Composer | Fantasy Writer | Photographer
DENNIS KOSTAK
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Dennis Kostak
デニス・コスタック
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, I grew up surrounded by different forms of creative expression. I work as a lawyer at a law firm, but my interests have always extended beyond a single profession.
I started producing music at a young age as Vaan, initially focusing on electronic music, but shifted my focus on orchestral and atmospheric compositions, as I have always been captivated by video-game music.
Thus, I started composing under my real name, pursuing a dark and restrained atmospheric style, centered on tension and emotional ambiguity.
Alongside music, I am currently writing a high fantasy book series titled The Final Ember Series, and I enjoy creating landscape photography and videography, including within virtual worlds such as ELDEN RING.
Outside of creative work, I spend time lifting, reading manga, gaming, and playing e-guitar. Works such as Berserk and the titles by FromSoftware continue to influence my creative work, particularly in terms of worldbuilding, atmosphere, and musical direction.