D. Brent Nelson is a multiple Emmy-winning composer who has created unique and dramatic underscore for the longtime running Daytime drama “Days of our Lives” for over 18 years.  Working from home with occasional trips to the big stage for live orchestra dates, he has created a complex palette of musical styles to accompany the many varied stories and characters developed through the years.  This has included electronic styles, traditional piano / string writing, acoustic guitar cues, full-blown string orchestra and smaller orchestra ensembles. Even live choirs have been incorporated into the signature of popular storylines. 

This prolific musician has also written and produced all the original set-specific source music, ranging from country, jazz, roadhouse blues, coffee shop acoustic, solo blues piano, dance club, strip lounge and industrial, just to mention a few.  And it doesn’t stop there.  Working with local singer / songwriter / lyricists he has created a rather large catalog of original songs.  Many have been used on “Days” in place of expensive licensed songs. Three have been Emmy-nominated for “Best Original Song.”

New projects include the Peacock Series "Beyond Salem," Amazon Prime hit series "Ladies of the Lake," syndicated series "Pacific Blues" and the upcoming series "Marlin Quest."