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Portfolio
Tharupathi Munasinghe Composer & Sound designer
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Contents
Portfolio .................................................................................................... 1
Contents ................................................................................................................. 2
Education Qualifications: ........................................................................ 4 Master of Sound design (by research) - [2011 - 2013] ................................................ 5 Master of Arts in Drama and Theatre - [2004 - 2006] .................................................. 6 Bachelor of Arts Degree (Second class Honours) [1996 - 1999] ................................. 7 Diploma in Writership & Communication [1995 - 1996] ............................................. 10
Professional Experience ....................................................................... 11 Music composing for Film .......................................................................................... 12 Sound designing for film: ........................................................................................... 13 Music composing for Television series ...................................................................... 13 Music Composing for TV commercials ...................................................................... 14 Musical Compositions in Dance Performances: ........................................................ 15 Original Music Compositions ..................................................................................... 16 Original Music Performance ...................................................................................... 19 Music Direction for Theatre Productions .................................................................... 23
Teaching Experience ............................................................................. 26 Assistant lecturer - Department of Fine Arts, Drama & Theatre and Image Arts unit,
University of Kelaniya. ............................................................................................... 26 Visiting Lecturer – Department of Integrated design, University of Moratuwa. .......... 27 Visiting Lecturer – Sri Lanka Television Training Institute. ........................................ 27 Visiting Lecturer – Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya. ..... 28 Visiting Lecturer – Sri Palee campus, University of Colombo. ................................... 28
Publications ......................................................................................................... 29 Book: Sadaya (Sinhalese translation of Harold Pinter's ‘Party Time’ television play) 29 Book: Evolution of the Sinhalese Theatre Music in 1956 - 1974 ............................... 30
Conference Proceedings: ................................................................................... 31 Awards and Prizes ............................................................................................... 34
‘Bunka’ Japanese Cultural Award: (Japan) ................................................................ 34 State Music Awards Festival: (Sri Lanka) .................................................................. 35 State Television Awards Festival (Sri Lanka) ............................................................ 36 State drama festival (Sri Lanka) ................................................................................ 37 The Sumathi Television Awards Festival - (Sri Lanka) .............................................. 38
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National Youth Awards Festival (Sri Lanka) .............................................................. 39
Education Qualifications:
Master of Sound design (by research) - [2011 - 2013] Victorian College of the Arts, Faculty of the VCA & MCM, University of Melbourne,
Victoria 3000, Australia. Research project: Sounds from the past: An audio artwork developed from memories of Sri
Lankan emigrants in contemporary Melbourne.
Research outcome: Sounds from the past (Audio production).
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Master of Arts in Drama and Theatre - [2004 - 2006] University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Research project: Munasinghe, Tharupathi. 2012. Sadaya. Translation by Tharupathi
Munasinghe. Colombo, Sri Lanka: FAST publishing private limited. Drama. Original
edition - Harold Pinter’s ‘Party Time’. ISBN 978-955-448-508-2
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Second class Honours) [1996 - 1999] University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
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Diploma in Writership & Communication [1995 - 1996]
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Professional Experience
