John Goodin's music exhibits an intrinsic American character. His suite,
Heavens on Earth (found on MCD 225
Forgotten Dreams consists of three movements, and the title suggests the concept that each of the movements is named for an idealistic communal settlement of the 1800s. Thus the first movement
New Harmony, reflects the spirit of optimism of the founders of the State of Indiana, while
Equity and
Shakertown suggest the idealistic vigour associated with the States of Ohio and Kentucky.