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There are several artists named David Downes. 1. The artist pictured here is New Zealand composer and intermedia artist David Downes. David Downes was born in 1967 in Wellington, New Zealand. Compositions include theatre/film scores, orchestral and electroacoustic pieces and a number of contemporary dance scores. CD releases include Saltwater and The Rusted Wheel of Things. Of interest also is his 2004 animated short film Generation. .

Geoffrey Downes (born 25 August 1952 in Stockport, England,) is a rock keyboard player, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the keyboardist for the bands Asia, Buggles, and also his stint with Yes in 1980. When he was a keyboardist for Buggles, he played multiple keyboards to achieve a New Wave technopop sound. He was once entered for the Guinness Book Of Records for performing with most keyboards (28) on stage in one performance. Geoff received his passion for music through a family connection; his father had been organist and choirmaster at a church in Stockport. Even before...

Stee Downes has been deeply involved with all area's of the music industry since 1997. He began playing bass with a live dance music outfit called "Nu root rhythm", recorded " The Big Smoke EP", and toured Germany. Stee studied communications and media production until 2001. When completing his studies he moved to Amsterdam where he worked with various producers and musicians including Ishfaq (previously released on inphusion records). Subsequently he collaborated with Foundation records (London), for " The Catalyst project" which was highly aclaimed and recieved raving reviews in the straight no chaser magazine. In 2004 he returned to...

Graeme Downes, the founding member of The Verlaines, gained a doctorate on the music of Gustav Mahler before establishing the University of Otago’s degree in rock music. In 2001 his first solo album, Hammers and Anvils, was released by the American label Matador; it was distributed locally by Flying Nun. Aside from remaining active as a song writer and recording artist, Downes has delivered numerous pre-concert lectures for the NZSO and Radio New Zealand programmes on the music of Mahler and Shostakovich. .

"A unique blend of musicianship and showmanship" -NPR A captivating presence both on and offstage, critically acclaimed American pianist Lara Downes is recognized as one of the most exciting and communicative classical artists of her generation. Called "a delightful artist with a unique blend of musicianship and showmanship" by NPR and praised by the Washington Post for her stunning performances "rendered with drama and nuance", Lara presents the piano repertoire - from iconic favorites to newly commissioned works - in new ways that bridge musical tastes, genres and audiences. Since making concert debuts at Queen Elizabeth Hall London, the Vienna...