Now-a-days, if you want an orchestra backing you, it's at a touch of a keyboard synthesizer...I couldn't afford one when I recorded my first CD "Blue Mountain Rush", so I just fumbled along with my Cello, Viola, and Violin. The First CD was recorded on a 12 track, and although I had to get creative with the limited amount of tracks, I finally finished (what I thought was) my first and last CD, in 2012. I was pretty excited when CBC radio interviewed me. Not only did I get to hear my songs for the first time on the radio, but I also received my first (very small) royalty payment for airplay. The most gratifying experience that I have received, was witnessing one of my songs comforting some folks, as they were going through some troubled times. It was at that moment, when I decided to continue writing and recording. I gradually switched over to recording on the computer, as I was finishing my 2nd CD ( "BMR vol.2" ). The unlimited tracks from using the computer program, offered me the ability to mix unusual styles, and this can be heard on CD#3 ("Brad Strang"). I continue to write, with the purpose of leaving the listener, with a positive experience. I feel no need in writing songs that dwell upon the atrocities of life, and rather than focus upon the negative apects of living, I try to focus my music upon the positive solutions, that we all benefit from. It's gratifying to hear that some people are still "getting something" out of my music, so I've decide to up-grade my equipment. Perhaps this has also led to my recent hobby, of leaving CD's in the most precarious places, (like mountain trails, fence posts, geo-caches, or just about any place), in the hopes that, a complete stranger might discover a song, that has significant meaning to them. I'm on to CD#4 with my new keyboard synthesizer. It is like having a new palette of colors to paint with, and the best part is, the orchestra has perfect pitch! A big "Thank You" to all the folks that have supported my love of song writing, and if you are new to it, please check out my website. The "Video" and "Lyric" pages have most of my songs. May my music touch you in a positive, and lasting way. Brad