Each composition begins with clear, evocative melodies that gradually unfold, revealing a wide range of strength and beauty. The theme is a play upon masculine and feminine elements. This album jumped quickly onto Billboard's New Age Chart, stayed there for 122 weeks and won its award for New Age Album of the Year in 1989. That same year, and again in 1990, Ray won Billboard's Award for New Age Artist of the Year. Guitar, violin, flute, viola, oboe, cello, English horn, and keyboards.