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Other names | Tisara, Munasinghe Arachchi Lekalmlage |
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Years active | 1998–present |
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Tharupathi Munasinghe is a Sri Lankan composer, music director, and academic. He has worked on music for cinema, stage plays, and television series, with notable compositions including 'Saho' (2023), 'Wala Patala' (2007), 'Dedunu Wessa' (2005), 'Amawaka (Penumbra),' and 'Machan' (2006). His work extends to television series like 'Angali Salakuna' and the stage play 'Maha Supina.' Munasinghe has received awards for his contributions to music and sound design.
He holds a PhD and his academic research focuses on sound ethnography, sound studies, and ethnomusicology.
Early years
editTharupathi Munasinghe's musical education was influenced by his father, Austin Munasinghe, a Sri Lankan music composer, and his mother, Achirawathie Yalagama, a music teacher. He participated in his father's orchestra and took part in music competitions. In 1996, he joined Professor Sarachchandra's theater group, where he worked as a chorus member and music conductor for productions such as 'Maname,' 'Sinhabahu,' 'Mahasara,' and 'Rathnawalee.'
He won the Best Music Award for his work on the play 'Arundathi' at the State Drama Festival in 2000 and was also recognized at the Youth Theatre Festival in 1999.
Career
editTharupathi Munasinghe has worked in music composition and direction across theater, cinema, and television. His film compositions include 'Wala Patala,' 'Machan,' and 'Sikuru Hathe,' and he has contributed to television series such as 'Sakisanda Eliyas,' 'Sabanda Pubilis,' 'Depath Nai,' and 'Isuru Yogaya.' He has also worked on sound design for cinema and theater.
He served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Kelaniya and completed his PhD at Deakin University in Australia. His doctoral research focused on the Sri Lankan low-country drum and its use in various performance contexts.
His research includes studies in music, sound design, and ethnomusicology. Notable areas of his research are low-country drumming in Sri Lanka, sound design in cinema, and the role of music among Sri Lankan migrants in Melbourne.
Family
editTharupathi Munasinghe is married to Gayani Gisanthika,[1] an actress. They have two sons.
Achievements and awards
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Year | Work/Production | Award/Achievement |
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2021 | Shabdika Cinamawa (Sound Design in Cinema - Theory and Practice) | Best publication - State Literary Award (Film and Television), State Literary Festival, Sri Lanka . |
2020 | Sulanga Maha Meraka[2] | Best Music Director - Raigam Tele's Award |
2014 | Cultural Exchange (Various contributions to music) | 'BUNKA' Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Cultural Award - Recognized for promoting cultural exchange between Japan and Sri Lanka.[3] |
2007 | Isuru Yogaya | Best Music Director - State Tele Festival, Sri Lanka |
2001 | Evaluation of Sinhala Drama History 1956-1974 | Best Published Book (Third place), National Youth Festival, Sri Lanka |
2000 | Arundathi | Best Music Director - State Drama Festival, Sri Lanka |
1999 | Arundathi | Best Music Director - National Youth Festival, Sri Lanka |
1998 | National Youth Festival | Best Music Director - National Youth Festival, Sri Lanka |
1998 | Sayonara | Best Music Director (Merit Award) - State Drama Festival, Sri Lanka |
1996 | Hudakala Wu Gihiya | Best Music Director - National Youth Festival, Sri Lanka |
1993 | Vatuwatha | Best Music Director, Best Direction, Best Costume Design - National Inter School Drama Festival, Sri Lanka |
1982 | Dethi Kiyatha | Merit Award for acting - State Drama Festival, Sri Lanka |
Discography
editYear | Role | Title | Director/Key Person Involved |
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2022 | Sound Designer | Memories That Make Us[4] | Martin Potter |
2018 | Composer | The Invisible Moon (Amawaka) | Vijitha Gunaratna |
2017 | Sound Designer | Ice Cream | Pradeep Dharmadasa |
2012 | Sound Designer | Get Ready | Gayani Gisanthika |
2007 | Composer | Penumbra (Wala Patala)[5] | Vijitha Gunaratna |
2007 | Composer | Machan | Uberto Pasolini |
2006 | Composer | Sikuru Hathe[6] | Giriraj Kaushalya |
2005 | Composer | Dedunu Wessa[7] | Buddhika Jayaratne |
Books
edit- Munasinghe, Tharupathi. (2020). "Sound in Cinema (Shabdika Cinemawa - ශාබ්දික සිනමාව)." Sarasavi Publishers. ISBN 978-955-2046-5 (Sinhalese Medium).[8]
- Munasinghe, Tharupathi. (2018). "Trends in Sinhalese Theatre Music 1956-1996." - සිංහල නාට්ය සංගීතයේ ප්රවණතා 1956-1996, Sarasavi Publishers. ISBN 979-0-710009-06-6 (Sinhala Medium).[9]
- Munasinghe, Tharupathi. (2017). "Discussions on Sound (Nada sankathana - නාද සංකථන - Sinhala Medium)." ISBN 978-955-38486-0-4.[10]
- Munasinghe, Tharupathi. (2017). "Sound Studies: With Special Reference to Sri Lankan Sonic Experience." Bloomberg Publishing, Australia. ISBN 978-955-38486-1-1 (Sinhala Medium).
