Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.782283 By Bette Midler. By Julie Gold. Arranged by James Haynor. Contemporary. 17 pages. James Haynor #4411917. Published by James Haynor (A0.782283). From a Distance is a song written in 1985 by American singer-songwriter Julie Gold. Gold was working as a secretary at the time for Home Box Office and writing songs in her free time. Scored here for clarinet quintet, it is a nice change of pace to your concert, recital or program. Duration: 4:28