Tall Cranes Big Cities3424/1Restless strings grow in optimism with flute, harp & piano. Soaring & inspiring minimalist feel1:48
Album ANW 3424Tall Cranes Big Cities
James Taylor (PRS)Acid jazz pioneer James Taylor creates intriguing soundscapes from soaring and inspiring, to frolicsome pizzicato violins; dreamy harp with uplifting strings; a springlike feel with joyful woodwind and a journey underpinned by moody piano and vibraphone.
7 tracks
- The Early Riser3424/2Frolicsome pizzicato violins build to a joyous morning dance with harp, flute, piano & strings 2:14
- The Mist On The River3424/3Wistful & mysterious unfolding pastoral theme with harp, strings, piano & flute2:23
- Green Shoots Blue Skies3424/4Dreamy harp with uplifting strings, soaring pastoral flute, piano & vibraphone. Light, airy & inspiring2:29
- Beneath The Clouds3424/5Light, airy & joyful woodwind with pizz strings, piano, vibes & harp. Springlike feel with jazz influences2:24
- Trick Of The Light3424/6Fluttering piano builds to a sparkling, positive, theme with strings, harp, vibraphone & flute3:05
- Under Leaden Skies3424/7Moody piano with soaring flute, vibraphone, harp & strings. Thoughtful yet restless with a journey/travelling feel2:06
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