Time Distance Music

"This music is immediately accessible, probably because without artistic pretentiousness or self-consciousness, it manages to reach into some kind of collective sub-conscious and touches sensitivities which are both mythic and familiar."

"PRESS COMMENTS about previous performances by Colin Offord & groups “He is like a modern troubadour with his artistic crossover of Celtic, Aboriginal, Medieval and Asian music. His performances are enchanting, effortless and always an exciting event.” Antoine Legat, Cultuur Magazine, Belgium"

"“For over thirty years Offord has been inventing miraculous instruments and incorporating them into a unique performance vocabulary. At the core of his creativity is the Australasian Mouthbow, his stringed wonder weapon, the versatility of which ensures that a stream of surprises flows through the music. Against this shifting backdrop he sings in a gloriously rich voice of exceptional range, conveying a magical blend of the primal and the sophisticated. John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald"

"“The combination of wild music and highly original instruments will have you raising your eyebrows and listening like you’ve never listened before. It won’t hurt, really!” Chet Williamson, Rambles Culture Magazine, U.S.A."

"“Magical and extraordinary, a musician and artist of genius and a real national musical treasure.” Bruce Elder, Rolling Stone Magazine."

"“Beautiful and unusual music, easy to listen to but difficult to categorize.” Jane Rickards, The China Post"

"“One of the most remarkable concerts in the rich history of the Brugge festival.” Chris Delariviere, De Morgan, Belgium."

"“For the duration of the evening, the Bernheim Biblioteque Park became an enchanted place.” Les Nouvelles Caledoniens, New Caledonia"

"“Uplifting musical work capable of replenishing the human spirit.” Lisa Yallamas, Brisbane Courier Mail"

"“Offord is a genuine original. His music is immediately accessible, probably because without artistic pretentiousness or self-consciousness, it manages to reach into some kind of collective sub-conscious and touches sensitivities which are both mythic and familiar.” Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald."

"“Haunting, organic, irregular, it calls from an ancient source into the modern and asks us to reach inside ourselves.” Darrelyn Gunzberg, Lowdown Magazine"

"“Richly sensual and extraordinarily imaginative. A plethora of unique sound colour, spectacle and sheer raw energy.” Stuart Hill, The West Australian"

"“The sound he makes carries the breath of angels.” John Shand, The Guide, Sydney Morning Herald"