Barefoot in the Sky
Barefoot in the Sky is a fusion of ancient and contemporary; rhythmic, melodic and harmonic, organic and electronic, choral and tribal and more. It traverses many moods that could embody five albums rather than just this one. Its genre title could be ‘ambient space-world jazz’.
Most of the album has been created with organic voice and percussion, including 6 part harmonic harmonies on ‘Night Sky’. It features soundscape singer Linda Laasi’s astonishing solo on ‘If I Were the Sky’ and Christopher Young’s evocative woodwind playing on ‘Night Sky’ and ‘A Shaman’s Odyssey’, David Jones’ musicality and instrumental range and Dean Frenkel’s traditional and contemporary throat singing.
Artists
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.
David Jones
David Jones is one of the most innovative and musical drummers in the world. He has toured nationally and internationally and has performed and recorded in the genres of rock and pop, jazz, classical, ambient, world music, cabaret, theatre, television and improvised works.
Audio previews
Track Listing
- Discovery 4:45
- Barefoot in the sky 4:18
- Light years 3:13
- Happy 1 4:20
- Happy 2 7:05
- If I were the sky 9:12
- Night sky 7:19
- A Shaman's Odyssey 6:01
- Why am I repeating myself 2:16
- Deep sea volcano 6:01
Performers
Where to listen
Barefoot in the Sky is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MCD 509
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 54 minutes 30 seconds
- Release date
- 2014
- Category
- Vocal
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574050929
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