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American born Australian conductor and composer. Relocated to Australia in 1972. In the 1970s and 1980s Motzing arranged and conducted strings and horns on many of Australia's chart-topping hits and has over 30 Australian film and TV soundtracks to his name. He taught theory, arranging, modern jazz history, improvisation and ensembles at the Sydney Conservatorium Of Music.

ALBUMS


William Motzing, The City Of Prague Philharmonic, Budapest Studio Orchestra
Best of Adventure and Fantasy
1995, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Edel, Edelton
Ennio Morricone, The City Of Prague Philharmonic, William Motzing, Derek Wadsworth
Cinema Paradiso - The Classic Ennio Morricone
1994, CD, Comp, Silva Screen
John Williams (4) - The City Of Prague Philharmonic / William Motzing
Jurassic Park - The Classic John Williams
1993
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Conducted By William Motzing
TV Themes Volume Two
1985, LP, Album, ABC Records (3)
William Motzing, The Salieri Tries Harder Band
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - The Man The Music The Dance Mix
1985, 12", Single, Promo, EMI
William Motzing
Best of the West
2xCD, Album, Comp, Edel, ,
Score
Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra
Passages
1992, CD, Sea Breeze Jazz, ,
Big Band
Peter Ciani
Volare...Laggiù Al Mio Paese
1980, LP, MIA Records (2), ,
Chanson/Canzone Napoletana/Vocal
Various
Earth Watch
1980
Pierre Falco
Chante Francis Lai
1980
Jon English
English History
1980, Vinyl,
Pop Rock/Soft Rock
Allan Caswell
Take Me Back To Yesterday (Dedicated To A Decade Without The Beatles)
1979, 7", Single, Mercury
Gino Ginetti
The Singer And The Song
1979, LP, Album, 7 Records
Jon English
English History
1979, 2x Vinyl,
Maureen Elkner
Lovetracks
1978, LP, Album, 7 Records,
Peter Ciani
Innamorati Noi
1978, LP, Album, EMI, EMI
Jon English
I'm A Survivor
1976, 7", Single, Polydor
Jon English
Hollywood Seven
1976
Jon English
Hollywood Seven
1976
The Life Organisation
Beyond The Blue Horizon
1974, 7", Polydor
The Life Organisation
American Patrol
1974, 7", Polydor
The Life Organisation
Time Warp (From The Rocky Horror Show)
1974, 7", Single, Mono, Polydor
The Life Organisation
Pink Steamroller
1974
The Life Organisation
Swing Era Hits VOL. 1
1973, LP, Polydor
Teresa Haremza
Teresa Haremza
1985, LP, Larrikin Records
Various
Hollywood Klassiker
1993, CD, Album, Comp, Edelton, Edelton, ,
Soundtrack
Czech Symphony Orchestra
The Wild Bunch - Best Of The West
1993, CD, Silva Screen,
The Neon Philharmonic Orchestra
Clássicos Para A Juventude
1985, LP, Album, Magic Music (7)
The Neon Philharmonic Orchestra
Music From Great Australian Films
1982
The Neon Philharmonic Orchestra
Classics on 45
1981
The Neon Philharmonic Orchestra
Classics On 33
1981
Various
Il Était Une Fois La Science-Fiction
2005, 2xCD, Comp, Wagram Music, ,
Score
Various
Highlander - Best Of Fantasy
1994, 2xCD, Comp, Cinerama, Edel Company, ,
Score/Modern Classical/Ambient/Theme/Contemporary/Dark Ambient

APPEARANCES +


Don Davis (4), John Williams
Jurassic Park III (Remastered And Expanded Original Soundtrack)
2024, 2x CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack/Theme
John Williams
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Expanded And Remastered Original Soundtrack)
2023, 2x CD, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Alan Silvestri
Mouse Hunt (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2023, CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Jerry Goldsmith
L.A. Confidential (Original Motion Picture Score)
2022, CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
John Williams
Amistad (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2022, 2x CD 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Various
Forsaken Themes From Fantastic Films, Vol. 1: Tears in Rain
2021, CD, Album, Comp, Perseverance Records
John Frizzell, James Newton Howard
Dante's Peak (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2021, 2x CD, ,
Soundtrack/Score
John Powell
Forces Of Nature (Music From The Motion Picture)
2020, CD, Album, Ltd, La-La Land Records, ,
Soundtrack/Score/Theme/City Pop
Edward Shearmur
Species II (Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2020, CD, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Jerry Goldsmith
U.S. Marshals (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2020, CD, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Air Force One (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2019, 2x CD, ,
Soundtrack/Score/Neo-Romantic
Hans Zimmer
