Jon Mark's The Standing Stones of Callanish conveys the mystery and otherworldly quality of these stones. The melodies have a gentle Celtic quality and repeating themes drift dreamily through various harmonic backgrounds. The music is intelligently constructed and deeply inspired. Using synthesizers, Jon Mark creates a delicate and rich orchestral sound that seems to arise directly from the misty Isle of Lewis, the hallowed site of the Standing Stones of Callanish.
Born in Cornwall, England, Jon Mark has always been drawn to Celtic music and mythology. His upbringing took place near the actual site of The Standing Stones of Callanish. He continues to compose vocal music and points out that this all-instrumental release is not meant to be new age, old age, or any age, but is a natural extension of who he is. It attests, in fact, to his creative spirit and his willingness to give life to all the music that is within him.
1 | Chloe's Day | 6'24" |
2 | Blessed Land | 5'05" |
3 | The Eye of the Hawk | 5'09" |
4 | Mist on the Morning Hills | 3'53" |
5 | The Standing Stones of Callanish | 6'07" |
6 | The Raven in the Oak Tree | 5'27" |
7 | The Stag, the Running Stream and the Greenwood | 4'03" |
8 | Coming of the North Wind | 4'00" |
9 | Autumn Leaves Fall One by One | 3'30" |
10 | A Winter's Story by the Firelight | 3'04" |
11 | The Leaving | 3'49" |
12 | Soft Light, Still Water | 2'55" |
13 | Journey Across the Crystal Sea | 5'27" |
14 | Remembering | 5'49" |
Total Time: | 61'39" |