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About Move:
From its inception in 1968, Move has aimed to provide a means
whereby some of Australia's best classical and innovative
musicians are able to have their work recorded and exposed to the
public. Large recording companies in Australia are for the most
part, driven by decisions based on quantity. There exists a very
real need for small, specialised labels in assisting performers
and composers to have their music recognised through the
recording process. However, despite Move's goals it is not
possible to take on board every worthy request. In order to take
some projects through to completion and to remain in business,
Move has had to establish very specific criteria in selecting
projects which offer both an opportunity for music which is
inherently valuable and to some degree, commercially viable. Move
has never chosen projects on the latter criteria alone and in
some instances recordings have proceeded with the knowledge that
the project will never break even financially.
MARSHALL HALL - SYMPHONY
World Premiere Recording
“Exuberant and rich in orchestral colour...”
Queensland Theatre Orchestra, Warren Bebbington
MD 3081
"(Marshall Hall's) lively symphony, reminiscent of Brahms and Schumann,deserves better than its long obscurity.” The Age, Melbourne
PRICE: £11.50 plus postage (see order information page for details)
About Move:
Move is a recording label that concentrates primarily in
classical music, particularly Melbourne based musicians and
composers. Although we venture out into jazz and contemporary
fields, broad diversity would only serve to dilute our
specialised focus and also to lose a tight grip on a specific
customer market. Indeed its small operation is the very key to
its success. Move is a small independent label, by now one of
Australia's longest running. This may result in some limitations
however it has also been the reason for its stability as well as
the label's steady growth. It has never been Move's aim to blow
out into a huge corporation. Individual commitment to each
project, offering consistent, high quality recording services
underlines what Move is about. Being small has enabled direct
contact between the artist and the manager. Artists have often
remarked with satisfaction that they pick up the phone knowing
they can talk directly with Martin instead of cruising around
staff unfamiliar with their project.
THE BAMBOO ORGAN OF LAS PINAS
The world’s only organ with pipes made from bamboo! Handel’s Organ Concerto in G minor & solo pieces.
Douglas Lawrence (with The Manila Chamber Orchestra)
MD 3136
"a highly significant release ... a model of informative, beautifully illustrated and thoroughly documented presentation.” 4MBS-FM, Brisbane
PRICE: £11.50 plus postage (see order information page for details)
About Move:
Move endeavours to offer as many performers as possible the
opportunity of having their work recorded. A CD is a tangible
record that their work is recognised by the Australian community,
both here and overseas. For many the CD represents years of hard
work to achieve the standards of excellence in their field. Often
the work is highly innovative and unique. To deprive future
audiences of the contributions these artists have made would be
to neglect the heritage that Australia ought to be establishing
in the present.
BIZARRE OR baROCK
elisabeth anderson, harpsichord
Harpsichord from Bach to The Beatles, (taking in Scarlatti, Gershwin and many others along the way.)
MD 3179
“There is not a weak point on the disc ... the hottest, hippest harpsichord in the world today” Herald Sun
PRICE: £11.50 plus postage (see order information page for details)
About Move:
The kind of works selected varies considerably. Some artists will
only perform standard European classical repertoire but others do
include Australian compositions in their concert programs. One of
the aims of the company is to record not only living composers
but also to rediscover composers of the past who have never made
it into the CD era. Irrespective of the nature of the project,
Move has always provided a close personal as well as professional
liaison with the artist, which involves collaborative decisions
regarding aspects of recording and also presentation of the CD
itself. Aware that sales of the disc are dependent on the
artist's willingness and enthusiasm in promotion, Move makes
considerable effort to ensure that the artists assume a shared
responsibility for the CD beyond the initial recording. Often
mutual arrangements are made whereby artists agree to take a
quantity of CDs to recording venues for direct sale. Tapping into
this captive market has proved to be an effective means of
distribution for regularly performing groups.
PERCY GRAINGER: TUNEFUL PERCUSSION
Grainger’s complete music for percussion, includes ‘Country Gardens’, ‘Shepherds Hey’ and many arrangements by Grainger.
Woof! (percussion quartet).
MD 3222
“an utterly beguiling disc” International Record Review
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About Move:
Many Move sessions now take place in our own recently built
studio. Again funds were ploughed back to try and meet an urgent
need for a quiet acoustic venue. It has a reverberation time that
varies between one and two seconds, making it perfect for any
acoustic small group or solo performer. The studio also boasts a
Yamaha C7 grand piano hand-picked by pianist and composer, Tony
Gould.
THE FIRST PART OF AYRES by TOBIAS HUME
Music for the Bass Viol (+ a few songs for Viol and counter tenor)
MD 3232
PRICE: £11.50 plus postage (see order information page for details)
About Move:
There is a huge dilemma when it come to selecting material for
inclusion on a CD where funding is sought from the Australia
Council. The performers know that live audiences tend to prefer
what is familiar. Yet we feel a responsibility towards living,
working composers. So, the argument might go, why produce a CD
featuring a barely-known Australian composer when the Schubert,
Bach, Mozart and Chopin is what the audience has requested? Yet
even though they will sell far fewer copies, we do embark on
projects of the more "difficult" music.
MUSIC OF THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY
MASS FOR THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION, 25TH MARCH 1417
LES SIX
MD 3094
PRICE: £11.50 plus postage (see order information page for details)
About Move:
Despite many of the frustrations that beset a small record label,
Move stands proudly on its reputation as a label committed to
quality recordings of Australian musicians. The ever increasing
array of titles now available under the Move umbrella indicate a
celebration of high standard and diverse talent that is present
in Australia. Many of Move's artists tour interstate and
overseas, including pianist Ronald Farren-Price who has visited
at least 50 countries. At a time when economic rationalism might
demand popular titles by established artists, Move continues to
put the music first.
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