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vhf#44 Simon Wickham-Smith Butterfly Dust CD
S!!!'s first solo CD (closely following the massive Giladji LP on
Giardia), Butterfly Dust is 3 pieces for organ, voice, woodwind, and digeridoo
celebrating the historical achievements of people with dual surnames. The performances on Butterfly
Dust are informed by a rare combination of virtuosity and exploratory improvisation.
In comparison with some prior performances (e.g. Simon’s startlingly skilled assault
on a grand piano on Knish), BD is in a more minimal style, where sounds are given
room to build up and establish a mood over the long term. This is particularly true of the
long organ solo "Objects Appearing," where notes are slowly added to a drone
over a period of several minutes, giving each newly introduced note a significant impact.
Recorded in Australia. CD $9
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