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Concert 29 Oct 2023

Summer School 2023

Feature Films

I have composed music for several feature films. Composing for film is a very particular skill, which requires empathy and understanding of the subject.

Ocean performance

Documentary Films

Composing for wildlife documentaries is a particular passion of mine. Collaborating with passionate and committed filmmakers is particularly satisfying.
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Concert Music

I have composed music for various chamber and orchestral ensembles. As I have a strong choral music background, that is one of my particular passions.

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List of Compositions

Have a look at a comprehensive list of my compositions. This includes music for film (documentaries and feature films), choral and concert music.

Grant McLachlan

Composer of music for NATURAL HISTORY and FEATURE FILMS

Music composed for over 150 films and documentaries in the last three decades

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Biography

A huge influence in my life came from several years of piano study, and a continuing friendship with Lise-Martine Jeanneret, in turn a pupil of Madeleine Lipatti. Her infectious enthusiasm and deep understanding of all periods of music, as well as support for my composing, continues to inspire me. Lise-Martine also commissioned several compositions from me for her Music at Mill House summer festivals…..

Come Colours, Rise

Film music

Awards

Winner: Best music – The Inside Film Awards, Australia, for the music for THE JAMMED

Winner: Best music – Stone Awards: music for COSMIC AFRICA and WHEN THE WAR IS OVER

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    Grant McLachlan

    Cape Town, South Africa
    Grant@GrantMcLachlan.com