I am the first time on your site, always looking for good music for my radio-show in Germany. Now what an unluck: Your song is not free for download. But it is so great in instrumentation and the vocals are so great. Very clear recorded and clean arranged. If it could be possible and you could send me the song for the listener in Germany then please send me In Time to my email: izp@serious-music.net, it would like to be great. The show is tomorrow and I make public a blog with the links and so on. In hope ... Best wishes from Serious-Music.

Great vocals, excellent arrangement und a fine production. Great work. Diego

Simply excellent. Pleasant melody line, good lyrics, beautiful vocals and a great mix.

Very nice on the vocal here, music very sweet, very nice production all around, Song is a keeper for sure. Again the vox is supurb! The RatMan!

Beautiful composition,the piano flows with excellence...Outstanding instrumentation... strings and orchestration are fantastic.... vocals are done superbly... !! First rate song... !! cheers, Larry T....

Excellent track Ian...everything is right where it should be and the song just flows beautifully.

sober prod and cool simple mix and arrangements, good job on a basic progression. surprising bridge where the melody is unpredictible

Delicate intro, emotional and simply lovely. The keys are a wonderful platform, back-up music and vocals are perfect. This song just fills my heart, Ian. I love it. Best, Gina/WHP

Ian, this is one fine song! George's vocals deliver the wonderful lyrics perfectly; the piano accompaniment is extraordinary. And everything that is going on in the background sets the mood to relax and to thoroughly enjoy! Cheers, Heinz.

Nice song Ian. Music is very good and the vocal/lyrics fit perfectly.

Beautiful song Ian! Love the structure on here. Just a tasty melodic journey. add some distorted guitars and you have a winner here! just kidding :).

Ian, This is an exceptional composition, the piano is superb and the backing strings are full and set beautifully in the soundscape. WOW what a passionate piece of music.

This is just beautiful, Ian. I, too, can feel the builing passion-- and how it all spreads out like ripples in the water. The accompanying instrumental background is a perfect frame for the lovely piano music. This is a marvelous performance, and I loved the soft closeure at the end. Gina/WHP

SCHÖNER RUHIGER TRACK! (Beautiful silence track) WIRKLICH SCHÖN! (Very beautiful) Neda / Jelly Records

Ian, this is just beautiful and full of feeling. I can hear the passion in your playing as it builds. This is an exceptional piece! Farrell

Ian, this is a great song. The best I've heard on this site in recent weeks. Good melody line, chorus and production. Needless to say I've downloaded it for indepth listening. Thanks.

Hey Ian ... so nice to hear another brilliant tune of yours!!! This is truly beautiful ... arrangement, lyrics and vocals are just awesome! Love the harmonizing vocals - they are in the perfect spots! Man, how refreshing!!! Outstanding tune! Cheers, Mike

Tinkling piano notes, so lovely...Nice vocal and melody :-)...but the simplicity of this one hits the spot for me..Very nice listen.. peace n love Mags :-)

I like this emotional & moody song. It just grows on me. Definitely a well composed track.

i don't normaly listen to this type of music, but i have to say, this is just great! sweet music, i realy enjoyed it! digger

I can hardly write here Ian for tears...this song is one of the most touching I've heard in a very long time. Beautiful all round....I truly hope something big happens with this one for you. Carol.x

Ian... you have really caught something here... this is a beautiful song..!! there is a feeling in this that just seems perfect for the subject..? production is pretty well nailed, and the build throughout is really really appealing. vocal is great... familiar somehow, but this is great work... thanks :)

Hey Ian & Jeff, this is a VERY nice tune! Love the production, arrangement of the tune and the vocals are outstanding! Very good tune!

