Daniel Frederick Hart is a renowned American musician, composer, and classically trained violinist whose remarkable career has been marked by a plethora of diverse musical pursuits. As a solo artist, he has released a plethora of music, while also performing and recording with his bands The Physics of Meaning and Dark Rooms. His extensive touring and recording credits are a testament to his versatility and range, as he has collaborated with a diverse array of bands, including the critically acclaimed St. Vincent, the indie rock outfit Other Lives, the singer-songwriter John Vanderslice, the avant-garde post-punk band Swans, the indie pop duo The Rosebuds, the indie rock quintet Annuals, the electronic music project Glasser, the Canadian indie rock collective Broken Social Scene, the Philadelphia-based indie rock duo Pattern Is Movement, the North Carolina-based indie folk trio Mount Moriah, the eclectic pop collective The Polyphonic Spree, and the Texas-based singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe.
David Lowery's critically acclaimed film Ain't Them Bodies Saints premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in 2013, marking a significant milestone in the career of musician and film composer, James Hart. Hart's impressive score for the film showcased his remarkable talent, and it was just the beginning of his foray into the world of film scoring.
In the years that followed, Hart went on to compose the scores for a number of notable films, including Pete's Dragon in 2016, A Ghost Story in 2017, and The Green Knight in 2021. Each of these projects allowed Hart to demonstrate his versatility and range as a composer, and his work on these films has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike.
Despite his many accomplishments in the world of film scoring, Hart remains committed to his passion for music. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he continues to compose and produce music, always pushing the boundaries of his craft and exploring new sounds and styles.
