WHAT MAKES ME HUMAN FINE BLUE THREAD are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album. This long awaited recording expands on the trio's signature approach of beautifully crafted and textured contemporary world music compositions - melding Ria Soemardjo's exquisite Javanese influenced vocals with Helen Mountfort's lush baroque cello and Sam Evan's unique melodic tabla and percussion. Master Iranian musician, Reza Kashi brings another soulful, poignant layer to several tracks, with a virtuosic performance on Tar, Setar and Oud. c redit Fine Blue Thread is an exciting collaboration of three creative musicians from very different worlds: finely crafted, fresh & intriguing compositions that are grounded in the traditions of Indian, Javanese & Western classical music.
"Their music is not about blurring boundaries but rather a snapshot of their local high street...an expression of the world we live in. Their musical prowess and passion for improvisation has produced a perfect backdrop for what is simply, really good music!" Lopa Kothari BBC Radio3, London
BLUEPRINT is a stunning collection of songs showcasing Fine Blue Thread's unique combination of voice, tabla and percussion and baroque cello . Renowned Shakuhachi player, Anne Norman adds stunning textures to the mix to two tracks Fine Blue Thread is an exciting collaboration of three creative musicians from very different worlds: finely crafted, fresh & intriguing compositions that are grounded in the traditions of Indian, Javanese & Western classical music.
“New music or old music – there are elements of both combined in Fine Blue Thread’s new CD, and this creates a music form that is outside time and uniquely their own.” The Global Village, PBS-FM, Melbourne
RED MOUNTAIN - debut album by world music trio Fine Blue Thread: Helen Mountfort ('cello, My Friend the Chocolate Cake, Cosmo Cosmolino), Ria Soemardjo (voice and viola) and Sam Evans (multiple tabla and percussion).
Music from this album is featured along side Ravi Shankar, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Nitin Sawhney in a BBC world music compilation CD: A Beginners Guide to the Music of India, as an example of a contemporary approach to the use of Indian instruments, recently released in Europe.
Based in tradition but decidedly modern, their delicate mix of influences unfolds gently, revealing a rich collage of enchanting melodies and rhythmic nuances... A marvellous debut, Red Mountain heralds the arrival of a fresh new Australian world music trio. 4.5 stars - ABC Lightlight Magazine
