Jonathan Cain

For a Lifetime (7109)  is his album on the label higher octave.

An album that celebrates romance and commitment. Includes a new version of his, perhaps, most beloved song, "Open Arms," one of Journey's all-time most popular songs. Jonathan comments, "This music was inspired by real couples as they shared their sacred vows of matrimony. From churches to country inns and backyards, I composed and performed these songs, each a unique magical and spiritual experience for me and the couples who participated."

Body Language (7104)

Famed Journey keyboardist/songwriter Jonathan Cain ("Faithfully," "Open Arms") follows up his enchanting Higher Octave debut, Piano With A View, by enhancing his memorable melodies on Body Language with a deeper exploration of exotic world rhythms and street sensibilities.

Piano With A View (7079)

Jonathan Cain's touch exudes more passion than ever on his romantic and evocative solo debut album. Journey's famed keyboardist and songwriter ('Faithfully,' 'Open Arms') expresses an expansive vision of lyrical instrumental music in songs that evoke moments of deep feeling and "celebrate the romantic dance of life."

Jonathan Cain wrote million-selling hits, including 'Faithfully,' 'Open Arms' and 'Who's Crying Now' while playing keyboards as he toured the world's stadiums in rock supergroup Journey. Other hit songs came as a member of Bad English ('Price Of Love' and 'Ghost In Your Heart') and the Babys ('Every Time I Think of You' and 'Isn't It Time'). When Journey retired from the road in 1987, Cain produced Michael Bolton's breakthrough album, "The Hunger." Next he co-produced Journey mate Neal Schon's Higher Octave instrumental guitar album, "Beyond The Thunder."

Now, in "Piano With A View," Cain has made his own statement of melodic instrumental music. Using his bright red baby grand piano as his main voice, he has carefully crafted a recording that doesn't show off his technical ability, but goes instead for the heart with enchanting tunes that don't need lyrics to sing.

"I've used my piano music as a kind of therapy from the rage of the rock world," Cain admits. "Suddenly these melodic ideas that have been floating around inside me all these years had a place to go."

While he was inspired by Crusaders keyboardist Joe Sample and jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, Cain also cites the recent pioneering work of fellow San Francisco area rock guitarist Craig Chaquico in the adult instrumental genre. "When Craig first did it, I thought 'How scary it must be,' but his work opened the door to a whole new era."

In his home studio overlooking the rolling, forested hills outside Novato, California, Cain put the finishing touches on his solo vocal project, "Back To The Innocence," for Intersound Records. Next, Neal Schon brought him in to co-produce Schon's guitar album, "Beyond The Thunder." When it was done, it seemed natural for Cain to do his own piano record.

"I love cinema and wanted to design this album like a film; the movie in my head, with the piano as the lead character. It was a way to remember all the experiences of our relationship. The memories with Liz poured out in a stream and when they stopped, I knew the album was done."

With a small band of friends-including former Tower of Power and JVC Music recording artist, Mark Russo on saxophone, Michael Bolton guitarist Chris Camozzi and drummer Tommy Bradford-Cain recorded "Piano With A View." The tunes are pure melody, with light rhythmic accompaniment. Ranging from ethereal, idealized love in 'Tell It To My Heart,' to the sweaty passion of 'The Way I Want You.'

"My wife Liz is the ultimate muse. To have the person you love as the inspiration for an album of the finest moments of your relationship is an incredible gift. It may be very personal, but it's also a universal feeling, 'You're with me and that's all that matters...'"

There is one other thing that matters and that's the way Cain found to express those feelings-his piano. Using the piano as his voice on "Piano With A View," Cain goes beyond anything he's ever done. This album celebrates the romantic dance of life.