 Influences evident in the album's music include George Winston, Tori Amos, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Sting, and bands such as "Pink Floyd" and "Rush".Throughout the CD, the bass guitar contributes an independent melodic line in counterpoint to the piano, rather than just a simple rhythm accompaniment.After the release of the "Ideology" CD, Harbour commenced work on "Gods of Balance" in collaboration with bass guitarist, Michael Manring.