Safe Away

Safe Away

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The debut release from Denison Witmer, recorded in 1998. Safe Away was re-issued in 2000 on Burnt Toast Vinyl with two bonus tracks and new packaging. It is available again in it's second pressing of the Burnt Toast Vinyl Version. Witmer is an acoustic based singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. Safe Away was produced by Don Peris of Lancaster, PA's The Innocence Mission.

Tracks:

Steven
Breathe In This Life
Over My Head
This And That
Closer To The Sun
What Will Stay?
Miles
Dain
Los Angeles
Around Everything
I Would Call You Now
Sarahs Bridge
I Wont Leave
Broken

Tracks:

Are You A Sleeper?
Postcard Song
How To Be Alone
Little Flowers (Acoustic Version)
Castle and Cathedral (w/ Rosie Thomas)
Intro to The 80s
The 80s
Grandma Mary
Intro to Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Say Youll Stick Around
Meant To Be

Album Description

Safe Away includes fan favorites such as Â"Los AngelesÂ" and Â"StevenÂ". Meant as a gift for friends and family (and recorded when Witmer was a mere nineteen years old), Safe Away went unpublicizedÂ—though it soon caught on publicly, and it serves as starting point to WitmerÂ's career. In WitmerÂ's own words: Â"Its exciting for me to see these songs as Â`newÂ' again in the public eye. Although it seems bizarre for me to release songs this old, IÂ'm going to embrace the age-old proverb, Â`sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwardÂ'Â".

Are You A Sleeper? is the tie-in to WitmerÂ's 2005 album, Are You a Dreamer?. It was recorded in the dead of winter, in just over 24 hours, at Mission Hall Studio, just outside of Lund, Sweden. The Sleeper? EP features two previously unreleased songs, three Â"sleepyÂ" versions of songs that appeared on Are You A Dreamer? (Sub Pop recording artist Rosie Thomas guest vocals on Â"Castle And CathedralÂ"), as well as 3 live tracks from a recent Witmer show at WXPN World CafÃ© Live in Philadelphia, PA.

Customer Reviews:

Everyone Has Roots.......2006-10-24

I've been a fan of Denison's music for over 2 years now. It seems everytime I listen to one of his albums it slows time down for a time or transports me to a certain place or time. With "Safe Away" it's no exception. This re-release of Denison's first album, from 1996, is a portal to the beginning of an incredible career. His songs inherit so much integrity the more listens you give them. The bonus CD that comes with this disc is worth the purchase for sure. Rosie Thomas singing lead vocals on "Castle and Cathedral" is just spectacular. As well as the re-writing of "Are You a Dreamer?" into a even sleepier version called "Are You a Sleeper?" Beautiful.

Paul Sperry Sings Romantic American Songs

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Paul Sperry Sings Romantic American Songs

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000049LM
Release Date: 1995-08-10

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Bedtime Lullabies

Manufacturer: Big Blue Dog
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Winter Light
Hush, Little Baby
I Bid You Goodnight
Dream a Beautiful Dream
All the World Is Sleeping
Go Away, Little Fairies
Lullaby
Irish Lullaby
Moon and Me
There, There, Hush Awhile
Hush-A-Bye
Sleep, Baby, Sleep

Tracks:

Waltz No. 1 (Blue Danube Op.314)
Lyric Pieces Op. 12 Arietta
Danse des Mirlitons (Nutcracker Suite)
Lyric Pieces Op. 38 Berceuse
Danse Arabe (Nutcracker Suite)
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In the Hall of the Mountain King (Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op.46)

Tracks:

Appalachian Lullaby
Winter Light
Safe and Warm in My Arms
Bedtime
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Starlight, Starbright
Goodnight
Sweet Dreams
Moment I Saw You
With You in My Arms

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My Favorite CD
Amazing
Great Acoustic

Safe Away
Denison Witmer
Manufacturer: Burnt Toast Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005R8TF
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

Steven
Breathe In This Life
Over My Head
This and That
Closer to the Sun
What Will Stay?
Miles
Dain
Los Angeles
Around Everything
I Would Call You Now
Sarah's Bridge
I Won't Leave
Broken
Say You'll Stick Around
Meant To Be

Album Description

The debut release from Denison Witmer, recorded in 1998. Safe Away was re-issued in 2000 on Burnt Toast Vinyl with two bonus tracks and new packaging. It is available again in it's second pressing of the Burnt Toast Vinyl Version. Witmer is an acoustic based singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. Safe Away was produced by Don Peris of Lancaster, PA's The Innocence Mission.

Customer Reviews:

My Favorite CD.......2004-09-24

Four years ago, I was at a random coffee shop in Grand Rapids Michigan. It just so happened that Denison Witmer was playing that night. The music I listened to that night changed my life. I instantly bought his CD (which was his self released version of Safe Away). His music has been in my ears ever since. If you are wondering which CD (of his) to start off with, start with this one. Every track is heartfelt and warm. His lyrics flow like poetry are full of meaning and feeling. I listen to a lot of music, and Denison Witmer is my favorite musician ever- hands down. This particluar album has been in the background of very real moment for the past five years of my early 20's life. As a matter of fact, we used to have "Sunday Nights with Denison Witmer" in the dorms where we would sit around in comfort, drink coffee, and talk about stuff that matters. So it's great background music. I can't analyze all the tracks because every one of them is SO good. I am telling you the truth: if you have the money to buy a CD, buy this one! Especially if it's fall or winter. I live and Michigan and there is somthing about Denison's music in the fall and winter. It's just so peaceful and thought provoking. He has such a humble voice; there is really nobody like him out there.
I hope I helped you find a good CD. Take care.

