Gabriel Mann
Lighted Up - live in studio EP
© 2004 Gabriel Mann (794465753228) (format: CD-R)
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A "remarkably talented, young pop craftsman whose soaring voice elevates his Peter Gabriel-like tunes to high drama, says HITS Magazine.
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Welcome to the new Limited Edition EP! The 6 song EP features the live acoustic version of the title track that can be heard across the country on NPR's "Acoustic Café." This album was recorded in January 2004 at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood, CA, & was first available at Austin's South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in March. We did the first four tracks live in the studio, and included the original studio version of "Lighted Up," the 2003 USA Songwriting Competition overall grand prize winner, as well as a new studio bonus track, "Can You Hear Me?"
Many many thanks to all the musicians, engineers, doctors, lawyers, mathematicians & philosophers who made this record possible, you know who you are.
Here's the bio you can find on my website...
I started actively listening to music when my sister brought home a bunch of records that had melted on her dorm room heater at college. The Eagles Live, The Cars' Heartbreak City, and the Rolling Stones, all warped but still listenable. It was hard to find people to expand my musical horizons in my hometown of San Antonio; I mostly just listened to the radio and played along on the piano while everyone else in high school went mudding in their pickups.
At college in Philadelphia, it was tons of Elvis Costello, The Police, and Genesis. People say I mostly sound like a combination of these three, but I think my music is a little more microcosmic; that is, each song is a big description of a detailed event, or an intense emotion. I don't really play or write like a piano man, though piano and Rhodes are my main axes - in most of my songs I wind up hitting the keys really hard, like I wished I played guitar.
Living in Los Angeles now, I'm writing and recording and performing new songs. I mostly write music at home on the piano and lyrics on planes, striving to come up with songs as good as those of my heroes. Working on a few right now...
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amazing
author: RachalDynamics that are used make these songs very powerful. nice job.
Costello,s musicschool&music mind
author: Ben TeplickyGently,nostalgia,narrow way musician Gabriel Mann.Case in point the peregrine falcon in music.Three cheers to the victors! ben
Costello,s musicschool&music mind
author: Ben TeplickyGently,nostalgia,narrow way musician Gabriel Mann.Case in point the peregrine falcon in music.Three cheers to the victors! ben
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author: Amanda SalmenThis CD even though only an EP is one of my favorite CDs I own. Actually, all of Gabes CDs are in my group of favorites. This EP contains all of the songs I truly love. "Overflow" is by far my favorite one... it means so much to me. "Over The World" is also another favorite of mine. One can't help but love all of his CDs. Thanks Gabe, Adam, Carson, and all those who help them for creating such outstanding, meaningful music!
Amazing!
Overall, the music is great. His voice is alright and not bad. I love the lyrics and the background music.
It was RAD!
author: Katie J.This CD was great! It was my very first introduction to Gabriel Mann, and I was not disapointed. "Lighted up" is a very catchy tune and "when we are one" is a breath-takingly, heart felt song. I love this CD. I got it about two weeks ago and it hasn't left my CD player once yet.
Fantastic CD!
author: Julie G.I LOVE this CD, I only wish it were longer! I've played it over and over and even my kids love it. I can't wait to hear more from Gabriel Mann.
Wish there were more songs on it!
author: Chris"Lighted Up" won Gabriel Mann the National Songwriter's Contest, and upon first hearing this song I understood why. This artist is so incredibly consistent in creating and sustaining interesting, creative, and exciting music. The songs are easy to sing along to, beg to be grooved with, and allow anyone to relate to them. This CD is like a good friend.
This EP ROCKS!
author: Brendan JenningsLighted Up, the live studio EP, is another awesome effort from Gabriel Mann. This band shows some serious depth in these live tracks, my favorite of which is When We Are One. The acoustic guitar intro to Lighted Up is another highlight. Unbelievable vocals and amazing groove make this, just like all the rest of Gabe's albums, a must have.
Another great one!
author: SoozI know it's obvious, but if you like Gabriel Mann, you'll love this latest offering. The acoustic sound, the impressive vocals, the meaningful lyrics, it's all there and all good. Enjoy!