Album Notes

Randy was working on new music for a 2-cd set called The Heron and the Lightning Snake in 2003, but he left in early 2004 for an undetermined time in Australia, away from his instruments and recording gear, and didn't want to rush the project. So we presented a limited edition of 100 numbered copies of the best of what was done so far - 10 tracks and 65 minutes. This cd was full of richly layered music, with didjeridus, guitars, koto, electronics, voice, and more. Special guests appear on tablas, percussion, and synthesizers. Some tracks are ethereal, some rock out, but all have an underlying groove, whether it's the hip hop beat of "Machado Rangingura," the quick changing meters of "Kanda Joshi" and "Countdown," or the rolling heartbeat of "Stillness." If you enjoyed Whirlwind, this cd represents the further development and maturation of those styles of music.

Randy has remained in Arnhem Land and is now working on material again, so we'll wait to see what happens next after the long wait!