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British composer renowned for his evocative orchestral and ambient scores for video games, particularly the Ori series.Gareth Coker, born in the UK, studied music at university before shifting focus to film scoring. His career took a pivotal turn into video game music. He achieved widespread acclaim for his emotionally resonant scores for Moon Studios' Ori and the Blind Forest (2015) and Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020). Coker has since composed for major titles like Minecraft: Nether Update, ARK: Survival Evolved, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and collaborated on Halo Infinite. He is known for blending orchestral arrangements with electronic elements and strong melodic themes.

• Coker initially pursued a career in film scoring but found his breakthrough and true calling in the video game industry.
• His score for Ori and the Will of the Wisps won the BAFTA Games Award for Music in 2021, a significant achievement.
• He relocated to the United States to further his career opportunities in game composition.
• Coker is known for his collaborative approach, often working closely with developers like Moon Studios to deeply integrate music with the game's narrative and visuals.
• He frequently incorporates unique instrumentation and vocal textures to create distinct sonic identities for different game worlds.