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This Cd isdedicated in loving memory to my father, Stan Lane. It only seemed fitting to do a cd with a jazz influence, since he loved performing and listening to jazz. My dad and Dino sound Great!

Several years ago, Dad had already planned his funeral arrangements, taking care of every detail. This is part of a letter he left with instructions on music for his funeral (the Moonlighters is the group Dad was performing with).

Unless someone objects to it being too "weird", I would like to have the Moonlighters play (1) In the Mood (2) Memories (3) String of Pearls. This would involve a lot of people so its ok if it can't be worked out. However, if
they do play I don't want any "holding back". Tell them to "blow" just like it was a regular "gig". I want it loud enough to wake the dead.

...If neither of the above will work, anything or nothing at all will be very satisfactory. I won't be able to listen anyway because I'll be too busy auditioning for "Gabriel's" band.

Well, the Moonlighters did perform, and we played a Recording of the song, Blueprint. We read the letter printed above, and it was quite an emotional tribute on my Dad's behalf. We laughed, and we cried. His funeral was a
celebration of his life, not his death. He lives inside me and I carry him with me wherever I go. -Brannan

Thanks again to the Moonlighters and Bill Morris for their participation in fulfilling Dad's wishes.

Producer and Executive Producer: Brannan Lane
Recorded and Mixed at: Hilltop Recordings, World Circle Records, and Dee's Studio
Nature Sounds recorded by: Mobile Sound
Mastered by: Mac Evans at Magnetic Technology
Photography by: Marjorie Wade
Design Layout by: Hudson Alvares and Brannan Lane
All Songs Written by: Brannan Lane except for Blueprint written by Brannan and Stan Lane

Stan Lane: Clarinet and Saxophones
Dino Pacifici: Electric Guitar
Brannan Lane: Keyboards, Percussion, Programming, Door, Foot Steps,
Voice, the Kitchen Sink and any mistakes you hear
Frogs provided for recording by: Dan and Donna Johnson
Rain and Thunder provided for recording by: A Higher Power

Special Thanks to: my good friend, Dino Pacifici, for his awesome performance, and to Sandy for all her help and support during this trying time.

***** Short Bio (BrannanLane.com) *****

Brannan Lane draws from a wide range of influences. This short bio illustrates some of the diverse elements of Lane's musical palette. Lane is a world renowned recording artist in his own right with 19 solo and collaboration CDs to his credit in ambient, new age and world music fields. Lane has collaborated with ambient artists like Ashera, Amir Baghiri, Robert Carty, Vidna Obmana, Zero Ohms, Tom Larson, Biff Johnson, Silvercord, Matt Borghi and Jason Sloan.

Lane creates most of his music using percussion, keyboards and nature sounds, his debut CD entitled "Caribbean Dream" received world-wide airplay, chart success and critical acclaim in the world beat and new age formats. His debut charted at #10 on the NAV Top 100 Airwaves receiving radio play in the US, Australia, Germany, Russia, Brazil, Italy, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Canada, and the World Wide Web. Lane's music has been featured on outstanding US syndicated radio shows like "Music From The Hearts Of Space", "Star's End", "Musical Starstreams", "Emusic", "Echoes", and the #2 most popular Contemporary Music program on National Public Radio (NPR). Lane also holds five titles on the "Best Of Year" - Backroads Music. #1 on the "Top Ambient CDs" - Ambient Navigator. #1 and #2 "Best Selling CDs Of 2002" - Space For Music Records. "Top 10 Ambient Of 2003 - Electroambient Space Magazine. Top 10 Favorite Ambient Recordings - Wind & Wire Magazine and will appear on the new Emit Records (UK) compilation CD.

Brannan Lane is also a well know drummer and percussionist in the Nashville area. He has 30 years of experience and is fluent in all styles of music. Lane has performed in the US, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. He worked 15 years with Grand Ole Opry Star and Sony recording artist Skeeter Davis. He has performed and recorded with Bluziana recording artist Big Al & the Heavyweights, Texanna recording artists The Ballistic Pintos, Nightfly recording artists Delicious Blues Stew, and performed with Louisiana Red Hot recording artist Chubby Carrier. He has performed in the "Legends of the Blues" concerts with Henry Gray, Billy Cox, and Dean Hall just to name a few. Lane has also been nominated four times for the Music City Blues Awards for "Blues Drummer of the Year".

Lane says he loves performing and recording and feels very lucky to have the gift of music to share others.

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.brannanlane.com

Track List:
1. Resurrection
2. Blueprint
3. Blue By U
4. Your Bluness
5. Santa Fe Blues
6. Poltergeist
7. Miss You
8. Spirit Pool
9. Silent Moment
10. Goodbye
11. Rest in Peace

Other Genres:

• JAZZ: Smooth Jazz
• EASY LISTENING: Lounge
• TYPE: INSTRUMENTAL