Short Pieces for Short Films Volume 1

Short Pieces for Short Films Volume 1 is a snapshot of this award-winning composer’s collaborative approach to scoring for film - the music here is drawn from short films: Rū (2019) directed by Awanui Simich-Pene, Lea Tupu’anga (2020) by Vea Mafile’o, Morning Hate (2023) by Dean O’ Gorman, Cub (2014) and Earthlings (2023), both directed by Jamie Lawrence.

Composed and produced by Stephen Gallagher

Mixed by Mark Willsher at pin3hot, London UK

Musicians: David Long - Cello, Banjo, Guitars, Feedback, Stephen Gallagher - Synthesizers, Piano, Vocals

These collected pieces came out of collaborations with the following generous film makers: Jamie Lawrence (Earthlings, Cub), Vea Mafileo (Lea Tupu’anga), Dean O’Gorman (Morning Hate), Awanui Simich- Pete (Rū)

Cover art by Michael Mouritz

With thanks to Anita FIjn, Ruben, Sylvie, Cleo, Mark Willsher, David Long, John Kingston, Paul Berrington and Strange Behaviour, Modwheel, The Cargo Cult, Park Road Post Production, Maggie, Alice and all at Air - Edel Associates, Liquidsonics, Ben Fulton and Red Witch Pedals, Russ Hughes and Sociatech, Leon Dahl at Rockshop NZ, Peter Jameson at Music Planet Wellington, Alistair at Alistair’s Music and to you for listening.