David Lumsdaine's work is mostly rooted in Australia where he was born though he now lives in the UK. This unique and intriguing set includes pieces for a variety of instruments (not all are vocal) a number of which relate to the Australian landscape and the sounds of it's unique wildlife - which are also captured in live 'outback' recordings demonstrating the voices of the birds and creatures which inspired some of the works. The music itself is most approachable and well written. Definitely an important addition to the modern music repertoire.

Tracklist:

Australian Soundscape I: The Billabong At Sunset (Live Nature Recording)
A Little Cantata - Tracy Chadwell, In Memoriam: Instrumental
A Little Cantata - Tracy Chadwell, In Memoriam: High Mountain Meadow
A Little Cantata - Tracy Chadwell, In Memoriam: Instrumental II
A Little Cantata - Tracy Chadwell, In Memoriam: I Gave You Some Scores
A Little Cantata - Tracy Chadwell, In Memoriam: This Cricket, That Grasshopper
Australian Soundscape II: Frogs At Night
Blue Upon Blue
Australian Soundscape III: Raven Cry
Six Postcard Pieces: Ouverture
Six Postcard Pieces: March
Six Postcard Pieces: Rhapsody
Six Postcard Pieces: Nocturne
Six Postcard Pieces: Sonata
Six Postcard Pieces: Toccata
Australian Soundscape IV: Serenade
A Tree Telling Of Orpheus
Australian Soundscape V: Hunting A Crested Bellbird For Dr. Gilbert At Palm Creek
Metamorphosis At Mullet Creek
A Norfolk Songbook: Gallows Hill
A Norfolk Songbook: Hare
A Norfolk Songbook: The World Oozing
A Norfolk Songbook: Hedgerow
A Norfolk Songbook: Wind Shouts
A Norfolk Songbook: Barn Owl
A Norfolk Songbook: Gulls Jostling
A Norfolk Songbook: Rainbow Dance
A Norfolk Songbook: Black Sky
A Norfolk Songbook: Spring Tide
Cambewarra: I
Cambewarra: II
Cambewarra: III

UPC: 809730851926
Label: Metier
Release Date: 8.9.11
Format: CD

David Lumsdaine - White Dawn - Music By David Lumsdaine (2 CD)