Michael Johnson has been composing, recording and performing music since 1978 and is the instigator of Lyrebird Music. He plays various instruments but is probably best known for his work on the harp. His concerts and recordings feature this instrument but also include percussion, Guitar, Piano and various classical instruments. Michael should be familiar to audiences throughout Australia. His compositions are regularly aired on national radio and television.
He has performed alongside an eclectic combination of artists such as JUDY JACQUES, JANE RUTTER, JAMES MORRISON, KATE CEBERANO, KAVISHA MAZZELLA, VICTORIA STATE OPERA, DAVID HERSCHFELDER, THE VICTORIAN WELSH MALE CHOIR , SUZANNE JOHNSTON, DONALD CANT...just to mention a few.
, He has performed as a guest artist on many CDs but most notably on albums by GREAHAM GOBLE (Ex. LITTLE RIVER BAND) and DAVID JONES. He has been working at the Gawler Foundation since 1991, providing his tranquil music to aid the meditative work there. Michael is currently Musician in residence (along with Megan Kenny) at the ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE.

Check the MYSPACE site: http://www.myspace.com/michaeljohnsonharpist

Michael's Harps are supplied by Harps Australia and Harps and Harps

Other harp related contacts:

Eastern Suburbs Harp Group (Margaret and Maree +613 9898 4369) (good contact for harp makers, beginners lessons and workshops)

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Megan Kenny has been a professional flautist for the past 20 years. After studying in Adelaide, she toured with the Australian youth orchestra in Europe and Asia. She has performed with many orchestras including Melbourne Symphony and Opera Orchestra of South Australia. Her magnificent flute playing has been heard on radio and television both here in Australia and abroad. She has a wide repertoire including solo pieces, many of her own compostions, chamber music and collaborations with harp.

She has played alongside such artists as opera singer, Sally-Ann Russell; popular music artists such as Margaret Urlich, Kate Ceberano, Naked raven and experimental group Clowns smiling backwards..
Her magic flute has been heard on radio and television most notably in the ABC television documentary, "Wild Screen"

Her flute is supplied by Temby Musical instruments in South Melbourne

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Matthew Arnold was born in Melbourne to a musical family. Travelling the globe, his life experiences have greatly influenced his place in the musical world. He has been performing professionally for over twenty years. His violin playing sits equally well within swing, celtic folk, Indian ragas with a touch of Grapelli and Reinhardt thrown in for good measure. His unique improvational style has grabbed the attention of many well known artist such as Judy Small, Kavisha Mazzella, Debra Byrne, Joe Dolci, The great chefs of Europe and Tim Finn.

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Evripides Evripidou was born in Cyprus and migrated to Australia when he was 15 years old. Since the age of six he has studied mandolin, clarinet, saxophone, piano and bass and completed courses in classical and jazz guitar. Influenced by the strong rhythms and melodies of a Mediterranean culture, the freedom of jazz and the dicipline and elegance of classical and flaminco styles of musicand his deep experience as a long-time meditator, he has found his 'sound' and fulfillment of expression through his original compositions performed on a vast collection of bass guitars. Evri takes bass playing to an extreme through innovative use of his six and seven string basses and a wide array of effects.

Go to Evri's site

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At the age of ten, David made a quest to find as many sounds as he could from paint cans, old kitchen pots and various household items and impliments. Nothing much has changed! But now he is often described, both here and abroad, as one of the most innovative and musical drummers in the world and a virtuoso musician. He has played with many artists from around the world including Robin Gibb, Stevie Wonder, James Morrison, John Farnham, Don Burrows, Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Lary Adler, M.S.O. & S.S.O. Tommy Emmanuel, Dragon, Don McLean and Marcia Hines.

Go to David's Site

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Light of the moon comprise five of Australia's finest instrumentalists. Well known harp and flute duo, Micheal Johnson and Megan Kenny are joined by violinist; Matthew Arnold; Evri Evripidou on six and seven string electric bass, and the genius percussionist, David Jones.

This rare combination of gifted musicians have a reputation both here and abroad. As soloists and session musicians they have individually played alongside such artist as James Morrison, John Farnham, David Herschfelder, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, John Williams, Judi Connelli, Don Burrows, Christine Sullivan, Tim Finn, Graeham Goble, Suzanne Johnston, Margaret Urlich and Kate Ceberano. Light of the Moon perform a fusion of world/ folk and ambient groove sounds and rhythms, with musical layers from Tibetan and Japanese singing bowls, temple gongs, chimes and much more.
Their concerts are set against a backdrop of colourful projected images from the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne filmed by well known cinematographer, Alan Cole.

With compositions drawing influence from Ireland, Japan, India, Spain and South America and from the Renaissance through to Classical, world and Jazz. "Light of the moon is a meditative, musical treat not to be missed. "

..........."'Light of the Moon' are among my very favourite performers in the world today. The unique and totally original compositions of Michael Johnson and Megan Kenny are not to be missed.....A truly inspiring experience.".... Graeham Goble (Founding member of The Little River Band)

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