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    Adams' music is gorgeous, surprisingly varied, and as meticulously crafted as the beautiful musical instruments he builds!. ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN MAGAZINE

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    A View from the Plain The Property of Water
    "A uni que ' Grant Wood' portrait of America painted with fingerstyle acoustic guitar.
    Wow!! I am just blown away! I think it's a phenomenal piece of work!" Michael Douglas KKCR Radio Princeville, Hi
    Wind and Wire Magazines "album of the year for 1998!! "
    "The CD is fantastic! ! Very soothing ....the listening experience a healing one!!" Renee Blanche KCUR FM Kansas City, Mo.

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    In the Land Where I Come From Various Waves
    "Adams' strongest work to date. A synthesis of genres utilizing, mysticism, swing, and poetry with a very 'hip' storyline. Like looking down fr om cloud puffs from an existential lawn chair!!" Light Flight Radio An eclectic, etherial, and world a pproach to new age. "TOP FIVE of 1990 . The sleeper album of the year!!" Forest MUSICAL STARSTREAMS Radio

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    Wonder Dancing on Global Bop  
    "Scintillating fretwork and amazing world amalgams of Flamenco, Jazz, Bluegrass, and Etherial... serene and inventive" TOWER RECORDS PULSE Magazine  
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    "Adams may well be the most important New Age personality since George Winston." San Jose,Ca METRO "Paul Adams has some of the classiest, most stylish and enduring instrumental albums around!" Carol Wright, NAPRA Trade Review

    Music is an art form where composers are generally encouraged to stay in one genre. However, variations on one particular theme would be hard for me. Just as someone in the fine arts may not wish to make a living painting seashores for an entire career, I enjoy mixing and changing musical images. I realize that this can be confusing when marketing to a specific audience. But, I hope the music is "interesting", and that THAT can be the unifying thread for my work.


    For many years I made a living building stringed musical instruments. It was later in life that I realized that Making music was what I really wanted to do. I will be adding photos of some of my work here from time to time. If you wish to see a more complete list please click here
                

    The third area of work that I enjoy is poetry. These poems come with very little thought. They seem to fall from the sky as "thought glitter". I'de have to say influences would range from Silverstein to Rumi, Ginsberg, and others.

    My Here, constantly moves to another Here far away.
    Because I am constantly moving from where I was.

    Where I am now, will not be where I am later.
    Yet, there is a constant longing to be Here, in that place yet far away.

    Sometimes I am Here for a split second in eternity.
    A split second above the clouds that float freely.
    A split second of insight that goes beyond reason.
    A split second of being - of being Here, where I am.

    These are only rare occassions,
    with hope that I may someday find myself, completely Here.


    If you wish to view more of my poems, click here.

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    "FAYETHE"genre: Guitar
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    "VARIOUS WAVES IS THE SLEEPER ALBUM OF THE YEAR !!" Musical Starstreams Radio. This song was originally composed for a wedding and has been in the mp3 TOP TEN GUITAR CHART for almost two months. The focus is on a the guitars ability to evoke pure beauty from melody. I was quite fortunate that my debut release was in the TOP FIVE of the year!!
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    CD: VARIOUS WAVES   Label: LakeFront
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Guitars, Synthesizers. NATURE: Nature
     
    "CASCADE"genre: New Age
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    From my debut album VARIOUS WAVES which was rated TOP FIVE of the year! This song is very "journey" oriented and creates a haunting, positive, and etherial image. I wanted to celebrate the endurance of water. It is patient, insistant, and always seeks areas of least resistance. This has proven to be a great radio cut as well.
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    CD: VARIOUS WAVES   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Vocals, Synthesizers.
     
    "At Praires Edge"genre: Guitar
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    This song was my way of painting an "organically ambient" image of the Plains. I like the idea of using acousic instruments with the synthesizers. My continued way to believe that seeming opposites CAN create a productive union.
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    CD: THE PROPERTY OF WATER   Label: Lakefront Records
    Credits: Paul Adams: Guitars, Synthesizers, programming.
     
