Bruce Rowland (born 9 May 1942 in

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) is an Australian composer.

Biography

Rowland composed the soundtrack for the 1982 movie ''

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'', as well as the soundtrack for its 1988 sequel ''

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'' (which has the

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title of ''Return to Snowy River'', and the

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title of ''The Untamed''). Both films were based on

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's poem

.Bruce Rowland official website
/ref> His other film scores include '' Now and Forever'' (1983), ''

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'' (1983), ''

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'' (1987), ''

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'' (1989), ''

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'' (1990), ''

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'' (1993), '' Andre'' (1994), ''

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'' (1994), ''

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'' (1997) and the TV movie '' Tidal Wave: No Escape'' (1997). He composed a special Olympics version of the main theme of ''The Man from Snowy River Suite'', as well as conducting the orchestra, for the Opening Ceremony of the

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which were held in

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. He also composed special arrangements of some of his music for the 2002 musical theatre production "'' The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular''", which twice toured Australian capital cities. The

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of the show won the

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for Best Cast / Show Album). Rowland also composed new music for "The Australian Outback Arena Show" on Queensland's Gold Coast."And the winners are..."
—

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(published 2002-10-16) (accessdate 2007-09-14) Rowland composed the music to the Oscar nominated animation ''

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'' (2005).

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also uses some of the music from ''

'' soundtrack for their coverage of

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. Some of his early work was in television, where he was musical director for ATV0's ''

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'', '' Fredd Bear's Breakfast-A-Go-Go'' and the ''

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'', then '' Adventure Island'' for the

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. Rowland received his education at

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in his hometown. He learned piano and was a keyboard player for Australian music groups, and singers. He played drums on

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's Second Contribution album, published in 1970.

Discography

Charting albums

Awards

Awards won by Bruce RowlandBruce Rowland Awards
— Bruce Rowland's official website 1982 * Won the

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for Best Score for ''

'' 1983 * Won the AFI Award for Best Score for ''

'' * Won the

Penguin Award The Penguin Award is an annual award given for excellence in broadcasting by the Television Society of Australia. It was founded in 1954. The award trophy depicts an ear listening to a television tube, but strongly resembles a penguin, hence the ...

for Best Score for ''

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'' 1984 * Won the Australasian Performing Rights Association Award for Best Score for ''

'' 1985 * Won the AFI Award for Best Score for ''

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'' * Won the Australasian Performing Rights Association Award for Best Score for ''

'' 1989 * Won the Australasian Performing Rights Association Award for Best Score for ''

'' (''

Return to Snowy River ''The Man from Snowy River II'' is the original motion picture soundtrack from the 1988 film ''The Man from Snowy River II''. The album was released in Australia in April 1988. The film and album were released in USA under the title ''Return to ...

'') 2005 * Won the Australasian Performing Rights Association Award for Best Score for ''

'' * Awarded the APRA/AGSC 'International Achievement Award'

ARIA Music Awards

The

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is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of

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. They commenced in 1987. ! , - ,

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, ''The Man from Snowy River II'' , Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album , , ARIA Award previous winners. , -

References

External links

Bruce Rowland Official Website
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Bruce Rowland Interview
NAMM Oral History Library (2017) {{DEFAULTSORT:Rowland, Bruce APRA Award winners Australian film score composers Male film score composers The Man from Snowy River People educated at Caulfield Grammar School Living people 1942 births Varèse Sarabande Records artists Musicians from Melbourne