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Russell Brower is a renowned composer of classical music, known for his contributions to the video game industry. Born on December 11, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, Brower grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer. Brower started playing the piano at the age of five and showed a natural talent for music. Brower attended the University of Southern California, where he studied music composition and orchestration. He also studied film scoring at the University of California, Los Angeles. After completing his studies, Brower started his career as a composer for television and film. He worked on several projects, including the television series "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." and the film "The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue." In 1993, Brower joined the video game company, Blizzard Entertainment, as a sound designer. He worked on several games, including "Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness" and "Diablo." In 2002, Brower became the audio director for Blizzard Entertainment, overseeing the sound design and music composition for all of the company's games. Brower's work on Blizzard Entertainment's games has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. He has composed music for some of the most popular video games of all time, including "World of Warcraft," "StarCraft II," and "Diablo III." His music has been praised for its emotional depth, cinematic quality, and ability to enhance the gaming experience. One of Brower's most notable works is the music for "World of Warcraft." The game, which was released in 2004, has become one of the most popular and successful video games of all time, with over 100 million registered players. Brower composed the game's main theme, as well as the music for its various zones, dungeons, and raids. The music for "World of Warcraft" has been praised for its epic and immersive quality, and has become a beloved part of the game's culture. Brower's work on "World of Warcraft" has earned him several awards, including a BAFTA Games Award for Best Original Score in 2005. He has also been nominated for several other awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media in 2010. In addition to his work on video games, Brower has also composed music for other media. He has worked on several films, including "The Last Samurai" and "The Bourne Legacy." He has also composed music for theme park attractions, including "World of Color" at Disney California Adventure and "Star Tours: The Adventures Continue" at Disneyland. Brower's music has been performed by several orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also conducted several live performances of his music, including the "Video Games Live" concert series. In 2017, Brower left Blizzard Entertainment to pursue other projects. He continues to compose music for various media, including video games, films, and theme park attractions. He is also a sought-after speaker and lecturer on the subject of video game music. In conclusion, Russell Brower is a talented and accomplished composer of classical music, known for his contributions to the video game industry. His work on Blizzard Entertainment's games, particularly "World of Warcraft," has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. Brower's music has become a beloved part of the gaming experience for millions of players around the world.

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