As a musician myself, I would highly recommend this album to anyone who wants to embark on an uplifting voyage. Comfortably curled up on a velvety Persian magic rug wouldn't adequately describe it.
The album is a magical tour de force that effortlessly whisks you to a whole new plane of sensations. For example, Out of the Darkness offers a promise of hope, an impending spring, blooming flora.
Gary's composition is a seamless amalgamation of different themes and genres (classical and contemporary). Every unique piece tells its own story. The music is so beguiling that I was hard pressed to pick my favorites. However, I particularly connnected with Out of the Darkness, Ice Lake, Last Waltz and Salute to the Torchbearer.
I got the CD five days ago, and have been playing it incessantly since. Household morale has never been higher :)
Bravo Gary!