Matt Uelmen
PERSON
A video game composer whose most notable work is scoring Diablo and Diablo II. He has since then left Blizzard to work at Runic Games.


Early Life

Matt Uelman grew up near Los Angeles, in South Bay. His formal music training came from weekly piano lessons as a child. He is also familiar with the drums, flute, guitar and keyboard. His first entered the industry in 1994 via Condor (eventually Blizzard North (Company)), and the first major game he worked on was Justice League Task Force (Game) on the Sega Genesis (Object).  


Work at Blizzard

 While Matt's most famous contribution is scoring Diablo (Game) & Diablo II (Game)  — and composing the legendaryTristram (Location) theme  — he was also the sound designer for Brood War and contributed to The Burning Crusade's soundtrack.  


New Home at Runic Games

 Matt is now working at Runic Games, lending his talents to crafting Torchlight (Game) and Torchlight II (Game)'s soundtracks. 


Accolades

  • IGDA Excellence in Audio Award 2001
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Person details
Name
Matt Uelmen
Gender
Male
Born
31 July 1973
Died
Hometown
South Bay, California
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