ABOUT LUKE SMILES

The introduction of a Commodore 64 computer into the family home in the early 1980ʼs began Luke’s fascination with computers and sound. Having had no formal musical training but instead yielding to a keen interest in how things work, Luke has developed a unique rapport among choreographers & directors in the development of soundtracks for dance, theatre & film.

Luke’s appreciation of cinema has inspired a diverse sound making practice and led him to work in areas including sound design, music composition, foley and sound effects editing.

Working under his business name motion laboratories Luke has composed and produced soundtracks for many Australian and International artists and companies including: All The Queens Men, Australian Dance Theatre, Bare Bones Dance Company (UK), Brink Productions, Belvoir, Chunky Move, Dancenorth, Frontier Danceland (Singapore), Gabrielle Nankivell, Melbourne Theatre Company, Nederlands Dans Theatre, Ox (Belgium/Slovenia), Patch Theatre, Queensland Ballet, Rachel Arianne Ogle, Rambert Dance Company (UK), Restless Dance Theatre, State Theatre Company South Australia, Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Tasdance, The Farm, West Australian Ballet and Windmill Theatre Co.

How do you use your space?

“My studio at the Meat Market is my place to get out of the house and ‘go to work’.  Ultimately, it’s a space where I’m surrounded by the things I need and can focus on whatever creative endeavour I’m working on without distraction.  It’s amazing, I love it.”