GIGS COMING UP If you’ve been to that great source of live music Something We Know, you’ll know most of what’s happening about town in Melbourne. But in case you have not heard, Blip is in town and has a few gigs. Here’s the info: blip saturday, 19th march jim denley – wind instruments mike majkowski – double bass + objects avant whatever presents: blip … Continue reading Something we just heard …
CD REVIEW 3.5 stars THE Vampires’ debut album, South Coasting, was a horn-lover’s feast, with Jeremy Rose (alto sax) and Nick Garbett (trumpet) jousting and joining delightfully and guest Shannon Barnett (trombone) adding warmth and depth on five of 11 tracks. Chellowdene has a lighter, brighter feel, with Barnett sitting in on only two of nine Rose and Garbett originals. Alex Masso stays on drums, … Continue reading CHELLOWDENE — THE VAMPIRES
CD REVIEW THE challenge of this solo double bass outing is to put aside expectations and be led into Majkowski’s “sound world”, focusing on the rich auditory experience rather than hoping for harmony or melody. The absence of these “distractions” allows us to really listen to each sound, fully experiencing its vivid intensity. The sonic array is mesmerising, even meditative as Majkowski experiments with pizzicato, … Continue reading INK ON PAPER — MIKE MAJKOWSKI
