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Album-thischristmas

This Christmas

CD, ABC Jazz
12 tracks

Released 2 Nov, 2012

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Tracklisting

  1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
  3. Candlelight Carol
  4. Mary's Boy Child (feat. James Morrison)
  5. This Christmas
  6. Angel
  7. The Silver Stars Are In The Sky
  8. Christmas Medley (Once In Royal David's City, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark The Herald Angels Sing)
  9. A Child Is Born
  10. Poverty
  11. Mary's Boy Child (band mix)
  12. I'll Be Home For Christmas

Description

Their 2012 release is by popular demand - an overwhelming number of fans had placed requests for an album of Christmas music, and The Idea of North have answered with 'This Christmas': a collection of songs for the silly season, ranging from traditional carols right through to modern pop and jazz tunes, all celebrating the wonderment of Christmas.

Out now, and available through ABC Stores and JB Hifi across the country, as well as online through a number of online music retailers, including:

www.abcshop.com.au | www.jbhifi.com.au www.musicshop.com.au | iTunes

We apologise to any international fans - we are currently working on ways of making our CDs more readily available outside Australia. Thank you for your patience!

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Extraordinary Tale

CD, ABC Jazz
13 tracks

Released 29 Jul, 2011

  • Best Jazz Recording Award - LIMELIGHT, 2011
  • Best Jazz Album Nomination - ARIA, 2011
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Tracklisting

  1. Armando's Rhumba
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  2. Don't Wait Too Long
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  3. Both Sides Now
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  4. La Belle Dame Sans Regrets
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  5. In My Life
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  6. One Minute More
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  7. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
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  8. Hallelujah I Love Her So
  9. Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer
  10. Give Me The Simple Life
  11. In This Heart
  12. Since You've Been Gone
  13. I Still Call Australia Home

Description

The Idea of North returns to their a cappella roots for this eclectic collection of jazz, folk, pop and originals with a twist. Nominated for a 2011 'Best Jazz Album' ARIA award, this album brings together years of fine-tuning their sounds, their harmonies and their love of singing together.

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Feels Like Spring

CD, ABC Jazz
12 tracks

Released 16 Apr, 2010

  • Best Jazz Album - ARIA , 2010
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Tracklisting

  1. Dear John
    Scores
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  2. The Nearness Of You
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  3. It Might As Well Be Spring
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  4. Over The Rainbow
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  5. Le Belleclaire Blues
  6. Bella Tina
  7. Smile
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  8. If I Were A Bell
  9. Stella By Starlight
  10. Since I Fell For You
  11. Enchanted
  12. What A Fool Believes
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Description

The Idea of North's first whole-album collaboration with instrumentalists. Australia's jazz legend James Morrison and The Idea of North have teamed up to create a swingin', vibey jazz vocal album with an awesome mix of tracks. Latin, swing, groove tunes and some beautiful ballads comprise this fantastic release.

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The Idea of North - Live at the Powerhouse

DVD, ABC Jazz
15 tracks

Released 18 Aug, 2007

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Tracklisting

  1. Mas Que Nada
  2. But Not For Me
  3. Blue Bayou
  4. Neat Surprise
  5. Rachel
  6. Fields Of Gold
  7. Sister Sadie
  8. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
    Scores
  9. When All Is Said & Done
  10. Just A Closer Walk With Thee
    Scores
  11. No More Blues
  12. Eleanor Rigby
  13. Jackie
  14. Isn't She Lovely
  15. Stayin' Alive

Description

The Idea of North's live in concert DVD, filmed in the stunning surrounds of the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse. A one hour smorgasbord of the group's most requested live repertoire.

Reviews

  • "Live at The Brisbane Powerhouse is a classic, evoking the kind of thrill only possible while listening to music that is to be treasured and held in the heart long after the curtain comes down."
    - Barry O'Sullivan, www.allaboutjazz.com
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The Idea of North - Live at the Powerhouse

CD, ABC Jazz
15 tracks

Released 1 Jul, 2007

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Tracklisting

  1. Mas Que Nada
  2. But Not For Me
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  3. Blue Bayou
  4. Neat Surprise
  5. Rachel
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  6. Fields of Gold
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  7. Sister Sadie
  8. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
  9. When All Is Said And Done
  10. Just A Closer Walk With Thee
    Scores
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  11. No More Blues (Chega de Saudade)
  12. Eleanor Rigby
  13. Jackie
  14. Isn't She Lovely
  15. Stayin' Alive
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Description

Following on from the success of their first two ABC Jazz albums, Evidence and Here and Now, this exciting new album from popular Australian vocal quartet The Idea of North features all their greatest hits. The soundtrack to an upcoming DVD recorded live at the Brisbane Powerhouse, the tracks on this album have proven to be audience favourites.

