"Powerful, folk/pop played with finesse and integrity from an artist whose voice is rich and earthy. It takes a couple of listens to get past the beauty of van Zalm's voice and fully appreciate the quality of the songwriting underneath. These are songs about the spirit, the land and feelings that well up inside of us as we work to blalance lives wrought with the stresses of living in a big city world."
Mark Garnaut - Conscious Living
"With REVIVAL there is a broader frame of reference~which is to do with the state of affairs not only in Australia but in the world, within industrialized culture, how there's a need for a balance and to make positive use of what indigenous cultures have to offer ... the Revival song is very much about the reconciliation process, within humanity and also within nature. The idea isn't new and its isn't complicated it's about the harmonising and balancing of intentions in a celebratory sort of way."
1. Phoenix, 2. Revival, 3. Infatuation, 4. Woman Child, 5. Wise Woman, 6. Cool Rain
see below for musician credits.
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6 songs with total playing time 25 minutes and 57 seconds
Available at gigs or mail order by sending $20 includes postage in Australia to Red Dirt Records at PO Elands NSW 2429. Be sure to include your mailing address.
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Recorded at "The Whitehouse" (Mittagong), Reel Time (Bilgola), Megaphon and Beez Neez studios in NSW and Produced by Graeme "Buzz" Bidstrup ~ Mixed by John Bee and Buzz Bidstrup 1998
All Songs written by Peggy
Some Views and Reviews on REVIVAL
"With the comfort of some extraordinary musicians including Richard Mellick( keys), Blair Greenburg(djembe), Svetlana Bunic(piano accordian), Chris Roodenrys(electric guitar), Debra Anderson(double bass), Warwick Factor (midi bass) and Buzz Bidstrup (acoustic guitar, drums, backing vocals and production)~ Peggy sings with a real depth of range. Her vocal kept me on the edge, waiting for that wail that rarely comes, great control at retreating from the obvious. REVIVAL remained on our multi disc player for some three weeks - a great feat considering the competition in this house, and the first six or so listens it still felt like I'd heard it for the first time, it is not the album full of hooks and radio friendly schmaltz - this is heart felt understated talent. Revival features deep and rich musicality, I have enjoyed my growing rapport with this album and Peggy's subtle, sensual and powerful delivery."
Kaeleen Hunter, METTAMUSE/SINGING UP THE WOMEN
" Revival was produced by Buzz Bidstrup(Diana Ah Naid, Gangajang) and sources much of its artistic inspiration from the Australian landscape. Revival vibes with a positive energy, whilst its instrumentation (including piano accordion, double bass and traditional african percussion) adds depth and sophistication."
Monty James, INPRESS
"REVIVAL" MUSICIANS AND CREDITS
the tracks include:
1. Phoenix (5:12)
Peggy: acoustic guitar, vocals~ Svetlana Bunic: piano accordian~Chris Roodenrys: electric guitar~Buzz Bidstrup: programming ~Richard Mellick: keyboards, programming~ Warwick Factor: midi bass
2. Revival [4:16]
Peggy: acoustic guitar, vocals~Richard Mellick: keyboards~Warwick Factor: midi bass~Blair Greenberg: djembe, bongos~Buzz Bidstrup:"Prophet" keys, drums, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals
3. Infatuation [4:20]
Peggy: acoustic guitar, vocals ~ Richard Mellick: keyboards~ Chris Roodenrys: electric guitar~Warwick Factor: midi bass~ Buzz Bidstrup: acoustic guitar, drums
4. Woman Child [3:46]
Peggy: acoustic guitar, vocals~ Svetlana Bunic: piano accordian ~ Buzz Bidstrup: percussion
5. Wise Woman [3:03]
Peggy: acoustic guitar, vocals ~Chris Roodenrys: electric guitar~ Debra Anderson: double bass ~ Blair Greenberg: djembe, bongos ~ Buzz Bidstrup: acoustic guitar,tremelo guitar, backing vocals
6. Cool Rain [5:20]
Peggy: acoustic guitar, vocals ~ Dave Froggatt: electric guitar ~ Richard Mellick: keyboard ~ Debra Anderson: double bass ~ Blair Greenberg: djembe, bongos ~ Buzz Bidstrup: electric guitar solo, drums