Bret McKenzie on creepy crawlies and making music
He's an Oscar winner, a Grammy winner and an Emmy nominee. Bret McKenzie first came to international prominence as one half of the musical comedy duo, Flight of the Conchords and has since forged a successful solo career, writing and recording songs for both television and film - including this year's massive box office hit,
A Minecraft Movie.
His work has been sung by Celine Dion, Benee and Lizzo to name just a few. Based in his native Wellington, Bret is currently collaborating with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on their
Creepy-Crawly Carnival.
He's also about to release his second solo album,
Freak Out City
. Bret talks to Susie Ferguson about why creepy crawlies, classical music and children do mix and what fans can expect from his latest record.
Bret McKenzie, host of the Creepy-Crawly Carnival, with two young members of the audience at the first show in Wellington
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