Inspired by the World's Great Organs

As an Official Hauptwerk Artist, I compose and record original organ music inspired by the extraordinary sounds of historic pipe organs from around the world. Hauptwerk brings these remarkable instruments into my studio, opening up endless possibilities for musical creativity and expression.

Organ Music for Film & Television

David Hicken's original organ compositions offer a distinctive cinematic sound, from intimate, atmospheric passages to powerful, dramatic climaxes. Selected works are available for licensing in film, television, documentaries and other visual productions.

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  • Why the Organ Belongs in Film and Video Games

    Why the Organ Belongs in Film and Video Games

    Film and video game music has evolved enormously over the past few decades. Today's composers have access to extraordinary orchestral sample libraries, synthesizers, electronic instruments and sophisticated recording technology. Almost...

    Why the Organ Belongs in Film and Video Games

    Film and video game music has evolved enormously over the past few decades. Today's composers have access to extraordinary orchestral sample libraries, synthesizers, electronic instruments and sophisticated recording technology. Almost...

  • The Organ as a Cinematic Instrument

    The Organ as a Cinematic Instrument

    When people think of film music, they generally imagine a symphony orchestra, perhaps augmented by electronic instruments and synthesizers. The organ, when it appears at all, is often associated with...

    The Organ as a Cinematic Instrument

    When people think of film music, they generally imagine a symphony orchestra, perhaps augmented by electronic instruments and synthesizers. The organ, when it appears at all, is often associated with...

  • Ascension – A New Organ Composition

    Ascension – A New Organ Composition

    Introducing Ascension, my latest organ composition, written using Piotr Grabowski's Hauptwerk sample set of St. Margaret's Church in Munich. Discover the story behind the music and the instrument that inspired...

    Ascension – A New Organ Composition

    Introducing Ascension, my latest organ composition, written using Piotr Grabowski's Hauptwerk sample set of St. Margaret's Church in Munich. Discover the story behind the music and the instrument that inspired...

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The David Hicken Collections

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