Ronan Hardiman– Composer
Ronan Hardiman is a highly successful award winning
composer,producer,songwriter,with projects and soundtracks that have become
global entertainment phenomena.
Born and raised in Dublin Ireland, Ronan Hardiman left his daytime job as a teller
with the Bank of Ireland while still in his early twenties to pursue his dream of
one day becoming an acclaimed composer.
He quickly became an internationally sought after bright new talent.Best known
for his stunning scores to Michael Flatleys Lord Of The Dance,Feet Of Flames and
more recently Celtic Tiger Dance spectaculars,Hardiman is also a highly
successful solo recording artist,producer and songwriter with a number of million
selling projects to his credit.
Ronan latest major project is a new stage musical entitled ‘Sacred Flame’
(working title)-a collaboration between Ronan and legendary lyricist Frank
Musker (Il Divo,Queen,Zucchero).The Latin themed project will open in the
UK in late 2010
Theatre
Lord Of The Dance-Score for Michael Flatleys globally successful dance
spectacular which has been seen by over 50 million people in 60 countries and continues
to be a worldwide entertainment phenomenon
Feet Of Flames-Score for sequel to Lord Of The Dance which featured a sell out
open air performance in Hyde Park London
Celtic Tiger-Score for a brand new dance spectacular signaling Michael Flatleys
return to the stage after a 4 year break.Sell out tour commenced in October 2005.
The Sacred Flame (working title)-Songs and score for a major new Latin
themed stage musical.Due to open in UK in late 2010
Albums/Songwriting
Lord Of The Dance-Million selling soundtrack to the stage spectacular
Solas-first solo CD as Universal artist.Reached No.7 in the Billboard New AgeCharts.
Anthem-second solo CD release as Universal artist. Became a top 20 hit in the
Billboard New Age Charts
Feet Of Flames-Soundtrack CD to the highly successful Stage Dance
spectacular starring Michael Flatley.
Celtic Tiger-Soundtrack to the new stage Dance spectacular starring Michal
Flatley
Heaven- co-written with legendary lyricist Frank Musker (Queen,Il Divo,Josh
Groban)featured on Hayley Westenras’ million selling debut album.
La Fiamma Sacra- co-written with Frank Musker, featured on Russell
Watsons’ successful album Amore.
So Far Away-co written with Frank Musker and recorded by Ronan Keating for his
album ‘Bring You Home’.
Film T.V. Radio
Waterways- 24x1/2 hour Award winning natural History series with world wide
broadcasts including U.S. network PBS.
My Friend Joe- Award winning Feature Film (Crystal Bear Award Berlin Film
Festival) European Theatrical Release and extensive T.V. Broadcasts
RTE News-Title Music for national T.V. ( news Broadcasts for two three year
consecutive seasons, and again in 2009-transmitted eight times per day across two T.V.
channels
RTE 1 and 2 Station Idents-Identity Music for both national Broadcasting
Services
Today with Pat Kenny-Title Music for flagship morning talk show on the main
national broadcaster RTE Radio 1
School Run-Score for TV3 Feature length Drama
T.V. Commercials
Guinness
Coca Cola
Ballygowan
National Lottery
Eircom
Nissan
For more info visit www.ronanhardiman.com
Tel + 353 1 2300664