Not a typical New Age album. I like the "woods" theme that runs throughout all of the tracks. There is also a nice fusion with classical music themes and generous use of more "standard" instruments like violins, oboes and flutes and less emphasis on such typical New Age mainstays like drum machines and things with names like "Moog." Even where there is synthesizers, etc. it tends to be sound very natural and playful (not overdone and depressing a la Tangerine Dream). Besides, I can't help but like the fact that the liner notes contain an acknowledgement to a cricket (named Claudette) who sat in on a session and who displayed "impeccable rhythm and incredible control of dynamics." Unfortunately, the cricket is no longer with the band - which may be why this is the only "Fresh Aire" CD I have.