A hybrid-orchestral track that leisurely builds from a calm, slightly melancholic beginning to an emotional climax. A solo classical guitar epilogue finishes the piece.
A short, aggressive Latin-Blues duet for solo piano and congas. Inspired by the jazz pianist and composer, Randy Weston, whom I was lucky enough to see play live in San Francisco many years ago.
Beginning with gentle yet slightly melancholic piano arpeggios, this cinematic track gradually builds to a full orchestral climax. A duet of solo violin and piano acts as a bittersweet denouement.
The contrapuntal march of a classical string quartet captures the furtive, though strong-willed nature of those famous denizens of the underground, Durin’s Folk, otherwise known as dwarves.