A gratuitous look back to the tune-filled musical movies of the '30s and '40s, when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers graced the silver screen. The sort of thing our parents (or grandparents) enjoyed.....
An orchestral celebration of Mardi Gras. Fanfares herald the start of the festivities and lead into a dance theme backed by the samba rhythms of Brazil.
It's Hockey Night!
This was Mike's entry to the Canada's Hockey Anthem Challenge competition, sponsored by the CBC - Canada's national broadcaster - to find new signature music for their long-running and top-rated TV show "Hockey Night in Canada".
This is a series of atmospheric musical sketches of nature's landscapes. The pieces have a "new age" feel, using gentle rhythms and a combination of electronic and acoustic instruments to create lush yet uncomplicated settings.
On the "Portraits: Music for Relaxation" CD the natural sounds of these landscapes are blended with the music, a combination that makes for a truly relaxing listening experience.