Reviews

  • "Live at The Brisbane Powerhouse is a classic, evoking the kind of thrill only possible while listening to music that is to be treasured and held in the heart long after the curtain comes down."
    - Barry O'Sullivan, www.allaboutjazz.com
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The Gospel Project

CD, KI Entertainment
13 tracks

Released 6 Mar, 2006

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Tracklisting

  1. People Get Ready
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  2. Thou Shalt
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  3. The Road To Kingdom Come
  4. Revelation
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  5. Let It Ring
  6. Help Us
  7. Whenever God Shines His Light On Me
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  8. Prayer For Peace
  9. My Soul Finds Rest
  10. The Truth
  11. Down In The River To Pray
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  12. Ain't No Rock
  13. The Unfortunate Tale Of A Country Chicken
    Scores
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Description

In response to many requests over many years to record an entirely 'gospel' album, The Idea of North finally produced their take on this popular genre. With a number of classic gospel tunes, mixed in with some not-so-classic and a number of beautiful originals, this is a CD you can really sink your teeth into. 
There has been a lttle straying from the a cappella style, with four of the tracks featuring a wonderful rhythm section, giving the CD another dimension.

Reviews

  • "The Gospel Project takes the originals and injects [The Idea of North's] particular brand of subtle yet enthusiastic energy. The vocals are, as ever, crisp and carefully crafted to draw attention to the lyrics...the project was to capture the spirit of what the word gospel means – good news – and they capture this spirit from an astonishing variety of sources."
    - Roger Fitzhardinge, Sydney Anglican Network
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Evidence

CD, ABC Jazz
12 tracks

Released 14 May, 2004

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Tracklisting

  1. No More Blues
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  2. Isn't She Lovely
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  3. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
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  4. Evidence
  5. Sister Sadie
  6. Simple Feast
  7. Just Kidding
  8. Corcovado
  9. Rachel
    Scores
  10. But Not For Me
  11. We Will Find A Way
  12. After All
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Description

The Idea of North is taking the world by storm. Fresh from the success of their debut on ABC Jazz with Here and Now, they once again deliver an album of sublime vocal artistry. Including such songs as Stevie Wonder's perennial favourite Isn't She Lovely and Jobim's sensual Corcovado, this album, Evidence, is sure to please listeners of all ages and tastes. Special guest appearance on the album by James Morrison.

Reviews

  • "Their latest CD, Evidence, certainly displays an impeccable standard of musicianship, with flawless harmonies and crisp production."
    - Mike Daly, The Age
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Here & Now

CD, ABC Jazz
11 tracks

Released 15 Oct, 2003

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Tracklisting

  1. Mas Que Nada
  2. But Not For Me
  3. When She Loved Me
  4. Man In The Mirror
    Scores
  5. Fragile
  6. Sweet Sweet Spirit
  7. It's Alright With Me
  8. Amazing Grace
  9. Singin' A Cappella
    Scores
  10. Neat Surprise
  11. Just A Closer Walk With Thee
    Scores

Description

The Idea of North. Four stunning voices make their ABC Jazz debut on a smooth, velvety a cappella album, 'Here and Now'.

With a diverse range of songs, including Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror', Sting's 'Fragile', Gershwin's 'But Not For Me', and Randy Newman's delightful ballad from 'Toy Story 2', 'When She Loved Me', this album will appeal to music lovers of all ages.

Many of the songs on the CD are arrangements by members of the group itself – Trish Delaney-Brown, Naomi Crellin, Nick Begbie, and Andrew Piper – and all the sounds you hear on the recording are made with the voices or bodies of The Idea of North!

Australian Jazz sensation James Morrison has said of the group, "The Idea of North is the best contemporary a cappella group in the country and is quickly becoming recognised as one of the top groups in this genre in the world."

This is music that will open your heart and touch your soul.

Reviews

  • "The range of different songs on the album keeps the listener interested and surprised throughout."
    - Peter Winkler, 'Music Forum', Magazine, NSW Ministry for the Arts