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Harry's classical affinity produced structures not usually associated with this freeform style of music. It was a new way of working that he particularly appreciated. It enabled his musical boundaries to expand to yet another level and the result is some very intriguing music. 'Wild Child' is perhaps the epitome of this elegant and emotionally moving process, recorded in a few wild full moon days in a studio in Wales prior to the 1989 UK tour. 'Magenta/She Made the World' also highlights this style.
More recently
Harry's official involvement with Mother Gong ended in 1991, but a recent resurgence of interest has resulted in the reissue of 6 CDs in 2004. The Battle of the Birds, Tree in Fish, The Owl and the Tree, Histories and Mysteries of the Plant Gong, Mother Gong 'Greatest Hits' compilation, have now been released on Voiceprint. They were all extensive remastered and recompiled by Harry in Melbourne during 2003, and include new tracks . Another compilation, Mothergong live at Glastonbury 79/ 81 has been completed in May 2004 .
Harry and Daevid Allen recently collaborated on a new CD, '22 Meanings - the art of glissando guitar', available on the Gliss label. This CD features the extraordinary drone of the Angel Guitar.
He is now looking for a deal with his collaboration with Afghani Sitar maestro Khalil Gudaz and has recorded an eponymous CD with Melbourne Ladino quintet Soleluna, and developing a musical, called LACE
In 2000 he released his first solo CD which was called Life in the World Unseen (available from Voiceprint) after the book by Luis Borgia. It is a collection of instrumental as songs and includes a suite, mainly in 7-8 time inspired by the book - which deals with life in the spirit world - where building are made of music.
Soleluna is available from CD Baby in North America
http://www.cdbaby.co
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