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= REVIEWS prises collected works from eight albums M U RY | C released by Celestial Harmonies. Some 5 5 4 wonderful tracks like "Crescent Moon" Reviewed by Richard Giles grace this exciting, must-have compilation. By Nomad FENG SHUI: The Eightfold Path . by Chinmaya Dunster roducer: Nomad for AMI, USA, 1999 producer: Chinmaya Dunster for New (43mins) Earth Records, USA, 2000 (46mins) Distributors: Australia—MPRA, tel (07) Distributors: Aust—New World Music 3849 6020; USA—AMIL, tel (212) 253 tel (02) 9565 4522, 1800 628 823; 1567, website www.ausmusic.cc UK—New World Music, tel 0198 678 Sa years ago, Nomad had a smash 1682; USA—New Earth Records, tel alternative album hit, titled Nomad, which just sold and sold. Their new release, (505) 466 2471, www.newearthrec.com K-born Chinmaya Dunster studied clas- Songman, has the same entrancing tribal sical ouitar and then moved on to the sound and the same faraway call to the lis- , Sica’ guitars Indian classical instrument, the sarod. On tener to an ancient cultural celebration of Fene Shui, he attempts t ture the vib song and dance. The origins of the album LON8 ONT, He attempts to capture The Vvibra- tion of the eight sectors in a house using the are in recordings made in Arnhem Land in Fene Shui thod. Chi the mid-1990s with David Gulpilil's commu- slat ut heoniwn aii od. one ta h nity in Ramingining. An exciting, haunting © ates each compass direction to one branc and satisfying album. of the Eightfold Path of Behaviour as enun- ciated by the Buddha. The music is very calming, with its mix of an Eastern and an UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES almost traditional English sound. A pleasant by Tony O'Connor . ambience makes this a charming CD. Producer: Jacqui O'Connor for Studio Horizon, Qld, Aust, 2000 (55mins) NIYA YESH Distributors: Aust—Studio Horizon by Axiom of Choice Oistibution, tel 07) 8 eet WW. Producer: Axiom of Choice for Narada studtonorizon.com; Wh—New tile Productions, USA, 2000 (58mins) 2000, tel 01442 251430; USA—Studio Distributors: Aust—EMI/Virgin, tel (07) Horizon North, tel (902) 302 5370 3252 7744; USA—Narada Music, tel ony O'Connor is a phenomenon both in Australia and internationally, and he has (414) 961 8350, www.narada.com ro xinced ‘the la ber of goldan d pretium Age bringing together Persian, Indian al nd in e Tas Ok c. id lox ten th and Western sounds with some beautiful sound we ve come to know ani 4 ove as the vocalisations from classical Persian—trained recognisable signature of Tony's work has Mamak Khadem. With the slow and careful changed. It's good to hear some different ae . : . compositions of Loga Ramin Torkian, mix- production techniques on Under Southern - : - oe . ing classical Iranian music with Indian and Skies, and the fresh, orchestral style which . ve . . Western influences, this is a special album Tony has adopted here is both warming and « of deeply moving, open-hearted worl encouraging. Recommended. . ' ging music. Mamak Khaden's vocals are woven DANCE INTO ETERNITY hymns to poignant love and pain. These are Selected Pieces 1987-1998 excellent, precious sounds. by Omar Faruk Tekbilek Producer: John Schaefer for Celestial Harmonies, AZ, USA, 2000 (77mins) Distributors: Aust—Arts Distribution, tel (02) 9905 9435; USA—Celestial Harmonies, tel (520) 326 4400, website www.harmonies.com f you've heard Omar Faruk Tekbilek's music before, you need no introduction to this amazing man's work. His emotional, mystical link with his Turkish origins allows him to produce the most extraordinary music. In 1988, his first international album, Siileyman the Magnificent (with Brian Keane) launched him as a world- respected figure. Dance Into Eternity com- prises collected works from eight albums released by Celestial Harmonies. Some wonderful tracks like "Crescent Moon" grace this exciting, must-have compilation. MUSIC Reviewed by Richard Giles SONGMAN by Nomad Producer: Nomad for AMI, USA, 1999 (43mins) Distributors: Australia—MRA, tel (07) 3849 6020; USA—AMI, tel (212) 253 1567, website www.ausmusic.cc ie years ago, Nomad had a smash alternative album hit, titled Nomad, which just sold and sold. Their new release, Songman, has the same entrancing tribal sound and the same faraway call to the lis- tener to an ancient cultural celebration of song and dance. The origins of the album are in recordings made in Arnhem Land in the mid-1990s with David Gulpilil's commu- nity in Ramingining. An exciting, haunting and satisfying album. UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES by Tony O'Connor Producer: Jacqui O'Connor for Studio Horizon, Qld, Aust, 2000 (55mins) Distributors: Aust—Studio Horizon Distribution, tel (07) 5478 5215, www. studiohorizon.com; UK—New Life 2000, tel 01442 251430; USA—Studio Horizon North, tel (902) 302 5370 ony O'Connor is a phenomenon both in Australia and internationally, and he has produced a number of gold and platinum albums in the last decade. The ambient sound we've come to know and love as the recognisable signature of Tony's work has changed. It's good to hear some different production techniques on Under Southern Skies, and the fresh, orchestral style which Tony has adopted here is both warming and encouraging. Recommended. DANCE INTO ETERNITY Selected Pieces 1987-1998 by Omar Faruk Tekbilek Producer: John Schaefer for Celestial Harmonies, AZ, USA, 2000 (77mins) Distributors: Aust—Arts Distribution, tel (02) 9905 9435; USA—Celestial Harmonies, tel (520) 326 4400, website www.harmonies.com f you've heard Omar Faruk Tekbilek's music before, you need no introduction to this amazing man's work. His emotional, mystical link with his Turkish origins allows him to produce the most extraordinary music. In 1988, his first international album, Siileyman the Magnificent (with Brian Keane) launched him as a world- respected figure. Dance Into Eternity com- NEXUS - 79 OCTOBER — NOVEMBER 2000