, earning him a Best Composition nomination from the AGMA Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Score from the Independent Short Awards.
Dan began his career in Los Angeles by assisting a range of established film composers, gaining firsthand insight into the scoring process, studio dynamics, and the art of musical storytelling. That early experience shaped his collaborative instincts and deepened his understanding of how music supports narrative from the inside out.
His musical voice blends evocative sound design with explorations in acoustic and orchestral spaces, crafting immersive soundscapes that elevate story and deepen character. He approaches scoring with an improvisational mindset, reacting to scenes in real time to create space for discovery. This instinctive process keeps his ideas fresh, his themes alive, and his music deeply connected to the emotional pulse of the film.
Available for feature films, shorts, television, and multimedia collaborations.
Check out his instagram (@drhoward.composer) and IMDB page to keep up with his latest work and to get in contact for projects.