Landscapes of Middle Earth
We complete our restored re-release of John Sangster's jazz-inspired view of Tolkien's epic tale.
This is the fourth and final restored re-release of John Sangster's jazz-inspired view of Tolkien's epic tale. Originally a double LP released in the late 1970s, it will finally meet the CD age late in 2006. As well as all the music from the original LPs, we have a video shot in New Zealand of ravishing landscapes similar to those seen in the recent movie trilogy, but with John Sangster's music as the soundtrack.
Don Burrows - bass-flute, alto-flute, c-flute, school-flute (fife), and clarinet
Graeme Lyall - soprano and tenor saxophones
Jim Kelly - guitar
George Golla - guitar
Greg Lyon - bass
Doug Gallagher - drums
Ian Bloxsom - percussions
John Sangster - vibraphone, marimba and percussions
Claire Poole Singers - voices
Peader O'Carrol - harp
John Lyle - leader of the strings
Artist
John Sangster
John Sangster was one of the most talented Australian jazz musicians of all time, a technician and creator who embraced and understood more styles of music than any other.
Press quotes
“The mercurial quality shimmering around Jim Kelly's guitar playing melds easily with Sangster's musical vision - a vision that sounds astonishingly timeless three decades on.”
— John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
“Sangster's enchantment ran deep, and it shows.”
— Chris Seeman, The Tolkien Music List
“Some of this prolific composer's most reflective writing complemented by superb solos from Don Burrows and Graeme Lyall”
— Kevin Jones, Limelight
Audio previews
Track Listing
- Green hill country John Sangster 8:17
- The lonely mountains John Sangster 6:56
- Summer's solstice John Sangster 10:13
- The old forest John Sangster 10:00
- Laurelindorenan John Sangster 5:58
- Fangorn John Sangster 4:53
- A dance for the New Forest John Sangster 9:00
- Winter's solstice John Sangster 5:45
- Summer's reprise John Sangster 5:26
- Panorama from Tower Hills John Sangster 6:57
- Star opening John Sangster 8:47
- Weathertop John Sangster 7:57
Composer
John Sangster
John Sangster was one of the most talented Australian jazz musicians of all time, a technician and creator who embraced and understood more styles of music than any other.
Availability
Landscapes of Middle Earth 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
- 90 minutes 9 seconds
- Categories
- Australian, Jazz
- Catalogue number
- MD 3254
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574325423
