In the liner notes to ROMANTIC THEMES, Chip Davis (the man behind Mannheim Steamroller), gives listeners a window into his composition and song selection process by describing the memories he attaches to each piece. This little touch is indicative of the personal nature of the performances here. Listening to Davis's unique (and pioneering) combination of orchestral textures and modern synthesizer sounds, one gets the impression that these songs have a special place in the heart of the artist.