Spirit Of Australia; Waking The Spirit
by Terry Oldfield

Terry Oldfield likes to release albums that pay homage to other cultures, framing traditional melodies and instrumentation with his dreamy ambience and characteristic flute playing. SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA continues in that trend, focusing attention on the Australian outback. To begin, Oldfield lays down a bed of nature sounds, like crickets, frogs and other sounds that typify the sounds of a night in the Outback. Next, whirls of dreamy synthesizers help to conjure imagery of a land that is both majestic and primal. Oldfield's flute collection is vast with specimens from all corners of the world; here he chooses alto and soprano flutes for a clean, crisp sound. To finish the album off, he peppers the recording with didgeridoo drones and tribal rhythms. The soundscape is contemporary with a new age flair, while still maintaining a clear tribute to the unique sounds of indigenous Australia.
Out of the shimmering haze that seems to emanate from the very heart of the ancient land we call Australia we hear the haunting sound of the didgeridoo, and from this primal seed of sound grows a symphony of magical flutes and aboriginal voices that create an atmosphere of reverence and awe to leave you with a sense of the wonder and magnificence of this primeval land. A classic from a world-renowned Emmy Award nominee! Ideal for the healing arts, yoga, and prayer.
Glenn Childs: didgeridoo
Terry Oldfield: keyboards, vocals, percussion, alto & soprano flutes, panpipes
Track Listing: Awakening the Seed Dreamer • Spirit of the Rainbow Serpent •
Living the Dreamtime • Walkabout

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