"Robin Danar, a cutting-edge producer/engineer whose work at the epicenter of the punk scene at CBGBs and with taste-making radio station KCRW (a prime influence on Hollywood film/tv music supervisors) has made him a force in the alternative music scene, has created a ground-breaking work with ALTERED STATES. Robin plays the role of auteur as he orchestrates an almost cinematic program of unique productions, each featuring a notable artist doing a well-known song from far outside their normal genre. The results are striking, provocative and evocative. Featured vocalists include Pete Yorn, Rachael Yamagata, Lisa Loeb, Paul Buchanan (The Blue Nile), Inara George (The Bird & The Bee) and many more doing highly original versions of songs by The Damned, Michael Jackson, Morrissey, Talking Heads, Johnny Mathis, The Rolling Stones and more." http://www.shanachie.com/artist/rdanar.htm