"Over the Moon" and "Stepping on Stars" are two works, along with "Tennei-Ji" and "Zig-Zag" which have been inspired through Michael's experiences in Japan while on tour with legendary marimbist, Keiko Abe. The melding of Japan's culture and history with the synthesis of Michael's dedicated interests in poetry and the use of MIDI is blended with his sensitive awareness of time, space and energy in these works. Renowned visual artist, Rita Blitt, who has previously collaborated with Michael in film, video and sound sculpture projects listened to each composition and created special drawings in the CD booklet for each of the four works as well as providing the cover art for this project, the first solo CD, recorded and produced by Michael Udow.