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Release Date: 26-10-1998
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Catalog Number: 13080-2
Barcode: 13711308020
Musical Style: New Age
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Red Road [09:31] | 4 | I Wanna Be A Everything [11:43] |
| 2 | Beverly [04:54] | 5 | Storm Coming [19:51] |
| 3 | Child Dreams [04:13] | 6 | Think About It [08:08] |
Description:
If one could hear music embodying compassion for the earth and its inhabitants, what would it sound like? The answer lies in the vibrant music of Coolangubra. This unique group was formed in 1989 amidst a campaign to stop logging in a small forest in southeastern Australia. The forest's name was Coolangubra and in keeping with their goal to save the forest, the group adopted the name. Coolangubra used their talents to promote the campaign and succeeded in raising awareness of this issue. Today, the band has broadened its focus to include not only environmental issues, but social ones as well. They feel their music is a constructive counterforce to the violence and destruction in the world today. A creative merging of violin, electric viola, acoustic guitar and percussion, Coolangubra's music does not regress to anger or despair. On the contrary, the music re–energizes the spirit and vitalizes the soul. Coolangubra utilizes their creative force by improvising throughout the composition and performance of their music. The result is a sound that is uniquely Australian, a blending of compassion and determination that transcends the backgrounds and diverse cultural influences of the individual members. After listening to Storm Coming, one comes away admiring Coolangubra's powers of creativity and optimism and diversity.
Biography:
Coolangubra was formed in 1989 amidst a campaign to stop logging in a small forest in southeastern Australia. The members adopted the Aboriginal name of the forest, Coolangubra, which means skull of kangaroo. Since then, Coolangubra has evolved as one of Australia's most distinctive and unique music ensembles and continues to promote environmental awareness through the inspirations of much of their music. Most listeners first notice the distinctive sound of Claes Pearce on violin and electric viola. She plays with a remarkable, almost vocal sound, giving Coolangubra its emotional depth. Pearce can be heard in many settings from free jazz to mainstream pop. She has played with member Greg Sheehan in jazz and rock groups since the early seventies. Stephen Berry is a two–time national champion in bluegrass guitar competition and developed a strong rhythmic style that leaves traditional bluegrass picking behind. His performance on the acoustic guitar adds a dynamic exponent to the group. His role in the group has been described as supportive and anchoring. Greg Sheehan is a fearless percussionist and can produce a beat out of most any object he sees, including squeaky toys and kitchen implements. He provides fire and excitement to this vibrant group. He has played with a number of Australian groups and has written and performed music for theater and dance. Guest artists include Mark Robson on didgeridoo and Steve Elphick on acoustic bass.
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