Once Were Warriors Theme - Tama Renata

A Legendary piece of Music for the Soundtrack, Once Were Warriors, in which Tama captures the films hard-hitting message.
That piece, created by Tama Renata, one of the finest post-Hendrix blues-rock guitarists of his generation, also gets a strident and extended reprise supported by a powerful haka over the film’s closing credits. It is a remarkable piece of music which captures the coiled rage and emotional chaos of a central character Jake The Muss, played by Temuera Morrison.
Tama Renata was awarded a George Benson guitar by the Ibanez company in recognition of his work and at the time of the release of Once Were Warriors.
In the film, Tama also appeared as the guitarist at a party, strumming a guitar. He also co-wrote the ballad ‘Here Is My Heart’ for the Once Were Warriors film (sung by the actors Temuera Morrison and Rena Owen), as well as recorded other music for the soundtrack.
In this video clip, Tama is seen playing his well known carved guitar, Savage.
After the release of Warriors, Tama went on a nationwide Warriors Tour. He played the Theme at the 1994 APRA Silver Scroll Awards, and the Film & Television Awards.
Purchase the DVD to watch the film, or the music CD to hear its incredible soundtrack.