Mark Atkins, didgeridoo
Michael Riesman, organ
Catalog
UPC 801837009422
Tracks
2. Song 2
3. Song 3
4. Song 4
Organ Suite: Four Movements Arranged for Organ
Transcribed by Michael Riesman
5. Prologue (from Naqoyqatsi)
6. New Cities (from Powaqqatsi)
7. Islands (from Glassworks)
8. Anthem (from Powaqqatsi)
Notes
Mark Atkins was recorded in Sydney playing to a rough organ track prepared specifically for that session. Due to the fact that Riesman and Atkins live on opposite sides of the earth, it was difficult enough to find a time for Atkins and Riesman to get a half day in a studio together, and out of the question to find the days necessary to set up in a church or hall and do multiple takes of a joint performance. The didgeridoo is a strenuous instrument and Mark can play for only a limited number of minutes before needing a rest. Recording the didgeridoo and organ parts separately was the only way to make this album a reality. Riesman was on an Australian concert tour and arranged to meet Atkins in Sydney and supervise his session. Atkins’ tracks were then brought back to New York and Riesman was able to listen to them on headphones while replacing the temporary organ tracks.
Credits
For Oran
Engineer: Anthony The
Assistant: Nina Bartley
Mixed & Mastered by Michael Riesman at Studio D. New York
For Orange Mountain Music: Richard Gu�rin
Executive Producers:
Philip Glass, Kurt Munkacsi, and Don Christensen