David Thulin

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David Thulin
Birth nameDavid Morgan Thulin
Born (1983-06-17) 17 June 1983 (age 40)
Naverstad, Sweden
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres Dubstep, electronic, pop, film scores
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, music producer, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards
Years active2002–present
LabelsDream
Website davidmthulin.com

David Morgan Thulin (born 17 June 1983) is a Swedish music producer and film composer. He is known for his Reconstruction album series, multiple chart-topping hits on US Christian and indie radio, and various film/TV credits.

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Early and personal life

Thulin was born, David Morgan Thulin, [1] on June 17, 1983, in Naverstad, Sweden, [2] while the family would immigrate to Vero Beach, Florida, in 1991. He began to seriously hone his piano acumen, when he turned 12. Thulin is married to Racheal, where they reside in Nashville, Tennessee. [1]

Music career

His music recording career start in 2002, [2] while he did not gain notoriety for his music, until 2013, when he released the first installment of the Reconstruction series of albums. [3] The first album, Reconstruction, was released on 23 April 2013, from Dream Records. [4] [5] [6] His subsequent album, Reconstruction, Vol. 2.1, was released on 7 January 2014, with Dream Records. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] He released, Reconstruction, Vol. 2.2, on 30 September 2014, from Dream Records. [12]

Discography

Notable albums [2]

Other notable works

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