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Music composing for Film Machan - 2007
Director - Uberto Pasolini
Composer (additional music) – Tharupathi Munasinghe
Production Company - Babelsberg Film/ Rai Cinema/ Redwave Films/ Shakthi Films/
Studio Urania
Awards and nominations that received to the film - 2008, FEDIC Award at Venice Film Festival
2008, Best European film at Venice Film Festival
2009, Best Feature Film at Palm Beach International Film Festival
2009, Best Screenplay at Durban International Film Festival
2009, Golden Iris for Best Film at Brussels European Film Festival
2009, RTBF TV Prize for Best Picture at Brussels European Film
Festival
2010, Best Film of the Year at the Sarasaviya Awards in Sri Lanka
Wala Patala (Penumbra) - 2006 Director - Vijitha Gunaratna Credit - Composer Production Company - Kashyapa theatre & Film lights
Sikuru Hathe - 2006
Credit - Composer
Director - Giriraj Kaushalya
Production Company - Imperial Films, Sri Lanka
Dedunu Wessa - 2005 Credit - Composer
Film - Dedunu Wessa (Rainbow rain)
Director - Buddhika Jayaratne
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Sound designing for fi lm:
2011 - Graveyard shift [Director- Rukmal Nirosh]
2012 - Get ready [Director- Gayani Gisanthika]
Music composing for Television series
2014 - Anguru Sittham [Director: G Shivagurunathan] 2007 - Rathriya wee [Director: Sanjaya Nirmal] 2006 - Wala Kulu [Director: Ajith Lokuge] 2006 - Night Learners [Director: Kelum Palitha] 2006 - Pabelu Muhuda [Director: D.G.Somapala] 2006 - 6th Lane [Director: D.G.Somapala] 2006 - Kumarayek Evith Giya [Director: C. Mapitigama] 2006 - Anuhas Vijitheya [Director: Sanath Abeysekara] 2006 - Kota Uda Mandira [Director: Kelum Palitha] 2006 - Raja Warama [Director: Sumith Kumara] 2004 - Abuddassa Kale [Director: Joe Abeywickrama] 2004 - Seri Vanija [Director: Jayantha Chandrasiri] 2004 - Isuru Yogaya [Director: Susuiran de Silva] 2004 - Naana Kaamare [Director: G.Sivegurunathen] 2004 - Warna [Director: Gaya Ramya] 2004 - Sbanda Pabilis [Director: Joe Abeywickrama] 2003 - Dhvili Maliga [Director: Gaya Ramya Alwis] 2003 - Sara [Director: Sudath Devapriya] 2003 - Viya Sidura [Director: Anurudda Jayasinghe] 2003 - Rathi Virathi [Director: Indika Udugampola] 2003 - Ranthali [Director: Aruna Lokuliyana] 2002 - Sakisanda Eliyes [Director: Joe Abeywickrama] 2002 - Depath Nai [Director: Eranga Senaratna] 2002 - Sakvalihini [Director: Eranga Senaratna] 2001 - Rathriya [Director: Sumith Kumara] 2001 - Sathmalagiravi [Director: Sanath Abeysekara] 2000 - Anthima Navathena [Director: Santhusa Liyanage] 2000 - Miringu Thera [Director: Gaya Ramya Alwis] 1999 - Randunu [Director: Gaya Ramya Alwis] 1999 - Kulawamiya [Director: Prem Jayawardana] 1998 - 2015 [Director: Gaya Ramya Alwis]
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Music Composing for TV commercials
1. ‘LOLC’ TV commercial (30Sec) Production House - Inflame
Director - Saminda Ranawaka
Music - Tharupathi Munasinghe
Producer - Praveen Kulasinghe
Client - LOLC
2. ‘Motha’ TV commercial (30Sec) Production House - Inflame
Director - Saminda Ranawaka
Music - Tharupathi Munasinghe
Producer - Praveen Kulasinghe
Client - Motha Confectionery Works Pvt Ltd.
3. ‘Nippolac’ TV commercial (30Sec) Production House - Inflame
Director - Saminda Ranawaka
Music - Tharupathi Munasinghe
Producer - Praveen Kulasinghe
Client - LOLC
4. LOLC TV commercial (30Sec) Production House - Inflame
Director - Anuruddha Jayasinghe
Music - Tharupathi Munasinghe
Producer – SALACINE productions
Client – Ministry of Child Development & Women Affairs, Sri Lanka.
5. LOLC TV commercial (30Sec) Production House - Inflame
Director - Anuruddha Jayasinghe
Music - Tharupathi Munasinghe
Producer – SALACINE productions
Client - Ministry of Child Development & Women Affairs, Sri Lanka.
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Musical Compositions in Dance Performances:
Australian Dance Awards -‐ 2008
15th of June 2008 - The Arts Centre, ANZ Pavilion (Melbourne)
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Original Music Compositions Music Album: Tharupathi Munasinghe: Musical Journey - 01 (Songs) Munasinghe, T. (2015). Tharupathi Munasinghe: Musical Journey - 01 (Songs)
[Music Album]. Sri Lanka, M3 Records. ISRC AU-TVF-15-00001
Description of the musical work: The music album includes the variety of songs that I composed for various singers in
Sri Lanka for the last two decades.
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Music Album: Tharupathi Munasinghe: Musical Journey - 02
(Movie and Television series) Munasinghe, T. (2015). Tharupathi Munasinghe: Musical Journey - 02 (Movie
and Television series) [Music Album]. Sri Lanka, M3 Records. ISRC AU-TVF-15-
00002
Description of the musical work: The music album includes the variety of songs that I composed for various film and
television series in Sri Lanka for the last two decades.