Amazing.......2004-05-11

Denison plays simple acoustic guitar riffs and sings with an amazing voice that is unusually tamed. He can hit high notes with ease and sounds incredible while still using very little vibrato in his voice. If you are a fan of John Mayer's and Pete Yorn's quieter music, prepare to be impressed yet again by a musician that deserves to be discovered. Philadelphia's best kept secret. Also, I consider this his best cd: it has the most mellow songs, often melancholy and beautiful. After you get this cd, I advise you to get the 'River Bends' EP. Although it has only five songs (4 of which are on other cd's) it has what I consider to be by far his best song, 'St. Jude.' Regardless, killer musician, awesome vocalist.

Great Acoustic.......2002-01-17

This cd is one of the best acoustical guitar cd's that I own. The lyrics that denison has are powerful and real life. I have heard denison play twice live. He is a great musician and I strongly recomend this cd!! Each song has it's own feel and the cd has a calming effect as you listen to it. Hope he goes far and more people can hear from denison!

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Disappointing!
Class act
Life Between The Lines - Laurie Z
from Solo Piano Publications
Listening to Laurie Z.: An Extraordinary Musical Journey

Life Between the Lines
Laurie Z
Manufacturer: Zebra Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Life Between The Lines
The Mayan Wavelength
Running In Circles
My Perfect Love
Trouble In Paradise
A Change Of Heart
Present Imperfect
The Time Dance
Delicate Balance
All The Love In The World
From The Diary Of A Redhead
Miss You Blues

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing!.......2006-05-12

This CD was released in 1995 and the record company who released it gave me the chance to evaluate it. Laurie Z plays New Age music that will remind you of Yanni. Unfortunately, that's where all the comparisons end. I felt the CD was lethargic and didn't have much punch. It was routine and didn't give me much vibes. There are some moments, though. I enjoyed the track, "My Perfect Love". It displayed her potential with her beautiful acoustic piano playing. But then the rest of her album got too "high tech". I guess you could call it music for the times. It was released more than 10 years ago, so time has not been good to its evolvement. Laurie Z probably has some better CD's out there. Just not this one.

Class act.......2004-07-27

I learned about Laurie Z a number of years ago when she was playing at The South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach California. She is a gracious and classy lady that plays with great skill, passion and creativity.

"Life Between the Lines" is a must have album. With both classical and new age sounds you will love it.

Life Between The Lines - Laurie Z.......2001-03-28

Laurie Z's Life Between The Lines is one of my all time favorite CD's! I have owned that fabulous piece of work for probably 8 years and I can say it is a "timeless" CD. The variation of songs and the compositiion of each and every one is so beautiful. I never get tired of it.

I have played her music in my clothing stores , sitting down to dinner with friends, planting flowers in my garden, driving in my car. It is a must have CD!

Karen Jenanyan Owner/Talisman Boutique Santa Barbara, CA

from Solo Piano Publications.......2000-07-17

I first discovered Laurie Z.'s music on her solo piano album, "Roots", which I love, and then worked my way backwards to her earlier work. All three albums are very different from each other, but all showcase Laurie's passion and love for what she is doing. An innovator at heart, Laurie is also a master at improvisation who always creates new music in concert from audience members's suggestions for subject and key signature. Always on the move, Laurie tours all over the country doing concerts in halls, clubs, music stores, book stores, and outdoor festivals. For many of these festivals, Laurie performs with her band, and the band is included along with Laurie's assorted synthesizers on "Life Between the Lines".

This CD includes some of my all-time favorite Laurie-tunes - the title song with its classical/rock dichotomy, the tragic "From the Diary of a Redhead", "The Mayan Wavelength", "Trouble in Paradise", "The Time Dance", the funky "A Change of Heart", as well as one of Laurie's signature pieces, "My Perfect Love". This is truly one of my favorite albums and one of my favorite artists!

Listening to Laurie Z.: An Extraordinary Musical Journey.......2000-06-23

Have you ever wished you could express your life through music and capture all the big events, everyday moments, and inmost thoughts and feelings in a bounty of sound? Well, wish no more because keyboard genius Laurie Z. has done it for all of us with her extraordinary CD, Life Between the Lines. Listening to its magic is like meeting someone new and feeling as though they've been your best friend all your life. Every track is a gem capturing some aspect of the experiences we all share while trying to live as individuals on a crowded planet. Laurie's uncanny capacity to balance technical virtuosity with exquisite melodies and textures glows from every selection. The title track bristles with the easy grace and power of a summer sun hurling itself through the vastness of early afternoon. Running In Circles dances with all the varied moods of a long and crowded day, busy yet ultimately joyful. The song A Delicate Balance poses those questions that come to a person alone on a rainy night around 2 AM, queries about what our lives mean, how we got to be who and where we are, how we stay there, and why. The closing track, Miss You Blues, evokes the sweet longing of hearts apart even as its infectious, optimistic groove promises that love is stronger than any kind of distance. Each of these 12 tracks is its own sonic universe, at once intimately familiar and delightfully surprising to both ears and spirit. The Mayan Wavelength takes the listener on a mystical electronic jungle journey reminiscent of Laurie's acclaimed debut CD, Window to the World. My Perfect Love, a stunning, achingly beautiful piano solo, gives the listener a good idea of the marvels to be found on Laurie's latest CD, Roots. Considered for eight Grammy nominations, and engineered and co-produced by the legendary Paul Grupp (Get out your favorite music of the last 25 years. You'll probably find that Paul's played a key role in creating it.), Roots is a tour-de-force solo piano feast showcasing Laurie's intuitive gift for hauntingly beautiful melodies and powerful arrangements. Some of the tracks were even spontaneously composed in the studio, a truly prodigious feat given the sweet fire and innate rightness of her sweeping keyboard poetry.

The bottom line is this: Come, listen to the music of Laurie Z. You'll hear your own life between the lines and meet a brand new best old musical friend.

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