Silence is the canvas from which musicians begin to create their art. To those of you who have not had the privilege of experiencing the music of Andrew Collins ad Marc Roy, two recent additions to the new acoustic scene, you are about to hear the results of two great artists allowing their music to flow freely, in whichever direction, handling it with precision and flare. This music is a product of a mutual passion for acoutstic music, repect for eachother's abilities, and a great friendship. Anderw's ability to compose and arrange complex material to sound musically pleasing to any listener, as well as exciting and challenging to the experienced picker is nothing short of astounding. His creative mandolin style pushes all the boundaries, raises the bar, and finds new paths to become a signature sound that will always be indentifiable as his. Marc's incredible guitar skills also spill over into any string instrument he picks up. His sense of timing and tone are top notch, and the musicianship and composition skills he displays at his young age must be heard to be believed. From this canvas of silence comes their musical creation. This is an offering from two extremely talented artrists. Enjoy their gift. Emory Lester August 2003