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1) The Dogherder Tapes Vol. 1
RELEASE DATE: Sept 1, 2008
MP3s available for download at http://geoffhawryluk.com/music/
An entirely different world than ‘Eau’, and influenced much more by French artists such as Luc Ferrari, Denis Dufour and Bernard Parmegiani, The Dogherder Tapes Vol. 1 is crafted from a combination of these field recordings, found-sounds on old cassettes, short-wave radio interceptions and new studio recordings which accompany and play along-side the performances. It functions similar to collage albums, but feels entirely different, influenced more by the desire to find a personal and emotional context for the ‘field recording’ genre. The Dogherder project attempts to examine the process of psuedo-acculturation- a normalization of exotic and challenging stimuli from exposure to other cultures and lifestyles, while remaining at all times an ‘outsider’ with distinct, albeit challenged perceptual predispositions. In an effort to accomplish this, all field recordings and radio broadcasts are placed within shifting sonic contexts, particularly inspired by Luc Ferrari’s “Les Anecdotiques”. Showcasing an epic segment capturing the unforgettable child-healing evangelists of the Guatemalan highlands, I hope it makes for an exciting and unique listening experience.
Featuring field recordings, radio excerpts and found-sounds from Guatemala, Honduras, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand.
Performed by:
Vi An (guzheng)
Tasha Young (piano)
Tongam Sirait (guitar and vocals)
Charles Hutapea (guitar and vocals)
Pong (Sarunai, Saluang)
Geoff Hawryluk (guitars, pianos, vocals, electronics)
Written and recorded by Geoff Hawryluk, 2004-2008
2) Geoff Hawryluk - Eau
Over four years in the making, "Eau" is finally complete, and available for purchase!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD available for $5! simply follow this paypal link and you will be emailed the address to download a 70Mb .zip file containing VBR MP3s of the disc:
OR, if you would like to have a physical copy of the CD mailed to you, it is also available for $10 CAD from paypal at the following link:
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Geoff you are one of the BEST singer/songwriters that I know EVER. What an honor to know you and have had the privilege of working with you and your other most musical friends too. I get so many add requests and I keep thinking, umm my friend Geoff sings and produces way better than this (DENY). Aren't I nasty? No, but I know good when I hear it and you is GOOD! Hope all is so magical in your world my friend. ~ Vi An.