- Munasinghe, Tharupathi. (2016). "The Birthday Party (Godura) Translation." Bloomberg Publishing, Australia. Drama. ISBN 978-955-44850-9-9 (Sinhala Medium).
- Munasinghe, Tharupathi. (2013). "Party Time (Sadaya) සාදය, Translation." FAST Publishing Private Limited, Sri Lanka. Drama. ISBN 978-955-448- 508-2 (Sinhala Medium).
- Munasinghe, Tharupathi. (2000). "The Evolution of Sinhala Theatre Music, 1956 - 1974." සිංහල නාට්ය සංගීතයේ විකාසය 1956-1974, FAST Publishing Private Limited, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-677-001-08 (Two editions published in 2000 and 2010).
Research Publications
edit- New Paradigms in Sound Design: An Effective Medium for Storytelling in Visual Media (2017), in Prabha, University of Kelaniya.
- Audio Design: Creating Multi-Sensory Images for the Mind (2016), in Roopavahini Sameeksha.
- Aural Mementoes: Memories of Sri Lankan Migrants in Melbourne (2016), in the Journal of Aesthetics and Fine Arts."
Non-Traditional Research Outputs (NTROs)
editTeleseries
editYear | Title | Director | Role |
1998 | 2005 | Gaya Ramya Alwis | Composer |
1999 | Miringu Thera | Gaya Ramya Alwis | Composer |
1999 | Randunu | Gaya Ramya Alwis | Composer |
1999 | Kulawamiya | Premakumara Jayawardanaa | Composer |
2000 | Sathmalagiravi | Sanath Abeysekara | Composer |
2001 | Sakvalihini | Eranga Senaratna | Composer |
2001 | Rathriya | Sumith Kumara | Composer |
2002 | Ranthali | Aruna Lokuliyana | Composer |
2002 | Sakisanda Eliyes | Joe Abeywickrama | Composer |
2002 | Depath Nai | Eranga Senaratna | Composer |
2003 | Sbanda Pabilis | Joe Abeywickrama | Composer |
2003 | Dhvili Maliga | Gaya Ramya Alwis | Composer |
2003 | Sara | Sudath Devapriya | Composer |
2003 | Viya Sidura | Anurudda Jayasinghe | Composer |
2003 | Rathi Virathi | Indika Udugampola | Composer |
2000 | Anthima Navathena | Santhusa Liyanage | Composer |
2004 | Raja Warama | Sumith Kumara | Composer |
2004 | Abuddassa Kale | Joe Abeywickrama | Composer |
2004 | Seri Vanija | Jayantha Chandrasiri | Composer |
2004 | Isuru Yogaya | Susuiran de Silva | Composer |
2004 | Naana Kaamare | G.Sivegurunathen | Composer |
2004 | Warna | Gaya Ramya | Composer |
2006 | Wala Kulu | Ajith Lokuge | Composer |
2006 | Night Learners | Kelum Palitha | Composer |
2006 | Pabelu Muhuda | D.G.Somapala | Composer |
2006 | 6th Lane | D.G.Somapala | Composer |
2006 | Kumarayek Evith Giya | C. Mapitigama | Composer |
2006 | Anuhas Vijitheya | Sanath Abeysekara | Composer |
2006 | Kota Uda Mandira | Kelum Palitha | Composer |
2007 | Rathriya Wee | Sanjaya Nirmal | Composer |
2014 | Anguru Sittham | G. Shivagurunathan | Composer |
2018 | Sulanga maha meraka | Sudath Devapriya | Composer |
References
edit- ^ "Topcount". www.topcount.co. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "Sudath returns with 'Sulanga Mahameraka'". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ Japan, Embassy of. FIVE SRI LANKAN ARTISTS HONOURED WITH BUNKA (CULTURAL) AWARDS https://www.lk.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000080716.pdf.
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(help) - ^ "Memories That Make Us". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "The Sunday Times Sri Lanka". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "'Sikuru Hathe' ready for release in August". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "TV Times". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "SHABDIKA CINAMAWA - HC - ISBN 9553120814 | Buy Online at Sarasavi". www.sarasavi.lk. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "SINHALA NATYA SANGEETHAYE PRAWANATHA 1956 1996 - ISBN 9790710009066 | Buy Online at Sarasavi". www.sarasavi.lk. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "NADA SANKATHANA - ISBN 9553848605 | Buy Online at Sarasavi". www.sarasavi.lk. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
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