|
Page 2 of 4
Tarka
http://www.anthonyphillips.co.uk/
In the early/mid seventies Harry Williamson began to work with Anthony Phillips(Genesis). They collaborated on several unusual experimental guitar and keyboard pieces. They wrote and scored two semi-classical works, which were harmonically and rhymically complex. Using guitars in different open tunings forced them to compose by ear rather than intellectually. The results were striking and quite novel.
One of these pieces, 'Tarka',(PRT and later Voiceprint) was recorded in 1978 but finally released in 1988. It was in some ways a tribute to Harry's late father, acclaimed novelist Henry Williamson, whose classic award-winning novel, 'Tarka the Otter', inspired the composition. The release was produced by Simon Heyworth (Tubular Bells) and financially backed by movie producers Susan George and Simon McCorkindale. Harry says he wept when he first heard the Symphony orchestra read the music! Tarka was released to great acclaim and it stayed No 1 on the Classical/New Music charts in Britain for 3 months.
http://www.tarka-country.co.uk
|