Symphonic Steps
Symphonic Steps
Livingston Taylor composer, voice & guitar
BBC Concert Orchestra | Bill Elliott arranger & conductor
With several top 40 hits to his name and a remarkably diverse oeuvre spanning several different styles, Livingston Taylor is widely regarded for his creation of beautiful, introspective, and original songs and sparkling interpretations of the classic songbook. Pair his compositional talents and natural performance ability with the might, musicality, and precision of the BBC Concert Orchestra, and a spellbinding program of melodies old and new come to life.
Recorded live at the BBC’s renowned Maida Vale studio in London with music arranged and conducted by the Tony Award®-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated Bill Elliott, SYMPHONIC STEPS delivers a resounding fusion of folk and classical characteristics, an auditory experience that is nostalgic, tender, and uplifting. Effusing a warm, timeless tone, this Big Round Records release is further proof of the unwavering creativity and artistic zeal that has earned Livingston enthusiastic listeners worldwide.
"Livingston Taylor’s Symphonic Steps is a masterclass in blending folk storytelling with the grandeur of orchestral arrangements. Recorded live at the BBC’s legendary Maida Vale studio, this collaboration with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the award-winning Bill Elliott turns Taylor’s gentle, heartfelt compositions into sweeping cinematic experiences. The result? An album that feels both timeless and fresh, wrapping listeners in warm nostalgia while carrying them through lush, orchestral soundscapes." Illustrate Magazine