The Thin Red Line (Music From The Motion Picture - 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition)
2019, 4x CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
John Williams
Saving Private Ryan
2018, CD 20th Anniversary Edition, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Walter Murphy And Ron Jones
Family Guy: Movement I (Original Score From The Television Series)
2016, CD, Album, Ltd, La-La Land Records, ,
Score
John Williams
The John Williams Jurassic Park Collection (Expanded Original Motion Picture Scores)
2016, 4xCD, Album, Ltd, RM, La-La Land Records, Universal Music Special Markets, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Alan Silvestri
Reindeer Games (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2015, CD, Album, Ltd, Music Box Records (2), ,
Soundtrack/Score/Theme
John Williams
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (Music From The Motion Picture)
2015, 3x CD, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Søren Hyldgaard
The Spider (Original Soundtrack Recording)
2014, CD, Album, Ltd, Kritzerland, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Jerry Goldsmith
Deep Rising (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2014, CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Various
Lethal Weapon (Soundtrack Collection)
2013, 2xCD, Album, RE, RM + 2xCD, Album, RE, RM + 2xCD, , La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Records, La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Records, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Star Trek: Insurrection (Music From The Motion Picture)
2013, CD Expanded Collector\u0027s Edition, ,
Score
John Williams
Rosewood (Original Motion Picture Score)
2013, 2x CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Christopher Young
Hush (Original Motion Picture Score)
2012, CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
John Williams (4), The City Of Prague Philharmonic
The Music Of John Williams - The Definitive Collection
2012, 88x File 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz, ,
Score
Basil Poledouris
Breakdown (Music From The Motion Picture)
2011, 3xCD, Album, Ltd, La-La Land Records, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Hans Zimmer
Broken Arrow (Expanded Original Motion Picture Score)
2011, ,
Score/Soundtrack/Modern Classical/Synth-pop
Mario Millo
Human Games
2011
David Williams (10) & Burkhard Dallwitz
Supernova (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2010, 2xCD, Album, Ltd, Intrada, ,
Modern Classical/Score
Mark Mancina
Speed 2: Cruise Control (Original Motion Picture Score)
2010, CD, ,
Modern Classical/Score/Contemporary
Alan Silvestri
Eraser (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2010, CD, ,
Modern Classical/Score
David Arnold
Independence Day (Complete Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2010, 2x CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Jerry Goldsmith
The Edge (Complete Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2010, CD, ,
Score/Soundtrack
John Frizzell
Alien Resurrection (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2010, 2x CD, ,
Soundtrack/Score/Modern
David Newman
Jingle All The Way
2008, CD, Album, Ltd, Intrada, ,
Score/Contemporary
Junichi Nakatsuru, Keiki Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Fujita, Masaharu Iwata
ソウルキャリバーⅣ オリジナルサウンドトラック
2008, 2xCD, Album, Marvelous Entertainment Inc.
Various
Classical Chill
2008, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Classics, ABC Classics, ABC Classics, ,
Classical
Cello Diva*
Bed Of Roses
2008, CD, Album, Tri, ABC Classics
Grace Knight
Come In Spinner / Willow
2008, Box, Comp + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE, ABC Classics, Universal Music Australia, ABC Music, ABC Jazz
David Arnold
Godzilla (Complete Original Score From The Motion Picture)
2007, 2x CD, ,
Modern Classical/Score
Eminence Symphony Orchestra
A Night In Fantasia 2004 (Studio Ghibli Performance)
2004, CD, Album, Not On Label (Eminence Symphony Orchestra Self-released)
Various
Classics At The Movies
2003, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Classics
INXS
Shine Like It Does: The Anthology (1979-1997)
2001, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Rhino Records (2), Atlantic, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock/New Wave
Søren Hyldgaard
Moments Of A Dream "Highlights From The Film Music Of Søren Hyldgaard"
2001, CD, Comp, Fønix Musik
Roger Mason, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Conducted By David Stanhope
Australians At War
2001, 2xCD, Album, ABC Classics
David Michael Frank
The Mole (Original Television Soundtrack)
2001, CD, Album, Varèse Sarabande, ,
Score
Søren Hyldgaard
