Paul Harrison
Shanksville and Other Stories
© 2002 Paul Harrison (783707591223)
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"Detailed imagery, delivered passionately" -- songs of real life and real emotions in an appealing variety of folk and folk/rock styles.
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- 1 Beautiful Girl
- 2 Kathryn With a K
- 3 Shanksville Pa 9/11/01
- 4 Mom's Lullaby
- 5 Will You Be My Lucy Kaplansky?
- 6 You Might Say It Was the Heat
- 7 Come With Me
- 8 By the Water
- 9 To My Daughter
- 10 Saviors
- 11 Learning to Live
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"When a songwriter ranges from "To My Daughter" to "Will You Be My Lucy Kaplansky?," he's got my attention. Paul Harrison's poignancy, light touches, and everything in between add up to something worth listening to." -- David Roth, singer/songwriter, Massachusettes
In listening to Shanksville and Other Stories, one finds that each song comes from a very real place, a place where real life and real emotion converge to move us to laughter ("Will You Be My Lucy Kaplansky?") or to tears ("Mom's Lullaby"). Whether he's got his tongue in cheek, or his heart on his sleeve, Paul Harrison brings a genuineness to the range of human emotion, for he is a songwriter in the true sense: he opens himself fully to his audience. It's that reality and sensitivity that makes this collection compelling. - Melissa McClain, singer/songwriter, Michigan
Paul Harrison is a performing singer/songwriter/guitarist from the Baltimore/Washington/Annapolis area. He has studied songwriting, guitar and voice with nationally-known artists such as Tom Prasada-Rao, Artie Traum, Freebo, and Steve Gillette and has created a style that shows his love for musical variety. His well-crafted lyrics are honest and accessible and address a variety of issues. "Paul Harrison's songs speak directly from his true heart." - Sloan Wainwright, singer/songwriter, New York
Shanksville and Other Stories also has outstanding guest artists who tastefully compliment Paul's varied styles, adding impassioned vocals, superb electric guitar, and even a taste of steel drums.
Overall, an impressive debut from an emerging talent.
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Heart and humor in good music!
author: Treasure Camero - Singer/Songwriter, MarylandI enjoy the opportunity to hear ideas so eloquently and simply stated that they feel like timeless quotes, moving you with the turn of a phrase. He's also an accomplished musician, which keeps it interesting and lets the songs flow.
Creative story writing style like James Taylor
author: Michael Zampi Producer at The Note FactoryI compare Paul's creative writing style to James Taylor and Harry Chapin. Paul is a wonderful story teller and plays beautiful harmonic and melodic guitar. His performances are very personable and from the heart. Paul's honesty and sensitivity are present in all of his songs and I look very forward to hearing more of his exceptional music. Michael Zampi - Producer & Owner of The Note Factory