© Jill Haley, best known for being co-founder and member of the trio One Alternative, has recorded her first solo CD, Glacier Soundscapes, and was inspired by a trip she and her husband, guitarist David Cullen, took to Glacier National Park.
"I love national parks," Haley said. "I had only been to Yosemite, and this was my second one. I just love the idea of them, and David and I love hiking so we went. I particularly wanted to see Glacier National Park because I've read so much about global warming, and I think there are obvious signs of it throughout the world. I wanted to go see the glaciers while they are still there, and do some hiking."
The pieces are all named for places or wildlife in the park. For example, "Turquoise Cirque," was inspired by the famous glacier-formed lake whose water is bright turquoise. Other tracks include "Sundrenched Tamaracks," "Highline Trail," and "Trail of the Cedars." Visit Haley's website for more information.