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Music Album: Tharupathi Munasinghe: Musical Journey - 03
(Theatre)
Munasinghe, T. (2015). Tharupathi Munasinghe: Musical Journey - 03 (Theatre) [Music Album]. Sri Lanka, M3 Records. ISRC AU-TVF-15-00003
Description of the musical work: The music album includes the variety of songs that I composed for theatre
productions in Sri Lanka for the last two decades.
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Original Music Performance ‘Nim Therak’ live concert in Australia Sunil Edirisinghe is an acclaimed Sri Lankan classical singer, who performed in
Australia. Music directed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.
11th of October 2014 - Besen Centre (Melbourne) 19th of October 2014 - Ride Civic Centre (Sydney) 25th of October 2014 - Brisbane 01st of November 2014 - Fogolar furlan function Centre (Adelaide)
Publicity material -
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Kokila Nade: live concert in Australia
Kokila nade was organised to memorize the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary
musician Sunil Santha (14 April 1915 – 11 April 1981). Sunil Santha was a renowned
and influential Sri Lankan composer, singer and lyricist. He was pivotal in the
development of Sinhala music and folk songs in the mid to late 1940s and early
1950s. ‘Kokila nade’, music directed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.
23rd of August 2014 – Rivergum performing Arts Centre, Melbourne
Publicity material -
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‘Premaya Nam’ l ive concert n Australia The most renowned Sri Lankan female vocalist, Nanda Malini celebrated her
seventh performance in Australia. Music directed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.
12th of October 2013 - Besen Centre (Melbourne)
19th of October 2013 - (Brisbane)
26th of October 2013 - (Adelaide)
Publicity materials -
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‘Sobava de’ - A Musical Performance of ‘Gayana’ Music Circle - Melbourne.
A collection of Sri Lankan drama songs performed by Gayana music circle in
Melbourne. Music directed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.
16th February 2013 – Rivergum Performing Arts Centre, Melbourne.
Publicity material -
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Music Direction for Theatre Productions
2006 Horu Samaga Heluwen - Director: Prasanna Vithanage
2006 Walas Pawla - Director: Dr Chandana Aluthge
2005 Yasodera - Director: K.B.Herath
2005 Hayena - Director: Chamika Hathlawawatte
2004 Miss Yulie - Director: Managala Senanayake
2001 Asani Walaheka - Director: Tharanga Dandeniya
2001 Sayonara - Director: Hemantha Prasad
2001 Swarnamali - Director: Bandula Jayawardana
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‘Arundathi’ theatre production -
'Arundathi,' directed by Thumindu Dodanthanne, which won 12 awards at the Youth
Awards Festival 1999 and four awards at the State Awards Festival 2000. Music
composed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.
Performances:
20th of February 2015 - Sri J’Pura University (Sri Lanka)
01st of February 2015 - Punchi Theatre (Sri Lanka)
31st of October 2014 - University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka)
22nd of May 2014 - Lionel Wendt Theatre (Sri Lanka)
Publicity materials -
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‘The God King’ theatre production – (Australia)
‘The God King’ drama directed by Tharanga Dandeniya for his PhD practice led
research project at Monash University. Music composed by Tharaupathi
Munasinghe. This production proudly presented by Monash University Centre for
Theatre Performance, Monash Academy of Performing Arts and the Sri Lankan
Theatre Association.
21st, 22nd, 23rd of May 2014 – Drama Theatre Performance Centre, Monash
University.
Publicity materials -
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Teaching Experience
Assistant lecturer - Department of Fine Arts, Drama & Theatre and Image Arts unit, University of Kelaniya.
IMAT 31544 - Sound Design for Motion Picture - The topic covered,
• What are the relationships of sound and image
• Identify the relationship between the image, the soundtrack and the
narrative
• Compare and contrast the auditory style of significant sound designers
• Identify the technical and organizational process of audio post
production
IMAT 21563 - Film as an Art and Recording Medium - The topic covered:
• What are the relationships of sound and image
• Develop a basic proficiency designing sound: recording, monitoring,
editing, processing, mixing
IMAT 21524 - The Language of Film - The topic covered:
• Understanding about the both technical and creative aspects of Sound
Design
• Examination of how to sound strengthens the narrative element in
media
IMAT 22613 - Seminar on Research Methodology - The topic covered:
• Problem Identification & Formulation
• Research Design
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research
• Practice led research
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DMAT 33556 - Music and Choreography - The topic covered:
• How to internalize basic rhythms
• Ability to understand basic theory of music
DMAT 21534 - Modern Sri Lankan Theatre - The topic covered the Sri Lankan theatre traditions and familiarity with the
work of key dramatists of 19th century.
