Light On The Edge
The landscape and atmosphere of Australia come to life in this varied collection of solo and chamber guitar works by Australian composer, Philip Houghton.
Showcasing his talents in guitar composition, several of the tracks also include the sounds of harp, didjeridu, bass guitar, environmental sounds and violin.
“in listening to his music for this instrument one does regularly feel in the presence of an original and genuinely poetic imagination.”
Andrew Ford, ABC 24 Hours
Artists
Peter Constant
Peter is one of the new breed of fine young guitarists this country has produced in recent years, with a solo performing career extending to Italy, America and Holland as well as to capital cities and regional centres of this country.
Marion Schaap
Soundboard magazine described her playing as "truly exciting, very moving and sincere... displaying a great dynamic range with no fear of taking risks".
Press quotes
“rewarding and stimulating listening.”
— The Canberra Times
“in listening to his music for this instrument one does regularly feel in the presence of an original and genuinely poetic imagination.”
— Andrew Ford, ABC 24 Hours
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Cave Painting Phillip Houghton
- Black Opal
- Water Opal
- White Opal
- Fantasia Phillip Houghton
- God of the Northern Forest Phillip Houghton
- Full Moon
- Banshee
- Brolga Phillip Houghton
- Stele
- Web
- Yin - the light in the earth
- Rim - the light on the edge
- Turquoise Sea - glides at night like liquid black opal
- Spiralling Blue Flame - the sky is allive
Opals Phillip Houghton
Two Night Movements Phillip Houghton
Stele & Web Phillip Houghton
The Light on the Edge Phillip Houghton
Performers
- Peter Constant · guitar, bass classical guitar · tracks 1, 5—9 and 12—15
- Marion Schaap · guitar · tracks 1 and 9—15
- Mardi McSullea · flute · track 1
- Charlie McMahon · didjeridu · tracks 1 and 12—15
- Guitar Trek · tracks 2—4
- Miwako Abe · violin · tracks 7 and 8
- Shannon Birchall · double bass · tracks 12—15
- Delyth Sian Stafford · harp · tracks 12—15
- Arwen Johnston · percussion · tracks 12—15
- Willem van der Vis · conductor · tracks 12—15
- Peter Mumme · environment sounds · tracks 12—15
Composer
Phillip Houghton
Phillip Houghton's guitar music has been performed and recorded by leading musicians, including John Williams and Timothy Kain, who recently recorded his Three Duets. Some 20 of his guitar solos, published by Moonstone Music, are on the national music syllabus (AMEB) and is also represented in the new Benjamin Verdery Guitar Series for Frederick Harris Publishers.
Where to buy
Light On The Edge is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through
Apple Music.
Light On The Edge is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.
Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.
Product details
This recording project has been assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- December 1996
- Copyright
- © 1996 Z.O.O. D U O
- Phonogram
- ℗ 1996 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical
- Catalogue number
- MD 3194
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574319422
