GRANIAN: Live Sessions

Granian

Live Sessions

© 2003 Garen Gueyikian (735885274726)

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Armed with his guitar, Garen creates thoughtful tunes and infectious melodies with an aggressive twist that has become his signature style.

tracks

1 Contagious
2 Over Now
3 My Voice
4 Hands Down
5 Numb
6 Sex in a Box
7 Comin' Back
8 Anchor
9 Fragment

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Granian is back with a solo album by singer/songwriter Garen Gueyikian. Live Sessions, recorded in front of almost 30 dedicated fans and Granian Reps at Water Music Studios in New Jersey is as raw and true as it gets. "It has a lot of energy," says Garen. "It is a combination of relaxed singer/songwriter music with a powerful delivery. I tend to hit the guitar harder than most. I do everything I can to allow emotion to come through in the performance and the song. When playing solo, you have to keep yourself together since you are conveying everything on your own. Groove, timing, performance and professionalism- everything is in your hands." It's these live shows where Garen thrives. "Playing live allows me to make a connection with the audience, to take their energy and feed it into my performance."

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REVIEWS:


"This album was recorded in front of 30 fans at Water Music Studios in Hoboken, NJ. So you're not going to get that crappy 'live' sound, but you do get the unedited, first-hand quality that makes up the dynamics of such a happening. Very raw, real and thoughtful stuff."

- Music Dish
http://www.musicdish.com/mag/index.php3?id=8872



"This recording has a very personal and inviting sound for a live session. There's none of the production sound and no discussion between tracks, which I more often than not find annoying. Garen Gueyikian has an incredible voice. Bold, big, husky and powerful. It draws you in with that power. For a live recording there are very few vocal missteps. At times it reminds me of the incredible feelings evoked when I first heard Ed Kowalczyk on Live's debut Mental Jewelry. Gueyikian has the same immediate appeal, the same inspiring grace and potential.

The lyrics are intelligent and imaginative and will have you closing your eyes to take in the imagery. The beautiful acoustic guitar weaves in and out of the vocals, flittering and shy at times, powerful and passionate at others. Gueyikian's guitar style is as appealing as his vocals. A lone guitar might sound sparse and solitary on some recordings, but that is not the case here. He coaxes and cajoles the guitar to create a sound that surrounds and sinks into your senses.

This live recording is a fantastic mixture of raw emotion and bewitching beautiful male vocals. Add in intelligent lyrics, accomplished acoustic guitar and an overall musical power and presence and you've got a disc that lets you know the band or artist is outstanding. Granian is ready for a large and adoring audience."

4 1/2 Stars

- South of Mainstream
http://www.southofmainstream.com/reviews/granian_review.html



"Live Sessions' is raw, powerful, and showcases the wealth of talent that Garen Gueyikian possesses instrumentally, vocally, and with his pen. It's one thing to pick up an acoustic guitar and play it for your friends but it's a feat of personal conviction and sheer creative dexterity that allows musicians like Garen to synchronize a live performance like a well oiled clock hammer."

- Phreshwater.com



"Someone sign this guy!"

- 1340mag.com



"A profound voice and guitar parts that create straight rock attitude...mixing unique effects and riffs that make your eyes light up and your mouth/lips smile."

- East Coast Romper

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  • Awesome
    author: Sherry Tilson

    Great CD! Love every song on it. Haven't had the pleasure seeing them live but would like to.

  • Amazing live performance
    author: Walt

    Granian at his best live - delivered with the raw power and emotion that make Garen's live performances so memorable! A must have. OVER NOW alone is worth buying this CD for - fantastic!

  • This cd captures the raw energy that is Granian
    author: Keith

    This CD captures the Granian experience. The song selection is as great as the sound.

  • good stuff
    author: Dan Berger

    I saw Granian play in Seattle (WA) a few months back, and I bought two of his three studio albums from him at the time. I enjoy his studio work, but Live Sessions does a great job capturing the dyanmic of his live shows. If you get the chance to see him (esp. solo acoustic), jump at it - in the mean time, this is the next best thing...

  • Amazing!! Great voice, wonderful compilation of songs. Love the acoustic
    author: Kristen

    The CD was great. I wish all of the words would have been included on the insert. It is interesting to visualize the words along with the song itself.

  • One of the best acoustic CD's you'll ever buy
    author: Juliet

    The one thing that is consistent throughout all of Live Sessions is the emotion that pours from Garen's voice in each song. Every song; wheter a driving up-tempo number, or a heartfelt ballad, leaves a more powerful impact upon the listener then the next. Granian's music is so good that it should speak for itself. Live Sessions is a CD you will connect with. I don't know that I could ever tire of hearing the first track, "Contagious," or any of the other songs for that matter. Anyone who is even a slight fan of acoustic music should own this CD, it's amongst the best you will find out there.

  • Amazing!
    author: Christina

    After hearing Granian at Club Med Turks & Caicos in July 2003, I couldn't get his songs out of my head. I bought the CD, and it's been in my CD player ever since. Live Sessions has a lot of his best: Contagious, Over Now, My Voice, Numb, and Sex In A Box. I highly and whole-heartedly recommend it!

  • A MUST HAVE!
    author: Ross

    This CD shows the versatility of Garen. His music is full of power and soul. This CD fills the empty and inspires those who are down on their luck. Definatly a MUST HAVE cd; one that can be heard over and over again.

  • Awesome talent--Amazing power and passion flows from Granian!
    author: Tina

    This live CD is raw and full of emotion! Pure texture and passion in Granian's voice and great power acoustic playing! A must have!

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