John Babbage (saxophones)
Christa Powell (violin)
Bernard Hoey (viola)
Robert Davidson (bass)
Kylie Davidson (piano)
Brett Cheney (sound)
Christian Gante (guest pianist)
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Influences
Terry Riley, Ethel, Bang on a Can, Sigur Rós, Kronos Quartet, Icebreaker, Sufjan Stevens, Michael Nyman, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, King Crimson, Synergy, Carl Stone, Steve Reich, Sarah Blasko, Philip Glass, Louis Andriessen, Steve Martland, Volharding, Clocked Out Duo, Jim O'Rourke, george, John Coltrane, Edgar Meyer, Jan Garbarek, L. Subramaniam, Tony Conrad
Sounds Like
Terry Riley, Gavin Bryars, Sufjan Stevens, Paul Dresher Ensemble, David Chesworth Ensemble, Philip Glass, Michael Nyman, Ethel, Bang on a Can, Icebreaker, Brodsky Quartet, Steve Reich, Wood
Topology is increasingly recognised as one of Australia's leading new music ensembles. Their energetic, full-blooded sound belies their compact instrumentation. Since forming in 1997, Topology has built a solid audience, and regularly performs to sold-out houses around Australia. The group's concerts are broadcast nationally by the ABC.
Topology is often collaborating - this year, it's been with Terry Riley (minimalist legend), Tyrone Noonan (from the band george) and Kate Miller-Heidke (one of today's most amazing popera divas).
Nothing if not flexible, Topology is often found in the theatre, in art galleries, clubs, accompanying silent film, even supporting pop groups such as Savage Garden in 10000-seat arenas. But their typical home is in the concert hall; in addition to their annual concert series, they are frequently featured in festivals.
The group has given a wide range of performances, from experimental Fluxus music at the Queensland Art Gallery to the Sydney Olympic Arts Festival, playing nightly The Marriage of Figaro, directed by Neil Armfield and starring Geoffrey Rush. In between shows, they performed the opening concert for the Sydney Spring Festival (where they received Best Ensemble Award in 1999), and were resident ensemble at the University of Western Sydney.
Topology continues to work with and consult with many international composers, including those from Canada (Tim Brady), the UK (Andrew Poppy, Michael Nyman, Jeremy Peyton Jones), the US (William Duckworth, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Carl Stone, Paul Dresher) and with many Australian composers.
The gig i saw with you and Kate Miller Heidke 3 years agowas one of the best concerts i have ever seen. And one of Kate's greatest performances i reckon. WHY have you never done another?? pls pls beg her to do the crowded house material with you again at a major festival. Love Topology!
Room40's annual Open Frame Festival is just around the corner with performances from Oren Ambarchi, KK Null, Birchville Cat Motel, Lucky Dragons and many more! Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there!
Knowing that you like our music I thought I'd let you know that we have uploaded 4 new songs in our player, feel free to come listen... They are from our second CD which is now released and should be available in fine record stores close to you
Strings of Counsciousness : Fantomastique Acoustica (CD - Off Rds) www. myspace. com/offlabel
It offers 4 instrumental compositions + their remixes by:
Rothko (UK - BiP_HOp/Trace/Bella Union/Lo) Mira Calix (UK - Warp) Kammerflimmer Kollektief (DE - Staubgold) Gamial Trio (BE - Off) Leafcutter John (UK - Staubgold/Planet Mu) Scanner (UK - Bette/Sub Rosa...) Marsen Jules (DE - CCI) Sutekh (US - Context/Leaf/Soul Jazz/Mille Plateaux) Si-cut. db (UK - BiP_HOp)
Thanks for the request! It's GREAT to hear somebody else doing this sort of work with real instruments with precision and fun! We must be kindred souls! Welcome aboard! David M
Kevin Rudd may have skipped the country but Dan Acfield hasn't. Dan flies the flag for politically savvy urban folk this thursday night at Brisbane's Troubadour. see our gig calendar for details.
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