Natural Timbre (2001) features Steve Howe (and his son Dylan on drums) in an acoustic setting with an array of instruments (including acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, lap steel guitar, mandocello and koto).

 

Combining original instrumental compositions and Classical interpretations, the album consists of a deeply intimate collection of moving, atmospheric and stunningly beautiful pieces. 

 

'The idea behind Natural Timbre was to show that the beauty of acoustic instruments is universal. I really set about it, putting the electric guitar away wanting to do another kind of exploration, because like the piano, you can't get away from the tonality of acoustic sound. It's one of those beautiful, harmonising, soothing things.' - Steve Howe

 

2025 CD edition.