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= REVIEWS non nn iously as "thrilling", "sulky","evocative", A U D | oO "divine" and "a national treasure", Natacha Atlas has the voice of a goddess combined Reviewed by Richard Giles with the power to turn your legs to jelly. KILIM MUSIC OF OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK by Nikola Parov by Mars Lasar Producer: Nikola Parov for Rykomusic, Producer: Mars Lasar for Real Music, UK, 1997 Sausalito, CA, USA, 1996 Price: AUD$30.95, USD$15.98 (CD) Price: AUD$19.95, USD$9.98 (cass); Distributors: Aust—Festival Records, ph AUD$29. D$15. D) (57mi (02) 9660 4022: UK—Hannibal/Rykodisc, Divers’ hus hoe Wong) London; USA—Hannibal/Rykodisc, Salem. Productions, ph (07) 3367 0788; USA— ut of the Riverdance phenomenon, a Real Music, ph (415) 331 8278. Nik huge creative surge has been bom. Sita in the heart of Washington state ikola Parov was a part of the orchestra. and spread over almost a million acres, On Kilim he's taken music and instruments from his Hungarian background, and with backup from other Riverdance musicians has produced an exciting middle-European treat. Some incredibly foot-stamping sounds on the album, especially the first track, "Anonym", are mixed with softer pieces like "Trance Danubis" and "The Diva's Smile", making it a fine collection of creative music. Olympic National Park is one of America's great wilderness areas, rich with lakes, mountains and meadows, elk, deer, salmon, whales and seals. Mars Lasar's newest work is grand, panoramic music that recreates the incredibly wild feel of the rivers, glaciers and forests of the park. An exceptional album, surpassing all Lasar's previous work. TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH by Tribal Ge PUTUMAYO (A compilation) Producer: Andrew Higgins for Tribal Weer ae dea wee Trance, Queensland, Australia, 1997 Price: AUDS$19.95 USD$9.98 (cass); Price: AUD$14.95 (cass); AUD$24.95 AUD$29.9 } F ; .95, USD$15.98 (CD) (59mins) (CD) (inc. local & overseas p&h) (51mins) Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, Distributor: Aust—Tribal Trance Records, i ci- Post Office, Mapleton, Qld 4560. Word Music oh 15608 Agee ocal Sunshine Coast musicians Matt . Pickup, Penny Lane, Nelson Lane and jitumayo Music began mn 1990 when Dan > . Storper set out to bring music to people Rodger Bradshaw have released their second : . album. Their first, Didgin' in the Dirt, won from other cultures in the world. His first a regional award. and Deep in Did: has release was in 1993. Travel the World... cel- 8 , P Se nas ebrates the release of 12 albums and since won a production award. Matt's : didgeridu playing is some of the most includes samples from each. They range unique and laudable didge-playing I have from the island music of Maria Alice, the heard. He seems to hold the soul of the Celtic Swing of Capercaillie, the musical didge spirit in his heart. Sensitive vocals strength of jazz guitarist Brian Hughes (who and a deep attunement to the Australian plays lead guitar for Loreena McKennitt), world sound make this an excellent album. the women's songs of Vonda Shepard, the African pop sound of Wadini, and more. HALIM Laid back, international music. by Natacha Atlas aha Producer: Essam Rashad for Warner oe gut the Weel! wth Mitima, 5 Chappell Music Ltd, UK, 1997 a ; = < Price: AUD$29.95 (CD) (71mins) F IN. Distributors: Aust—Shock Records, ph ; ss (03) 9482 3666; UK—Beggars Banquet, ph 0181 8702 9912. his woman is absolutely wild! If you love that full Eastern sound of traditional Arab/Moroccan/Egyptian music mixed with modern arrangements, then Natacha Atlas will wow you on Halim. She grew up in the Moroccan suburbs of Brussels, becoming devoted to Arab culture. She's worked with Peter Gabriel, Jah Wobble and Trans-Global Underground, and contributed to the sound- track of the movie, Stargate. Described var- strony wars puny BF * iously as "thrilling", "sulky","evocative", "divine" and "a national treasure", Natacha Atlas has the voice of a goddess combined with the power to turn your legs to jelly. AUDIO Reviewed by Richard Giles KILIM by Nikola Parov Producer: Nikola Parov for Rykomusic, UK, 1997 Price: AUD$30.95, USD$15.98 (CD) Distributors: Aust—Festival Records, ph (02) 9660 4022; UK—Hannibal/Rykodisc, London; USA—Hannibal/Rykodisc, Salem. ut of the Riverdance phenomenon, a huge creative surge has been born. Nikola Parov was a part of the orchestra. On Kilim he's taken music and instruments from his Hungarian background, and with backup from other Riverdance musicians has produced an exciting middle-European treat. Some incredibly foot-stamping sounds on the album, especially the first track, "Anonym", are mixed with softer pieces like "Trance Danubis" and "The Diva's Smile", making it a fine collection of creative music. DEEP IN DIDGE by Tribal Trance Producer: Andrew Higgins for Tribal Trance, Queensland, Australia, 1997 Price: AUD$14.95 (cass); AUD$24.95 (CD) (inc. local & overseas p&h) (51 mins) Distributor: Aust—Tribal Trance Records, c/- Post Office, Mapleton, Qld 4560. ocal Sunshine Coast musicians Matt Pickup, Penny Lane, Nelson Lane and Rodger Bradshaw have released their second album. Their first, Didgin' in the Dirt, won a regional award, and Deep in Didge has since won a production award. Matt's didgeridu playing is some of the most unique and laudable didge-playing I have heard. He seems to hold the soul of the didge spirit in his heart. Sensitive vocals and a deep attunement to the Australian world sound make this an excellent album. HALIM by Natacha Atlas Producer: Essam Rashad for Warner Chappell Music Ltd, UK, 1997 Price: AUD$29.95 (CD) (71mins) Distributors: Aust—Shock Records, ph (03) 9482 3666; UK—Beggars Banquet, ph 0181 8702 9912. his woman is absolutely wild! If you love that full Eastern sound of traditional Arab/Moroccan/Egyptian music mixed with modern arrangements, then Natacha Atlas will wow you on Halim. She grew up in the Moroccan suburbs of Brussels, becoming devoted to Arab culture. She's worked with Peter Gabriel, Jah Wobble and Trans-Global Underground, and contributed to the sound- track of the movie, Stargate. Described var- NEXUS +79 DECEMBER 1997 - JANUARY 1998