Edderkoppen - Tema Og Original Filmmusik
2000, CD, Album, RecArt Music
Everclear
Songs From An American Movie Vol. One: Learning How To Smile
2000, CD Digipak, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
Various
Hjælp! Jeg Er En Fisk
2000
Elia Cmiral
Battlefield Earth (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2000
Windchase
Symphinity
2000
The Czech Symphony Orchestra*
The Best Of The Wild West
1999, CD, Edel Records, ,
Soundtrack/Theme
Søren Hyldgaard
Poika Ja Ilves
1999, CD, Album, BMG Finland, ,
Soundtrack
John Williams
Close Encounter: The Essential John Williams Film Music Collection
1999
James Horner
Heart Of The Ocean (The Film Music Of James Horner)
1998, CD, Comp, Sonic Images, ,
Score/Soundtrack
Baal
Silent Eye
1997, CD, Single, Virgin, ,
Alternative Rock
Various
Ørnens Øje = Eye Of The Eagle
1997, CD, Album, Virgin
Czech Symphony Orchestra
Best Of Science Fiction
1997, 2x CD, ,
Soundtrack
Sam Salter
It's On Tonight
1997, CD, ,
Contemporary R&B
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Fanfare
1997
Various
Les Plus Grands Thèmes Du Cinéma: Policier
1995, CD, Album, Comp, Silva France, Silva France, ,
Soundtrack/Theme
Various
Ghost - Classic Fantasy Film Music Volume Two
1994, CD, Comp, Silva Screen, ,
Soundtrack
Various
Cliffhangers - Action And Adventure In The Movies
1994, CD, Comp, Silva Screen, ,
Score/Theme
The City Of Prague Philharmonic
Fantastic Voyage: A Journey Through Classic Fantasy Film Music
1994, CD, Album, Silva Screen, ,
Soundtrack
The City Of Prague Philharmonic
SeaQuest DSV (Classic Science Fiction Themes)
1994, 2xCD, Comp, Cinerama, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Various
The Soundtrack Collection 'Romance'
1994, CD, ,
Ballad/Soundtrack/Theme
Dimitri Tiomkin, Leonard Rosenman
Rebel - Music From The Films Of James Dean (Original Motion Picture Scores)
1993, 2xCD, Comp, Cinerama, ,
Score/Soundtrack
The City Of Prague Philharmonic
Music From The Films Of Sean Connery
1993, CD, Comp, Silva Screen, ,
Score/Soundtrack
John Williams (4) - The L.A. Symphonic Orchestra*
Giants Of Cinema - The Best Of John Williams
1993
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Philharmonic Orchestra
Great Australian Film Themes
1991, CD, Album, ABC Music
Mario Millo
The Lighthorsemen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1991
Vince Jones & Grace Knight
Come In Spinner
1990
Vince Jones & Grace Knight
Come In Spinner
1990, CD, ,
Contemporary Jazz
INXS
Limited Edition Collectors CD Set
1989, CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Mercury, ,
Pop Rock/Alternative Rock/Soft Rock
Mario Millo
Shame / The Lighthorseman (Original Motion Picture Soundtracks)
1988, LP, Album, DRG Records
Various
Young Einstein
1988
John MacNally
Then Sings My Soul
1986
INXS
Listen Like Thieves - The Swing
1985, 2x Vinyl, All Media Gatefold,
Various
(The Music From The ABC TV Production) The Girl From Moonooloo
1984, LP, Album, ABC Records (3)
Sue Halford
The Space
1984, LP, Album, Talisman Records (5)
Sue Halford
Rescue Me
1984, 7", Single, Talisman Records (5)
INXS
The Swing
1984, Vinyl, ,
Pop Rock
Peter Ciani
Roses In The Rain
1983, LP, Album, Minstrel (6)
Air Supply
Air Supply / The Whole Thing's Started
1982, 2xLP, Comp, RE, CBS, CBS
Various
Music From The Best Of Australia's Films
1982, Cass, Comp, Festival Records, Festival Records
Various
Music From The Best Of Australia's Films
1982
Billy Field
True Love
1982
Billy Field
Try Biology
1982, ,
Swing/Vocal/Big Band
Billy Field
Bad Habits
1981, ,
Soft Rock/Jazz-Rock
Meco*
The Raiders March / Cairo Nights
1981
Billy Field
Bad Habits
1981, ,
Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Jazz-Rock/Ballad
Meco*
Blue Moon
1981
Meco*
Impressions Of An American Werewolf In London
1981, Vinyl 72 Pressing, ,
Pop Rock/Soundtrack
Mike And Zeph Fischer
Mike And Zeph
1980, LP, Album, Summit Records Australia, Summit Records Australia,
Diana Trask
Rising Above It All
1980, 7", Mercury
Diana Trask
Mothers And Daddies
1980, 7", Single, Mercury
The Good Music Orchestra
Something Else Again
1980
Peter Allen
I Still Call Australia Home
1980
John MacNally
Australian Trilogy / American Trilogy
1979, 7", Single, Polydor
Highway
Highway 1
1979
John MacNally
I Still Believe In Love
1979
Smokie
The Other Side Of The Road
1979
John MacNally
John MacNally's Ireland
1978
Kamahl
Let Me Be There
1977, 7", Single, Philips, ,
Vocal/Ballad
John MacNally
They Loved Their Lives Away
1977, 7", Single, Polydor
Trevor White
Out Of The Shadows
1977, LP, Album, Polydor
Pierre Falco
Pierre Falco
1977, LP, Album, EMI, EMI, ,
Vocal
Graeme Connors
Can't Let You Go
1977, 7", Single, Festival Records Pty. Ltd.
