Spirit of the Rainbow
The sensitive and imaginative piano of Tony Gould combines with Brian Brown's passionate flute, haunting pan pipes and saxophone. Some themes were composed especially for the duo, others are the result of spontaneous improvisation.
Artists
Brian Brown
For over three decades Brian Brown has been at the forefront of new Australian music. His music is passionate, individual and in many ways uniquely Australian. He has recieved numerous state and national Arts Council grants for both composition and performance.
Tony Gould
Melbourne born musician Tony Gould is well known and admired in both classical and jazz musical circles. As a musician, Tony Gould is characterised by a desire to encompass as broad a range of activities as possible, aiming to reduce often prejudiced judgements about the relative worth of different musical styles.
Press quote
“a fruitful marriage of two of Australia's most respected improvising musicians ... unlike most Australian jazz recordings, this excellent album manages to capture some precious moments of inspiration ... as such, it is an essential addition to any collection of contemporary Australian music.”
— Adrian Jackson, Melbourne Report
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Spirit of the Rainbow Brian Brown Tony Gould 5:20
- Kashmir Remembered Brian Brown Tony Gould 6:48
- The Flower Girl Tony Gould Brian Brown 1:52
- Little Dancer Brian Brown Tony Gould 10:58
- The Other Side of Spring Brian Brown Tony Gould 2:52
- Midnight Brian Brown Tony Gould 3:40
- Bell in the Sky Tony Gould Brian Brown 1:11
- Music for Two Players Brian Brown Tony Gould 6:52
- Spiral Dreaming Brian Brown Tony Gould 2:58
- Tomorrow's Sunshine Brian Brown Tony Gould 4:00
- Wildflowers Tony Gould Brian Brown 7:20
- Flight to Forever Brian Brown Tony Gould 2:18
Performers
- Brian Brown · flute, pan pipes, saxophone
- Tony Gould · piano
Composers
Brian Brown
For over three decades Brian Brown has been at the forefront of new Australian music. His music is passionate, individual and in many ways uniquely Australian. He has recieved numerous state and national Arts Council grants for both composition and performance.
Tony Gould
Melbourne born musician Tony Gould is well known and admired in both classical and jazz musical circles. As a musician, Tony Gould is characterised by a desire to encompass as broad a range of activities as possible, aiming to reduce often prejudiced judgements about the relative worth of different musical styles.
Availability
Spirit of the Rainbow 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
- 56 minutes 9 seconds
- Release date
- 1990
- Phonogram
- ℗ 1990 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Jazz, Keyboard
- Catalogue number
- MD 3085
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574308525
