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John Morton. Outlier: New Music for Music Boxes. Innova 553, 2001.
Composer John Morton caused a minor sensation when he released this album in late 2001, garnering attention from the national press and an interview with National Public Radio. Clearly, part of the appeal of this album is its novelty--compositions written for multiple music boxes are sure to pique the curiosity. But many of those who approach this music looking for novelty will stay and listen because of its intrinsic beauty. On White Tara, the gently layered and bell-like tones of high-pitched music boxes blend sweetly with Morton's piano and William Blossom's string bass; on the slightly more ...