In 1802 a chemist and amateur meteorologist named Luke Howard presented a paper recommending a new system of classifying clouds, using the names cumulus, stratus and cirrus... 　　 　　Recorded over the past year in Melbourne, Oslo and Reykjavík, pianist/composer Luke Howard's inaugural solo album draws upon the minimalist approach of his previous projects, conjuring rich cinematic soundscapes using piano, strings and electronics. 　　 　　The record features members of the Melbourne Symphony and Oslo Philharmonic, along with past collaborators Janos Bruneel, Leonard Grigoryan, Ben Robertson, and members of Magnolia. 　　 　　“Absolutely heavenly... I can hotly recommend.” – Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 6