Dave Hartley

Pianist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer. Born in 1962. David or Dave Hartley is a musician especially notable for several collaborations with Sting. Their cooperations include writing songs for the Walt Disney Animation Studios "The Emperor's New Groove (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack)", arranging for the song "You Will Be My Ain True Love" from "Cold Mountain (soundtrack)", Hartley performed on the Sting albums "Brand New Day" and "Sacred Love" as a string arranger and conductor as well as playing piano and Hammond organ. Together with Sting he has received an Annie Award and a BFCA Award for songs of The Emperor's New Groove, as well as nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, Grammy, BATFA TV and Golden Satellite Award.