Personal details
- Birth Date: 1978-12-12
- Birth Location: Thun, Switzerland
- Professions: Composer, Writer, Director
Ronnie Minder’s got one of those careers that just makes you shake your head and think, “Man, this guy doesn’t sleep, does he?” Seriously, from Switzerland to Australia to Hollywood—he’s racked up more air miles than most composers get gigs. He’s not just another name in the credits, either. We’re talking about someone who went toe-to-toe with heavyweights like Hans Zimmer and Alexandre Desplat for a shot at an Oscar nod. That’s wild. Minder’s sound is all over the place, but in a good way—one minute he’s laying down lush orchestral stuff, the next he’s pumping out moody electronic beats. Doesn’t matter if it’s for a Ridley Scott project or a western epic like “The Legend of Ben Hall”—he nails it. That Ben Hall score? It blew up so much it landed on iTunes America’s front page during Oscar season, sitting pretty next to “Rogue One” and “La La Land.” Not too shabby, right? He’s worked with some colorful folks too—think Dan Aykroyd, Patrick Dempsey, Sue Maslin. His music’s been slapped all over everything from gritty documentaries to glossy Porsche commercials. And he’s not slowing down, either. After a killer run in the electronic music scene with record deals left and right, he jumped headfirst into film scoring around 2014 and hasn’t looked back. Most recently, he’s been teaming up with directors like Matthew Holmes (again) and working on films that have made waves at Cannes. World war dramas, crime flicks, coming-of-age stories—he’s got his fingerprints all over them. And honestly? It looks like he’s just getting started.
movies trivia informationnnOkay, so—being one of just four Aussies up for a possible Best Score Oscar at the 89th Academy Awards? That’s pretty wild. Alongside heavyweights like Jed Kurzel, David Hirschfelder, and the legendary Nick Cave, this contender really stood out. The Academy’s music branch, not exactly known for showering Australian composers with nominations, had its eye on this group that year. People were buzzing about who’d actually snag a spot, considering the stiff competition from Hollywood’s regulars. For a score to break through amidst all the studio blockbusters and big-name composers from the States? No joke, that’s a major feat. It’s like being the only non-American band at a massive US festival—you gotta have something special. In the end, even just being in the conversation put these Aussie composers in a whole different league. The recognition alone? Worth bragging about for years.
Ennio Morricone’s music? Man, it was like wallpaper in my house growing up—always there, seeping into every memory, just sort of existing in the background until one day it hits you: this guy basically shaped the entire mood of your childhood without you even noticing. His scores could make a spaghetti western feel like an opera, or turn a regular old movie scene into something that sticks with you for years. You grow up humming his tunes without even realizing where they came from. Only later do you start to connect the dots and realize, “Wait, that’s Morricone again?” It’s wild, the way his influence sneaks up on you. Suddenly, you’re older and you realize you’ve been carrying his melodies around in your head for decades. That’s legacy—not just music, but pure atmosphere.
December 12, 1978
Konidela Ram Charan
Thun, Switzerland
46 years old