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® REVIEWS ent whose work is being recognised more and more across Australia, I can thorough- ly recommend this album for your collec- tion, and the prices are so reasonable. AUDIO LUNAR REFLECTIONS by lan Cameron Smith Produced by Tony O'Connor and lan Cameron Smith Price: AUD$18.00 (cass.), AUD$27.00 (CD) (plus AUD$3.00 p+h ) (57 mins) Available: Rhythmist Productions, PO Box 304, Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia; and selected music stores. Here is Ian Cameron Smith's second release. His first was titled Rhythmist. This one is a very gentle, relaxed and encharming collection of acoustic guitar and keyboards. It takes one on a calming trip through soft waves of sound and thythm. I found it good music to smooth away the nerves at the end of a long busy day, or to sit down to in the evening like a warm and close friend. The fine keyboard sounds blending in with guitar and soft per- cussion moves one to imagine friendly days in the country or gazing quietly at the Full Moon on the water in the early evening. Tan says that he derived much of his inspiration for these compositions at Full Moon time and he has managed to capture the enchantment that's felt as the Moon comes over the horizon large and full and dressed in her silver lace. An excellent production that I can easily listen to over and over again. A ‘must buy' for lovers of atmospheric music, DESERT DREAMS IN AN ANCIENT LAND by Chris James and Wendy Grace Produced by Sounds Wonderful, PO Box 497, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia; phone (066) 84 7558 Price: AUD$18.00 (cassette) (plus AUD$1.50 postage within Australia). This is a compelling work by voice trans- formation teachers Chris James and Wendy Grace, with Mark Robson on didgeridoo. Their collaboration paints an aural land- scape of pure tone and harmonics, which they dedicate to the spirit of Central Australia. This reviewer had to stop work at her desk when this tape was put on in the back- ground, to investigate these tones that mag- ically blended in with the outdoor sounds of birds and insects, even a droning lawn- mower nearby in this rural setting. Desert Dreams in an Ancient Land inspires one to connect with the stillness within—which is why this is a sound medi- tation tape. But it also inspires active exploration of one's own ‘note’, as I found when confronted by waves of multi-lev- elled 'oms' with didgeridoo accompani- ment. I shared this experience with my colleagues’ very young children who loved the chance to play with octaves and har- monies. Very spiritually uplifting music, and back at my desk on deadline day, Nature is still wonderful. tation tape. But it also inspires active exploration of one's own ‘note’, as I found when confronted by waves of multi-lev- elled 'oms' with didgeridoo accompani- ment. I shared this experience with my colleagues’ very young children who loved the chance to play with octaves and har- monies. Very spiritually uplifting music, and back at my desk on deadline day, Nature is still wonderful. WARRBY COVVORS Distant Shy DISTANT SKY by Warren Connors Produced by Warren Connors for First Light Music Price: $15.95 (cass.) $19.95 (CD) Available from ABC shops and selected music stores. Warren Connors, who has a classical training, has produced a beautiful arrange- ment of melodic pieces to lay down on your couch by and relax. With guitar, sax- ophone and keyboards he and fellow musi- cians have created a languid aftemoon mood in this second album. Enjoy tracks tiled "A Distant Shore", "Timeless", "New Horizons”, "Returning Home", "Evening", "Distant Sky" and the traditional "Skye Boat Song". Tf you enjoy the sound of guitars, soft dreaming saxophone and oboe, then you'll love Distant Sky. Warren is a Brisbane tal- NEXUS#71 5o-e——————————— WARRBY COVVORS FEBRUARY - MARCH 1994