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David Lumsdaine's work is mostly rooted in Australia where he was born though he now lives in the UK. This unique and intriguing set includes pieces for a variety of instruments (not all are vocal) a number of which relate to the Australian landscape and the sounds of its unique wildlife - which are also captured in live 'outback' recordings demonstrating the voices of the birds and creatures which inspired some of the works.
The music itself is most approachable and well written. Definitely an important addition to the modern music repertoire.
David Lumsdaine: Soundscapes
Soundscapes: I. The billabong at sunset (Lake Emu)
David Lumsdaine: A Little Cantata
I. (instrumental)
II. High mountain meadow
III. (instrumental)
IV. I gave you some scores
V. This cricket, that grasshopper…
Soundscapes
Soundscapes: II. Frogs at night
David Lumsdaine: Blue upon Blue
Blue upon Blue
Soundscapes
Soundscapes: III. Raven Cry
David Lumsdaine: 6 Postcard Pieces
No. 1. Ouverture
No. 2. March
No. 3. Rhapsody
No. 4. Nocturne
No. 5. Sonata
No. 6. Toccata
Soundscapes
Soundscapes: IV. Serenade
David Lumsdaine: A Tree Telling of Orpheus
A Tree Telling of Orpheus
Soundscapes
Soundscapes: V. Hunting a Crested Bellbird for Dr. Gilbert at Palm
David Lumsdaine: Metamorphosis at Mullet Creek
Metamorphosis at Mullet Creek
David Lumsdaine: A Norfolk Songbook
I. Gallows Hill
II. Hare
III. The world oozing
IV. Hedgerow
V. Wind shouts
VI. Barn Owl
VII. Gulls jostling
VIII. Rainbow dance
IX. Black sky
X. Spring tide
David Lumsdaine: Cambewarra Suite
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June 2011
“this superb anthology reveal what a false dichotomy the whole field recording/"conventional" composition debate can be. Lumsdaine's soundscapes are as concerned with inner dialogues, counterpoint and structure as anything he commits to manuscript paper...These performances...prove deeply sensitive to Lumsdaine's needs, with a special nod going to pianist Peter Lawson for negotiating Cambewarra's secret labyrinths with such clarity”
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