Interaction by Reconciliation - Band - http:// www.ancientmusicireland.com

Following the initial success of the band in Australia, ‘Reconciliation’ came together again when Phil Conyngham re-joined Simon O’Dwyer and Maria Cullen O’Dwyer in Europe. The second band album ‘Interaction’ was recorded in Dublin, Ireland in early 1994. By this time the threesome were seeking to explore new sound combinations and rhythms which were made possible by the recording and mixing techniques that had emerged around the dance/club industry. The tunes were recorded under the supervision of Rod Callan who had gained expertise in the best ways to capture the sometimes strong frequencies that are a part of ancient instruments. In some instances individual tracks were taken to London and remixed by master techno engineer Andy Ashford. The finished product was post mastered by Peter Mew, Abbey Road Studios, London. ‘Interaction’ in ways relates back to the idea of the concept album which had been so popular in the early 1970s. Yet, it also breaks new ground expanding the frontiers of musical composition and bringing ancient sounds into a new and vibrant world.

‘Reconciliation Band’ utilise rare melodic and rhythmic instruments from both living cultural traditions and from broken traditions of the ancient world to create a distinctive music. The combinations of complex beats and tempos delivered in a modern driving dance style represent a new challenge to the accepted norms.