Personal details
- Professions: Composer, Music Department, Actor
Jed Danyel Kurzel, born back in 1976 out in Gawler, South Australia—honestly, the man's got more creative hustle than most. He kicked off his music career as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, and yeah, he didn’t just join some random band. He actually co-founded The Mess Hall, a gnarly blues rock duo, way back in 2001. Gotta give him props—two people making all that noise? Wild. If you’re into Australian music, chances are you’ve heard their gritty, no-nonsense sound floating around at some point. But Jed didn’t stop at rocking out. Nah, he took a sharp left turn into the world of film composition. And not just any films—he’s attached his name to some legit, spine-tingling projects. The Babadook from 2014? That unsettling, creeptastic vibe? Yeah, that’s Jed’s handiwork setting the mood. Then there’s Slow West (2015), a flick that oozes atmosphere, partly thanks to the soundtrack. Fast forward a bit, and you’ll find his fingerprints all over Alien: Covenant (2017)—that one’s not for the faint-hearted, by the way. And in 2018, he cranked up the tension for Overlord, a wild ride of a movie if there ever was one. Also, fun bit of trivia, his older brother Justin is out there making waves too—a film director and screenwriter, no less. Honestly, the Kurzel family must have some serious creative genes. So whether it’s bluesy Australian rock or nerve-jangling film scores, Jed Kurzel’s got his own flavor, and you can bet he’s not fading into the background any time soon.
Guitarist and Vocalist for Australian rock band The Mess Hall.nnAll right, so The Mess Hall—these guys are a two-piece from Sydney, and if you’ve never heard them, man, you’re missing out. Their sound? Gritty, bluesy rock that’s got just the right amount of fuzz and swagger. The guitarist and vocalist isn’t just front and center—he’s the backbone, weaving raw, raspy vocals with some seriously punchy guitar riffs. You’d think with only two dudes, the sound would be bare bones, but nope, it’s huge. Their live shows are sweaty, loud, and a little chaotic—in the best way possible. The frontman’s stage presence is wild, totally unfiltered, and you can hear influences from classic blues to garage rock. Honestly, their albums have this stripped-back, DIY feel, but they never sound half-baked. If you dig music with heart and a bit of grit, The Mess Hall’s guitarist and vocalist is someone you’ve gotta check out.
Konidela Ram Charan