Label:Great Island Records – GIR LP 003
Country:Australia
Used LP 1987
Disc:VG+ (good shape overall)
Jacket:VG+ (slight wear only, good condition overall)
Australian percussionist Michael Askill, principal percussionist of the string orchestra and known for his Synergy Percussion project since the 70s and activities with Southern Crossings alongside Michael Atherton, presents this 1987 work. This album features performances of four compositions by Australian composers. The album begins with "Omphalo Centric Lecture" a kaleidoscope of ever-changing developments assembled from marimba, slit drums, cymbals, shakers and "White Knight and Beaver" showcasing a playful and experimental feeling featuring the Fairlight CMI synthesizer. Side B features the mystical “How The Stars Were Made,” employing a multitude of percussion instruments, and the marimba solo “Marimba Dances”. While Side A is particularly excellent, the entire album is thoroughly rewarding. Released on the private label that also released the aforementioned work by Michael Atherton.
弦楽団首席打楽器奏者にして70年代から続けるSynergy PercussionプロジェクトやMichael AthertonらとのSouthern Crossingsの活動で知られるオーストラリア人打楽器奏者Michael Askillによる87年の作品。本作ではオーストラリア出身の作曲家による4つのコンポジションの演奏をしています。まず冒頭のマリンバ、スリットドラム、シンバル、シェイカーで組み立てられる万華鏡の様に展開が変化していく”Omphalo Centric Lecture”に始まり、Fairlight CMIのシンセサイザーをフィーチャーした遊び心や実験精神を覗かせる”White Knight and Beaver”をA面。大量の打楽器を用いたミスティックな雰囲気の”How The Stars Were Made”とマリンバのソロ演奏”Marimba Dances”をB面に収録。A面は特にいいですが全編聴き応えたっぷり。素晴らしい内容です。前述Michael Athertonの作品も残すプライベートレーベルからのリリース。
A1 - Omphalo Centric Lecture
A2 - White Knight and Beaver
B1 - How The Stars Were Made
B2 - Marimba Dances
