Lots of things going on... still working away on some galactic music for a project... in the meantime here is a quick update on things that have been going on. Penny Black (an independent feature film) had it's official premiere at the Arohanui Film Festival on Friday evening to a sold-out house! (Also Lapwing and [...]
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Concerts, Albums and a Dollhouse
On Sunday afternoon (4th oct) at 2pm I will be presenting a concert of live multimedia at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. It will feature some brilliantly talented local performers - Nick Hollamby, Ian Chapman, John Egenes, and Sophie Morris. If you are in town come along. Sound the Ocean (a Hamilton based band) has [...]
A new musical tradition
It seems a new musical tradition is being set in motion. This time, one year ago I was lucky enough to spent a couple of days with a group of great musicians (Chris Lam Sam, Nick Granville, Nick Tipping, Jeremy Badger, Adam Page) creating and co-composing the soundtrack to the movie - Penny Black. This movie is [...]
SNEAK PEEK – Music from Penny Black
A couple of weeks ago I sat in a room with a group of people to compose and record the soundtrack/score for the film Penny Black. The people involved: - Nick Granville: Guitar - Nick Tipping: Bass -Jeremy Badger: Drums - Chris Lam Sam: Keys and percussion - Adam Page: sax/flute - Ben Mannell: Tech [...]
Lots going on!
At this time of year things seem to always get really hectic - christmas madness, end of year functions, last minute jobs etc. and this year hasn't been different. I have been taking on the role of full-time stay-at-home dad while my lovely wife is helping out at her old work during the crazy season, [...]
An unknown Superhero
I have the distinct pleasure of being involved with the creation of some parts of a new superhero story. This superhero is 'LAPWING' - This hero has been created by the people behind a new feature film that is being filming in New Zealand - Penny Black. "Instead of quoting existing movies in the dialogue of [...]