STACK #241 November 2024

FEATURE MUSIC

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GURRUMUL BANBIRRNGU - THE ORCHESTRAL SESSIONS (2024) Rightfully regarded as one of the most stunning vocalists to have ever graced us, the incredible voice – and the

conducted by seasoned veteran Jan Chalupecký. The orchestra never overpowers the sublime vocals, and the title track’s treatment is a standout, with the orchestral parts weaving gloriously with that astonishing voice. Elsewhere, Gurrumul’s Yol ŋ u language take on the revered hymn Amazing Grace , previously performed as a duet with Paul Kelly, is truly beautiful, simply featuring a

gospel-styled vocal backing and organ. Other reworkings include such treasures as Bapa, Wiyathul, Djilawurr, Djarrimirri , and the stunning autobiographical tale Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind) . TOP TRACK: Banbirrngu FAST FACT: Yunupingu joined Yothu Yindi in 1989 and contributed to their breakthrough 1991 album Tribal Voice , including co-writing the smash Treaty .

spirit – of Arnhem Land native Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu lives on in this captivating release. Australian performer and composer Erkki Veltheim has put together new musical arrangements for ten classic tracks, which have been deftly

performed by the Prague Metropolitan Orchestra,

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