Ambient Voice
Ambient Voice features Dean Frenkel's haunting harmonic vocals strategically placed over and within the music of outstanding Australian composers, including Mark Clement Pollard, George Dreyfus, Andrew MacGregor and the group Invention in Time.
This fascinating and beautiful CD also has a bonus CD-ROM section that features MPEG movie footage of Dean Frenkel performing live and demonstrating the ancient art of vocal harmonics, together with Tom Lewis (didjeridu), Christopher Young (clarinet) and Linda Laasi (vocals).
Artist
Dean Frenkel
Dean Frenkel combines the ancient Tibetan technique with modern compositions, creating a unique hybrid musical form. He used his throat singing technique to smash the world record for singing a continuous note.
Press quotes
“it is Frenkel's haunting, otherworldly vocals that will lull you into a state of meditation, sleep or blissful calm. At last, something of merit in the New Age section.” ★★★★
— Stephen McKenzie, Melbourne Weekly
“isn't it amazing what people can do with their voices ... amazing sounds ... a euphoric soundscape.”
— Philip Adams, ABC Radio National
“get outta here!”
— Afternoon Show with Mel and Charlie, Triple J
“a very special talent”
— Andrew Denton, Enough Rope
“it's wonderful. I don't understand it [but] it's wonderful.”
— Glenn Winslade, Opera Australia
“a symphony of sound”
— Harb Gill, Herald Sun
“extraordinary vocal work ... a very powerful effect ... amazing stuff”
— Peter Clarke, 774 ABC Melbourne
“[Frenkel's voice] sounds like a hammond organ!”
— Jon Faine, 774 ABC Melbourne
“It's fantastic”
— Michelle Nicole, jazz vocalist
“magically ambient”
— Sonnington Leader
“The music just washes over you.”
— Derek Guille, 774 ABC Melbourne
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Mirror of the Sky / Sea (originally Bathing in Stillness by Mark Clement Pollard) 6:07
- Summer Waves (originally Summer Etude by Kate Adam and Ariel Valent) 10:34
- New Year's Dawn (originally Sweet Light of Day by Mark Clement Pollard) 7:16
- 90 Mile Dream (originally Odyssey for a Lone Bassoon by George Dreyfus) 6:44
- Symphony of the Earth (originally Gratitude by Andrew MacGregor) 10:57
- Walking on a Sea of Moonstone (originally The Travelling Dimension by Kate Adam and Ariel Valent) 9:13
- Wishmaker (originally Between Home and Heaven by Mark Clement Pollard) 10:23
- The Wisdom of Bones (originally Nature by Kate Adam and Ariel Valent) 7:03
Composers
Dean Frenkel
Dean Frenkel combines the ancient Tibetan technique with modern compositions, creating a unique hybrid musical form. He used his throat singing technique to smash the world record for singing a continuous note.
Mark Pollard
Currently teaching composition at the Victorian College of the Arts, Mark Pollard completed a Masters degree at La Trobe University and has been awarded several prizes.
George Dreyfus
One of Australia's best known composers, especially the theme from the TV series "Rush", George Dreyfus was recently awarded a the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at the Victorian Parliament House, for services to music.
Availability
Ambient Voice can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.
This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.
Product details
- List price
- $26.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 68 minutes 17 seconds
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Cross-cultural, Vocal
- Catalogue number
- MD 3240
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574324020
