Chris Neal (screen composer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chris Neal
Neal in 2011.
Born	Christopher Hugh Neal 1946 (age 78–79) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Education	North Sydney Boys High School Sydney University
Occupation	Musician songwriter record producer screen composer
Years active	1963-present
Spouse(s)	Mary Neal
Children	2

Christopher Hugh Neal (born 1946) is an Australian musician, songwriter, and composer. He is well-known for creating music for many television shows and films. He has also worked as a record producer.

Chris Neal has written music for popular shows like Farscape and films such as Emerald City. He started his career in the 1960s and has been active ever since.

Music for Kids' TV Shows

In the 1980s, Chris Neal began composing music for children's television. He worked on several films from the "Winners" series. These were special TV movies produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation.

This work led him to create music and songs for many other children's dramas. Some of these include Johnson and Friends, Lift-Off, Kaboodle, and Li'l Elvis and the Truckstoppers. His music was also used in stage shows based on "Johnson and Friends". In the mid-1990s, he wrote the music for "Lift Off Live", a musical based on the "Lift-Off" TV series.

Film and Television Music

Chris Neal has composed music for a wide range of films and TV shows. His work includes music for dramas, comedies, and even animated series. He often worked with his sons, Braedy and Toby Neal, on many projects.

Some of his notable film and television credits include:

• Buddies (1983)
• Bodyline (1984)
• Archer (1985)
• The Shiralee (1987)
• Shadow of the Cobra (1989)
• Turtle Beach (1991)
• Pacific Drive (1996)
• Farscape (1999-2000)
• Noah and Saskia (2004)
• Foreign Exchange (2004)
• The Sleepover Club (2006)

Music Albums and Production

Besides composing for screens, Chris Neal has also produced music albums for other artists. He has released his own music as well. His discography includes:

• "Winds of Isis" (1974) - his solo progressive rock album.
• "The Newcastle Song" (1974) - as a producer for Bob Hudson.
• "Crosstalk" (1981) - a movie soundtrack.
• "Buddies" (1984) - a movie soundtrack.
• "An Afternoon with Johnson and Friends" (1992) - a children's album.
• Soundtracks for "Lift Off" (1992-1995) - children's television soundtracks.
• "Songs from Li'l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers" (1998) - a children's television soundtrack.
• "Farscape" (2001) - a television soundtrack.
• "Themes" (2005) - a collection of his popular movie and TV themes.
• "Songs For an Empty Street" (2018) - an alternative/indie rock album released under the name Sirclo.
• "Winds of Isis - Remastered" (2021) - a new version of his 1974 album.