This recording project explores the dark corners of familiar ballads from the Great American Songbook. While each piece can either stand alone or be organized into a series of vignettes, convincing storytelling prevails throughout. Sensitive orchestral accompaniment serves vocalist Tommy Gearhart's version of each song's story. Gearhart and orchestra work in tandem to take the listener on a journey. Each piece has its own arc, flow, and direction. Overall, this recording project is about sincere reflection. Attention to detail in these twelve ballads, both from the listener and performer, must be paid for maximum benefit. This project is very mature and offers a familiarity for the novice listener as well as deeper connections for the more well-versed listener.