Soothing instrumental acoustic and classical guitar backed up with violin, cello, English Horn, fretless & fretted bass, angelical voice, percussion and more. Produced by Will Ackerman, Grammy winner and founder of Windham Hill Music.

10 MP3 Songs
NEW AGE: Ambient, EASY LISTENING: Background Music



Details:
Frank's New CD Release
"Gardens of Hope"

Produced by Will Ackerman
Grammy winner and founder of Windham Hill Records

One of the most exciting new CDs to be released, âGardens of Hopeâ will take you on a journey that will soothe the soul and enliven the spirit. Frank Smith is widely known for his original solo guitar performances on his first two CDs, but this newest recording separates itself by adding the texture and professionalism of many award-winning musicians who back up his acoustic and classical guitar pieces, making this an astounding three-dimensional composition.

It was the love of acoustic guitar along with the music of Will Ackerman that inspired Frank to begin a music career and later create âGardens of Hopeâ. When he began exploring alternate tunings on the guitar along with using altered capos, he found the sound he had always been looking for. With the added expertise of Will Ackerman, and many other talented musical artists, âGardens of Hopeâ became a reality.

Frank has received accolades in numerous publications for his performances as a Music Therapist in hospital settings as well as for his other professional performances throughout the United States.

Frank is considered a visionary because his multidimensional music weaves an emotional thread through each song he writes, lifting your spirit and making you smile. He constantly develops increasing enthusiasm for his performances which emphasizes his talent as an artist on the rise. His style of music is inspirational and will lead you on an inner journey of calmness from which you will never be the same.
âGardens of Hopeâ
Frank Smith - acoustic and classical guitar featuring:

Will Ackerman â acoustic guitar and parlor guitar
Michael Manring â fretless bass
Jill Haley â English horn
Eugene Friesen â cello
Steve Schuch â violin
T-Bone Wolk â fretted and upright bass
Dana Cunningham â piano
Noah Wilding â vocals
Derrick Jordan â percussion
Jeff Oster â flugel horn
Jeff Pearce â ambient guitar

Special thanks to Will Ackerman and Corin Nelsen.
This CD would not have been possible without the support from both of these fine professionals and outstanding friends. They both put many, many hours into helping create âGardens of Hope â.