Sir Edmund Hillary, unusual subject matter for a song. However this is a well crafted number, solid backing, and a very good vocal performance. nice work

Splendid ......Wow !!!!!what a great tune Simply Beautiful Guitar playing with Superb Back up .......... Top Notch .....Previlege listening to it . Wonderfully mixed .........and Excellent Drumming too..... Best regards Jay From The Autumnleaf

Ian... It is a pleasure to listen to you outside of the seniors enviroment,where I had always read all yuor thoughts on production etcetera,but due to the hostility of the seniors,always stayed quiet,content to read. This is a beautifuly polished song mate. From the gentle opening to the whole band sound kicking. Each instrument given it's room and crystal clear. Excellent piano work I must say,and the lead is likewise. But I think what draws me most is the overall feel and sound of the piece. It feels fresh,alive,vibrant. Each element has been given all it needs to work,and as is so often the case,hard work really does pay off. The second lead section,where power and sustain is given to the guitar,simply flies. Beautiful tone and a feeling fo working towards a creshendo,with those synth arps just suddenly appearing,that was a touch of brilliance IMHO. Then the subtlest of releases as the guitar kind of just ever so slightly relaxed,and then the song slid effortlessly into the mellow. Nice touches of FX as well by the way. Bass drum telling of a higher peak to be climbed,and the guitar and bass in this end section is beautiful,nice to hear the bass being used to add that extra punch,that extra level of sound. The last sustaining note was simply perfect. And in conclusion,I don't believe I have heard a better song for a LONG time mate,that was....perfection. Hats off to a REAL composer. Nigel.

Wow, I dig this. Great command of the guitar and the nuance of tone. The background and production is great. Totally professional.

You were kind enough to grace my page Ian. I'm returning the favor. My son's name is Ian by the way...I always liked it... Not that you need the favor returned. Powerful song indeed. Piano and guitar compliment each other well. Both voices speak clearly to each other... Very nice indeed...

I love this track. Your guitar soars effortlessly above a solid bed of understated yet ever so tasteful bass and drums. The piano is definetly a nice counter to your guitar playing. Congratulation on a nice track!

Piano sounds excellent. Killer guitar tone and playing to suit the song! Drums and bass drive the whole thing along nicely. Very enjoyable indeed.

Ian, This song is terrific. Very enjoyable. Starting slowly, then building up. A very professional creation. Excellent playing also. I'll be watching for future tunes from you for sure. Excellent job!!! Rock on! Joe B

Hey Ian; Just have to love that piano; ever so brilliant and vibrant; and still mellow. Cool addition and contrast with the soaring guitar at the start. Great rock progression; most tasteful arranging and overall sound. Love the production. Very well placed instruments, working well together. A solid fave piece of music. Well done. Superb. Thanks for the fave tune...and again that piano is so well played as is the guitar. -Vesa.

Well, I enjoyed this one thoroughly! Very nice mix of keys and strings. I love when a song inspires emotion as much as this one does. Very nice, Very nice.

Perfection -- I could listen to this one over and over and over and ... Well, you get MY "drift"! Well, done. I love the power and feel more than anything. That guitar is almost pleading ...

nice work man--well thought out and nice interplay between guitar and piano---cheers

With a site that is dominated by great guitarist......you did yourself ...........PROUD !! Super production....... A totally enjoyable track....

Ok Ian....you've got me hooked with your 2nd tune. Emotional and beautiful song architecture that flows, man it flows! As a songwriter/producer and a novice engineer I'm going to say I see no flaws at all with your production job either. The song captures me. I love the piano and guitar interplay. Impressive my friend...all the way around!!!!!!!! Blake

I´VE GOT SAY, I LISTENED TO YOUR FIRST TUNE, AND WASN?T IMPRESSED AT ALL. SOUNDED LIKE YOUR GUITAR WAS OUT OF TUNE. BUT THIS TUNE IS GREAT. SIMPLE, BUT BEAUTIFUL PIANO MELODY, AND THE GUITAR IS SMOKIN ON THIS. NICE USE OF THE ARPEGGIO SYNTH AS WELL, AND THE DRUMS AND BASS ARE SIMPLE AND SOLID AND DRIVE IT ALONG NICELY. MIX AND PRODUCTION ARE PRETTY GOOD. I´M THINKING THE PIANO MIGHT BE A TOUCH TOO LOUD, IT DOMINATES OVER THE ENTIRE TRACK. BUT IT IS THE MAIN MELODY, SO MAYBE YOU WANT IT THAT WAY?! ANYWAY, NICE TRACK.

excellent mood setting intro. Nice acoustic guitar in the background. A great platform for you electric.

ian old friend , this is magnificant. i wish i could play this well ! i bet she is proud of this one. love the build up & relief---& strings very well orchestrated , jon paul jones is smiling , lol. what piano did u use to record this ? love this ! aka`

Thanks for the generous comments on this piece. :) It was written for my wife (Chinese) who named it Taiyang Yu which roughly translates to "sun shower" - the weather conditions at the time of writing :)

Pure magic, thoroughly enjoyed this

Beautifull playing of the piano. For me, its a epic song, awesome movements, cool progressions. The pizza-violins very well placed, a joy for my ears. The song tells a story...very well done ! Emphyrio :)

what a nice change of pace this was to listen to. Nice post Ian. Thanks.