Judy Stone
Dancing On The Moon
1977, 7", Single, Polydor
Sherbet
Photoplay
1977, Vinyl, ,
Soft Rock/Pop Rock
Kamahl
Lovin' Kind
1977
John MacNally
Sincerely
1977
Dragon
Sunshine
1977, Vinyl, ,
Pop Rock
Air Supply
The Whole Thing's Started
1977, Vinyl, ,
Soft Rock/Ballad
Kamahl
Love Is A Beautiful Song
1977
Jon English
Lay It All Down
1977
The Festival 'Studio 24' Orchestra*
Africa (L'Ete Indien)
1976, 7", Single, Festival Records
Silver Studs
Dance With A Dolly (With A Hole In Her Stockin')
1976, 7", Single, Philips,
Chris Young
Theme From "End Play"
1976, 7", Single, Festival Records
Digby Richards
Lady
1976, 7", Single, Polydor
Judy Stone
Hasta Manana
1976, Vinyl Silver injection label, ,
Vocal
John MacNally
Lots Of Love
1976
Silver Studs
Happy Days
1976
Graeme Connors
And When Morning Comes
1976, ,
Country
Sherbet
Howzat
1976
Kerrie Biddell
Only The Beginning
1975, LP, Album, EMI, ,
Jazz-Funk/Funk
G. Wayne Thomas
Mercy For The Innocent
1975, 7", Single, Warm & Genuine
Passionfruit
Smilin' Ed
1975, 7", Single, Mono, Philips
Peter McLean
Morganna
1975, 7", Single, Polydor
Kerrie Biddell
Sinner Man (Don't Let Him Catch You)
1975, 7", Single, Promo, EMI
Judy Stone
Silver Wings And Golden Rings / We Need You
1975, 7", Single, Polydor
Jon English
Lovin' Arms
1975, 7", Single, Polydor,
G. Wayne Thomas
Summer Days
1975, 7", Single, Warm & Genuine
Silver Studs
My Teenage Dream
1975, 7", Philips
John Sangster
Lord Of The Rings
1975
J.P. Farnham*
J.P. Farnham Sings
1975
Jon English
Turn The Page
1975
Ross Ryan
After The Applause
1975, Vinyl,
Billy Thorpe
Million Dollar Bill
1975, Vinyl, ,
Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues/Funk
Jon English
Love Goes On
1974, 7", Single, Warm & Genuine
Peter Quentin
Dark Side Of The Door
1974, 7", Single, Mono, Philips
Jon English
It's All A Game
1974
Shona Laing
Shooting Stars Are Only Seen At Night
1974
The Life Organization*
In The Mood
1973, 7", Single, Polydor
Philippe Gabbay With Julian Lee Orchestra, Kirk L'Orange Orchestra
Philippe Gabbay With Julian Lee Orchestra / Kirk L'Orange Orchestra
LP, Australian Broadcasting Commission
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone (Symphonic Digital Master Recordings)
CD, Comp, RP, Edelton, ,
Classical/Neo-Classical/Score
Various
Music From The Films Of Kevin Costner
CD, Comp, Silva Screen
Ulpia Erdos
Harp On The Heart
LP, Telmak
Judy Stone
A Part Of Me
Peter Allen
Bi-Coastal
Various
Bonnet Dramas Revisited: Music From the Great Costume Dramas
2010, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Classics
Various
101 Movie Themes & Songs (The SBS Movie Show Presents You Must Remember This)
2004, 7xCD, Comp, SBS (3), Decca,
Score
Sherbet
Photoplay
2021, ,
Soft Rock/Pop Rock
Sherbet
Howzat
2021
Dragon
Dragon
2020
Sherbet
Highway 1
2008, CD, ,
Pop Rock