I often scan the internet looking for aural gems that move me, and boy, this moved me. Craig Armstrong has a history that includes being in bands such as Hipsway, the Big Dish and Texas. But this album is so much more than the sum of these parts, this album is stunningly brilliant. If you like the thought of classical music but always feel it should be brought up to date, listen to this album, after all, that's what craig does, he produces beautiful orchestral tracks that are so good they've been used in many many films, Moulin rouge, The quiet American and the Negotiator to name but a few (and they use samples in the X factor every week) go on, take a punt and listen to this album, you won't be dissapointed.

This album is an ideal introduction into the works of one of the most talented musicians of recent years. A large number of the tracks in his albums will be well known to a large number of people through their use in TV adverts, films and other media. What appeals most in my opinion is the focus on strings and piano in most of the tracks with guest vocalists providing extra depth to the music.
Buy this album and you will not be disappointed.