Artist description Originally from Germany but currently living in sunny California, Chris Huelsbeck has composed and produced computer and video game soundtracks since 1986. While he plays mostly keyboards, he makes use of all kinds of midi controllers to give the performance a more natural feeling.

Music Style Videogame Soundtracks, Orchestral, Electronic, Trance

Musical Influences Movie Soundtracks, Game Soundtracks, Pop, Rock, Techno/Trance, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Alan Silvestri, Hans Zimmer, Tangerine Dream, Ayla, Chicane, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk

Similar Artists Hans Zimmer, Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre, Chicane

Artist History Born in 1968 in Kassel/Germany, Chris found himself dedicated to music at a very young age. He started piano lessons at the age of 5, but didn't like the traditional way of music education and quit after 2 years. However he kept playing the piano and learned composing by himself. At 14 he got his first computer, the legendary Commodore 64 and he also started programming. A few years later he won the first prize in a computer-music contest sponsored by a famous German computer magazine. This was the beginning of his career as a professional composer for computer and video game soundtracks. Since 1986 he has written music for over 90 software titles incl. the highly acclaimed "Star Wars - Rogue Leader" for Nintendo Gamecube...

Instruments Kurzweil K2500, Nord Modular, Akai S1000, Roland JV1080, Ensoniq SQ80, Roland M-OC1, Roland M-SE1, Emu Ultraproteus, Korg Wavestation A/D, Korg 01R/W, Yamaha 02R, Lexicon LXP1, Ensoniq DP/4, Boss SE-70, Mackie HR824, AMD K7-750 PC, Cubase VST, Virtual Sampler, HALion, Waldorf PPG Wave 2.V, Waldorf Attack, Pro-52, M-Tron, Rebirth

Albums Shades, Apidya Soundtrack, To Be On Top, Turrican Soundtrack, Rainbows, Soundfactory, Tunnel B1 Soundtrack, Extreme Assault Soundtrack

Press Reviews Nintendojo: The Best Audio of 1998 (Star Wars Rogue Squadron) +++ Moses (well known mp3.com reviewer) says: "This is truly music to get excited over! This kind of find is what I'm here for!" / I'm Rushin (CH Radio Mix): "You have done a fabulous job on this track. The production is great! Your music is consistently high quality and always professional! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing this with us!"

Location San Rafael, California - USA

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