GABRIEL MANN: Tall Buildings

Gabriel Mann

Tall Buildings

© 2007 Gabriel Mann (809054001021)

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The new album of piano-based pop rock music from Arrested Development's resident songwriter & Alanis Morrisette tour opener.

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Tall Buildings, the eagerly awaited, fourth full-length album from singer/songwriter, piano rocker Gabriel Mann will be released September 4, 2007. Mann and band will play the new record in its entirety September 8, 9pm, at the legendary Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, CA.

Mann produced Tall Buildings with renowned indie producer and artist Linus of Hollywood (Charlatans UK, Puff Daddy, OPM). The record was mixed by Dave Trumfio (Wilco, Rilo Kiley, Ok Go) and comes out under Mann’s new Parkhill Records label in conjunction with Franklin Castle Recordings. Tall Buildings is Mann’s most ambitious and sonically satisfying album to date, complete with ten new songs, a remarkable cover of Alan Parsons Project’s “Eye in The Sky,” and a bonus track version of his mega success “OK Alone.”

Hailing from San Antonio, Gabriel Mann released his debut album Careen in 1999, and has since become a fixture in the Los Angeles music scene.

Mann’s 2005 eponymous album earned him an opening slot on Alanis Morissette’s European tour, multiple song placements in shows like Hidden Palms (CW), What About Brian (ABC), Real World (MTV), Road Rules (MTV), and Newport Harbor (MTV), and in films like the upcoming Sydney White, as well as Sleepover and Office Space. Mann was the resident songwriter for Fox’s critically acclaimed Arrested Development, and his music can also be heard in the Spyro video game series and the forthcoming TimeShift (Vivendi Universal). Rounding out his efforts, Mann also recently produced Sara Bareilles’ (Epic) Careful Confessions album.

Tall Buildings presents Mann in a new light, with a multi-layered, more intricate sound, one which more accurately reflects the energy of his live band. Mann’s voice is unmistakable, and his songs poignant and universal, resonant as ever.

In “Slow Motion,” about the reunion of two old friends who never quite connected romantically, Mann waxes nostalgic. “Talking to a Ghost” is a wry look at the life of a wallflower. “Eight Feet Tall” and “Fine With Me” showcase Mann’s signature emotional power, while “Ride” and “Naughty Girl” are uptempo and catchy. Mann brings the album full circle and expands his songwriting and production horizons with the title track, “Shadows of Tall Buildings,” an ode to New York City.

“I’ve always felt comfortable in New York,” says Mann. “And the title track reflects feelings I’ve often had there. Tall Buildings represent our greatest expectations. Sometimes we fulfill them, sometimes not – sometimes we are relegated to the shadows, sometimes we are able to rise above.”

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  • author: Jessica

    Loving the "Gabriel Mann" album it took a little time to get into the new songs. First I heard Eye In The Sky every day. It is one of these songs I never get tired of hearing it again and again. After a while I gave the other songs on this cd a chance. Although OK Alone is still one of my favorite Gabriel Mann songs, Unbroken, Naughty Girl and This Feeling are songs I like best on this album. It would be great if Gabriel Mann comes to Germany again!

  • author: Alexandra

    A great album that you won't get tired of listening to. I like the fact that it features more guitars than the self-titled album. At this time my favourite songs are Unbroken and Eye in the sky. Thanks from Germany for your wonderful music!

  • author: Mr. S. Lyall

    Artist not known to me but on recommendation listened on CD Baby website. CD is full of great songs which are mainly 'rocky' yet melodic in content. The vocals are excellent. Enjoy all the tracks but the cover of 'eye in the sky' is pretty special.

  • author: Lennart Fogenstads

    Is a fabulous sound and song voice in this Cd I hope its coming a new soon again Good luck Gabriel! Lennart Sweden

  • Tall Buildings Towers above the Rest!
    author: Loren A. Penman

    Amazing! I can't stop listening to this CD! Gabriel Mann is the consummate musician. Some day, all music will be this good.

  • Fantastic album
    author: Ben Karney

    Is there anyone else in pop music writing with such intelligence and passion, such honesty and complexity? If so, I need to get their albums too. For now, Gabriel Mann is writing some of the best pop songs out there. This set of 11 songs is a great advertisement for albums instead of singles – the songs inform and echo each other, making the album much more than the sum of its songs. Really effective and moving.

  • Too good for words
    author: Susan Webner

    All I can say is "Thanks, Gabe, for some more awesome tunes!"

  • Tall Buildings
    author: Debbie Wahl

    Gabe's newest CD, 'Tall Buildings', is fabulous!! I love it as much as the 'Gabriel Mann' CD, which is saying a lot! Gabe is so upbeat, so positive. His lyrics are very touching and powerful. They reach into the deepest part of my soul. And his piano playing is passionate! I love his songs the best, but "Eye In The Sky", the Alan Parsons Project cover, is maybe even better than the original! The harmonies are fantastic. Gabe's song "This Feeling" has penetrated my mind and I find myself humming it all day long, even at work. "Shadows of Tall Buildings" is wonderful, as is "Fine With Me" and "Unbroken". Oh man, they're all fantastic! You really should buy this CD and find out about this hidden treasure for yourself!!

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