Description
Sawyer's first record, A Happening at Manchester Square, was released in 1995, receiving radio airplay at stations across the country as well as multiple favorable reviews. Sawyer's album is strong on memorable melodies, carefully crafted arrangements and original lyrics.
Testimonials
"We've had the privilege of listening to and reviewing Garrett's works before (way back in '95). His new release is a clear ascension to new heights. The music is folk lyrical with higher energy than (many in) this genre usually produce. The title track is totally inspiring, with chord structures (obviously) that support a higher view. The beauty of his lyrics, though, is that they return the listener to an environment where one must actually listen to the words to grasp his (often poignant) meanings! That's exemplified in my favorite cut (track 2) The Rain Of An Insane Sky! Sawyer's 6 & 12 string guitars are punched full of energy, as is his approach to each of the songs; he's able to express a full range of emotions with his vocals, from sad/sweet to outright rage. If you can't be inspired by his music, you're due for a headstone! A thoroughly enjoyable CD that gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from us." -Rotcod Zzaj, aka Dick Metcalf
Tracks
1) Anthem
2) The Rain Of An Insane Sky
3) The Lean Season
4) I'd Rather Be Cain
5) The Waiting Game
6) Under The Picnic Table
7) Unresolved
8) Clock Shadows
9) Those Shoes
10) Black Fire
11) I Can Teach The Rain
12) Covenant Junction
13) Fly Through The Sun
Artist Profile
Garrett Sawyer is an Orange County, California physician. He is self taught on guitar, which he began playing at age 14, and plays both six and twelve string acoustic steel. He has been composing since he turned 16. A Happening At Manchester Square, his debut album, was recorded and arranged over a period of two years.
Now there's Sawyer's follow-up record Anthem, an ambitious new Rock album.
Credits
(c)2001 Garrett Sawyer
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