The Michael McLean project Distant Serenade was available as a book on tape that features narration of the book by television and film star Celeste Holm, with the original music.

A young girl named Ellie goes to live with her Aunt Louise, an anthropologist in Australia, after she is orphaned. Aunt Louise tells Ellie an unusual creation legend that is passed down from generation to generation among aboriginal women.

Micheal McLean weaves this story into an important message for readers-that we are children of God and must find out who we are, then do our best to fulfill our potential. The message of the music helps listeners understand their own self-worth and individuality.

This new album does not include the narration portion, only the music.