David Hykes, born on March 2, 1953 in Taos, New Mexico, is an American composer, singer, musician, author, and meditation teacher. He studied at Antioch College and received a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University in 1993. He began his musical journey by studying various forms of singing, including Mongolian, Tibetan, and Middle Eastern styles. In 1975, the composer founded the Harmonic Choir, focusing on overtone singing and developing a contemplative music style called Harmonic Chant. His career includes collaborations with spiritual leaders and groups, such as the Dalai Lama and monks from the Gyuto and Gyume Orders. His song “Rainbow Voice” appeared in several films, including Dead Poets Society (1989), Baraka (1992), Blade (1998), and Blade: Trinity (2004). He received the Rockefeller Foundation Award in 1976 and the National Endowment for the Arts Award in 1978.
