Bryan Gorsira
The Best Years
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A blend of adult contemporary, folk, acoustic and americana.
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Hey, Check out www.myspace.com/bryangorsira for a silly and fun video I made for the song "Carry Me Away"!
Following on the amazing success of the first Cd, "New World" (which means my 4 year old daughter really liked it) out comes a new collection of songs in "The Best Years" (Actually, some new songs and some reworked songs from "New World"). Again working with Tom Manche in Nashville, (ok, so not really working with, but sending him songs to do what it is he does to songs) and selecting a variety of singers, (most notably Dana Cooper and Julie Forester check them out, they are GREAT) I have put together some more songs for another Cd of music. A healthy dose of variety here, something for everyone I think, but another generally mellow album of pleasant songs. Songs again, like in the first Cd, ranging from those written decades ago to months ago, which I suppose is revealed in the variety of style. Give it a listen, buy it, make my daughter happy (more sales, better toys for her).
And, now working on the next Cd which I will attempt to do somewhat solo, with my own croaking, picking and fluting. I bet you can't wait; hmmm, should be interesting.
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Congratulations on GrIndie Award
author: RadioIndy.comRadioIndy is proud to present Bryan Gorsira a GrIndie Award for their CD "The Best Years." A GrIndie Award is RadioIndy's stamp of approval that this CD is an excellent quality CD. Please join us in congratulating this artist on this accomplishment.
- author: Mr. Blue Boogie
Style : Americana Rate (1-5) : **** Not so long ago I discussed the quite pleasant album "New World", by Bryan Gorsira. His music is hard to define and while I go for Americana the man himself prefer the moniker Independent Music. Whatever you choose, the fact is his tunes are rather enjoyable and often create a fairylike atmosphere. "The best years" is a 12 track album, composed out of tunes that Bryan wrote over the years. Some are brand new others are years old. Hence the difference in styles! Two tracks were already on his previous album (New world and Give me a day) but for the rest, everything is freshly recorded! Like I said the styles are a mixed bag here from soulful tunes over a Neil Young inspired song to relaxing songs and everything in between. The Opener "The best Years" is a hidden gem for sure. Very romantic both in music and lyrics, Dana Cooper duets on this tune with one of the female singers that keep returning throughout the album. (Julie Forester). More romantic sounds can be found on the "Caught". This is for me the best new tune on the album for sure. (Although "Give me the day", which is reprised on this album is still my number 1 favorite). On "Caught" we hear snares in a typical Spanish style, not quite flamenco, but definitely Latin inspired. "Generations" sprouts a more mystic atmosphere, due to a repetitive guitar riff and enigmatic voice. "Carry Me Away" is one of those tunes that burst with blues and soul influences. Rocking good stuff with a nice horn section that makes you swing in no time. "Wash Me" takes the musical journey to another place. New Orleans infested roots rock is without doubt the best description I can give for this music. It's really quite amazing what that guy delivers over and over again. On "Another Old day" the music sounds like Marillion. Hardly roots rock, I know but like I said before these tunes are representing many years of songwriting and thus sprouting out all kinds of styles and genres. The Best Years is not a compilation of any sort, It is simply said is the second album of Bryan Gorsira who brings joy and entertainment with his music! While many styles and genres on one album are often resulting in a mixed bag that isn't interesting at all, Gorsira and producer Tom Manche wonderfully works this out as a musical journey. Once more "The Best Years" is an album that grows on you but once you have it under your skin, I'm pretty sure it'll be hard to let it go. Mr. Blue Boogie
The Best Years
author: WildysworldWhat is a a 50 year old Wildlife Biologist doing putting out on CD? That would probably be your first question, and you'd be right to ask it. Bryan Gorsira has been writing songs for over thirty years. By his own admission he is not the performer he might like to be, so he's enlisted the help of some very talented people to help make his musical vision shine (Tom Manche, Dana Cooper and Julie Forester, to name a few). The first thing you should know is that Bryan Gorsira is actually a talented songwriter, and with the musical guidance of Tom Manche, has created a surprisingly pleasing collection of singer/songwriter tunes called The Best Years. The title track sounds like something that could have been a #1 hit on 1980's country radio, and wouldn't fare too badly in today's market either. Caught is a piano ballad ala early Tori Amos (without Faerie talk). Love Is Pain is a definite keeper as kind of a blues-tinged country tune. Carry Me Away dances right into honky-tonk territory and will have your toes tapping. New World is another song that might have some commercial potential on Adult Contemporary radio, and Hide My Heart is worth picking this disc up for. This is an interesting collection. There are flashes of brilliance here, and there are some things that just didn't work for me. The high points are good enough to make The Best Years worth having. I am certain that most readers will find something here that speaks to them, which speaks more to the success of Bryan Gorsira's songwriting than I ever could. Rating: 3.5 Stars (Out of 5)
Strong Adult Contemporary/Rock CD about Life and Love
author: Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team“The Best Years” by Bryan Gorsira is a contemporary, adult folk rock CD that is filled with a pleasant, gentle ambience and positive, loving messages about life and love. On “The Best Years” Bryan gives tribute to special relationships between those who choose to share a lifetime together. This album seems to have something for almost everyone. It has a mellow quality throughout but with a lot of variety. As a songwriter Bryan shines. He portrays the feelings of life in a way that gives each of us a peek into who we are and into our own life and experiences. Bryan's outstanding, relevant songwriring is nicely embodied in the talents of the excellent vocalists and musicians featured on the CD. “New World” celebrates love and romance and the joys of having a child. "Caught" features an especially noteworthy female vocal performance and a quite acoustic/piano arrangement that has a Kate Bush quality to it with a harmony-filled chorus. "Love is Pain" has a strong rock groove, effective male vocals, and cool harmonica riffs. If you enjoy adult contemproary/rock music that exudes family values and real-life experiences, you will enjoy this CD.