Musicians
David Hudson
- Origin
- Ewamin (oo-rah-min)/Western Yalangi people, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Genre/styles
- Country | Folk Explore more genres
- About David
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To have my own label, Australian Sun Records, means I can do what I want. So that is why I have done a country rock album... And it doesn't matter where you go in Australia, blackfellas love country music.
— David Hudson [1]
Discography
Album formats explained Explain formats
Album formats
- 10": 10 inch vinyl records were played at 45 or 33 1/3 rounds per minute (rpm). The former could hold 9, the latter 12 minutes of music per side.
- 7": 7 inch records (often referred to as 45s) were played at 45 rpm or 33 1/3 rpm, with about 4:30 or 6 minutes of music per side.
- LP: Long play, is a vinyl record played at 33 1⁄3 rpm with a 12 or 10-inch diameter.
- EP: Extended play, are vinyl records that allowed two or even three songs on each side.
Touching the Sounds of Australia (Sampler)
- Released
- 1988
- Tracks
- Yigi Yigi
- Kuranda
- Didgeralia
- Guardians Of The Reef
- Undara Dawn
- Bama Muralug
- Spirit In The Sky
- Nessun Dorma
- Gudju Gudju
- Didgeridoo Spirit
- Rosie's Freedom
- Wangetti
Australia: Sound of the Earth
- Released
- February 1991
- Tracks
- Red Dust and Sweat - Steve Roach
- Call to Kuranda - David Hudson
- The Ancient Voice - David Hudson
- Atmosphere for Dreaming Steve - Roach & Sarah Hopkins
- Darktime / The Initation - Steve Roach & Sarah Hopkins
- Origin - Sarah Hopkins
- Spirits - David Hudson
- The Hunter - David Hudson
- Awakening Earth - Sarah Hopkins
- Land Sound / The Dreaming Place - David Hudson & Steve Roach
- Notes
A sampler featuring David Hudson, Steve Roach and Sarah Hopkins.
Woolunda: 10 Solos for Didgeridoo
- Released
- 1993
- Tracks
- Jowelbinna
- Frog Dreaming
- Roo
- Aircave
- My People
- Didgerijig
- Bama Kanbi
- Kadimakara
- Earthbounding
- Woolunda
Rainbow Serpent - Music For Didgeridoo & Percussion
- Released
- September 1994
- Tracks
- Bali Doo
- Message Stick
- Undara's Lava Tube
- Dreampipe Rhapsody
- Laura's Festival
- Kuranda Warrior
- Leprechaun Corroboree
- Frenzy Hudson
- New Beginning
Nigel Westlake: The Edge
- Released
- 26 May 1996
- Tracks
- The Blue Labyrith
- The Edge
- Kanangra
- Wilderness Is A Spell
- Jurassic Survivors
- When I Am Laid (Purcell:Westlake)
- Creatures Of The Plateau
- Gandangara Spirit (David Hudson)
- Forest Of Ferns
- Remnants Of The Wild Young Earth
- Notes
David Hudson, Emma Lysons, Michael Askill, Victorian Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Vine, Sydney Contemporary Singers & Elliott Gyger.
Didgeridoo Spirit
- Released
- September 1996
- Tracks
- Rainforest Wonder
- Talkative Didg
- Yigi Yigi
- Ariah Park 'Tresarn'
- Didgeralia
- Scrub Talk
- Steel Country
- Didge Maker
- Messenger
- Determination
- Hooks 'Reef Images'
Heart of Australia
- Released
- November 1996
- Tracks
- Outback
- Delma's Journey
- Bunna Jumma
- Kanbi
- Home
- NganyDJi Ngabi
- Echoes Of The Ocean
- The Great Divide
Guardians of the Reef
- Released
- November 1996
- Tracks
- Shakimra Part 1
- Echoes
- Guardians Of The Reef
- Dolphin Journey
- Shakimra Part 2
The Art of the Didjeridu: Selected Pieces 1987-1997
- Released
- 1997
- Tracks
- Dreamroads
- Bali Doo
- Message Stick
- Aircave
- Undara's Lava Tube
- Land Sound
- Songline
- Origin
- Free Radicals
- Jowelbinna
- Frog Dreaming
- Roo
- Split Rock
Undara Dawn
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Home Is Where The Heart Is
- Undara Dawn
- Wedgetail
- The Big Wet
- Forty Mile Scrub
- Rosella Plains
Gudju Gudju
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Ngawa Bulmba Barra (I Belong to This Country)
- Bulurru (Storywater)
- Bulmba Gadjan (Ghost Camp)
- Biri Wayi (Light the Fire)
- Nganydji Ngabi (We Are Many)
- Forest Airs
- Mundu Magarri (Lift Up Your Spirit)
The Sound Of Gondwana: 176,000 Years in the Making
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- The Call (Alan Dargin & Michael Atherton)
- Crossings (Alan Dargin & Michael Atherton)
