Christopher Gordon (composer)
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Christopher Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Mayor of Ryde | |
| In office 26 September 2017 – 11 September 2018 | |
| Mayor | Jerome Laxale |
| Preceded by | Jane Stott |
| Succeeded by | Simon Zhou |
| Councillor of the City of Ryde for East Ward | |
| In office 9 September 2017 – 4 December 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 69–70) |
| Party | New South Wales Greens (since 2017) |
| Other political affiliations | Arts Party (2016) |
| Occupation | Composer |
Christopher John Gordon (born 1956) is an English-born Australian composer and politician best known for his film scores, but has also received major classical commissions.[1] His film scores include, Ladies in Black (2018), Mao's Last Dancer (2009), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and On the Beach (2000).[2]
In 2016, Gordon ran for the Arts Party in the City of Ryde based seat of Bennelong, achieving 1.08% of the vote.[3]
In 2017, he was elected as councillor on the East Ward of the City of Ryde for the Greens and was chosen as deputy mayor, serving a single term in 2017–2018.[4][5][6] Gordon sought re-election for a second term on Council on 4 December 2021, but was unsuccessful.[7][8]
Awards and nominations
Gordon has won national awards for composition, both in Australia and overseas.[9]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Moby Dick (Christopher Gordon) | APRA Awards: Best Television Theme[10] | Won |
| 2000 | On the Beach (Gordon) | Australian Screen Music Awards: Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie | Won |
| Australian Screen Music Awards: Best Original Title Theme for a Series, Serial or Mini-Series | Won | ||
| Australian Screen Music Awards: Best Soundtrack Album | Won | ||
| 2001 | When Good Ghouls Go Bad (Gordon) | Australian Screen Music Awards: Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie | Won |
| 2004 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Gordon, Iva Davies, Richard Tognetti | ASCAP Awards: Top Box Office Films | Won |
| 2005 | Salem's Lot (Gordon, Lisa Gerrard) | Primetime Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)[11][9] | Nominated |
| 2009 | Mao's Last Dancer (Gordon) | AFI Awards: Best Music Score | Won |
| 2010 | Mao's Last Dancer (Gordon) | ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album[12] | Nominated |
| 2018 | Ladies in Black (Gordon) | AACTA Awards: Best Original Score[13] | Won |
| 2021 | June Again (Gordon) | AACTA Awards: Best Original Score | Won |
