Light,
Lands and Shoreline
Inspired
by the popular paintings of Thomas Kinkade, Light
Lands and Shoreline’s fifteen tracks feature a mixture
of solo piano pieces and songs on which Gratz displays
his usual considerable skill in applying tasteful electronic
textures and accompaniments.
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~~Bill
Binkelman - New
Age Reporter
Wayne Gratz has been one of my favourite
pianists over the years, so it was with great excitement
that I inserted his latest offering, the curiously titled
"Light Lands and Shorelines" into my CD player.
What followed was an hour of bliss, and I quickly remembered
why I admired this musician so much...
Wayne's new work was specially commissioned to provide
the accompanying soundtrack for the paintings of Thomas
Kinkade, "Painter of Light”. Kinkade is apparently
America's most collected living artist, and a visit
to his site shows that he is indeed a very talented
painter. It is little wonder then, that these two masters
of their trade should end up working together, and the
end result is a match made in heaven.
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~Stephen Cairns - Piano
Heaven
Soul
to Soul
“Soul
to Soul” is pianist/composer Wayne Gratz’s
second independent release on his own label, and what
a beauty it is! I have been a very big fan of Gratz’s
music since I discovered his first album, “Reminiscence”
(Narada 1989), and I think this is his best album yet...
I
enjoy all of Wayne Gratz’s many recordings, but
“Soul to Soul” is just about perfect...
I give it my highest recommendation.
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~ Kathy Parsons - Solo
Piano Publications
Much like A Place Called Home is a triumph without overindulging
the listening with the obvious cliches of the acoustic
genre. Once again Gratz has decided to do this independently
without any label backing. As a result there is no corporate
pressure with Wayne Gratz doing what he does best; sharing
his musical soul...
Whatever your taste may be there is an abundance of
good music brewing further enhanced by crystal clear
production.
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~ ~ Mike Debbage - Solo
Piano Publications
Christmas
Remembered
The
festivities start with “I Saw Three Ships”
whose almost gentle gallop brings to mind a sailing
ship bobbing through the gentle waves as it shimmers
across a winter ocean. The tempo is continued courtesy
of the joyous “Carol Of The Bells” as well
as the regal “We Three Kings”...
...Christmas time is a very special time of the year
for many of us, reflecting back on the festive season
with gladness and joy of our memories with our families.
Gratz, from the personalized liner notes to the family
cover photograph is in complete unity with his traditional
pure piano interpretations; assisting us in remembering
one of the reasons for the season.
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~ ~ Mike Debbage - Solo
Piano Publications
A
Place Without Noise
An affecting pianist-composer long deserving of broader
recognition, Wayne Gratz continues to specialize in
stately, reflective expressions of the soul... A Place
Without Noise is, as the title suggests, a solid choice
to augment your quiet moments.
~ ~ Terry Wood (Amazon.com Editorial
Reviews)
As
he's done the last 3 CD's, this one is perfect! Beautiful
and warm all over, this is a perfect CD for a crazy
world.
~ ~ Eric Brown - Woodland Hills,
CA
Wayne
Gratz has always been a master of understated piano
compositions, and "A Place Without Noise",
his seventh collection of original piano solos for Narada,
is perhaps his most peaceful and introspective album
yet...Very highly recommended!
~
~ Kathy Parsons - Solo
Piano Publications
All
of the compositions on A PLACE WITHOUT NOISE are designed
to soothe and settle, rather than stir... His understated
playing and instantly memorable melodies are easy on
the ear and the soul. You need at least one of his discs.
~ ~ Joe Hartlaub - music-reviewer.com
A
Gift of the Sea
If ever there was music of the gods, this is it.
Pianist Wayne Gratz's fifth album, "A
Gift of the Sea" is majestic music inspired
by the ever-changing moods of the ocean.
~ ~ Ken Moore, Staff Writer
Naples Daily News January 24, 1997
Island
Sanctuary
from
Wind and Wire, Issue 12
I would call this Wayne Gratz's best album to date!
A master of turning a simple musical phrase into a meaningful
and poignant message, this gentle masterpiece was inspired
by the beauty of Merritt Island in Florida, near Wayne's
home outside of Orlando.
~ ~ Kathy Parsons - Solo
Piano Publications
Wayne
Gratz's 1999 album Island Sanctuary showcases his uplifting,
eloquent contemporary piano stylings in a collection
of compositions that transport the listener to a tropical
paradise. Island Sancutary features solo piano pieces
as well as songs for intimate ensembles, always keeping
Gratz's nature influences prominent in the sound and
feel of the album. The composer's inspiration this time
is Florida's Merritt Island, a haven for tropical wildlife.
The gentle but powerful pieces on this album recharge
the ears and the spirit.
~ ~Heather Phares - AllMusicGuide.com
Gratz's
presence on the Narada roster gave him substantial equity
in terms of name recognition, helping him become one
of the more recognized and best-selling artists working
within his niche...
Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
His
compositions gracefully blend classical and rock elements
for a middle ground that never compromises it's spirit.
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