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by Scott Hartley
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 Scott
Hartley's concept for the CD album Ancestral Crossings
is to acknowledge our ancestral heritage and those who made
crossings of courage generations ago. Even though his style
may vary from quiet ballad to jazzy, there is an Irish or
Celtic flavor woven through many of the songs on this album.
Instruments featured on
this album are primarily piano and violin, although there
are flute, penny whistle, recorder, piccolo guitar, cello,
saxophone and voice as well. Hartley's piano playing is bright,
crisp and precise. At times, it is open and sparse, as on
the third song (titled "Nomads"), and at other times
it is complex and dramatic, as on the 8th song (titled "Tribal
Nocturne").
There are many well-written
melodies that are easy on the ear and the heart on the album
Ancestral Crossings. It is quietly reflective enough
to make good listening for glass-of-wine evenings at home,
and there are enough up-tempo songs to make it enjoyable listening
while driving or being active as well.
Order this album at www.firstlightmusic.com
or First Light Music, 11054 Ventura Blvd., #370, Studio City,
CA 91604.
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