David Hirschfelder
Biography
David Hirschfelder (born 18 November 1960) is an Australian musician and composer. He was a member of Little River Band from 1983-1986 and has composed music for numerous films, including Oscar-nominated scores for Shine (1996) and Elizabeth (1998).
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Adam Hills, one of Australia's favourite comedians and winner of Edinburgh's Best of the Fest award, is joined by two team captains, comedian and actor Alan Brough and radio breakfast announcer Myf Warhurst, as well as brave personalities who enjoy having long forgotten embarrassing stories laughed about on national television. Two teams go head to head as they sing, shout and delve deep into the recesses of their collective minds to help earn their team an extremely inglorious victory.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
Australian film editor Jill Bilcock is one of the world's most sought after film editors, having edited beloved films such as STRICTLY BALLROOM, ROMEO+JULIET, MURIEL’S WEDDING, ELIZABETH, MOULIN ROUGE!, ROAD TO PERDITION and THE DRESSMAKER. This documentary looks at her craft and charts how an outspoken arts student in 1960s Melbourne became one of the world’s most acclaimed film artists. Featuring interviews with Jill and many of today's leading filmmakers and actors, such as Baz Luhrmann, Jocelyn Moorehouse, Sam Mendes, Shekhar Kapur, Fred Schepisi and Cate Blanchett.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
John Farnham: Finding the Voice tells the untold story of an Australian music icon. In this first authorised biopic, we follow Farnham’s life from the quiet suburbs of Melbourne to ‘60s pop fame, through incredible highs and lows, and ultimately to record-breaking success as ‘Australia’s Voice’. John Farnham was 38 years old when Whispering Jack was released. Nobody ever questioned that Farnham could sing -- but the challenge to find his artistic voice and become Australia’s most trusted and beloved performer took half a lifetime. Whispering Jack is still the highest selling Australian album of all time, and this powerful documentary tracks the personal and public journey that has made Farnham Australia’s greatest and most beloved musical artist.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Self (Musical Director, Keyboards)
Classic Jack features Australia’s biggest rock star live from the National Tennis Centre, Melbourne with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This magical combination has resulted in a unique show depicting John Farnham as one of the world’s most exciting and powerful live performers.
Movie - 1991, 2h 15m • as Self (Keyboards)
Recorded live over two nights during Farnham’s sellout Australian concert tour, Chain Reaction Live In Concert features all the hits from Chain Reaction, 1990’s highest selling Australian album, as well as from Farnham’s previous albums Whispering Jack and Age of Reason.
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as Self (Keyboards)
Australia's most successful album ever recorded live in March 1987 at the Melbourne Sports & Entertainment Centre.