Desert Mist3923/1Panoramic orchestral with calm strings, twinkling harp, pastoral woodwind & majestic brass. Peaceful, grand & scenic2:16
Album ANW 3923Panoramas & Landscapes
John Ashton Thomas (PRS)A cinematic orchestral set from prolific composer, orchestrator and conductor John Ashton Thomas. Sweeping themes feature noble horns, imposing string swells, peaceful marimba, twinkling percussion and pastoral woodwind including solo bassoon and flute.
8 tracks
- The Salt Flats Of Utah3923/2Majestic orchestral with noble horn melody, imposing string swells, pulsing woodwind & dignified piano chords 2:54
- Viewing The Plains3923/4Sweeping majestic orchestral theme with stately brass slowly builds from peaceful flute & marimba opening3:04
- Across The Glens3923/5Serene pastoral orchestral with solo bassoon, flute & horn melodies over peaceful strings & twinkly percussion2:21
- Flying Over California3923/6Uplifting orchestral theme with grand brass melody & woodwind flourishes over positive strings2:20
- Polar Landscape3923/7Cold, desolate orchestral soundscape with shivering strings, dark low woodwind & moody brass evolves from mystical opening2:42
- The Desert In Bloom3923/8Delicate orchestra slowly blooms in optimism with marimba & piano to a quietly inspiring ending2:31
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