- Forest Light (Alan Dargin & Michael Atherton)
- Dance This Time Around (Mark Atkins)
- The Emu & The Dog (Mark Atkins)
- Dreamtime in the Meantime (Mark Atkins)
- Mouthmusic (Matthew Doyle)
- Cave Drawings (Matthew Doyle & Michael Atherton)
- Mungari (Matthew Doyle)
- Hand Stencils (Matthew Doyle & Michael Atherton)
- Roo (David Hudson)
- My People (David Hudson)
Didgeralia
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Trekking
- Warrama
- Conversation - Part One
- Round Up
- Wungal
- Territorial Fight
- Conversation - Part Two
- Djembe
- New Shoes
- Gidja the Moon
- Taipan
Yigi Yigi: Solo Didgeridoo
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Wongabell
- Laura River
- Jumma
- Black Mountain
- Choogil
- Emu Chase
- Yap Yap
- Boar Pig
- Dusty Road
- Thylacine
- Maytown
Kuranda
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- World Heritage
- The Eagle's Domain
- Flash Flood
- Falling Leaves
- The Great Divide
- Barron Falls
- Lake Placid
Wangetti
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Yea
- Monkey & Turtle
- Which Way
- Compressor
- Ericapae
- Tabanaba
- Bama Yidaki
- Wangetti
Bama Muralug: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Traditional Songs
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Yigi Yigi
- Nyinan Bimbi / Gadigi Nyian / Ngajan Gadigadi - Elverina Murgha Johnson
- Malil Malil / Tamani / Kabuba / Tabanaba / Apu Ywaiama - Kara Kasil Students of Trinity Bay High School
- Mandagula / Janjee Janjula / Mayee Woomba / Garinga Naami - David Hudson & Graeme Brady
- Erikapae / Monkey And Turtle - Pupils of Wangetti Education Centre
- Biri Wayi / Ngawa Bulmba Burra - Members of Gudju Gudju
- Choogil
- Didgewaves - Delma and Willam Barton
- Wungall
- Thylacine
Spirit in the Sky
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Ngawa Bulmba Barra (I Belong to This Country)
- Bulurru (Storywater)
- Bulmba Gadjan (Ghost Camp)
- Biri Wayi (Light the Fire)
- Nganydji Ngabi (We Are Many)
- Forest Airs
- Mundu Magarri (Lift Up Your Spirit)
- Notes
An album featuring the voice of Bidjera Elder Delma Barton.
Nessun Dorma 'Gari Wunang'
- Released
- February 1997
- Tracks
- Nessun Dorma: 'Gari Wunang'
- Notes
This is a one-track album. David Hudson performs with Neil Hodgson, Nigel Pegrum, Wayne McIntosh, Robert Howlett, Ruedi Homberger and Megan Shorey.
Gunyal
- Released
- March 1998
- Tracks
- Burunga
- Dreamroads
- Split Rock
- Goorana
- Yalangi
- Bulurru
- Jumma
Bedarra
- Released
- April 2000
- Tracks
- Movement
- Talkative Didge
- Yigi Yigi
- Didgeralia
- Echoes
- Monkey and Turtle
- Which Way
- Wedgetail
- Trekking
- New Shoes
- Barron Falls
The Stolen Generation - Rosie's Freedom
- Released
- April 2000
- Tracks
- Movement One: Homeland
- Movement Two: Capture
- Movement Three: Mission Life
- Movement Four: Freedom
- Notes
Don't be mislead by the happy face on this album cover. The Stolen Generations is a dark chapter in Australia's history. David's songs come from true stories of his family.
Walkabout
- Released
- March 2001
- Tracks
- Walkabout
- Travelling Man
- Journey
- Dream Wanderer
- Searcher
- Crossroads
Coolamon
- Released
- February 2002
- Tracks
- Ngawa Bulmba Barra (I Belong to This Country)
- Bulurru (Storywater)
- Bulmba Gadjan (Ghost Camp)
- Biri Wayi (Light the Fire)
- Nganydji Ngabi (We Are Many)
- Forest Airs
- Mundu Magarri (Lift Up Your Spirit)
Australian Savannah
- Released
- February 2002
- Tracks
- Talkative Didge
- Yigi Yigi
- Didgeralia
- Echoes
- Monkey and Turtle
- Which Way
- Wedgetail
- Trekking
- New Shoes
- Barron Falls
Postcard from David Hudson
- Released
- February 2002
- Tracks
- Territorial Flight
- Wangetti
- Walkabout
- Mile Scrub
- Rosella Plains
- Nessun Dorma
- New Shoes
Passions of the Reef
- Released
- February 2002
- Tracks
- Drifting Through Dreamtime
- Deep Ocean (Spirit Songs of the Great Barrier Reef)
- Dolphin Soaring
- Shakimra Part 1 (Guardians of The Reef)
- Colours of The Reef
- Michaelmas Cay Sunrise
- Echoes
- Notes
David Hudson combines his didgeridoo talent with Shakimra's amazing flute sounds.
