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REVI EWS © the Mission for Music and Healing in A U D ! oO Seattle, USA. She wanders the country play- ing for the terminally ill, helping to heal their _ OF TIBET pain. Her group of volunteers is in demand by Terry Oldfield from doctors across North America. In 1987 Produced by New World Company (1994), she was invited to the USSR to walk for Westhall, Suffolk, UK peace, and in 1992 Dove took a group of Price: AUD$18.95, STG£6.95 (cass.); musicians to Rio de Janeiro for the World AUD$28.95, STG£10.95 (CD) (50mins) Environment Conference. ; Available: Aust—New World Prodns, ph After The Rain is a series of beautifully +61 (0)7 3367 0788; UK—New World tempered, light and inspiring tracks of Company, ph +44 (0)986 78 1682. Dove's flute and piccolo playing, backed by For those who feel a strong affinity with acoustic guitar, percussion and bass. A stim- Tibetan and north Indian culture and ulating album reflecting her passion for philosophies, this is a must-hear album. world harmony through music. Terry Oldfield captures the mystical side of Tibetan culture with his visionary, atmos- pheric music. He creates a sacred space for the soul to move into and transcend the ordi- nary and mundane for the moments of listen- ing. Combining his music with Tibetan voices and a children’s choir, this is an involving album. Recommended. HEART LAND by Tim Wheater Produced by David Lord, Tim Wheater for Almo Sounds Inc. (1 995), USA Price: AUD$19.95, NZD$20.95, USD$10.99 (cass.); AUD$29.95, NZD$30.95, USD$16.99 (CD) (53mins) Available: Aust—Festival Records, ph (02) 660 4022; NZ—Festival NZ, ph (09) 303 BLUE SKY RED EARTH 4 by Spindlewood a Alea Seay, aD Produced by Alex Svencis/Spindlewood for What can I say in a short review that ade- Movieplay Australia (1995) ately expresses the sheer power of this Price: AUD$19.95, NZD$20.95 (cass.); aibum? Tin Wheater, aa Wilde and AUD$29.95, NZD$30.95 (CD) (52mins) David Lord have captured in an Available: Aust—Movieplay Australia, ph orchestral/choral performance the momen- +61 (02 a 0199; NZ—Dracmans tum of fantastic change moving the planet Agencies, ph +64 (0)9 376 4628. today. The role of the warrior who faces the Australia has produced some remarkable light then tums to the love underlying all is musicians in the ambient folk tradition. Here the theme of the album. Starring angelic is a newer group on the scene, called choirs, shamans, heavenly spirits, the tribe, Spindlewood. Their wide range of instru- the nomad and the heart, this is the story of ments, including mandolin, dulcimer, clar- the search for, and triumph of, the heartland, 1&4, highland pipes, banjo and concertina, Beautiful, inspiring solo performances from _8iVe them a sound that's richly woven and Cecilia and Sarsh Leonardi. smoothly played with a fine vocal line to Not something to listen to on the dance every number. The group harmonies con- floor, Heart Land requires laying back on the tribute a rich Celtic flavour with spirited and carpet with headphones on and candles lit. passionate sound (a reminder of Clannad). Highly recommended. Watch them move with worldwide release this year. Well recommended. HEARTSONGS by Zach Davids AFTER THE RAIN by Esther "Little Dove" John Produced by Steve Anderson for Dove- Paloma Music (1995), USA Produced hep Davids for lvory Moon Price: STGE7.95, USD$7.95 (cass.); Music (1995), USA STGEI1 95, USDS11.95 (CD) limns) Pits: CEO came), LEDS OT CLS Available: UK—Gallant-Til + o/s p&h (61mins) Hepweod, (eres abaad ISON ed 1202: Available: USA—Ivory Moon Recordings, USA—NorthWord Press, PO Box 1360, 22 Rutgers Rd, Wellesley, MA 02181, p Minocqua, Wi 54548, ph 1800 336 6398, +! (617) 237 6686, 1-800 515 8515, fax +1 "Dove", as Esther John is known, founded (617) 235 6789. the Mission for Music and Healing in Seattle, USA. She wanders the country play- ing for the terminally ill, helping to heal their pain. Her group of volunteers is in demand from doctors across North America. In 1987 she was invited to the USSR to walk for peace, and in 1992 Dove took a group of musicians to Rio de Janeiro for the World Environment Conference. After The Rain is a series of beautifully tempered, light and inspiring tracks of Dove's flute and piccolo playing, backed by acoustic guitar, percussion and bass. A stim- ulating album reflecting her passion for world harmony through music. BLUE SKY RED EARTH by Spindlewood Produced by Alex Svencis/Spindlewood for Movieplay Australia (1995) Price: AUD$19.95, NZD$20.95 (cass.); AUD$29.95, NZD$30.95 (CD) (52mins) Available: Aust—Movieplay Australia, ph +61 (0)2 9905 0199; NZ—Dracmans Agencies, ph +64 (0)9 376 4628. Australia has produced some remarkable musicians in the ambient folk tradition. Here is a newer group on the scene, called Spindlewood. Their wide range of instru- ments, including mandolin, dulcimer, clar- inet, highland pipes, banjo and concertina, give them a sound that's richly woven and smoothly played with a fine vocal line to every number. The group harmonies con- tribute a rich Celtic flavour with spirited and passionate sound (a reminder of Clannad). Watch them move with worldwide release this year. Well recommended. HEARTSONGS by Zach Davids Produced by Zach Davids for lvory Moon Music (1995), USA Price: USD$10.00 (cass.), USD$15.00 (CD) + o/s p&h (61mins) Available: USA—Ivory Moon Recordings, 22 Rutgers Rd, Wellesley, MA 02181, pl +1 (617) 237 6686, 1-800 515 8515, fax +1 (617) 235 6789. 80 * NEXUS APRIL-MAY 1996