Family Adventure Orchestra is a production music album released in 2009 by Killer Tracks. All tracks were originally written for the 2003 Canadian Christmas film, "Blizzard".
Description[]
Orchestral, Score.
Contents[]
| Track No. | :30 | Piece | Composer(s) | Duration (min:sec) | Notes |
| Adventures Await | |||||
| 1 | 25 | Off to a Grand Adventure | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:32 | Up Tempo. A trumpet fanfare sets the mood for this uptempo piece. Female choir, and sleigh bells, combine with the orchestra to create a heroic and uplifting mood. Originally titled "Air Tag" (1st part). |
| 2 | 26 | The Promise of New Beginnings | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:54 | Medium Tempo. A hesitant awakening of the orchestra opens to a majestic and flowing theme later joined by female choir. Powerful brass brings home this inspirational piece closing with a grand finale. Originally titled "Finale" (3rd part). |
| 3 | 27 | Leaving It Behind | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
3:05 | Medium Tempo. Flowing strings state the main theme once again before settling into a choral style French horn tutti section which is later reclaimed by the strings and woodwinds. Somber yet hopeful. Originally titled "Another Chance". |
| 4 | 28 | Just One Chance | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
4:00 | Medium Tempo. A sparse, magical introduction features harp, clarinet, celeste, and flute. Female choir and orchestra join @ 1:51 with the sweeping theme which builds until settling back into a more intimate setting @ 3:07. Originally titled "Flying". |
| 5 | 29 | New Shores | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
2:22 | Medium Tempo. A beautiful woodwind opening gives way to let the celli perform the melody @ :22. The piece continues to build as more of the orchestra joins, evolving into a heroic and majestic theme full of fanfare and grace. Originally titled "Katie's Program". |
| 6 | 30 | The Land I Once Knew | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
3:22 | Medium Tempo. A changing landscape with pizzicato strings, bells, and cellos giving way to female choir. Playful pizz strings and woodwinds interrupt @ 1:25. Brass enters @ 1:49 shortly followed by strings and the full orchestra. Originally titled "Welcome Blizzard". |
| 7 | 31 | A New World | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
2:11 | Medium Tempo. Broad and sweeping. Solo flute on top of strings and harp open to a vast sonic landscape. Full Orchestra @ :57. The wide expanse and beauty of nature in a moving, heartwarming setting. Originally titled "Katie Skates for Her Family". |
| 8 | 32 | The Mountain Pass | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:46 | Slow Tempo. The anticipation is palpable as this piece begins. Tremolo low strings provide an underpinning for Celeste and violins which are later joined by brass. The piece devolves into a smaller sound @ 1:13 as danger appears. Originally titled "Rescue" (2nd part). |
| Danger and Mischief | |||||
| 9 | 33 | Escaping Disaster | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
2:08 | Up Tempo. Intense marcato strings grab your attention as female choir provides a pad on top of which brass interject with blaring tone clusters and intense themes. Dangerous and urgent, it's a life and death situation. Originally titled "Rescue" (1st part). |
| 10 | 34 | Don't Lose Hope | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
2:02 | Up Tempo. Intense, climbing strings with rumbling timpani, French horns, and heroic trumpet which gives way @ :48 as the strings come through with a sweeping melodic statement. All is well @ 1:04 and finishes with a climactic fanfare. Originally titled "Donner Jr. & Jeremy". |
| 11 | 35 | Mythical Monsters | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:29 | Medium Tempo. A mythical march with strings and celeste sets you on your way. The mischief begins @ :50 as the march is broken up with woodwind interjections and glissing strings. Mysterious and troubling things await. Originally titled "Archimedes". |
| Touching Moments | |||||
| 12 | 36 | I'll Never Forget You | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
2:59 | Slow Tempo. Sad and longing. Oboe, flute, and clarinet trade solos on top of a somber string section which continues to slowly build until 2:15. Things then begin to decrescendo leaving the suspense hanging. Originally titled "Don't Be Afraid". |
| 13 | 37 | Look Within | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:52 | Slow Tempo. Female choir, Glockenspiel, strings, harp and woodwinds provide a beautiful setting for a touching and yet uncertain scene. Emotional, thoughtful and a bit heartwarming. Originally titled "Air Tag" (2nd part). |
| 14 | 38 | A Fond Farewell | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:47 | Slow Tempo. Delicate solo flute begins and is soon joined by strings. The building uncertainty opens to sweeping string theme @ :38. Harp plays the melody on top of tremolo strings @ 1:12 and ends quietly with solo flute. Originally titled "Goodbye". |
| 15 | 39 | The Bond of Friendship | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:45 | Slow Tempo. A string bed quickly gives way to solo harp as it beautifully and gently states the melody. Strings and choir reenter @ :37. Then, it's the flutes turn to perform the melody @ 1:00. Originally titled "The Best Friend Ever". |
| 16 | 40 | Trust Your Heart | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:28 | Slow Tempo. Strings provide a bed on top of which a graceful piano and flute perform the melody. Glockenspiel and harp provide further harmonic support and help create a slightly magical feeling. Hopeful and romantic. Originally titled "I Think You're Great". |
| 17 | 41 | The Journey's End | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:33 | Slow Tempo. Dark and hesitant strings brighten and are joined by a magical, circling harp and glockenspiel. Brass and low strings take over @ :26 with a touching theme. Becoming stronger and heroic @ 1:02. Originally titled "Katie Meets Santa". |
| 18 | 42 | Winter Snows | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:38 | Slow Tempo. Strings, harp and glockenspiel give way to a beautiful oboe solo. Heavenly female choir takes over at :52 joined by woodwind interjections and magical harp. The magic takes full effect @ 1:18 with a sweeping climax. Originally titled "Finale" (1st part). |
| 19 | 43 | Safe for the Night | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:51 | Slow Tempo. Harp, glockenspiel, clarinet and strings create a hopeful and heartfelt mood. The orchestra and choir take over @ :53 to perform a majestic theme. The woodwinds close out the piece @ 1:20 as all is well. Originally titled "Finale" (2nd part). |
| 20 | 44 | As Time Moves On | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:36 | Medium Tempo. Harp and strings gently open the piece, however things really begin @ :23 with a brilliant fanfare followed by pizz strings, staccato horns, and solo clarinet. Full orchestra @ :45 turning this into an uplifting positive piece. Originally titled "Months Fly By". |
| Playful | |||||
| 21 | 45 | Forest Critters | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:34 | Medium Tempo. A playful clarinet concertino with the strings and woodwinds providing the accompaniment. It's easy to imagine a journey through the woods at daybreak. Originally titled "Skate Off". |
| 22 | 46 | Creatures of the Night | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:02 | Medium Tempo. This mischievous and playful piece features pizzicato strings, woodwinds, celeste, upright bass, glissing strings to create a mysterious and uncertain setting. Originally titled "There's More". |
| 23 | 47 | The Ball | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
2:13 | Medium Tempo. Flute, female choir, celeste set the stage for a lovely waltz @ :21. The waltz ends @ :54 when the orchestra opens to a more pastoral and magical setting featuring flute, harp, celeste, horns, piano, and sweeping strings. Originally titled "Katie's Waltz". |
| 24 | 48 | A Royal Reception | Mark McKenzie Leif Bristow |
1:13 | Up Tempo. A classical period piece reminiscent of an opening allegro symphony movement. Uplifting and joyous. You can see the royal halls opening before your eyes. Originally titled "Erin's Program". |