Dana Paul Robinson - Jersey Shore Mirage
Jazz, Easy Listening
Pennsylvania, United States
Overall Impression: While there have been many songs written and recorded about the New Jersey shore, few have managed to capture and convey the romance and wonder so perfectly as lyricist/composer Dana Paul Robinson's "Jersey Shore Mirage." Featuring the gorgeous tenor of vocalist Jeff Reim and beautifully accompanied by pianist David Zipse, this track aptly opens with a field recording of the tide rolling in, gulls squawking as the waves gently caress the coastline. Zipse's piano fully mimics the gentle oceanic ebb and flow as Reim elegantly delivers the hauntingly exquisite melody and lyrics, that were so thoughtfully crafted by expert tunesmith, Dana Paul Robinson. Delicate arpeggios cascade over the listener, bringing a deep sense of calm, while the lyrics tell a forlorn tale of longing and loneliness. The seaside foley returns at the end of the piece, giving this track a wonderful feeling of closure and completeness. "Jersey Shore Mirage" is simply a lovely tune, and one that should have little trouble finding an fanbase among jazz and easy listening audiences alike!
Strongest Point(s): Truly a beautiful song. Captivating and timeless melody. Amazing vocal performance. Superb accompaniment. Such a subtle push and pull, both harmonically and rhythmically. Rarely do lyrics and music work together quite as well as they do here. Excellent recording and production, the brief foley sample of beach sounds really puts a nice cherry on top, and provides a brilliant framework for the tune. Just an outstanding piece, all around.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Traditional Pop, Adult Contemporary, Easy Listening, Showtunes, Tin Pan Alley, Great American Songbook
Artist target suggestions: Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Michael Crawford, Norbert Leo Butz, Alfie Coe, Bob Gaudio, The Broadway Tenors, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Ira Gerschwin
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers