DAYDREAM SMILE

As a recording artist, BJ has covered most of the stylistic territories, beginning with the psychedelic prog of 1972s 'The New Hovering Dog'.1989 and his breakthrough ambient album for Joe Boyd's Hannibal Records, 'Transparent Music', that combined Enoesque soundscapes with lush arrangements.  BJ then sought out new territory in the world of Electronica, BJ worked with such leading lights of that genre as Aphex Twin, Squarepusher and Luke Vibert. Since then, BJ's records have been largely experimental, and designed to expand the musical remit for the Pedal Steel, boldly going ever more deeply into the territories of Jazz and Classical Music; and then..Where?  To his BJ and Dave write intuitively together and Dave can play the Hawaiian Slack Key guitar style like a native. The musical chemistry between BJ and Dave is what makes this record possible. So what's the big deal about Hawaiian Music?. Above all, 'Daydream Smile' is a statement by two friends who have a love for the music and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. It may not be particularly authentic, but it is passionate.