Windjana
First First Released: 1996
Double Platinum Selling Album
Windjana: Spirit of the Kimberley is a magnificent musical escape to one of the Earth’s last remaining untouched wilderness areas.
Didgeridoo, acoustic guitar and soul-stirring orchestras combine to produce one of my most popular recordings.
For you, the wisdom keepers, true guardians of the Kimberley Spirit.
The Kimberley seems to be one of the last untouched wilderness areas on our planet. Even a brief trek across the magnificent plateaus of this unique area leaves you in awe and wonder at nature’s strength and beauty.
So many secrets are lost in and upon this ancient rock, yet enough is left written to bear witness to the unconquerable magic of nature. Even though our stay is but a second in the lifespan of the Kimberley, we know we must establish a path and continue into the future as custodians of its uniqueness.
After visiting the incredible Kimberleys, I couldn't help but be inspired to write something epic. As well as dramatic orchestral movements, I introduced a lot of acoustic guitar and flutes, trying to capture that vastness and strength. I think this album has some of my best arrangements, and many listeners have said this too. Windjana is a tribute to one of the Earth's last untouched wilderness areas.
Tony O’Connor
On Windjana, Tony plays Kurweil piano, Korg, Roland and Yamaha synthesizers, Mirabook and Takamine steel string guitars, Akai S6000 sampler, EWI electric flute and oboe. Didgeidoo is played by Matt James. Recorded using Logic Audio. Mixed on Amek Einstein 72 channel console.