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Rockpool Reflections - Andrew Skeoch

Music for the lute, with birdsong from the Australian outback.
Composed, played and recorded by Andrew Skeoch

 

Imagine yourself in the Australian outback - a tranquil desert waterhole is overhung by graceful gum trees, and the spring air is filled with birdsong.

Andrew weaves this inspiration into his restful music.

Featuring the gentle plucked strings of the lute, along with harp and flute, and accompanied by a tapestry of beautiful birdsong, this album evokes a natural ambience.

 

A word from Andrew:

This is the only album in our catalogue that contains music.

It was originally recorded in 1993, and released the following year. It was a very early project for us, and our first experience of recording nature sounds. The music was composed on the lute during camping trips to the outback, and the natural soundscapes were recorded at Mootwingee National Park, in the far west of New South Wales, Australia.

Shortly after completing it, we chose to concentrate solely on creating the pure nature albums that have remained our focus since. Nevertheless, we have found many listeners enquire about of this unique album, so we continue to make it available."

If you would like to find out more about the music, the instruments, and how this album was recorded, you may like to read this blog article:
http://www.listeningearth.com.au/blog/listening-earth-the-early-years-pt1

 

Tracklist:

Part 1:
Track 1: Morning at Homestead Creek (soundscape) -
Track 2: Wedgetails (Sarah's Pavan)
Track 3: Footprints
Track 4: Reflections in the Rockpool
Track 5: The Echidna's Wanderings
Track 6: Wagtail Antics (with Jane Belfrage; harp)
Track 7: Shared Secrets
Track 8: Hidden Gorge

Part 2:
Track 9: Awaiting the Dawn (soundscape) -
Track 10: From Afar (with David Brown; shakuhachi flute)
Track 11: Morning Star
Track 12: Dewdrops
Track 13: Infinite Sky (with Jane Belfrage; harp)
Track 14: Heartland (Red Rocks, Blue Sky)
Track 15: Twilight
Track 16: The Homeward Path (Pavan VI by Alfonso ferabosco, 16th cnetury Italian)

Total Playing Time: 65 minutes

Recording Location:
Mutawintji National Park, outback NSW, Australia

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