Michiel van den Bos | |
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Birth name | Michiel van den Bos |
Also known as | M.C.A., Mike Boss |
Born | May 23, 1975 |
Origin | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Genres | Electronic dance music, contemporary classical music |
Occupation(s) | Composer, musician, DJ |
Instruments | Keyboards, guitar, PC |
Years active | 1996–present |
Associated acts | Straylight Productions |
Website | michielvandenbos.com |
Michiel "M.C.A." van den Bos (born 23 May 1975) is a Dutch musician who composes primarily for Epic Games and Triumph Studios. He began composing on the Commodore 64 and Amiga before making the transition to composing professional soundtracks for critically acclaimed video games such as Unreal, Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex and Overlord series. His most recent project is the soundtrack of Age of Wonders III.
According to an interview, his influences are LTJ Bukem, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Martin Galway, Underworld, Rob Hubbard, Jeroen Tel, Ben Daglish, Carcass, At the Gates, Insomnium, PFM and Artemis.
Van den Bos is also an active indie/alternative DJ.