Composed by Seán van Doornum

Recorded by European Recording Orchestra at BNR in Sofia, Bulgaria 20th August 2023

Oceania

Kai is the Polynesian word for Sea

Composed by Seán van Doornum

Recorded by European Recording Orchestra at BNR in Sofia, Bulgaria 20th August 2023

Kahurangi is the Polynesian word for Blue

Composed by Seán van Doornum

Recorded by European Recording Orchestra at BNR in Sofia, Bulgaria 20th August 2023

Kahurangi

Heriani is the Polynesian word for Heaven

Composed by Seán van Doornum

Recorded by European Recording Orchestra at BNR in Sofia, Bulgaria 20th August 2023

Heriani

Aroha is the Maori word for Love

Composed by Seán van Doornum

Recorded by European Recording Orchestra at BNR in Sofia, Bulgaria 20th August 2023

Aroha

Nareau is the Kiribati word for God

Composed by Seán van Doornum

Recorded by European Recording Orchestra at BNR in Sofia, Bulgaria 20th August 2023

Nareau

The history of rebellion is rife with excess and burnout. But new generations have a distinctive commitment to be reflective and activist at once, to be in service as much as in charge, and to learn from history while bringing very new realities into being. Journalist and entrepreneur Courtney Martin and Quaker wise man Parker Palmer come together for a cross-generational conversation about the inner work of sustainable, resilient social change.

See more at www.onbeing.org/program/parker-palmer-and-courtney-martin-the-inner-life-of-rebellion/7122

Parker Palmer and Courtney Martin — The Inner Life of Rebellion

Often quoted, but rarely interviewed, Mary Oliver is one of our greatest and most beloved poets. At 79, she honors us with an intimate conversation on the wisdom of the world, the salvation of poetry, and the life behind her writing.

See more at www.onbeing.org/program/mary-oliver-listening-to-the-world/7267

Mary Oliver — Listening to the World

One of Sean's, recorded during rehearsal in the living room.

Brad Martin - Guitar

Sean van Doornum - Other Guitar

James Thompson - Drums and Cymbals

Temple of the Winds

One of Brad's. 

Brad Martin - Guitar and Vocals

Sean van Doornum - Other Guitar

James Thompson - Drums

Counsellor Sold My Town

One of Brad's

Brad Martin - Rhythm Guitar and Vocals

Sean van Doornum - Lead Guitar

James Thompson - Drums

Tell Me You Don't Love Me

One of Neil Young's

Sean van Doornum - Guitar and Vocals

Brad Martin - Lead Guitar

James Thompson - Drums

Theme from Deadman

A track of my solo stuff, production and guitar by Sean Van Doornum. This is a very short song about killing your exgirlfriend. 
On the drunken ride home from Sean's house after finishing this track i had a bicycle accident which put me in hospital unconscious with a broken arm.

EYE SPY DIE  The Tally Band

Traditionally trained in classical guitar from age 8 by my grandfather, Edward van Doornum (Concert Master for the Symphony Orchestra of Den Haag in The Netherlands, during the 20’s and 30’s), I also ventured out to learn jazz, blues and rock in the years that followed. 

Completing the AMEB Classical Guitar exams in High School, shortly after I undertook a Bachelor of Composition Degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, graduating in 2007, where I performed in and composed for the Conservatorium Chamber Choir. During which time I also composed the original score for several short films, and was awarded second place in the 2006/2007 Allan Zavod Jazz/Classical Composition Award. Since graduating I have worked as a session performer, composer and arranger for several music and film production companies such as CTC, Level 2, Milko and Maxitone. 

Arriving in New York in 2009, I hit the ground running, performing at renowned venues such as Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall and Cameo Gallery with several bands and artists as well my own psychedelic-folk-rock band, eüsh. I also gave a performance of solo Classical Guitar repertoire at CFM Gallery in Soho for the opening night of Anne Bacheliers ‘La Fantôme de l'Opéra’. 

Back in Australia in 2010, I was awarded the ArtStart Grant from the Australia Council for the Arts to further enhance my career as a composer/performer, and in 2011 was a finalist in the APRA Professional Development Award. Later that year I recorded a debut, full-length album with eüsh and also composed the original music for the Australian premier of Stephen Jefrey's The Libertine through Sport For Jove Theatre Company in August and September of 2011. The production was the recipient of many awards including the Time Out People’s Choice Award for Best Production of 2011. 

After re-locating to New York City in 2012, I have been working as a Audio/Mix Engineer, Producer, Studio Coordinator and assistant to Diko Shoturma at Atlantic Sound Studios in DUMBO where I have worked with Grammy award winning acts such as Snarky Puppy and World Music artist, Banda Magda. I also assisted at Trout Recording Studios in Brooklyn with Bryce Goggin, and produced a debut album from singer Jesse Quattro and multi- instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily, for their band IV. I also composed the original score for several Off-Broadway theatre productions such as a new play by Lupe Gehrenbeck entitled Alice In Teresa's Land, which premiered at The Producer's Club in NYC, November 2013.

Most recently, I composed a partial score for an IMAX feature from Helifilms entitled The Earth Wins. I also scored a short film by Matt Downey (the 2008 Jury Prize winner at Cannes Film Festival) called Fun City, and have been freelance composing for Nylon Studios based in Soho, NYC.


Kahurangi

Seán van Doornum

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