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On
his third CD, Steve Middleton
takes the listener on an
enchanting musical journey.
Cathedrals & Castles is a
magical tale recalling the ghosts
and glory of a time when honour
and pride echoed in the hearts of
heroes. Rich textures of soothing
acoustic guitars, haunting Celtic
harp, soaring flute, and romantic
voices draw you into the noble
Kingdoms of princesses,
minstrels, and courageous
knights.
Digitally
recorded, Cathedrals &
Castles is designed to stimulate
one's memory and imagination of
an era gone by. Sparingly
coloured with ambient sounds of
nature, this album is a
breathtaking artistic experience
to be treasured for years.
Perfect by a warm fireplace, at
the country cottage, or just
about anywhere.
All
songs composed by Steve Middleton
except: "Wind of A
Thousand Voices" and "Ceilidh,
Dance 'Til Sunrise" by Steve
Middleton and Michael Jack. "Isle
of Skye" by Steve Middleton and
Timothy Johns.
Album
Concept: Steve
Middleton
Executive
Producer: Barry
Lubotta
Produced by:
Michael Jack
Engineered, mixed and
mastered by: Michael
Jack at Pizazzudio Recording
Studio
String Arrangement on
"Isle of Skye": Kirk
Elliott
Graphics: Jim
Jackson at Graphic Image
Photo of Steve:
Phil Walmsley
Musicians:
Steve Middleton:
Main Acoustic Guitars.
Ed Roman:
Electric and Acoustic Bass.
Kirk Elliott:
Celtic Harp, Wood Flute,
Recorder,Whistle, Psaltery and
Violin.
Michael Jack:
Keyboards.
Luke Leone:
Percussion.
Timothy Johns:
Mandolin, and
Guitars.
Katie Wright:
Voices.
Thank You&
The Elliott Philharmonic
Orchestra
and Linda Manzer of Manzer
Guitars
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Born
in Victoria, British Columbia,
Steve has always enjoyed the
surroundings of majestic
mountains and old growth rain
forests. These scenic landscapes
have had a significant role in
influencing his musical direction
- and this album is all the proof
you will need. The SoundScapes
series, of which "Acoustical
Scenery" was the first, has been
well received throughout the
world with distribution in more
than 25 countries 