Music by Mike Harvey Music Recorded at Studio 301, Sydney Producer Mike Harvey Engineer Glen Phimister "Can't we start over" Music by Mike Harvey Lyrics by Kay Parker Sung by Naomi Warne "Safe beneath the water" Music by Mike Harvey Lyrics by John Hanlon Sung by Doug Parkinson "Cutting loose" Music by Mike Harvey Lyrics by Karen Cohen Sung by Doug Parkinson "Danger danger" Music by Mike Harvey Lyrics by John Hanlon Sung by Malcolm McCallum "The Key" Music and Lyrics by David Spall Sung by David Spall "Good time lady" Music and Lyrics by David Spall Sung by David Spall "Theme for Valerie" Music by Mike Harvey Flugel horn Peter Cross Tenor Sax Lee Hutchins "Turn out the light" Music and Lyrics by Steve Kiely Sung by Steve Kiely "Always let him know" Music by Mike Harvey Lyrics by Kay Parker Sung by Naomi Warne Dialogue & Music Editor Tim Street Dialogue & Music Mixer Phil Judd At time of writing, composer Michael aka Mike Harvey had an active website here, which included this CV - Early Frost is identified in it by its working title Something Wicked: Michael Harvey is well-known as one of Australia's most sought-after Composer/Musical Directors. A renowned songwriter and composer in theatre, television, film, major events and advertising, he is the recipient of The Grand Prix in the Pacific Song Contest (Canada), The Most Outstanding Song Award in the Yamaha Song Festival (Tokyo), the APRA Silver Scroll (twice) for Best Song Composition, an International Gold CLIO (New York) for Best Music Soundtrack for a TV commercial, AWARD and FACTS Awardsfor TV Commercials and soundtracks, and several awards in the American Song Festival. Michael (better known as Mike Harvey in his homeland New Zealand) was a performer/recording artist in his own right with the 70's rock band Salty Dogg, and then his solo LP "GREAT EXPECTATIONS". Salty Dogg (Graham Chapman, Martin Winch, Vic Williams, Chris Gunn and Mike) was regarded as one of New Zealand's top rock bands in the 1970s, with radio play of their singles and the all-original LP "Love to Play and Sing". The 'Dogg' worked extensively with Radio HAURAKI, and toured up and down the country for nearly 3 years, working in the NZ Breweries' hotels and other major venues. Salty Dogg enjoyed a very special success at their favourite venues, The Glenfield Tavern, and atGRANDPA'S, Tommy Adderley and Dave Henderson's renowned nite spot. AtGRANDPA'S, the band frequently jammed with their visitng rock idols, such as the Stones, Deep Purple, and Santana. Salty Dogg had a loyal following at both venues, playing their mix of original songs and those of their 'favourites', the Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Supertramp, Guess Who, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John. When Salty Dogg disbanded, Michael took on the position of House Producer for EMI Studios, Wellington, producing albums for John Rowles, Kim Hart, and his own "GREAT EXPECTATIONS" before leaving for Australia in August 1978. Michael is the Composer of Musical Theatre pieces, "PAN" (the Capitol Theatre Sydney 2000), "LUSH" (STC, and Ensemble Theatre at the Sydney Opera House), and "AN OLD WIVES' TALE", (work-shopped in Los Angeles). Michael was both Composer and Co-Producer of "EUREKA", which opened the Melbourne International Arts Festival in October 2004, and then followed with a critically-acclaimed season at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne. His composition in the TV series "Sons and Daughters","Australia's Most Wanted", "Possession", and the films, "Mission Top Secret", "Pirates Island", "The Rogue Stallion", "The Phantom Horseman", "Something Wicked", and"Young Champions", has been heard worldwide. His most recent film success was with the Bollywood film, "DIL CHAHTA HAI", filmed in Sydney and in India. The film was released internationally and was the #1 Film, DVD and CD on the sub-continent. Michael has been Musical Director/Accompanist for many of Australia's foremost and respected entertainers including the original 'BOY FROM OZ' Peter Allen, Julie Anthony,Tim Draxl, Kane Alexander, Barry Crocker, Kamahl, Rob Guest, and John Rowles, and he has accompanied international stars Neil Sedaka, Cleo Laine, and David Frost. Michael's television credits include - resident Musical Director/Conductor Network 7's"Carols in The Domain" (1995-2006), guest Musical Director on the Nine Network's"Midday With Kerri-Anne", and the ABC's "Farnham and Byrne". Michael has also conducted Australia's great variety award nights, The Mo Awards and the Variety Club 'Heart' Awards, prestigious concerts such as The NSW Premier's Concert and The Australia Day Awards. Michael has conducted many orchestras in concert and recording, including the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Sydney Youth Orchestra, and members of the SSO, the ASO, and the Tokyo Symphony. Formerly a Record Producer with EMI (NZ), Michael has been a freelance Record Producer for many years, with a great list of credits, including several Platinum and Gold Records/CDs, and along the way "Music Arranger of the Year" and "Record Producer of the Year" Awards. Michael orchestrated/produced John Hanlon's "HIGHER TRAILS" which featured in the OSCAR- nominated film "Off the Edge", and he produced the 'definitive version' of ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR sung by Julie Anthony, and orchestrated by Tommy Tycho. He produced "TRUE BLUE - 21st Anniversary Edition"for Aussie icon John Williamson. Michael has been a lecturer/tutor in the Performing Arts, Piano, Composition/Songwriting, and past pupils include Delta Goodrem (multi ARIA winner), Natalie Bassingthwaite("Rogue Traders"), Sarah Blasko (ARIA winner), and the internationally successful writer Paul Begaud. (There are many more stills of Harvey in action at his website, link above. Below are a few from the period the 1980s, when he composed the music for the film, and then two from his early New Zealand days, and then one from his later days) (Below: with Sharon O'Neill, 1981 Yahama World Popular Song Contest) (Below: with Malcolm McCallum in the studio in the 1980s) (Below: Mike Harvey in the 1980s) (Below: Mike Harvey at the 1976 NZ APRA awards with his silver scroll) (Below: with songwriter John Hanlon in the 1970s) (Below: Mike Harvey in later days) (Below: Mike Harvey at the piano as he appears in the film) Lyrics for the song which runs over the end credits: All the growing things That start with hope and seed Grow up to sun and rain Through early frost and weeds Except the newborn child Who will not ever grow Unless you love him well And always let him know A child is not a rose And that's why, I suppose An early frost can kill More than you think it will Love can bloom again And they forget the frost Children get but one chance And then the bloom is lost A child is not a tree And that is why, you see A child can always hide His twisted parts inside Trees will bear fruit again Despite an early chill But children quickly learn That early frost Can kill... That early frost can kill … All the growing things That start with hope and seed Grow up to sun and rain Through early frost and weeds Except the newborn child Who will not ever grow Unless you love him well And always… let him … know ….