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Billy The Rabbit is a unique musical interpretation of Michael Leuing's poetry by acclaimed Australian songwriter Gyan. This very special release includes an accompanying hard bound book featuring Leunig poems and illustrations. Guests include Paul Kelly, Tim Gaze and James Cruickshank to name a few.
I'm completely enchanted, honoured and amazed by what you have done with my poems. I hear my own words afresh.mirrored back to me by an angel! — Michael Leunig
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Brooke Robinson, The Brag
Gyan's vocals are melancholic, shadowy and even a little eerie, a little reminiscent of Portishead's Beth Gibbons. The album is certainly a beautiful listen.
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Shelly Blake, THE PROGRAM
Billy the Rabbit is a magical and unique journey through the mind of a gentle genius told from the voice of a beautiful and talented singer and is perhaps the most delicate and appropriate partn...more |
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Lesley Sly, Sound & Image Magazine
With range, technique and tonal sensitivity, Gyan matches Leunigs poems with equally fractured beauty in what could be described as chamber folk or symphonic sketches. Billie Holiday and Lucinda...more |
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Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald
Gyan is a hugely gifted composer and a very fine singer ... Her decision to take 18 of Michael Leunigs poem-drawings and turn them into songs is inspired. The result is a genuinely great and ori...more |
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Bruce Elder - Sydney Morning Herald
Gyan is a hugely gifted composer and a very fine singer ... Her decision to take 18 of Michael Leunigs poem-drawings and turn them into songs is inspired. The result is a genuinely great and original ...more |
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