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PAUL JANZ "High Strung"

European Import : Escape Music - ESM105

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MUSICIANS:
Paul Janz (vocals, keyboards)
Darryl Burgess (drums)
Doug Edwards (bass)
Dave Pickell (keyboards)
Harris van Berkel (guitar)
David Sinclair (guitar)
 
Produced by: Paul Janz & Lindsey Kidd
Engineered by: Lindsey Kidd
Mixed by : tbd
Mastered by: George Marino
Paul Janz was actually born in Switzerland and his parents moved to Canada when he was four. He first started singing gospel music in the church choir and by the time he was ten years old he was writing arrangements for a gospel quartet and performing in front of huge crowds. At the age of thirteen he progressed to the trumpet and studied opera. It was not long before he was in the studio arranging and conducting with members of the Basel symphony orchestra. I t was in his early years he became involved with the European Christian band “Deliverance”, a band who recorded three albums between 1976 and 1979. It was the last album “Tightrope” that caused a stir and it was to become an important part of Paul’s career. “Deliverance” eventually folded and Paul moved back to Canada where he found his way singing commercial jingles, like “Way to go Chevy!” and studying at University. Paul played most of the instruments himself when he began recording his own demos, but it paid off as he caught the attention of the majors. He signed with A&M and the debut “High Strung” was the result, a ten track album of remarkable quality and character. It produced a hit “Go to pieces” and he went on to receive a Juno award for most promising male vocalist. Singles were released for the songs “Don’t Cry Tonight”, “High Strung” and “Close my Eyes”, all gained Paul more and more success. Paul’s work is pure AOR with plenty of melody and very thoughtful lyrics. If you have found yourself listening to albums by Bryan Adams, Alfie Zappacosta (Surrender) and Stan Meissner in the past then you should love the work that Paul has written here. “High Strung” is regarded by many as his finest work. Fans of the Canadian bands “Straight Lines” and “Body Electric” will be quick to note that Dave Pickell and David Sinclair are included in the Janz line-up. With sterling production and a great overall sound “High Strung” is one of those great mid-eighties albums that has simply begged for a release on CD. Well here it is, why not go out and add it to your collection!

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