I Am Here Now
Great City
Performed By
Great City
Album UPC
634479002847
CD Baby Account
CDB00011891
CD Baby Track ID
505932
Label
Impressive Music
Released
1992-01-01
BPM
137
Rated
0
ISRC
ushm80330549
Year
1992
Spotify Plays
27
Writers
Writer
Franki Baaz & Grayson Wray
Pub Co
Impressive Records/Music
Composer
Franki Baaz & Grayson Wray
Clearance
Sync & All Media Uses
Rights Controlled
Master
Rights
Easy Clear: Master
Original/Cover/Public Domain
original
Country
United States - California - LA
Description
Late 70's Devo with it's basic but up front pogostick keyboard. Franki's vocals absolutely are first rate throughout the entire disc and the occational stinging guitar that surfaces from time to time are right on the perfect moment. Other faves; 'Gone to
Notes
Great City was played on 68 college stations across the U.S. Canada and Europe. It was in the top 10 of many CMJ rated stations. The first album, self titled, was played on the L.A. based alternative rock station KROQ.
The Great City sound is about the merging of Franki's vocals and melodies with Grayson's music and beats (co-artist in Great City). Both artists had the ability to create sounds that moved you, emotionally as well as rhythmicly. And despite the electronicness of the sounds the music is well crafted and well produced. A good listen.
Great City (1st album) "Doomsday visions from a talented duo. Grayson Wray backs Franki's artfully tuneless vocals with synth stabs, guitar licks and drum machine rhythms that tick like time bombs. Wray constructs his accompaniments carefully, even throwing in an occasional jazz chord where other electro-rockers may stick to open fifths.".............
BD, In Review section, KEYBOARD magazine
**FLASH***
FRANKI BAAZ HAS BEEN NOMINATED 2 TIMES THIS YEAR FOR BEST ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND 2005
Franki Baaz has been nominated 2 times this year for Best Alternative Rock Band 2005. Once by Los Angeles Music Awards and once by Rock City News. To vote for Franki on the Rock City News nomination go to; http://www.rockcitynews.com/awards/ballot05b.html and put in your vote today!!!
"You are a tremendous talent Franki Baaz. You have my vote, that's for sure.......Big Al", Al Bowman, Los Angeles Music Awards 11/25/05
The Great City sound is about the merging of Franki's vocals and melodies with Grayson's music and beats (co-artist in Great City). Both artists had the ability to create sounds that moved you, emotionally as well as rhythmicly. And despite the electronicness of the sounds the music is well crafted and well produced. A good listen.
Great City (1st album) "Doomsday visions from a talented duo. Grayson Wray backs Franki's artfully tuneless vocals with synth stabs, guitar licks and drum machine rhythms that tick like time bombs. Wray constructs his accompaniments carefully, even throwing in an occasional jazz chord where other electro-rockers may stick to open fifths.".............
BD, In Review section, KEYBOARD magazine
**FLASH***
FRANKI BAAZ HAS BEEN NOMINATED 2 TIMES THIS YEAR FOR BEST ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND 2005
Franki Baaz has been nominated 2 times this year for Best Alternative Rock Band 2005. Once by Los Angeles Music Awards and once by Rock City News. To vote for Franki on the Rock City News nomination go to; http://www.rockcitynews.com/awards/ballot05b.html and put in your vote today!!!
"You are a tremendous talent Franki Baaz. You have my vote, that's for sure.......Big Al", Al Bowman, Los Angeles Music Awards 11/25/05
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