overview

"Dark Blue Dream" is my 2nd CD release. In considering the direction I wanted to explore in this album, I chose to go the route of capturing one take, live performances. With the exceptions of 'Soundscape 1', 'Soundscape 4', 'Unforgotten Path', and 'Outside In part 2' (which were composed and recorded simultaneously), the rest of the songs were recorded live as if we were performing a concert.

I'm also proud to present my wife Renee's wonderful bass playing and singing. We really enjoyed our time in the studio together, and I believe you can hear that in the music.

I wrote all of the music for this CD which was originally recorded in 2004, then began mixing and editing in the early part of 2006. I wrote some new songs that were born in the experimenting process of learning the computer music programs. These songs are: 'Soundscape 1', 'Soundscape 4', and 'Unforgotten Path', all of which feature my wife, Renee. I also went on an 'editing journey' on what became 'Outside In (Part 2)'. Using drum loops and synthesizer sounds I developed inside the computer, I was able to create a dreamy state that included Frank's guitar lines.