“Window to a World” had it first release in 1991 and it is a great pleasure to re-release it into the “world” again. It has been beautifully re-mastered by Jeff Silverman. Two new unheard songs have been added from the back catalog to the line-up – “Color My Eyes” and “We Will Always Be Together.” To both these songs and to “Then We Dance,” we added steel guitar as a new element – which brings a unique flavor to the sound. “Then We Dance” was also remixed.
“Window To A World” had a limited release in 1991 through Rincon/Rhino records. Prior to this, there had been a tremendous amount of interest from different record labels whilst making the album. However, the market in the U.S. hadn’t opened itself to the big Celtic/Pop crossover that came with some now well known artists just after this. So the minds of those companies were very closed as to what to do with it, what category to place it under or what radio station to play it on, etc. The power was all in the hands of the record labels in terms of new artists and new sounds and there wasn’t a clear path – as there is now via the internet, iTunes, myspace, youtube, etc. for an independent artist to make their mark.
“Window” was the beginning of an important creative journey for me. As I look down the years from my current musical standpoint – I can see that even though my music has shifted, changed and evolved in many different ways – the seed was planted in this album and it is from this seed that my sound today grew.
I wanted to share this palace of origin with all those who experience and enjoy my music. In listening to it again all these years later, somehow the album still stands the test of time and is something to be proud of. Regardless of the era it was recorded in, what is still present, is an uplifting group of songs, a really unique creative energy, this sense of discovery and some really wonderful players and performances. This is what I wanted to share again.
This CD also marks the beginning of my long and fruitful collaboration with Jeff Silverman. He is the producer of this album and a comrade in the writing of it and my dear friend. Without a doubt, he is more potent with talent than almost anyone I have ever met. Jeff was also searching for something different musically himself – something he could feel passionate about. So it was somewhat of an artistic vehicle for him too and a new sound emerged through our creative alchemy.
Jeff was a successful songwriter and producer at that time and was signed to Stone Diamond – the Motown publishing label and so had quite a “groove” in him. However, he also had a strong “pop” sensibility and an understanding of bluegrass. These were all elements that he brought to the mix.
About the “Magical Works Video”
“Window To A World” is a glimpse from Aeone’s musical past. “The Magical Works” represents Aeone’s music as it is today. This a collection of five video segments – a journey that takes us into the creative imagination and beauty of Aeone’s unique music and work. Shot both on location and in studio, the exquisite imagery is scored and edited to Aeone’s music. Each segment telling it’s own story, highlighting a different aspect of Aeone’s vision as an artiste, composer and performer.
Directed by the visionary Chris Dane Owens and beautifully edited by Jennifer Barlow with Art Direction by CDO and Aeone. Costumes and Styling by Aeone. Still photography – Neil Lawson-Baker. All the music was written, produced, performed and mixed by Aeone – except three of the segments listed above, mixed and mastered by the wondrous Jeff Silverman