Beautifully created piece Ian, You chose a really nice chord progression and the interaction of the different instruments carries this song. A very cool listen for me, thanks for sharing.

Wonderful Tune, great melody .............. was so captivating and one just feels a great positive day coming trough this piece Lovely .......Just Loving the feel ...... with great regards Jay from The Autumnleaf

Great arrangement. All the instruments are well blended together. The style is highly typical of a Chinese orchestral piece. I could hear the use of a Chinese flute somewhere. Great job.

Ian, I clicked on play and started listening and noticed the sun really came out from behind the clouds here where I live. Perfect timing for this song and a magnificent one it is. Soothing and so filled with hope.

This is nice, simple a theme which is well manipulated. The feel reminds me slightly more of Andean music as opposed to Oriental. But I'll not put a good piece down, great work enjoyed this one

Some of the best music you can make IMO has a selection Asian instruments and vibes. I love the fact you are not ashamed to show the power of your music through unconventional instruments. The percussion selection worked flawless in the mix. I can tell your powerful song writting skills as I know this track was simply a joy to create. I always know how far a rock musician has come when I start to hear them write music such as this. BTW loved the "Gong" hit. Masterpiece my friend.

Thanks for the comments! "While I don't get the title I sure get the feel of this classical piece" - 'Ri Chu Dong Fang' - roughly translates to 'Eastern Sunrise' :)

Ri Chu Dong Fang. While I don't get the title I sure get the feel of this classical piece. You certainly know how to arrange instruments and produce them. I love around 2:30 when those flute type sounds emerge into the mix. Really beautiful. David C Deal

Ian love this piece man. Very well written and I love where it kicks in around 1:30. Adds a nice bit of drama before you take it back home. This really is a great piece Ian. I thoroughly enjoyed the listen.

An elegant theme that develops and builds into a very moving piece of music. The melody is still in my head. Lovely! Cheers Richard

Thanks for this emotional piece of music. The cello strengthens the strength of the song. I could certainly feel your inspiration & passion for being just 2-hrs flight time from the earthquake scene (here in Hong Kong).

Hey Ian cool to see a new one by you and a classical one at that. Beautiful music in this track, you're building it real nice. theres emotion in this song and feeling, excellent work my friend.

Ian, this certainly managed to capture quite a good Chinese flavor here in this lovely composition and you seems to be pretty much inspired by oriental music lately. By the way, the translation should really be "Mid-Autumn". The word 'Zhong' alone means 'middle / midst '. Cheers.

Thanks for the feedback! "Zhong Qui" refers to Autumn, and was actually written during what the Chinese call their "moon cake festival" at that time of year. Here in NZ its not Autumn at all but actually Spring time but the local Chinese community still celebrate at the same time as in the home country. This is part of a series of works I am creating as part of an emerging album project, neo-classical works featuring Chinese instruments including DiZi (flute) and ErHu ( a cello-like instrument) and later other instruments later such as the PiPa etc. Cheers, Ian :)

Beautiful composition Ian. I love how you arranged and produced this song.

This is a masterclass in how to orchestrate. Powerful and emotive, This brings about a serious state change. Pure magic, congratulations superb piece

What a Beautiful Composition . Solid Production work and lovely orchestration GREAT WORK reg JayFrom The Autumnleaf

Very nice and strong composition. I like it a lot! Cool orchestration. Love the theme at 0:26 and especially at 0:51 with some oriental overtones. Nice interplay between the orchestra and that ethnic flute (BTW, what is it?). Evidently, there's a story behind this composition. Beautiful work!

A very beautiful song, i like the piano very. Wonderful to dream.A great work with deep emotional parts, fantastic.