ROBIN GREENSTEIN: Acousticness

Robin Greenstein

Acousticness

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Bonnie Raitt meets Carole King. A female James Taylor. funky folky pop music from this New Yorker who's a clinician for Martin Guitars, among other things...

tracks

1 New Kick Now
2 Acousticness
3 I'll Be There
4 Tomorrow's A Brand New Day
5 Did Ya Know
6 Cry For the Lonely
7 You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
8 Let Go
9 West Coast Swing
10 The Boys From Fargo
11 Can't Lose With You
12 Sacred Song

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Robin Greenstein is a multi-talented singer/songwriter from New York City. She is probably the best kept secret in contemporary acoustic music today. Her roots are in traditional folk: she plays both guitar & 5- string banjo, yet her music covers a wide range of styles and the full production is based around her accomplished acoustic guitar style. She's been compared with such greats as James Taylor, Karla Bonoff, Bonnie Raitt and Carole King. Growing up in the Motown and Beatles era, yet studying traditional folk music and classical guitar for many years have all helped form her musical style. In a typical set, between her own songs, you might hear a Gershwin standard, a Rev. Gary Davis blues or an old-timey banjo tune. Robin performs extensively in the college market and has been adding clubs and festivals to her venues.

"I was tired of people always asking me what kind of music I played, so I wrote a song about it. I call it Acousticness."

"Acousticness" features a full rhythm section based around her accomplished acoustic guitar style. Traditional instruments (harmonica, banjo, mandolin) mesh beautifully with contemporary keyboards & electric guitars. Of course, a CD by Robin wouldn't be complete without wonderful harmonies. The title song is a celebration of musical influences and defines her music; a style that is rooted in acoustic folk & blues music, but containing elements of rock, pop, country, R&B and jazz.
Robin recorded "Acousticness" with Rob Friedman, a multi-talented songwriter, producer and player. Rob has produced many indie songwriters as well as two SONY- Canada acts who have won Junos (the Canadian grammy). He was also co-writer of a worldwide hit for Paul Carrack, "Don't Shed A Tear." Some great musicians perform on "Acousticness" including: Mike Visceglia (Suzanne Vega), Doug Yowell (Sophie B. Hawkins, David Benoit, Richard Julian), harmonica player Bob Meehan (Stained Grass Window) and Danish guitarist Aske Jacoby, who is well known in his native Denmark. Two songs were recorded in New Orleans with Clarence Gatemouth Brown's band Gate's Express (Robin's cousin Joe Krown plays keyboards for Gatemouth).

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  • This is the way Music is Supposed to be
    author: Kevin Hughes

    This cd contains a (much too) rare treat - The works of a true singer/songwriter. The selections on this cd are almost ALL written by this wonderfully talented lady. The words are poetic and moving. The music is clean, intricate, and truly enjoyable. Robin's voice is strong, clear, and a real pleasure to listen to. In a day of disposable musicians lip-synching someone else's songs, this cd proves Robin stands as a vibrant antidote to mediocrity.

  • Toe-tapping and finger-snapping !
    author: Mandolin Bros. -The Vintage News - April-May 2004 issue

    We are big supporters of independent music and the people who make it. Here are a few of our hidden gems: Robin Greenstein's "Acousticness". From down and dirty to sultry soul, with respectful nods at folk, rock, and jazz, when you pop this in your player you'll find yourself toe-tapping and finger-snapping along...."

  • Robin does all things well: writes, sings, & produces great music!
    author: Frank Rendo

    This is Robin's sophomore CD and it's terrific. Catchy tunes, great guitar playing, wonderful singing, superb production and excellent packaging...makes one wonder why Robin Greenstein isn't an American household word.

  • It's refreshing to hear real talent again.
    author: Ivanhoe

    In a time when it seems that all the true musicians and songwriters have disappeared, along comes Robin Greenstein's "Acousticness". No overproduction. No reverb or chorus effects to hide the voices. No 3-note Johnny type songs. Just meaningful lyrics, beautiful singing and all heart & soul! My personal favorite- "Tomorrow's A Brand New Day".

  • One of my favorite indie albums!
    author: Lloyd Morris

    This was actually the first of Robin's albums I listened to, but I was so impressed with it that I just had to buy a copy of the first one as well. My favorite tracks are Acousticness, I'll Be There, Cry For The Lonely, West Coast Swing, and The Boys From Fargo. If you aren't dead, this album will have your toes tapping from begining to end. Really great stuff Robin! I can't wait to hear the next one.

  • Refreshing new album
    author: Ole Falberg

    Robin Greenstein has made a terrific easylistening CD. It is a great accomplishment to create music that the we in our family all love, which nowadays are really rare. Acousticness is the most listened to CD in our family at the moment.

  • A nice all-around effort combining good singing, songwriting and arrangements.
    author: Dirty Linen Magazine

    Songwriter Robin Greenstein has been perfecting her craft since appearing at the 1989 Kerrville Festival's New Folk competition. Her second CD "Acousticness" matches her smart witty songwriting with some first-rate studio players for a full, radio-friendly sound. her fluid vocals work both on the contemporary style songs and the couple of blues-influenced numbers on which she's backed by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's band. Greenstein's banjo work on her version of Bob Dylan's You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" and the touching acoustic track "Sacred Song" offer up nice contrasts. A nice all-around effort combining good singing, songwriting and arrangements.

  • A strong second outing.... Acousticness is a hit.
    author: Rambles Online Cultural Arts Magazine

    She reminds me of Carly Simon (one of my all-time favorites); her voice is strong and earthy and definitely pleasing to the ear. Greenstein's CD is a strong second outing…all in all, ‘Acousticness’ is a hit -- the music is tight and the lyrics are good. This is the type of CD that makes me want to find her first release and give it a listen.

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