CLEOPATRA WONG

Following the break-up of the Go-Betweens, Amada Brown and Lindy Morrison formed the pop band Cleopatra Wong (1990–1993) in Sydney. They released two EPs on the rooArt label, six-track 'Egg' (February 1992) and five-track 'Cleopatra's Lament' (March 1993), including the single (and video) "Thank You". Besides violin and keyboards Brown provided lead vocals, mandolin and acoustic guitar; together with Morrison she co-wrote their material. For 'Egg' they were joined in the studio by former bandmate Michael Armiger on bass guitar, Colin Bloxsom on percussion (ex-Love Gone Wrong), Frank Millward on keyboards and Mark Moffatt on guitars as well as producer. 

On 'Cleopatra's Lament' the duo "use striking imagery or constructions in their lyrics and complex arrangements in their music and are unafraid to be playful or delight in the unexpected her skills on violin, guitar, oboe and mandolin provide a richer, more sophisticated sound". Additional musicians were Mark Moffatt on guitar, David Lane on keyboards, Michael Armiger on bass, Louise Elliott on sax, Wendy Mathews on backing vocals and Sarah Peet on cello. Cleopatra Wong came to a surprise end in 1993 when Lindy left on the eve of a repackaging deal of the two EPs for US release, a deal which then didn't go through.

Members

Lindy Morrison (drums, percussion), Amanda Brown (vocals, violin, oboe, mandolin, guitar)