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Steve Roche works with [[David Donaldson (composer)|David Donaldson]] and [[Janet Roddick]]. They first collaborated as members of the [[Electric Music|electric]] 1980s band [[Six Volts]] and continued with the [[Brainchilds]] before setting up together under the "Plan 9" label in 1992. The three composers have scored music for many New Zealand film, television, installation and theatrical projects. They won Best Feature Film Score at the [[New Zealand Film and TV Awards]] for [[Saving Grace]] and [[Jack Brown Genius]], as well as being finalists for [[Jubilee (2000)|Jubilee]] and [[Perfect Strangers]] (film), [[Forgotten Silver]], [[Earthquake]] and [[Lovely Rita]] (tv). |
Steve Roche works with [[David Donaldson (composer)|David Donaldson]] and [[Janet Roddick]]. They first collaborated as members of the [[Electric Music|electric]] 1980s band [[Six Volts]] and continued with the [[Brainchilds]] before setting up together under the "Plan 9" label in 1992. The three composers have scored music for many New Zealand film, television, installation and theatrical projects. They won Best Feature Film Score at the [[New Zealand Film and TV Awards]] for [[Saving Grace]] and [[Jack Brown Genius]], as well as being finalists for [[Jubilee (2000)|Jubilee]] and [[Perfect Strangers]] (film), [[Forgotten Silver]], [[Earthquake]] and [[Lovely Rita]] (tv). |
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Plan 9, in collaboration with [[David Long]], composed the cultural music and the music/sound of “The One Ring” for [[Peter Jackson|Peter Jackson's]] [[Lord of the Rings trilogy]] and they also created [[ambient music]] design for Jackson's [[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]] and they contributed to the soundtrack of Jackson's [[The Lovely Bones (film)|The Lovely Bones]]. |
Plan 9, in collaboration with [[David Long]], composed the cultural music and the music/sound of “The One Ring” for [[Peter Jackson|Peter Jackson's]] [[Lord of the Rings trilogy]] and they also created [[ambient music]] design for Jackson's [[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]] and they contributed to the soundtrack of Jackson's [[The Lovely Bones (film)|The Lovely Bones]]. Plan 9 has also been involved in designing the soundtracks of the New Zealand Pavilion at [[World Expo Shanghai 2010]].<ref>[http://www.newzealandexpo2010.com/New_Zealand_at_World_Expo_Shanghai_2010.html New Zealand at World Expo Shanghai 2010] retrieved 6 October 2010.</ref> |
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Steve Roche | |
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| Born | 1961 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Occupation | Composer |
Steve Roche (Stephen) (born 1961) is a New Zealand composer and performer. He is principally known for his invovment in film music and as a creator of film soundtrack and ambiant music.
Early life
Roche was raised in Auckland and attended St Peter's College. He graduated from the University of Auckland with an MA (Hons) degree in 1985.[1]
Composing
Steve Roche works with David Donaldson and Janet Roddick. They first collaborated as members of the electric 1980s band Six Volts and continued with the Brainchilds before setting up together under the "Plan 9" label in 1992. The three composers have scored music for many New Zealand film, television, installation and theatrical projects. They won Best Feature Film Score at the New Zealand Film and TV Awards for Saving Grace and Jack Brown Genius, as well as being finalists for Jubilee and Perfect Strangers (film), Forgotten Silver, Earthquake and Lovely Rita (tv).
Plan 9, in collaboration with David Long, composed the cultural music and the music/sound of “The One Ring” for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and they also created ambient music design for Jackson's King Kong and they contributed to the soundtrack of Jackson's The Lovely Bones. Plan 9 has also been involved in designing the soundtracks of the New Zealand Pavilion at World Expo Shanghai 2010.[2]
Recording
Steve Roche and David Donaldson and have been part of the eclectic Wellington music scene for over twenty five years. They first collaborated as members of the electric 1980s band Six Volts and continued with the Brainchilds. They were also involved in a band called The Labcoats. They also comprise a band called "Thrashing Marlin". The band made a big splash in 1996 with their debut, but their second album faded into obscurity in 2000. In 2006, they produced their third album, "Wit’s end" which is a collection of lo-fi, experimental pop music which ranges from a take on a Len Lye vocal sample (All You've Got Someday) to a Janet Roddick composition (Sea of Tranquility). "The finished project is always an envelope-pushing but accessible blend of pop songwriting instincts within the sprawl of free-improvisational jazz and collage-rock. Early Split Enz and The Muttonbirds spring to mind as obvious touchstones".[3]
References
- ^ St Peter's College Magazine 1985, p. 8
- ^ New Zealand at World Expo Shanghai 2010 retrieved 6 October 2010.
- ^ Simon Sweetman (25/05/2010) More of the Best Albums I have reviewed - Stuff website (retrieved 6 October 2010).