Scotland's Best Kept Secret -- Composer Tim McGowan's New CD Release, 'Phenomena -- Legends & Myths', is Rated by Radio Broadcasters as Being 'Phenomenal'

Three years since his last release, Scottish composer Tim McGowan's new CD "Phenomena -- Legends & Myths" is set for release on November 1, 2007, although pre-release tracks are available now, directly from his website.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) October 13, 2007 -- The long awaited new release from Scotland's best kept secret, composer Tim McGowan, has been set for November 1, 2007. This marks almost three years since his last release "Kingdom," which was released November 5, 2004. The new "Phenomena -- Legends & Myths" CD has already gathered some rave reviews from radio station programmers, broadcasters and fans from around the globe. The reports are coming in thick and fast, and the consensus is that this new release is "Phenomenal."

Radio stations as far afield as U.S.A, Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland and Japan have been picking up on his unique style and sound, which blends haunting instrumental melodies and harmonies together beautifully using lush orchestral strings, piano, electric and acoustic guitar, and on occasion, the subtle use of traditional Celtic instruments, such as uilleann pipes and bodhran, but doing so in an non-traditional manner.

Pete Havey, broadcaster of Mystic Soundscapes Radio Station commented:

"Phenomena: Legends & Myths" is an amazing performance that features Tim's signature musical stylings. His innate ability to fuse many styles and genres into one cohesive whole results in an album that, while vaguely reminiscent of David Arkenstone's cinematic storytelling, is in the end pure Tim McGowan. Each song has its own personality -- the album is mysterious, adventurous, intriguing and inspiring.

"This album BLOWS ME AWAY! Seriously, what an incredible piece of work this one is. You know, a lot of times subsequent efforts by artists fall WAY short of the mark, but I have to say with each album Tim McGowan has gotten better and better. Listening to his work is always such a pleasure. This one is definitely my new McGowan favorite -- it's got it all -- dream-states, chilled soundscapes and inspiring riffs ... I have to say, I love hearing that guitar in his work -- it brings a whole different level to the sound of this type of music. One of my favorite tracks, and many of our listeners, from his previous CD 'Kingdom' is 'The Long Journey Home' and several tracks on this new CD have that similar powerful sound. This will become one of your favorites in the McGowan collection! Check out some samples and be ready to buy, because you're going to love what you hear!"

One avid fan had this to say: "Tim McGowan's "Phenomena -- Legends & Myths" CD, along with his previous catalog of albums, is a must have for those who demand more than just sonic wallpaper. His music whisks you off to places in your mind that only you can go, and will want to return to time and time again with his musical journeys."

More and more radio station broadcasters and programmers are expressing their favorable opinion of his music and are adding tracks from his latest CD "Phenomena -- Legends & Myths" to their play lists along with tracks from his previous releases.

Scottish composer Tim McGowan, who now resides in Florida, has previously written music scores in Scotland and throughout Europe for various theatre and film projects and was recently commissioned to write the "fight song" for the University of North Florida, Ospreys Athletic Department. One thing is for certain, Tim McGowan's music will be fighting its way to the top of the genre, and making him a household name along with the familiar names of Yanni, David Arkenstone, Vangelis and Kitaro.

More information on Tim McGowan, and free samples of all his works, can be found on his website: http://www.mcmusicinternational.com, and on his official MySpace profile: www.myspace.com/timmcgowan

All of Tim McGowan's CDs can be purchased from his website and there is also an instant download section for those who do not wish to wait for CDs in the mail. They are also available from many major online stores such as Amazon.com, CDbaby.com, Target.com, Wal-Mart.com and downloads from Musicmatch, iTunes, Napster and many more.

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