Ephemeral Highways by Gregory Kyryluk

Music for this release was drawn out of the inspiration of traveling the wide open roads of the Southwestern and Northeastern US. Utilizing ambient music, sparse latin rhythmic motifs and synthetic orchestrations to create an atmosphere of music that beckons the open roads and the reflective memories of newly discovered places. Familiarities with music from the 1970s ECM artists such as Ralph Towner, Pat Metheny and Eberhard Weber with a little Mark Isham's Vapor Drawings era will come to mind. All composed on synthesizers!

REVIEWS:

There isn't a weak track on the CD. Ephemeral Highways is that rarity, a solidly enjoyable album from the first to the last minute. From the laid back grooves (jazzy guitar, bell trees and water drums) on the title cut to the pulsing drama of "Towards Sunset" (propelled by vibes, piano, excellent floating synths acting as an undercurrent of mystery, pulsing beats, and melodica!) to the somber and sparse (almost bluesy) piano ballad and album closer "Tomorrow's Journies," Kyryluk wears his obvious affection for this kind of music on his sleeve. What makes Ephemeral Highways work its magic so thoroughly is the artist's attention to detail in everything from the quality of his keyboards and his rhythms, his engineering and production quality (excellent, as usual) and the sheer joy of music that comes through loud and clear on every single track. Frankly, I am mightily impressed with how good a piano/keyboard player this album proves Kyryluk to be.

While his devotees who enjoy his more spacy side (e.g. A Distant Signal) may be put off by the overt jazziness of some songs, lovers of ECM-style fusion, as well as the other comparisons I made above, should have a blast. Set this one in the car deck, put down the top, wait for just before sunset, and hit the road to bliss! Highly recommended!

Bill Binkleman, Wind and Wire

That is truly one of the best CDs I have heard is such a long time. When I got to my destination, I read the liner notes and realized that the music was inspired by your travels around the US. I was so amazed that you could translate those feelings into music because as I drove on this beautiful Spring day here in California, I completely felt that the music conveyed what I was seeing out the window! I believe that this is one of the best "driving" CDs in my collection, if not THE best.

"All Roads Lead Home" is one of the most beautiful, moving songs I've heard. Honestly, if my house was burning down, Ephemeral Highways would be one of the first things I'd grab on the way out! Greg, congratulations on producing a fantastic piece of work, you are an extremely talented artist!

By the way, that CD was the only one I played the whole day while in my car, I couldn't wait to start it over each time! Melodic compositions that reflect a personal side.This music has a taste of the Windham Hill releases.

Kevin, Host of the Online Music Show The Cosmic Island

Tracklist

1.	Summer Into Fall	6:28

2.	Western Passage	3:53

3.	Wind Dome Hill	4:38

4.	The Unfolding Grandeur	5:02

5.	Golden Fields	5:40

6.	Ephemeral Highways	4:28

7.	Towards Sunset	4:16

8.	Mirage	3:01

9.	All Roads Lead Home	6:44

10.	Tomorrows Journies	4:18

Credits

released January 1, 2005

All music composed on synthesizers and sundry midi gear by Gregory Kyryluk. 100% electronic music no live instrumentation.

Recorded 1999-2005 in various location of the US.

Inspirations: the open roadway east,west,north & south.

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