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Kristie Addison is a freelance musician, composer and audio engineer with experience in providing soundtracks for computer games, theatre and film.
If you would like to discuss a potential project please email:
info@kristieaddison.com
Brief Project History
2012 Tim Bray Productions
‘The Wind in the Willows’ by Kenneth Grahame- Adapted for stage by Tim Bray.
Incidental music performed on clarinet, flute, brazilian viola and piano.
“Live guitar and clarinet (sensitively played by Kristie Addison) complement the English idyll concept very well.” -Vanessa Byrnes, Theatreview
2012 ‘Transit of Venus vs Nosferatu’
Musical Director/Producer and Piano/Vocals for ‘Transit of Venus vs Nosferatu’ presented at the Wellington Fringe Festival. The band Transit of Venus play a live soundtrack along to the 1922 classic horror Nosferatu.
“The music is a mixture of different styles, mostly guitar prog rock, in the styles of Rush, Jethro Tull and Wishbone Ash; rapid angular math rock with some elements of speed and doom metal in the pot. The music is very energetic and the few times they break into full song are truly quite exhilarating.” -Steve Dean, Wellington Film Society
2011 Time Bray Productions
‘The Santa Claus Show’ – Written by Tim Bray, Songs by Christine White
Incidental music and song accompaniment for theatre production of ‘The Santa Claus Show’ at The Pumphouse Theatre. (Guitar and Piano)
‘Hairy Maclary’ by Lynley Dodd – adapted for stage by Tim Bray, Songs by Christine White
Incidental music and song accompaniment for theatre production of ‘Hairy Maclary’ at The Pumphouse Theatre. (Ukulele and Piano)
‘Lion in the Meadow and Other Stories’ by Margaret Mahy
Incidental music and song accompaniment for theatre production of ‘Lion in the Meadow and Other Stories’ at The Pumphouse Theatre and Civic Theatre Wintergardens for Storylines Festival. (Guitar and Piano)
“..as has become customary with this company, there are songs – harmoniously luscious songs – by Christine White, sung unpretentiously by the company and accompanied beautifully by Kristie Addison.” - Lexie Matheson, Theatreview
‘The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch’ by Ronda Armitage - adapted for the stage by Tim Bray. Songs by Chrstine White.
Incidental music and song accompaniment for theatre production of ‘The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch’ at The Pumphouse Theatre. (Guitar and Piano)
“…musician Kristie Addison’s definitive score reminds us once again that there’s no substitute for a live soundtrack.” -Nik Smythe, Theatreview
August 2010-present: The Rock Factory Recording Studio and Events Production
* Studio work (Protools, Logic)
Jan 2010 – August 2010: Freelance session musician, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
* Session guitar in recording studio for C.Loco and Moe Nasrul, also live guitarist for Moe Nasrul at various shows.
September 2009 – November 2009: Transit of Venuspresents ‘Nosferatu’
Wrote, produced and performed (on piano with accompanying guitars and drummer) a new ‘rock opera’ style soundtrack for the 1922 silent movie Nosferatu, debut performance at The Auckland Performing Arts Centre.
2008/2009 Transit of Venus – Bitter Sweet Love
First EP released by ‘Transit of Venus’. Recorded and Produced by Kristie Addison, additional recording and mixing by David Edtmair.
“Kristie Addison is the genius behind Transit of Venus and the Vox for the band, and well most of the music behind the EP itself. Transit of Venus has this brilliant rock and electro- rock feel to it, and it is actually mesmerizing, as I find myself listening to Secret for the 10th time tonight. Bitter Sweet Love the bands first EP consists of 5 highly enjoyable songs that you can’t help but listen to over and over again. ”
— Colgate, Satellite Magazine http://www.satellite.ac.nz/issues/09-09rev.pdf
2007-current Freelance composer for computer games
Written and recorded various music and audio components for indie computer games in development in New Zealand and overseas.
“The game is glorious, retro-styled fun from top to bottom, including every pixel and the tough but fair gameplay; however, the real stand out is the music. Usually I find myself playing with the sound muted, but with this game I couldn’t play without the music. It is an important part of the experience…”
-JayIsGames.com http://jayisgames.com/archives/2008/04/attack_of_the_meeplings.php
AMPERZAHN
Guitar, vocals and main songwriter for prog-rock band Amperzahn.
“7. AMPERZAHN – theSE CREaTures EP. Here’s one that reflects the sometimes overlooked abilty of the girls in local music. Stunning vocals from Kristie Addison, who also wrote the songs. A voice that isn’t quite gothic in its crystal like intensity, but a voice that would be home at the ‘La Sagrada Familia’ (for those of us who have been fortunate enough to visit Barcelona). Compliments to Michelle Klaessens at The Rockfactory for a fine mastering job”
— Amplifier – Your Say: The Best New Zealand Releases from 2007 http://www.amplifier.co.nz/news/33209/your-say-the-best-new-zealand-releases-from-2007.html
