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.
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.
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
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Composer
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.
Availability
Stargazer 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
- 66 minutes 1 seconds
- Release date
- 1989
- Category
- Australian
- Catalogue number
- MD 3075
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574307528
