You may not have heard of David Reynolds, but chances are, you’ve heard his music.

David with his wife Pam at the annual BMI Film/TV Awards

David is a versatile and accomplished composer whose work has helped shape the sound of major studio films, hit television series, acclaimed documentaries, and national advertising campaigns. His music has brought emotional depth and energy to films such as The Bubble, Yes Day, Daddy’s Home 2, Wanted, Get Smart, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, G-Force, and The Guardian—often in collaboration with renowned composers including Danny Elfman, Trevor Rabin, and Mike Andrews.

In the world of television, David collaborated with composer Kenneth Burgomaster to create memorable underscore for Disney Channel favorites like Hannah Montana, Ant Farm, Dog with a Blog, Stuck In The Middle, and The Villains of Valley View. His work also spans award-winning indie films, HBO and Sony Pictures projects, and respected documentaries.

In Los Angeles, David began his film scoring journey under the mentorship of legendary composer Elmer Bernstein at USC’s Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program. He further developed his craft working alongside Mark Isham and Christopher Young—collaborating with Young on 18 films over six years.

Before relocating to Los Angeles, David cut his teeth in the Minneapolis advertising world, composing for major brands including McDonald’s, Target, Ford Trucks, Arby’s, and General Mills. As a partner at Across The Tracks Music, he also co-produced an album of he and partner Bob Jenkins’ commercial tracks released in Japan by EMI titled Dave Reynolds and Bob Jenkins CM Graffiti.  In addition, He and Bob wrote and produced a pop album for Japanese singer Mona, also released on the EMI Japan label.

 

FUN FACT: Reynolds was hired to create all the melodies and motifs used by the Tile product line and phone app!

David’s work has also included concert music, trailer music and tech. The renowned Debussy Trio (flute viola, harp) commissioned him to write a concert piece titled Just Another Day.  His track “Requiem of the Gods” was featured in the international trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness (Golden Trailer Award nominee), and he has produced two trailer music albums for BMG Selectracks. In the tech world, he was commissioned by startup Tile to create the signature sound design and musical cues for their popular tracking products.

David also shares his passion for music and storytelling through education. He co-created Scoring for Filmmakers, a lecture series with director Gregory Ruzzin at Loyola Marymount University, designed to help emerging filmmakers understand the power of music in film and the creative potential of working with composers.

He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Pam, continuing to create music that connects, elevates, and inspires