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REVIEWS Pg ———$—$—$—$—$—$ AUDIO SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA Produced by Wild Eagle Productions (1995), East Kew, Victoria, Australia SGUND OF DREAMS Price: AUD$16.95 (cass.), AUD$24.95 ° by David Such — (CD) (54mins) Produced by David Such for Pleasure Available: Australia—Wild Eagle, PO Box Center Productions (1995), Los Angeles, 260, East Kew, Vic. 3102, ph (03) 9815 CA, USA 1162, fax (03) 9819 4908. Price: USD$! 4,99 + USD$1.50 p&h (CD A first-release compilation of top only) (35mins) Australian talent, whose music is distributed Available: USA—Pleasure Center, PO Box by Wild Eagle, representing a broad range of 92, Claremont, CA 91711, ph (909) 625 ambient musicians across the country—Ian 5732; selected music shops. Cameron Smith and his fantastic acoustic This very gentle combination of flute, fla- guitar, Vicki Hansen's deep heart Australian menco guitar and percussion carries pictures sound, Malcolm Harrison's piano, Chris of the cultures around the Mediterranean, Buckman's "Pachelbel", Ken Davis's grace- Spain and North Africa, with an added ful sounds, Simon Lewis's beautiful coastal flavour of North American flute. composition and Michael Wild's drifting David Such is an innovative composer and eternal soundings. Spirit of Australia is a musician who has trained in Arab and competent and delightful album promoting Western styles, specialising in both western some of the best Australian composers. and non-western flutes and clarinets. He combines these in a sweet, soulful albumof = TRIBAL JOURNEY relaxed moods that will take you to some by Joe Giea and Friends very pleasant places in your mind. An Produced by Mi 2 yy Michael De Florio (1994) for extremely mellow performance. World Wide Concepts/Larrikin — ; Entertainment SWEETRAIN Price: AUD$27.95 (CD only) (37 mins) Available: Australia—Dist. by Larrikin Entertainment, PO Box 501, Mascot, NSW 2020, ph (02) 700 9199, fax (02) 700 9155. A unique, experimental project album fus- ing Aboriginal rhythm with contemporary music, mixed with ambient explorations. A blending of different music styles done in such a way that will intrigue. Snatches of deep tribal connections take you to some very primitive places on Tribal Journey—a trip that will entrance and move you very deeply at the same time. Decidedly Rhevtene- eae different music. THE SNOW TREE by Sweet Rain QAWWALI: THE VOCAL ART OF THE Produced by John Greenfield for Uncle SUFIS ? Music (1994), Australia by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Price: AUD$29.95 (CD) (53mins) Produced by JVC (1990), Tokyo, Japan Available: Australia—Dist. by Movieplay Price: AUD$18.95 (cass.), AUD$28.95 Australia, PO Box 575, Broadway, NSW (CD) (61mins) ; 2100, ph (02) 905 0199, fax (02) 905 6372; Available: Australia—New World selected music shops. Productions, PO Box 244, Red Hill, Qld An all-Australian quality production of 4059, ph (07) 367 0788, fax (07) 367 2441. beautiful ambient music with depth and If you haven't heard this man sing before, vibrance. Several tracks from The Snow you've missed a real treat. The sound of Tree were used as the background to Nusrat Ali Khan of Pakistan performing his Australia's Channel Nine's coverage of the fervent, driving, religious music, called 1994 Winter Olympics. "Qawwali", is a sound to be savoured. The Snow Tree is a collection to listen to Each moving and celebratory performance with friends or as quiet relaxation on your is captured on just four long tracks here, each own. It's a tribute to Australian composition, of about 15 minutes, giving plenty of time and the album cover contains a bonus 12- for enjoying the lead-and-answer response page booklet of essential environmental pho- _ style of Qawwali. The vocalists are accom- tos as an added touch to this excellent pro- panied by drums and harmonium. A com- duction. Recommended. pelling and deeply infectious sound. TRIBAL JOURNEY by Joe Giea and Friends Produced by Michael De Florio (1994) for World Wide Concepts/Larrikin Entertainment Price: AUD$27.95 (CD only) (37 mins) Available: Australia—Dist. by Larrikin Entertainment, PO Box 501, Mascot, NSW 2020, ph (02) 700 9199, fax (02) 700 9155. A unique, experimental project album fus- ing Aboriginal rhythm with contemporary music, mixed with ambient explorations. A blending of different music styles done in such a way that will intrigue. Snatches of deep tribal connections take you to some very primitive places on Tribal Journey—a trip that will entrance and move you very deeply at the same time. Decidedly different music. SWEETRAIN QAWWALI: THE VOCAL ART OF THE SUFIS by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Produced by JVC (1990), Tokyo, Japan Price: AUD$18.95 (cass.), AUD$28.95 (CD) (61mins) Available: Australia—New World Productions, PO Box 244, Red Hill, Qld 4059, ph (07) 367 0788, fax (07) 367 2441. If you haven't heard this man sing before, you've missed a real treat. The sound of Nusrat Ali Khan of Pakistan performing his fervent, driving, religious music, called "Qawwali", is a sound to be savoured. Each moving and celebratory performance is captured on just four long tracks here, each of about 15 minutes, giving plenty of time for enjoying the lead-and-answer response style of Qawwali. The vocalists are accom- panied by drums and harmonium. A com- pelling and deeply infectious sound. 62 * NEXUS OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 1995