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The Australian Dreamtime Series
This is a series of albums featuring different aspects of Aboriginal Dreamtime culture. The featured artist on this series is David Hudson. David is possibly Australia’s leading exponent of the didgeridoo. He has toured the USA and Europe both independently and with the legendary Yanni. Produced by Nigel Pegrum (from English band Steeleye Span), this series of albums is David’s latest release and captures not only the spirit of the Dreamtime but also a variety of exciting and innovative didgeridoo performance blended with traditional and contemporary sounds.
Australian Dreamtime Series titles include:
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Jinna Jinna (Dreamtime Stories): (ASR1001)
Traditionally based Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime stories narrated by David Hudson accompanied by atmospheric contemporary and traditional didgeridoo based music are featured here. This album is ideal for children from across the world and for adults with an interest in the dreamtime culture. (released July 2007)
Ooramin (The Meditative Didgeridoo): (ASR 1002)
This album features the traditional meditative qualities of the didgeridoo played by one of the worlds leading exponents. The sparse ‘spiritual’ sounds make this an ideal album to enhance meditation or personal relaxation. (released July 2007)
The Primal Elegance Series
Combining the elegance of classical music with the primal spirituality of the didgeridoo, the ‘Primal Elegance’ series of albums is truly different and engaging. Didgeridoo legend David Hudson and pianist Mark Mannock invoke the style of the European tradition and give it a freshness and uniquely Australian flavour. Interpreting some well known ‘classical’ themes and composing and improvising new music inspired by the classics, these musicians have created a rich and dynamic tapestry.
Primal Elegance 1: (ASR 1003)
The first (of three) in the ‘Primal Elegance’ series features an outstanding array of guest performances. The outstanding musicianship of cellist Christine Jackson from London’s Royal Philharmonic orchestra is featured on several tracks, highlighting an wondrous interplay of culture and sound. (released July 2007)
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Dream Road -the David Hudson outback country album: (ASR1005)
Features a totally new side of the talents of David Hudson. Known around the world for his didgeridoo recordings, using his vocal prowess David has turned his love of roots and country music into an exciting album of original songs penned in collaboration with award winning songwriter Mark Mannock and produced by world renowned producer Nigel Pegrum.
Highlights include a stunning duet between David and Shane Howard performing Shane's Australian classic 'Solid Rock' and guest appearances by Australian country legend Irene Cara from the USA. (ASR 1005) released September 2007)
Audioscam - ABBATTACK: (ASR 1012)
Imagine if ABBA were a hard rock band...Audioscam are an underground Australian hard rock band who were born and bred to the world of dynamic guitar riffs and pounding drums. Beneath the black T-shirts and Ozzy Osbourne hallucinations they secretly guarded an admiration for the brilliantly crafted songs of ABBA. Without even telling their wives, girlfriends, colleagues or managers they stole into the recording studio to shake off this embarrassing obsession ...ABBATTACK is the astounding result.
Sugarcane Collins - WAY DOWN THE RIVER: (ASR1008)
Winner of the Australian 'Blues Album of the Year' award in 2008, 'Way Down The River' is Australian blues at it’s best. With a big soulful voice that is as deep and passionate as his finger-picking, and wine bottleneck slide that is flawless, Sugarcane Collins is a spellbinding Australian solo blues performer. His amazing career has gone through a variety of incarnations and styles since he first started singing blues, jazz, country and folk in the waterfront bars and cane field pubs of Cairns. As solo artist, bandleader, songwriter, record & video producer and international festival performer Sugarcane Collins exposes the breadth and depth of his life in music.
Seaman Dan - ISLAND WAY: (ASR 1008)
ARIA award winner Seaman Dan's music portrays a mixture of Australian Blues, Hula, Slow-Jazz and Pearling songs, reflecting the many cultures and traditions found in the Australian Torres Strait and various other places where he lived, including Darwin and Broome in Australia, and Papua New Guinea – where he absorbed the beautiful island's music. He describes the development of his music as: "Thursday Island is a multi-cultural society, and through the pearling industry there were songs from all over the world. You listen to all these elderly people as they sing and you add bits and pieces to your own song as you go on". Seaman Dan's 'Island Way' combines the traditions of Australia, America, Africa and Polynesia into a truly unique musical style.
Wilma Reading - NOW YOU SEE ME: (ASR 1006)
Australia's Indigenous 'Lady of Song' has returned to Australia to rediscover her Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander roots and be inspired by her homeland. With a career spanning movies in Hollywood, television, lead roles in musicals on London's west end and performing in Duke Ellington's band, Wilma is inspiring many young artists who recognize the story of the young indigenous girl of the 60’s who took on the world and won. 'Now You See Me' successfully combines Wilma Reading's jazz influences with the earthy sounds of her indigenous traditions.
The Naked Melody: (ASR 1004)
Sensuously inspired interpretations of enchanting performed on the flugelhorn contrasted by seductively simple sound scapes. (released July 2007)
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P.O. Box 8010
Cairns, QLD 4870
+61 439952406 (Int)
0439 952406 (Aust)
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Mount Martha, VIC 3934
U.S.A.
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