Stargazer
Ros Bandt explores the resonance of a large hollow concrete cylinder five stories underground in the Collins Place car park, Melbourne. Stargazer is an anthology of improvisations and compositions using recorders, psaltery, bells, cymbals, kalimba, pvc pipe and music boxes.
Press quotes
“A nice ear for unusual sounds ... particularly evocative were the blend of cavernous recorded effects with psaltery in 'Genesis' ... real luxuriousness of sound.”
— John Rockwell, The New York Times
“Don't be put off by the title. Ros Bandt has put together a remarkable series of sound experiments exploring the natural resonating capacities of an unlikely sound-space ... Bandt has a sensitive ear ...”
— Sounds Australian
Artist
Ros Bandt
Ros Bandt is a composer performer and sound artist who is passionate about combining ancient and modern sonic practices. Her sound research has included building a medieval Pythagorean recorder and she directs the Australian sound design project on line at the Australian centre, The University of Melbourne.
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Where to listen
Stargazer is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Stargazer is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3075
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 66 minutes 1 seconds
- Recording Engineer
- Martin Wright
Ros Bandt - Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- 1989
- Musical work
copyright - © 1989 Ros Bandt
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1989 Move Records
- Category
- Australian
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574307528
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