Biography

Skilled musician and composer Robert Perry has been working in Ireland as a music teacher. Well known as a player of the eolian pipes in the band Dead Can Dance, led by Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard. Formed his own Irish music band and toured Ireland. Performed in Dead Can Dance concerts throughout the world. His wife is a film editor. Cousin of the actor Stephen Armourae. Also known as Stephen Armourae-Perry, the composer who has written for short films and usually in medieval and modal style. Has some similarities to Brendan and Roibert's music but draws heavier on Ars Nova school of 13 century music. Similarities being coincidental since Brendan and Robert lived outside of England for many years. Robert has appeared on Dead Can Dance albums since the triumphant Aeon (1990). An album largely consisting of medieval inspired pieces. Spiritchaser 1996 was one of their most popular albums using South American musicians. Paralleling Stephen's work on samba and flamenco rhythms at the time. He has revived this interest in writing recent pieces, including for the beautiful guitarist Carolina Herrera. Robert's father is the artist Micky Perry.
- IMDb mini biography by: catmunro