Tony Michael O'Connor, born on March 15, 1961 in Australia, was a composer, producer, and performer of instrumental new-age music. O'Connor released his debut album, Journey, in 1987. This album gained attention for its therapeutic qualities. His breakthrough came with the release of Mariner in 1989, which reached number 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart in March 1993. From 1992 to 1997, O'Connor collaborated with Australian wildlife photographer Steve Parish on nature-themed CDs, including Uluru and Rainforest Magic in 1991. Diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme late in 2008, O'Connor passed away on May 23, 2010. His final album, Looking Through My Window, was released posthumously in 2022.