Across the Ocean

Story Behind The Song

This piece was inspired by a short indie film I was an actor in. The story was one of lost love between an American man and a Greek woman, the ocean between them.

Song Description

Romantic and wistful Eastern European style melody for solo violin, orchestra, and plucked instruments. Ethnic flavor, big sound, cinematic. This song was submitted by NARAS as a first round contender for "Best Composition" in the 2006 Grammy Award Competition.

Song Length 2:58 Genre Classical - Contemporary, World - European
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Mood Poignant, Engaging
Subject Dreams, Unrequited Love
Music Gary Schnitzer Producer Gary Schnitzer
Publisher Gary Schnitzer Performance Gary Schnitzer
Label Violin Romance Recordings

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