Distant Images
1994
A unique blend of New Age spirituality with Classical virtuosity
purchase price: $12
track list:
1-New England Reveries • inspired by the beautiful landscapes of America’s Northeast
2-Simyeh • homage to a native American tribal chief utilizing authentic themes and instruments
3-Meditation • contemplative mood created by smooth melodic lines and quartel harmonies
4-Distant Images • a unique electronically generated landscape envelops improvisatory solo lines
5-Odyssey • the musical journey of one theme through three continuous contrasting movements
6-Night Song • pure melodies float over a New Age landscape
Neal plays euphonium on all tracks with the exception of Distant Images, on which he plays trombone. He also programed and performed all the synthesizers and samplers heard throughout the CD, and performed the brief vessel flute solos heard during Simyeh.