Artist description A New Sound in New Age Music.

Music Style Cinematic New Age

Musical Influences Classical composers, Ray Lynch, David Arkenstone, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons Project

Artist History Classically trained as a percussionist and bassoonist, Dennis made the transition to keyboards in the early 80's as a member of many different rock groups playing in the St. Louis, Missouri area. After many years on the night club circuit, he made his first CD of original rock music, 'Words to Earth' with his guitar playing partner and graduate of the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, Jim Baumgartner. Dennis took a break from writing music for almost a decade as he spent his time in other pursuits. Though he was not writing songs, his love of music endured. During this time his tastes turned more towards a Cinematic New Age style of music and he began his studies of the genre. 'This seemed like a logical progression considering my past experience and preferences', said Dennis. In 2001, the circumstances were right for Dennis' return to writing music. 'Once I began the Territories project, I realized how much I had missed writing music. There had been a hole in my life for a long time that could only be filled in this way', said Dennis. In early 2002, he began his return to music by composing the music of the 'Territories', a musical soundtrack inspired by Stephen King's Dark Tower saga. The interplay of harmonies and the use of classical, synthesized and native instruments is central to Dennis' style. 'I am inspired by sounds', says Dennis of his latest work. 'Before I even begin a composition, I spend considerable time going through my library of instruments to come up with a unique combination for the particular work I am about to begin. I let the timbre of the instruments decide the path that the song is going to take.' You can learn more about the music of the 'Territories' at Dennis' web site at www.dennisdowning.net.

Instruments Keyboards, Percussion

Albums Words to Earth, Territories

Location OFallon, Mo - USA

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