Soundtrack to Auckland

Three of New Zealand’s top pop artists have joined Auckland’s leading performing arts organisation to record a soundtrack for contemporary Auckland. Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has recorded part of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and set it to an inventive video directed by talented filmmaker Jae Morrison of Thick as Thieves in conjunction with advertising agency Colenso BBDO.

Leading pop acts Kids of 88, Luger Boa and Weird Together have each produced exclusive remixes of the track. The music is titled ‘Soundtrack to Auckland’ and can be purchased from iTunes.

The video is all part of a campaign for Arts Funding for the orchestra. "A world class city deserves a world class orchestra." said APO chief executive Barbara Glaser. "We're aware of the perception, but orchestras are not stuffy, elitist organisations; we're deeply entwined with the community we serve," Glaser said. "These remixes from some of our very best pop musicians underline the relevance and versatility of a modern orchestra."