Co-conspirator Shadrack Blintz has been on the prowl for some new old vinyl, and has provided a fewq tasty titbits for your enjoyment. Today's bon-mot is an Australian rarity - the Bennelong Players serving up some popular tunes of the day in their chamber ensemble format.
(Historical note Bennelong was the name of a famous Australian Aboriginal - one of the first to learn about European ways, and to teach the new settlers about traditional culture. The Sydney Opera house is situated on Bennelong point.)
The fare wanders from light classics to Beatles covers and hits of the moment - Australian readers will be able to date the album to a nicety by the inclusion of the theme from 'Rush' - a hit TV series about the gold-rush days.
01 - Joy
02 - Greensleeves
03 - German Dance
04 - Eleanor Rigby
05 - Theme From Rush
06 - Bouree
07 - Scarborough Fair
08 - Nerini
09 - La Volta
10 - Bachianas Brazilleiras
11 - Yesterday
12 - Kemps Jig
13 - Ariosa
14 - The Entertainer
Bennelong Players - Baroque to Beatles
Mr Snookles
7 comments:
Actually I think we need more Australian rarities. This is a delight, though, even when their tuning is a bit "creative." Many thanks for this window onto a gentler time, when a group like this could get a commercial release!
Any ideas on the musicians involved?
@ johnp
Full list of musos on the back cover - scan included with the music....
Mr S.
Thanks!Only one I know.
This might be my favorite music download -- ever! Thank you!
PLEASE could You reup this record????
RapidShare has removed it :/ (30th July 2010)
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