David Wise (composer)

David Wise
Wise in 2024
Wise in 2024
Background information
Also known asDave Wise
BornCoalville, England, United Kingdom
GenresVideo game music
Occupation(s)Composer, musician
Instrument(s)Synthesizer, piano, saxophone
Years active1985–present
LabelsBrave Wave Productions
Websitedavidwise.co.uk

David Wise is a British video game music composer and musician. He was a composer at Rare from 1985 to 2009, and was the company's sole musician up until 1994. He has gained a following for his work on various games, particularly Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country series. Wise is known for his atmospheric style of music, mixing natural environmental sounds with prominent melodic and percussive accompaniment.