This accomplished cellist plays with The Florida Symphony Orchestra, and on this second effort, combines his sterling classical background with beautiful keyboard arrangements. The mixture of strings, pianos and light electronic orchestration will make for perfect in-store listening. The second album by this symphony cellist from Florida is a celebration of the beauty of the planet and of humanity's aspirations for peace and harmony. Playing piano and synthesizers as well as cello,
Ron Clearfield is joined by other musicians on reeds, flute, harp and percussion to create gentle and uplifting melodies that combine the elegance of classical music with the warmth and expansiveness of New Age. The crown jewel of the album is the nine-minute "Listen...the Earth is Weeping," where a section of Indian flavored cello, tabla and tamboura is seamlessly inserted into the symphonic structure of the piece.
Dream Manifestation is an engaging work of tenderness and beauty that both relaxes and inspires the listener.