    "I Wanna Dance"genre: Poetry
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    This is one of my favorites! It "GROOVES" to my poem of the same name ( I've just completed a book of prose ). My friend David Hoffman blew a great trumpet and I've mixed with Eastern Indian flutes, Pennywhistle and about every "exotic" instrument in my collection.
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    "The Spansh Plain"genre: Guitar
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    This song has that climactic "moorish feel" and was recorded using about every guitar I've ever played and built. It's from my album A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN - my "ode" to the beauty of the prairie. "WOW!! I am just blown away! I think it's a phenomenal piece of work, and I am putting it into heavy rotation right away!!" I'm not letting this copy out of my sight!"Michael Douglas KKCR Radio Princeville, Hi
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    CD: A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Spanish, 6, and 12 string guitars. LORAINE KAISER:: Fiddles
     
    "Mollys Happy Lament"genre: World Fusion
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    A fast paced Lament with an irish feel, surrounded with flaming classical guitar and great jazz trumpet lines
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    CD: Wonder Dancing On Global Bop   Label: Lakefront
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Guitars, Synths, Ethnic Percussion, Irish Pennywhistle, Hair Comb. DAVE HOFFMAN: Great Jazz horn from soloist of Ray Charles Band
     
    "Fandango"genre: Guitar
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    "Absolutely fascinating instrumentation... a panorama of the Plains!" NAPRA Trade Review. FANDANGO bids a nod to David Grissman, as well as Sam Bush and Aaron Copeland. I don't feel I match their steps - their steps are THEIR steps. But I was influenced by the way they use their brush stroke.
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    CD: A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: A TON of guitars, wind (Northerly NOT southernly.), Bass. DOUG KNECHT: Mandolin
     
    "It RAINS IN HEAVEN"genre: New Age
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    WINNER of WIND & WIRE MAGAZINES Top album of the year!! "THE PROPERTY OF WATER IS WONDERFUL, I'M GOING TO DO A WHOLE HOUR PROGRAM ON IT!! Richard Mauro. SACRED WORLD music radio. This album is for those wanting to go deep inside. A mix of silicon and wood that begs for headphones!
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    CD: THE PROPERTY OF WATER   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Synthesizers, Samplers, Guitar, Natures sounds ( Thank you KIT WATKINS ). LAURIE SPIEGAL: Programer and creator of THE MUSIC MOUSE for Mac
     
    "A Night On The Moors"genre: World Fusion
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    Internationally syndicated radio show ECHOES calls the WONDER DANCING ON GLOBAL BOP, "a magic carpet ride over, under and through the planet, fueled by passion, and excitement." This song has an exotic spanish/Moorish influence and has done very well for me. I'm in debt to David Hoffman from The RAY CHARLES Band for great solos. It's been featured Throughout the world and in America by such programs as ALL THINGS CONSIDERED and many more.
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    CD: WONDER DANCING ON GLOBAL BOP   Label: LAKEFRONT RECORDS
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Guitar, Synths, Ethnic percussion, talking drum, didjerido. DAVE HOFFMAN: Trumpet.
     
    "Dance of the Forest Fruits"genre: Guitar
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    One of my most requested at live shows. A Pixelated fingerstyle guitar tune in two movements. Again, Utilizing the "drop thumb" style. Yhere is a real "infectious" nature to this song that many find irresistable ( Thank God. ).
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    CD: VARIOUS WAVES   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Acoustic guitar, Synths, Flutes
     
    "Australia"genre: World Fusion
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    This song uses two different time signatures which creates a very unique feel between main lead and bass line. I utilized the Didjeridu as well as Gongs, synths and backwards drumming. There is a groove here that I like very much
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    CD: VARIOUS WAVES   Label: Lakefront Records
    Credits: Paul Adams: Synths, Gongs, Didjeridu
     
    "Kalahare"genre: World Fusion
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    An acoustic guitarists chance to play loudly on an electric guitar of my own making.
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    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: All instruments
     
    "A Cowboys Canon"genre: Guitar
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    Pachelbels Canon done "Cowboystyle." I thought this approach w/ harmonica, guitar and synths might be an interesting and organic treatment. The prairie lends a tranquil ambience.
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    CD: A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN   Label: Lakefront Records
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Guitar, Harmonica, Synthesizers
     
    "The Swing Reel Fantasy"genre: New Age
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    This is the middle section of a three part song from what I think is my most adventuresome album, IN THE LAND WHERE I COME FROM. This song combines an emotional acoustic/electric approach to the music of Ireland. Like many songs I'm proudest of, the theme came very easily as from the Gods. Initially it was a reel performed on fingerstyle guitar
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    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: All guitars, Irish Whistles, Drums and programing.
     
