When You Wish Upon A Star

Tracks:

1. When You Wish Upon a Star (7:17)
2. Bach: Angels Sleep (6:36)
3. Mozart: Children's Sonata (9:11)
4. Hush Little Baby (4:27)
5. Silki (4:17)
6. The Riddle Song (6:39)
7. Oh How Lovely is the Evening (4:32)
8. The Future is Beautiful (4:39)

Perhaps the most cherished of children's lullabies, When You Wish Upon a Star has long transported young listeners safely into dreamland, nestled in their beds as if cradled in their mothers' arms. Parents can find respite from the stress and cares of adult life as well as they revisit these simple melodies from their own childhoods.

This music completes the circle of life - grandparents thinking only of their grandchildren find that this music fits their own needs. Imagine a relaxing afternoon or evening on the porch, sipping wine or lemonade, letting these familiar classics evoke a lifetime of sweet memories - friends, family, and cherished experiences.

A delightfully fresh arrangement of familiar tunes, When You Wish Upon a Star suspends disbelief and reminds us that hopes and dreams are the true fountain of youth. The layers of rich instrumentation evoke images of, yes, twinkling stars and twinkling eyes, full of imagination and expectation.

In particular, David Grisman's distinctive mandolin provides an unexpected and refreshing experience of these classics. Guitar, flute, synthesizer and keyboard surprise us with their unique qualities, while English horn, oboe and violin ground us in smooth, soothing sweetness - far from being "corny" or "old fashioned", When You Wish Upon a Star is brilliant in its impassioned re-arrangements.