Wonderful engaged and engaging music by the young Western Australian composer Josten Myburgh. ‘Sculthorpe Studies’ combines harmonies taken from the work of fellow Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe with field recordings in which birds become an additional instrument.
A 40-minute piece for ensemble and field recordings by the young Western Australian-based composer Josten Myburgh. The piece uses harmonies taken from the music of the Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe, blended with field recordings made on Wiilman Noongar, Mandjoogoordap Binjareb Noongar, Palawa and Bidawal country.
Jet Kye Chong, percussion Jameson Feakes, electric guitar
Djuna Lee, double bass Stuart James, piano & electronics
Kirsten Smith, flutes Josten Myburgh, alto saxophone & electronics