I studied classical piano for 8 years as a child in England. I then neglected my music for many years. During a time of solitude, I discovered that I was able to compose music. I had no idea where it was coming from, but the music flowed. After two years of arranging and recording my compositions, my debut album 'Beyond The Clouds' was released. The album was an immediate success, noted for it's unique calming effect and British Airways commissioned 'Beyond The Clouds' in it's entirety for their 'Well Being In The Air' relaxation program, playing my music continuously on all long haul flights, worldwide, for over two years. My second album 'The Changing Years' was released two years later and met with similar success both in Australia and overseas. The album 'Araluen' was commissioned by Araluen Botanic Park in Western Australia with the WA Government making an investment into the production of the album. This self released CD caught the imagination of many and I won the prestigious West Australian Arts Venture Capital award for the most successful venture under their Arts Investment Scheme. British Airways also commissioned the album Araluen and both ‘Beyond The Clouds’ and ‘Araluen’ were being played back to back on all long haul flights world wide. My music speaks without speaking and has uplifted and given comfort to many who have sought to discover within and cannot find words that possibly reveal their feelings and inner thoughts truthfully. Through my experience of composing these pieces I have been conscious of a spiritual presence many times which has left a most profound effect on me. This spiritual awareness has been retold to me many times by others who find solace in my music. John Barnard - 2011 [ Home ] [ About ] [ Beyond The Clouds ] [The Changing Years ] [ Araluen ] [ When Your Eyes Kissed Mine ]