Richard Pleasance

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Richard Pleasance is a Melbourne based multi-instrumentalist and producer. He was a founding member of the hit band Boom Crash Opera.

Early in his career Richard played in bands such as 'Government Drums' (1980-1982) with Deborah Conways' husband and musical partner, Willy Zygier, 'Serious Young Insects' (1982-1983) where he met the man that he would later form Boom Crash Opera with, Peter Farnan and 'Bang' (1983-1984) a band that featured Nick Seymour who would later join Neil Finn and Paul Hester in Crowded House.

In 1991 Richard released his first solo album titled "Galleon" which was nominated for five ARIA's (Australian Record Industry Awards) and he toured it with Elvis Costello. Four years later he released his follow up album, "Colourblind".

Richard also released a 1996 record with Wendy Morrison titled "Felt" and more recently formed 'Pleasantville' with his wife Michelle. In 2004 they released their debut album "Hill Of Beans".

Richard also writes and produces songs for TV and Documentaries, including the theme for the award winning TV series SeaChange. More recently he produced the sound track for the Australia film "Kenny".