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What is The Reason To Breathe? An unforgettable memory...
...or a dream waiting to be realised? Someone you love dearly...
...or the people who love you? It could be anyone, anything...
...even the tiniest moment. Here are a group of people breathing for one and
the same reason - music.
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"The Reason To Breathe", established in 2005 and brainchild of Wu Pu-Yu, takes you on a refreshing journey through classical and contemporary music, with a unique combination of instruments and sounds.
The Reason To Breathe are...
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Flute, Piano
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Piano, Guitar
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Didgeridoo
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Chromatic Harmonica
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Christian Marsh
Christian has made the harmonica his life's work. Starting at the age of 14, he has studied the instrument with serious dedication, in a never-ending quest for perfection. He has played every idiom, from country and blues to jazz and classical.
Hearing him perform opens minds to the versatility of the harmonica. His trademark is a particularly pure and sweet tone, which he weaves through even the simplest of melodies to create a stunning musical tapestry. As a result of his unique approach, Christian has countless sessions to his credit and has played for many years with artists and bands across a wide cross-section of musical styles.
Highlights of his career include a national tour with the hit stage musical "Big River". In this show, Christian not only featured and soloed as part of the pit orchestra, but also played several character roles on stage. That it turned out to be very successful was not surprising as it included a litany of Australian talent including Cameron Daddo, John Bell, John English, Doug Parkinson, Karen Knowles, Vanetta fields and Drew Forsythe.
Subsequent to this, Christian commenced studies in Jazz improvisation, as part of the "Outreach Program" run by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. During this same period, he recorded an album of original material with Guy Dickerson at Megaphon Studios, entitled "Planet Bound", released through Larrikin records. Two years later, he recorded one of his own, entitled "The Sketch", released through La Brava. This is a jazz album, with a rock edge. Andrew Tucker from the Sunshine Coast Newspaper described this album as ""...intelligent and fresh...wonderful harmonica playing".
Christian has won the "Gold Harmonica Awards" on three occasions at Hohner's National Harmonica Championships in Tamworth and has also worked as Larry Adler's harmonica technician during the Australian leg of Adler's international "Glory Of Gershwin" tour.
In 2003 Christian won the award for best instrumental at the 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Awards, for his tune entitled "Five Islands". In 2005, as part of the band "Dr. Goodvibes", won "Blues and Roots" and "Announcer's Choice". He was also a nomination for an award in the Jazz category in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
The Reason To Breathe Taiwan Tour
The Reason To Breathe completed a highly successful tour of Taiwan in October 2006, with extensive radio and TV coverage. On this tour, they were accompanied by Rich Huang, known as "The Godfather of Taiwan Drums", and Shaun Cullerton on Bass.
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See more pics on the The Reason To Breathe Taiwan Tour Gallery Page.
More reasons to breathe...
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DISCOGRAPHY The Reason To Breathe (2006)
 Wu Pu-Yu:
Flutes, Piano
Christian Marsh:
Harmonicas
Parris Macleod:
Piano, Guitar
Mark Atkins:
Didgeridoos
Additional
musicians
Gordon Rytmeister:
Drums
Shaun Cullerton:
Bass
Produced by
Parris Macleod
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