DMAT 21023 - Asian Theatre Traditions - The topic covered the classical Sanskrit theatre tradition in India.
DMAT 31013 - Contemporary Sri Lankan Theatre - The topic covered the Sri Lankan theatre traditions and familiarity with the
work of key dramatists of 19th century.
Visiting Lecturer – Department of Integrated design, University of Moratuwa.
DM3212 - Introduction to Sound Design - The topics covered the elements of sound design and Making and modifying
individual sounds.
DC 2008 - Fundamentals of Music - The topic covered,
• How to internalize basic rhythms and pulse
• Ability to understand basic theory of music
Visiting Lecturer – Sri Lanka Television Training Institute. Sound Design for Motion Picture - The topic covered,
• Identify the relationship between the image, the soundtrack and the
narrative.
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• Analyze the narrative and psychological functions of sound design.
Visiting Lecturer – Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya.
Introduction to Sound Design - The topic covered the elements of sound design and Making and modifying
individual sounds.
Visiting Lecturer – Sri Palee campus, University of Colombo.
PFAS 3141 - Ancillary performing arts iii - The topic included the appreciation of music.
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Publications
Book: Sadaya (Sinhalese translation of Harold Pinter's ‘Party Time’ television play)
Munasinghe, Tharupathi. 2012. Sadaya. Translated by Tharupathi Munasinghe.
Colombo, Sri Lanka: FAST publishing private limited. Drama. Original edition -
Harold Pinter's Party Time. ISBN 978-955-448-508-2.
Author’s contribution to the publication: This book was presented for the Mater of Arts (Coursework) in Drama & Theatre
degree at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. The ‘Sadaya’ is the
Sinhalese translation of Harold Pinter’s ‘Party time’ television screenplay.
Book cover:
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Book: Evolution of the Sinhalese Theatre Music in 1956 - 1974
Munasinghe, Tharupathi. 2000. Evolution of the Sinhalese Theatre Music in 1956-
1974, May 2000, August 2010 ed. Sri Lanka: FAST publishing private limited. ISBN
978-955-677-001-08
Author’s contribution to the publication: This book discusses the evolution of Sinhalese theatre and the use of music to
enhance the theatre practice from 1956 to 1974. In 2000 and 2010, two editions of
this book was published under Sri Lankan National Library Board publishing project.
The book has received the Best Publication Award third place in the Sri Lankan
National Youth Awards in year 2001 in Sri Lanka.
Book cover:
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Conference Proceedings: 1. Munasinghe, Tharupathi. 2012. "inside and outside: The variable nature of a
Sri Lankan drummer." ‘Cultural Space, Theatricality and the Performance of
Asia in Australasia’ Monash University, Victoria, Australia., 15 -16 November
2012.
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2. Munasinghe, Tharupathi. 2012. "Sounds from the Past’: Relationships to
Sound in Transcultural Melbourne." ‘Compass Points: Locations, Landscapes
and Coordinates of Identities’, Queensland University of Technology and
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia., 3rd to 6th of July 2012.
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3. Tharupathi Munasinghe, Udumbera Rathnathunga. 2011. "The Aesthetics of
the Salalihini Sandeshaya: A postcolonial Aesthetics? Australian, South Asian
and African Literature and Film’, Monash University, Australia. 6th October
2011.
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Awards and Prizes
‘Bunka’ Japanese Cultural Award: (Japan)
2014 – Special achievement in Music
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State Music Awards Festival: (Sri Lanka) 2014 – Nominated for Best melody composition award
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State Television Awards Festival (Sri Lanka) 2006 - Best Music Director
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State drama festival (Sri Lanka)
2000 - Best Music Director
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2000 - Best Music Director (Merit Award)
1998 - Best Music Director (Merit Award)
1982 - Merit Award (acting)
The Sumathi Television Awards Festival - (Sri Lanka) 2000 - Best up Coming Music Director
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National Youth Awards Festival (Sri Lanka) 2001 - Best Published book (Third place)
Title of book: “Evolution of the Sinhalese Theatre Music in 1956-1974”.
1999 - Best Music Director
1998 - Best Music Director (Merit Award)
1996 - Best Music Director (Merit Award)
2004 - Presidential Scholarship (Music)
Publication Grant - Sri Lankan National library Graduate Awards and
Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship (Sri Lanka) -
The amount of 11 Million rupees offered by the President's Fund to
undertake postgraduate studies in a foreign country.