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Danimal Cannon performing in 2012
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Background information | |
Born | March 11, 1983 |
Origin | Buffalo, New York, United States |
Genres | Chiptune, video game music |
Instruments | Guitar, Game Boy |
Years active | 2008–present |
Associated acts | Armcannon, Metroid Metal, Weaponex |
Website | danimalcannon |
Daniel Behrens (born March 11, 1983) better known by his stage name Danimal Cannon, is an American video game composer and chiptune music performer. He is most known for combining guitar playing with Game Boy music. He is also known for his presentations on chipmusic, having hosted panels at Penny Arcade Expo, YouTube tutorials, a TEDx Talk, and a Game Boy masterclass workshop at Blip Festival 2012.
His album releases have been licensed for several games, including 8BitMMO, Wave Wave, and Just Shapes and Beats.
Danimal Cannon honed his production skills and knowledge of old video game consoles by remixing video game music. His work has been featured on sites like OverClocked ReMix and Dwelling of Duels. He also performs remixes of video game music with his other bands Armcannon and Metroid Metal.