David Downes (New Zealand composer)

David Downes, born 1967 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a composer of theatre and film scores, orchestral and electro-acoustic pieces. He is particularly known for his work with choreographers, and for dance-inspired music, including two CD releases, "Saltwater" and "The Rusted Wheel of Things" (originally released as "Pavilion").
Downes served as a musical consultant for the 2005 film "River Queen", and won the inaugural RealWorld Remixed competition as Multiman.