“Scars and Dreams” was my first attempt to combine the different kinds of musical approaches I have been involved with, from songs to piano solos to orchestral works. I combined musical idioms as well, moving from the accessible to the avant garde. I still consider it one of my very best efforts. "A wildy diverse and exceptional beautiful album. Rubinstein's musical pallet is vivid and varied as he's joined by a variety of musical explorers such as guitarist Bill Frisell. From midnight blues to exquisite orchestral pieces that dance between light and shadow, this album covers a lot of territory. Whenever I hear an album like this I wish more artists had this kind of diverse talent, or chose to demonstrate it...This is dream music where tender songs drift into dark musical landscapes and then back into morning light. A wonderful album and well worth having." Kevin Slick, Gajoob “I’m here to testify that Donald Rubinstein’s new release is a musical revelation. In order to describe it better, I fear I would have to wax poetic about the visual imagery it inspires within my twisted imagination.” Mic Line 1. Red Rooster 1:48
2. Music For Chamber Orchestra 7:38
3. I'd Rather Be A Wanderer 3:43
4. Ravaged 2:57
5. Ilaina 1:10
6. I'll Be Brave 2:38
7. Knightriders (Suite Excerpt) 4:32
8. (Oh) Sing To Me 3:55
9. Improvisations For The Ill At Ease (#4) 18:52
10. Fence Angels 1:33
11. I Am A Wanderer In This World 2:54