ZOODIAC

Each sign has its own musical key and the Earth, Water, Air and Fire elements link the signs in sympathetic and musical structures. World music inspires this album, a perfect synthesis of acoustic and virtual instruments woven with vocal tapestries.

Elegy to the Zoodiac. An overture.

Aries. The key of C. Masculine cardinal sign represented by the driving drums and bass and Celtic fiddle. The keys and sounds link the track to the other Fire sounds. Builds like flames.

Taurus. Key of C#. Earthy voices with the spiritual feminine melody. Ukelele and acoustic guitar with township harmonies.

Gemini. Key of D. Air sounds created by the Arabian Oud set against a descending melody. Vocals emphasising the light Airy nature with the masculine brought out by the Spanish guitar.

Cancer. Key Eb. Water bass and effects: feminine and introvert, grand piano and banjo adds vitality to the punctuated vocal melody.

Leo. Key E. More fire: South American Tipple (not an exotic booze! ) sparkling with the bell melody. The masculine stability develops into the in the Reggae section.

Virgo. Key F. Percussive keyboards give the earthy base for the folk driven fiddle, banjo and guitar to express the adaptable feminine character of the sign.

Libra. Key F#. Flights of fantasy with bluegrass fiddle bouncing off traditional melody lines. More Tipple and Guitar move the world music character towards South America with a Euro folksy feel.

Scorpio. Key G. Enter the watery Lakeland world , glides along with plucked sounds carrying the sails of this soft craft safely home.

Sagittarius. Key Ab. Tropical melodies give this fire sign it’s heat. The unusual Mandocello resonating with Grand piano, soul voices and Ukelele.

Capricorn. Key A. Sitar and guitar take us to exotic earthly paradises. World music where Celtic musicians exchange ideas with spice traders.

Aquarius. Key Bb. Uranus, air is thin with the hypnotic banjo rhythm . This slow journey stretches to the outer Zodiac. Still warm inside, comfort zone.

Pisces. Key B That Tipple again, cascades as a journey through the adaptable terrain of the astrological landscape.

Dance of the Zoodiac. Return to the home key of C, dancing to the tribal rhythms and feels of the Zoodiac world.