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In Two Minds / Chislett, Cowie
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In Two Minds / Chislett, Cowie

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Composer
Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
Artist
Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
Format
CD
Label
Metier
Released
Feb 16, 2024
Catalog #
MEX77121
UPC
809730712128

About

Despite three decades apart, renowned Australian flautist Laura Chislett and composer Edward Cowie, with their instruments as extensions of thought, craft a rich tapestry of sonic colours and inventive possibilities. This profound ritual of spontaneous outpourings invites listeners on an immersive journey, experiencing the direct transmission of sensory encounters through eight tracks that shape the discovered music of the moment. The album, a testament to their enduring creative connection, offers a unique fusion of musical expression and the natural world, inviting audiences to join in this extraordinary sonic exploration created through skilled and instinctive improvisation.

The creative synergy between Chislett and Cowie, first sparked in 1989 during Cowie's tenure at The Australian Arts Centre in Townsville, North Queensland, resonates with a unique connection rooted in shared musical sensibilities and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Fast forward to 2022, when Laura travelled to England for a transformative recording project with Cowie, unaware that it would coincide with his decision to return to Australia. Motivated by a desire for a final adventure in the expansive Australian landscape, 80-year-old Edward Cowie embraced the opportunity to explore untapped musical potential since his departure in 1995.

The resulting album, a captivating collection of improvisations, bears witness to the duo's shared experiences and draws inspiration from both the Australian and British landscapes. The improvisations pay homage to the sonic narratives of birds, land, sea, and sky, interwoven with influences from revered visual artists like Kandinsky, Rothko, Pollock, and Heather Cowie, whose artwork is on the cover.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 Pre Dawn and Dawn: Australian Bell Birds 07:28
    Track
    1
    Title
    Pre Dawn and Dawn: Australian Bell Birds
    Duration
    07:28
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Ensemble
    Duo Menurida
  2. 2 Guten Morgan, Herr Kandinsky! (Point and Line to Plane) 07:11
    Track
    2
    Title
    Guten Morgan, Herr Kandinsky! (Point and Line to Plane)
    Duration
    07:11
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Ensemble
    Duo Menurida
  3. 3 Boom Time - Bitterns at Leighton Moss 09:11
    Track
    3
    Title
    Boom Time - Bitterns at Leighton Moss
    Duration
    09:11
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Ensemble
    Duo Menurida
  4. 4 New York - New York Mark Rothko - Jackson Pollock 06:42
    Track
    4
    Title
    New York - New York Mark Rothko - Jackson Pollock
    Duration
    06:42
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Ensemble
    Duo Menurida
  5. 5 Ornitharia 03:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    Ornitharia
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Performer
    Laura Chislett
  6. 6 Stonehenge Thunderstorm and Skylark 04:55
    Track
    6
    Title
    Stonehenge Thunderstorm and Skylark
    Duration
    04:55
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Performer
    Edward Cowie
  7. 7 Lake Eacham Blue 07:05
    Track
    7
    Title
    Lake Eacham Blue
    Duration
    07:05
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Ensemble
    Duo Menurida
  8. 8 Dusk/Night Lyrebirds 07:45
    Track
    8
    Title
    Dusk/Night Lyrebirds
    Duration
    07:45
    Composer
    Laura Chislett, Edward Cowie
    Ensemble
    Duo Menurida