Album Notes

Take a journey back into the 1800's when soldiers, fur traders, Indians, immigrants, and others made their mark upon the American frontier. The historical television documentary "Echoes From Fort Laramie" tells the story of this Wyoming-based fort, and the pivotal role it played as the central hub of Western expansion. This original musical score draws listeners into the storyline with it's moving orchestral melodies, explosive battle chants, and majestic military marches. The composer utilizes subtle instrumental themes to convey the joy, heartache, adventure, tension, and pure emotion felt by those whose lives were touched at this isolated outpost in the Western world. The National Telly Award-recognized music featured on this compact disc will bring new appreciation for the fort's rich history, and for the thousands of courageous individuals who laid the foundation for civilization in the American West.