Andrew Gordon Macpherson
Andrew Gordon Macpherson is a Canadian film and television composer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is most noted for his work on the television documentary series Dark Side of the Ring and its spinoffs.[1]
Previously a musician in various Halifax-area bands,[2] he has also released music under the band name ANGO,[3] and has been a record producer. He initially worked on the first season of Dark Side of the Ring in collaboration with Wade McNeil,[4] before going on to become the show's primary composer in future seasons.
Filmography
[edit]- My Favourite Thing - 2013
- And They Watched - 2015
- It's Suppertime! - 2017–18
- The Ranger - 2018
- Far Cry 5 - 2018
- Random Acts of Violence - 2019
- Danny's Girl - 2020
- Spare Parts - 2020
- Dark Side of the Ring - 2019–25
- Kids vs. Aliens - 2022
- Tales from the Territories - 2022
- Who Killed WCW? - 2024
- Piñata Smashlings - 2025
Awards
[edit]Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canadian Screen Awards | 2025 | Best Original Music, Factual, Lifestyle, Reality or Entertainment | Dark Side of the Ring | Nominated | [5] |
Who Killed WCW? | Nominated | ||||
Canadian Screen Music Awards | 2022 | Best Original Score for a Non-Fiction Series or Limited Series | Dark Side of the Ring | Nominated | [6] |
2023 | Best Original Score for a Documentary, Factual or Reality Series or Special | Tales from the Territories | Nominated | [7] | |
2024 | Dark Side of the Ring | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Adam Brodsky, "‘Dark Side of the Ring’ Uses Music to Tell Pro Wrestling’s Most Sinister Stories". Vice, May 20, 2020.
- ^ Roche Uhntraal, "History lesson". The Coast, July 5, 2007.
- ^ Josiah Hughes, "Jacques Greene / ANGO". Exclaim!, February 26, 2015.
- ^ Allie Gregory, "Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil Scores Pro Wrestling Docuseries 'Dark Side of the Ring'". Exclaim!, May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian Screen Awards: Television Program Categories". Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, March 26, 2025.
- ^ Angelica Babiera, "First-ever Canadian Screen Music Awards announces nominees". Playback, August 16, 2022.
- ^ Howard Druckman, "Peter Chapman earns five nominations in 2023 Canadian Screen Music Awards". Words & Music, September 19, 2023.