Just a Dream
- Released
- September 2002
- Tracks
- Anthem
- Let Your Spirit Fly
- People Of The Land
- Just A Dream
- Didgeland
- Savannah
- Spirit Soaring
Castaway
- Released
- May 2004
- Tracks
- Pahelbel's Canon
- Notes
This is a one-track album by David Hudson.
Spirit Songs of the Great Barrier Reef
- Released
- June 2005
- Tracks
- Michaelmas Cay Sunrise
- Deep Ocean
- Spirit of the Great Barrier Reef
- Exotic Water Dance
- Dolphin Song
The Legendary Henry Stone Presents: David Hudson
- Released
- 25 June 2005
- Tracks
- Honey Honey
- I Have Never Loved a Woman
- When I'm Lovin' You
- Let Me Wrap You In My Love
- I Must Have Your Love
- Scratch My Back
- Ease Up
- Pump It
- Unchained Melody (Miami Reggae)
- Why
- I Got What You Want
- You Are My Life
- Someone Loves You Honey
- A Sometime Kind of Thing
- With Every Beat of My Heart
- She's Bad As Can Be
- Someone Loves You Honey (Remix)
Aphrodidjiac
- Released
- 14 March 2006
- Tracks
- Karumbas Freedom Dance
- Transcendance Of The Karakarock
- Kanamer
- Myall The Untamed
- Moilong [Sdvancing Tide]
Woolunda Vol.2
- Released
- 14 March 2006
- Tracks
- Yellow Wattle
- Woolunda II
- Air Voice
- Kurrajong
- Bloodwood
- Woolunda III
- Stringy Bark
- Ghost Gum
- Wandoo
- Pink Eucalyptus
- Walleroo
- White Gum
- Blue Gum
- Grey Box
- Match Box
- Silver Box
- Highway
- Communication
- Yellow Wattle Percussion
- Ghost Gum Percussion
- Kurrajong Percussion
- Bloodwood Percussion
The Naked Melody
- Released
- July 2007
- Tracks
- Paris
- Camille
- Rodin's Shadow
- Fallen Angels
- Champagne
- Sweet Night
- The Huntress
- Blue Ivory
- Bohemian Dream
Ooramin: the Meditative Digeridoo
- Released
- 10 July 2007
- Tracks
- Breathing
- Kareela - South Wind
- Hot Springs
- Yigi Doonyou
- Forest Rain
- Desert Mantra
- Ancient Voice
- Waves
- Silent Cave
- Elandra - By The Sea
Primal Elegance One
- Released
- August 2007
- Tracks
- Mozart Concerto no.21
- The Brolga Ballet
- Savannah Rain
- Mungalli Morning
- Arrival
- The Outback Sonata
- Requiem for the Lost Tribe
- Messenger
- Port Douglas
Jinna Jinna: Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories
- Released
- 21 August 2007
- Tracks
- The River of Life
- The Story of Jajal and the Turtle
- Crocodile Dreaming
- Dawurr and the Southern Cross
- Joonghee How the Yabbie Got It's Shell
- Notes
This CD features traditional Aboriginal Dreaming stories narrated by David Hudson accompanied by atmospheric contemporary and traditional didgeridoo. Suitable for children.
Dream Road
- Released
- September 2007
- Tracks
- Love You Forever
- Solid Rock (cover of the song by Goanna)
- Don't Look Back
- Waiting For the Rain
- Walk on My Own
- Empty Days
- Ride On
- One Chance
- Take It and Run
- Rockin' Years
- Notes
For the first time David Hudson puts down his didgeridoo and plays country songs using a guitar!
Koora Grooves
- Released
- 2008
- Tracks
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The Naked Cello
- Released
- 2008
- Tracks
Sorry, no tracklisting available.
The Naked Saxophone
- Released
- 2008
- Tracks
Sorry, no tracklisting available.
Didge Dance
- Released
- 2008
- Tracks
Sorry, no tracklisting available.
- Notes
Exciting modern dance and techno sounds surrounding an 'edgy' didgeridoo performance make this one of David Hudson's most exiting and innovative albums.
Very Best of David Hudson
- Released
- August 2006
- Tracks
- Territorial Fight
- Wangetti
- Walkabout
- 40 Mile Scrub
- Rosella Plains
- Nessun Dorma
- New Shoes
- Travelling Man
- Monkey & Turtle
- Bulmba GadJan
- Didgeralia
- Shakimra Part 2
- World Heritage
- Homeland
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