    "A Noble Tune"genre: Guitar
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    This is a romantic Piece written for Guitar that speaks of the potential nobility of man. It's beed described as haunting as well as uplifting. Sometimes the most simple melodic statement speaks volumes
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    CD: A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN   Label: Lakefront
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Guitars, Instrumental support.DOUG KNECHT: Mandolin
     
    "Amazing Grace"genre: Jazz Fusion
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    A trumpatic celebration of "the big wonder". A Jazz/exotic/etherial approach to an old and wonderful song.
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    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Synths, Guitar, Electric Dulcimer, Piano and other instrs. DAVE HOFFMAN : Trumpet solo MARK SMITH : TABLA DRUMS
     
    "An Early Expedition"genre: New Age
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    This song evokes images from a long journey into a mysterious jungle environment. The climax reaches fruition w/ the spanish guitar birthing from the dark and mirky tones that preceeded it.
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    CD: VARIOUS WAVESA   Label: Lakefront Records
    Credits: Paul Adams; Guitar, All synths
     
    "DOGGIE FOLLOW DE NOSE"genre: Mood Music
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    Dogs are TRUE GUIDES for us. They have a very "zen" way of following their nose - from tree - to tree - sometimes then realising, they know NOT where they are. Thos familiar with film composer Mark Isham will hear the influence from his early work
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    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: All synths
     
    "Time Passing Away"genre: Pop Vocals
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    A simple meditation that flows with a sail set in a serene fashion. There is an existential leaning to the lyric
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    CD: IN THE LAND WHERE I COME FROM   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Synthesizers,percussion, voice
     
    "An Opening Flow"genre: New Age
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    “ This album is built of contrasting elements reconciled in musical harmony. Natural and electronic sounds, water waves and sound waves, instruments of silicon and instruments of wood. This is music motivated by love of the power of sound, not by love of power over sound. Very restful !! Headphones recommended !!”LAURIE SPIEGAL. Pioneering Computermusic sound designer
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    CD: The Property of Water   Label: Lakefront Productions
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Guitar, Computer, Synthesizers and Nature
     
    "A Moment Of Quiet"genre: New Age
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    A very gentle guiyat painting of the Prairie. There is an obvious Zen Presbyterian "feel" to this portrait
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    CD: A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN   Label: Lakefront Records
    Credits: Paul Adams: Guitar. Crickets: Crickets
     
    "Mid-Day Romp"genre: Guitar
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    Again, from my album A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN. The American "drop thumb" acoustic fingerstyle is used here. I used an open Gm tuning and there is a hint of the Spanish. Another of my "prairie Paintings."
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    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: All guitars, synths, and percussion
     
    "Reflections From the Water Pool"genre: New Age
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    "This CD is built of contrasting elements, Natural and electronic sounds, water waves and sound waves, instruments of silicon and instruments of wood. Motivated by the love of sound! Restful!! Headphones recommended!!" LAURIE SPIEGAL Pioneering computer music sound designer."THE CD IS FANTASTIC!! A soothingand healing listening experience!!" RENEE BLANCHE KCUR FM
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    CD: Property of Water   Label: Lakefront Productions
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Autoharp, Synthesizers, Samplers. LAURIE SPIEGAL: Music Mouse for MacIntosh
     
    "IN THE LAND WHERE I COME FROM"genre: Pop Vocals
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    SOMEHOW, THIS ALBUM ENDED UP IN THE TOP TEN in CUSCO PURU? The title song to what I feel is my most daring and lyrically interestingly album. An objective look at life. Whatever you want, it's all here. The Zen Buddhist and the intellectual, ride the same pony. There are rich rewards for both. It's up to us to decide which is best for us. Kit Watkins played a great solo on this exciting tune
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    CD: IN THE LAND WHERE I COME FROM   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS:Keyboards, Flutes. Guitars, Panpipes, percussion. KIT WATKINS: Wonderful solos
     
    "Positive Cool"genre: Jazz Vocals
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    A smooth swinging groove supported by a blazing and scorching trumpet
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    CD: IN THE LAND WHERE I COME FROM   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Keys, guitar, vocal. Kyle Gregory: Trumpet
     
    "Fall Harvest"genre: Guitar
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    This is an energetic drop thumb guitar style ( Influenced by John Fehey ) that reflects the energy of the Plains. There is a sense of "funkyness" that eminates from the "haystack". Also, a very real fun tune to do live.
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    CD: A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN   Label: LAKEFRONT
    Credits: PAUL ADAMS: Guitar, Slide guitar, support guitar, Harmonica, Claps
     
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