Walkabout

David Hudson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 13, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Real Music
• ASIN: B00005A8J9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,954 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #29 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Australia & New Zealand

Track Listings

1. Walkabout

2. Traveling Man

3. Journey

4. Dream Wanderer

5. Searcher

6. Crossroads

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications, April 6, 2001

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Kathy Parsons (Florence, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walkabout (Audio CD)

Since I usually write piano reviews, "Walkabout" was a very enjoyable adventure for me. I was familiar with David Hudson from his work with Yanni on "Tribute", but was not aware that he has several albums under his own name as well as with Steve Roach. Musically, didgeridoo is probably about as far from piano as you can get, but "Walkabout" melds many musical styles and instruments in conjunction with this primitive Australian instrument. In doing some research, I discovered that Hudson is a member of the Tjapukai tribe of Northern Queensland, and is considered to be a master of his aboriginal instrument. He also plays guitar and percussion on "Walkabout", and is joined by Wayne McIntosh on guitar, Mark Mannock on keyboards, Russell Harris on Flugal horn, and Nigel Pegrum on percussion. Various rhythms are prominent, keeping the droning of the didgeridoo from becoming overbearing or monotonous for those of us entrenched in Western musical traditions.

I really like all six tracks on this CD, but my favorites are "Dream Wanderer" and "Crossroads". "Dream Wanderer" is the least upbeat of the pieces, and is hypnotic. This piece is basically a quartet for piano, percussion, guitar and didg, which is an amazing combination! There are definite jazz elements here - especially in the piano part - but the blending of musical styles from the most basic to the most sophisticated is fascinating. "Crossroads" reminds me a little of some of Alan Parsons' instrumental work from the `80's. The shifting time signatures keep it on edge, and the rhythm is completely infectious. Piano again comes to the forefront several times with jazz/rock improvisation, but it is the percussion and growling didg that really dominate. I love this piece! Open the sunroof, turn up the volume, and let `er rip!

The combination of instruments and musical styles should give "Walkabout" a broad audience appeal. David Hudson's creativity and willingness to blend many musical traditions and cultural styles is a step toward true "world music". AND, it's a lot of fun to listen to! Highly recommended!

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Matt Wharton, didgeridoo fan, June 20, 2001

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Matt Wharton (Fairbanks, AK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walkabout (Audio CD)

This album is a complete disappointment. I bought it because I greatly enjoy David Hudson's other albums (Woolunda, Gunyal and Rainbow Serpent). Synthesized new age slop all but erases Hudson's didgeridoo artistry. The claim that the album is as heard on the television series "Survivor" is false. The "evocative melding of didgeridoo and world rhythms" gives me the feeling of being in an airport bookstore.

5.0 out of 5 stars Walkabout, October 24, 2004

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Mary E. Fennessey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walkabout (Audio CD)

I have recently received Walkabout, and enjoy it tremendously. The rhythms and beats are fabulous, one want to dance to this music. Mr Hudson makes that didge talk, he is a very talented artist and composer. This CD truly shows the versatility of the artist. Way to go David.