Christopher Gordon (composer)
Christopher Gordon 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 (2003) and On the Beach (2000).[2]
In 2017 he was elected as councillor on City of Ryde for the Greens and was chosen as deputy mayor.[3][4]
Awards and nominations
Gordon has won national awards for composition, both in Australia and overseas.[5]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Moby Dick (Christopher Gordon) | APRA Awards: Best Television Theme [6] | 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)[7][5] | Nominated |
| 2009 | Mao's Last Dancer (Gordon) | AFI Awards: Best Music Score | Won |
| 2018 | Ladies in Black ((Gordon) | AACTA Awards: Best Original Score[8] | Won |
