Southern Cross

Lyrics

You Tube video of Southern Cross played by Nick Price (New Zealand): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6bMDYx9FAE

Credits

Music Credits: Composer: Marian Budos

Producer Credits: Recording: Slovak National Radio

Performance Credits: Jan Labant: classical guitar

Description

Short Song Description: solo piece for a retuned classical guitar

Story Behind the Song: The Southern Cross, the navigator's friend and one of the most recognisable constellations of the southern hemisphere, is one of Australia's most evocative symbols; present on both flag and in the night sky. So when Slovakian guitarist Jan Labant asked for a piece of music he could travel with, I decided to send him a postcard of sorts; a musical souvenir of Australia that would capture my feelings for the land. Despite the title, it was actually Jan who detected the symbolism in the piece - four harmonics depict the points of the cross, and a fifth emphasises the bright seven pointed star. Jan is a natural storyteller, so it is no surprise learn how popular this piece became in his frequent concerts at home and abroad.

Metadata

Song Length: 7:42

Primary Genre: Unique-Soundtracks

Secondary Genre: Classical-Romantic

Tempo: Slow (71 - 90)

Mood 1: Peaceful

Mood 2: Ecstatic

Era: 1990 - 1999