Artist description Described "willfully eclectic" In Tower Records PULSE,ADAMS 5 albums reached international acclaim. He has also constructed many wonderful instruments for well known artists such as DARYL HALL, members of STEVIE WONDER and many others. His multi-genred approach has seen ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN Magazine to call his work "sophisticated and gorgeous!" Expect the unexpected. Then listen. You'll hear why his albums have been acclaimed throughout the world. TOWER RECORDS PULSE Magazine says, "A heady blend of world fusion, willfully eclectic". The composing range is from SERENE to FUNKY, depending on the album.

Music Style ECLECTIC mix New Age/Ethnic/Jazz and World Fusion, Folk, Fingerstyle Guitar , Meditation

Musical Influences Mark Isham, Enya, Will Ackerman, Brian Eno, Vangelis, Leo Kottke, John Fahey, World Music, ECLECTIC, INDIAN, ETHNIC, Pat Metheny, Kit Watkins, Steve Roach, Gentle Giant, Jesse Cook, Douglas Spotted Eagle, Dave Hoffman, Yes, Mike Oldfield, John Coltrane, Debussy, Beethoven, Aaron Copeland

Similar Artists New Age, Fingerstyle Guitar, Peter Gabriel, Enya, John Fahey, Brian Eno, Leo Kottke, Mark Isham, Steve Roach, Aaron Copeland, Ottmar Liebert,Vangelis, Mike Oldfield, George Winston.

Artist History ADAMS studied ETHNOMUSICOLOGY and was a Luthier ( Musical Instrument maker. ) for many years. He has built instruments for such people as Daryl Hall ( Who was not wearing pants when he picked up his 10 stringed Swedish Humel ), Members of Stevie Wonder, Pointer Sisters and many others. Eventually he decided that composing was his REAL love. He has composed themes and jingles for such companies as CHRYSLER, SUBARU, MOTOROLA, CATERPILLAR and others. His first album was placed in the TOP 5 of the year which landed him a record deal. He eventually got back rights of the recording and started his own label. He now has 7 titles on his LAKEFRONT label. This also includes 2 very powerful albums by David Hoffman, trumpet soloist/arranger for THE RAY CHARLES BAND.

Group Members PAUL ADAMS with such friends as Kit Watkins, David Hoffman, Douglas Knecht, Mark Smith, Annie, Kippy and Molly. Good dogs that stay on the beat!!

Instruments Guitar, Synths + Samplers, Djembe, Dulcimer, Sitar, talking drum, Didjeridu, Swedish Humel, Trumpet, Native Flute, Voice, etc etc

Albums VARIOUS WAVES, ??? WONDER DANCING ON GLOBAL BOP, ??? A VIEW FROM THE PLAIN, IN THE LAND WHERE I COME FROM, THE PROPERTY OF WATER. David Hoffmans FROM ENERGY TO STILLNESS, GROOVIN

Press Reviews CORAL SPRINGS Florida FORUM: "Adams is a master of mood and melody whose arrangements vary widely in scope."????????????????????????SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA METRO says "Adams may well be the most important New Age artist since George Winston!"???????????????????????ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN MAGAZINE: Calls Adams' music "surprisingly veried, vary spohisticated, and gorgeous!"??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????TOWER RECORDS PULSE MAGAZINE: Calls Adams work "Beautifully eclectic. He is as at home playing fingerstyle guitar, as jazz, new age,Minimal,Ethnic, World, and eclectic."?????MUSICAL STARSTREAMS RADIO: calls Various Waves "the sleeper album of the year!"

Additional Info THIS IS A MIRACULOUS TIME FOR COMPOSERS. Painters & sculptors have always had choice of medium (Oils, clay), and direction. Composers are expected to stay in one genre. It is YOU the listener who by your support, grants us this freedom!!

Location Peoria, IL - USA

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