Artist description A powerful blend of synthesized and acoustic music in a style - somewhere between Classical and New Age - that is unmistakably John Gladwell's own, with an expressive power and emotional depth that listeners are immediately drawn to, and an electronically generated orchestra that sounds spectacular. Listeners have described John's music as "vital", "idyllic" and "soul restoring".

Music Style New Age (instrumental / contemporary classical)

Musical Influences Classical (shades of Copland and Vaughan-Williams), Jazz, Pop, New Age

Similar Artists Morricone

Group Members John Gladwell, composer/MIDI arranger/keyboards; Peter Stoll, clarinet; Mark Fewer, violin; Alan Shoesmith, electric guitar (Visit Alan Shoesmith's webpage at mp3.com - go to Links)

Instruments MIDI keyboards/synth modules, Clarinet, Violin, Electric Guitar

Albums Open Passage (1993), Restoration (1999)

Press Reviews "This music is more - far more - than the audible wallpaper of which so much New Age is comprised. In its capacity to engender moods, it reminds me of some of Morricone's best writing. Hello, Hollywood - is there anyone out there listening?" George C. Robb, North Toronto Post. "There is some really beautiful stuff on this CD. The second track, 'Letting Go', is a captivating, mood altering piece which caught my attention right away." Bob Appel, Windham Hill Records. "A wonderful amalgam of styles. It's great to have new music full of melodies and great harmonies." Peter Keigh, announcer at Toronto classical and jazz radio station CJRT-FM. "As I listened to your music, I saw an entire film in my head." Kerry Stratton, Toronto conductor and broadcaster. "Contemporary classical pieces leap and swoop with the flavor of Gypsy dances, expressing a gentle, neo-Romantic lyricism. Gladwell is an expert at setting a mood--his work would be ideal for a film drama, and his use of MIDI orchestra's dynamic range is impressive." Melissa Piazza, Listen.com.

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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