This evocative collection explores the theme that where we are and our sense of place govern our perception. From Western Australia to Florida, from suburban Melbourne to a collage of the sounds of feet traversing the globe — the pieces are grafted as the footsteps of different people interweave, cross or separate; much as they do in our daily lives.
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“This beautifully melodic and relaxing recording will appeal”
From The Greenhouse (Ros Bandt/Sasha Bogdanowitsch) Epiphyhtes Exotics Carnivores Cacti Aerial View of the Greenhouse
Billy Tea in the Rain (Ros Bandt & Robert Primmer) Footsteps (Ros Bandt/Mary Cassini & Friends) Autumn Leaves (Ros Bandt & Friends) Coventry in West Brunswick (Ros Bandt/Le Thi Kim) Stepping Out From Dorcas Street (Ros Bandt/Le Thi Kim & Friends)
Back to Back Zithers are four distinguished solo composer-performers who enjoy sharing each others traditions and skills in the process of making a new Australian music. Since 1988 they have combines their original ideas with musical thoughts from Vietnam, West Java, mediaeval France and Italy in new compositions which transcend the boundaries of East and West.
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.