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HISTORY

Sydney based Sarah Lorien and Michael Trifunovic have been developing their unique musical identity for a very formative ten years. Utilising electric and acoustic domains their songs are hypnotic in texture and poetic in reach, creating shadows and light.

Together with their diverse musical education and background, their origins encompass styles from Classical and Jazz, to World and Contemporary. These elements, in addition to the use of soundscapes and space within their music, have created songs which demand attention not only for their unique style, but their ability to strike a very personal chord with their listeners.

Aqualash perform in Sydney venues such as The Basement, The Vanguard, the Hopetoun Hotel, Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. Both Michael and Sarah have worked with musicians and artists from varied backgrounds, and have performed in various venues and festivals around Australia and overseas.

Their self-titled debut CD receives airplay in Europe and the US. They continue to get rave reviews and listener feedback worldwide. This music transcends language.

Aqualash is also gaining interest in film and television as Michael and Sarah have written music for short films and documentaries, and had their songs used in the Australian feature length film, ‘Enemies Closer’.

Aqualash have also created multi media events incorporating art exhibitions, photography, performance artists, fashion shows and film screenings, within and around the live music performance.

'AQUALASH' – THE CD

All songs © Sarah Lorien and Michael Trifunovic.
Michael Trifunovic: Electric, Acoustic and Space Guitar, Sitar
Sarah Lorien: Vocals, Guitars, Piano Accordion, Piano, Keyboards

WITH THANKS TO:

The guest musicians contributing to this album:

Frank Corby:
Drums and Percussion – tracks 1,3,4,5,7
Chris O’Young: Cello – tracks 2,5,7
Jonathon Zwartz:
Double Bass – tracks 1,4,5,8
David Solomon: Violin – track 3
Bradford Robinson: Chapman Stick – track 3

We recorded the drums and mixed the songs with Chris Townend at Bigjesusburger Studios, Darlinghurst, and mastered with Tim Greig at Sonamax, Glebe.

Cover artwork is based on image and concept by Robert Gammal, a great friend and photographer.