Leaving Gardens by Annie Sea
Leaving Gardens is Annie's debut album. The influences on this record reflect her diverse tastes – jazz, soul, rock, folk, blues, and hip-hop. Inspired collaborations on bass, cello, drums, keys, and guitar make this album more than the voice of a single songwriter.
Review by the Acoustic Pedestrian:
"Sometimes music comes along that spontaneously makes you think of the place it comes from, and this album is one of those times. This 10-song album winds its way through a varied landscape that reaches from jazz to blues to bluegrass to almost a new age sound. At every point on that journey, Annie’s masterful but approachable vocals create the feel of a pleasant afternoon spent in Portland. But don’t get lost in those vocals, because you’d end up missing some great musicianship by the rest of the folks on this record.
Each track has its own distinct personality and shows off Annie’s interpretive range. My favorite is “57 and Sunny”, which is a spot-on description of how people in the Pacific Northwest treat the first non-rainy day, no matter how cold it might be. The bass groove of this track is completely infectious–at least it is to section of my brain that plays bass. The title track is instrumental and serves not only as the liner notes suggest, “…to cleanse the listener’s palate”, but it’s also well-composed and beautifully performed.
This is an album you will want to set aside time to listen to instead of putting it on in the background while you check your email. Let Annie act as your tour guide through music filled with not only its own imagery, but also leaving room for whatever your mind can conjure up."
Tracklist
| 1. | Fold | 2:45 |
| 2. | Echo | 4:43 |
| 3. | Wheel on the Mountain | 4:53 |
| 4. | Fifty Seven | 3:12 |
| 5. | Belmont Street Fair | 3:25 |
| 6. | Leaving Gardens | 4:04 |
| 7. | Spell it Out | 3:17 |
| 8. | Wisest Choice | 4:22 |
| 9. | Clean | 2:52 |
| 10. | Telescope | 4:03 |
Credits
Annie Sea - Lyrics, Vocals, Vocal Percussion, Mandolin, Guitar, Percussion
Ashley Peck - Cello
Ben Carmine - Guitar
Chris Hale - Bass
Joe Millward - Keys
Rick Brodner- Guitar
Torbin Hadlock - Guitar
Tony Reed - Drums
Recorded by Jared Palick at Studio Infinity, Portland, Oregon
License
All rights reserved.
Annie Sea sings soul-folk music to move and amuse.
Her music weaves the groovy soul of Tracy Chapman and India Arie with the lyricism of Joni Mitchell. Her poignant, earth-centered songs appeal to fans of Ayla Nereo and Rising Appalachia, while her clever, humorous tunes provide a twist on the standard singer-songwriter fare.