Gabriel Collazo
Maitland, Florida, United States | SELF
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Florida Promotions for Local Musicians
I love doing these reviews because sometimes I stubble across something like this, this is an amazing album, the only problem I have with it is that there is only 5 songs, I wanted more. The production value for an artist like this is amazing, every instrument stands out perfectly without over powering anything else. The songs are upbeat yet relaxing at the same time. Gabriel Collazo obviously knows what he is doing here. Keeping the melodies catchy and with great lyrics you can just tell he put a lot of work into this album. The use of several orchestral string instruments in “Fine” are just amazing, they really bring out the meaning to the song, you can just see how much thought went into it.
There are some male and female harmonies throughout the album that just extenuate Gabriel so well, a few parts I felt he could have done a little more with his voice, possibly gone up an octave or two but that’s just my opinion. Personally, I am ecstatic I got to review this album because now I get to keep it. Gabriel Collazo is one of those artists that I will be keeping an eye on for new material and I will be the first in line for it. This album is perfect for any occasions, sitting at home or out for the night, anything, this is a must have. If you don’t hear Gabriel Collazo on the radio soon I will be shocked. - Album reviewed by: Andrew Maffettone (Founder/CEO)
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Gabriel Collazo EP
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Gabriel Collazo (born in 1971) is an American singer-songwriter from Abilene, Texas. His musical style encompasses folk, soul, jazz to rock.
Gabriel’s passion and love for music surfaced at a very early age. At first he pounded on everything in site, his parents finally purchased Gabe his first drum kit at the age of 11. Texas, drums and music; you only know where this is going. Inspired by drumming legends such as Neal Peart, Steve Smith and Peter Chris, Gabriel hit the dusty back roads of Texas eventually joining local Dallas band Jonah Hex. After a hiatus from music, which included launching a successful decorative art company and a fine art career, Gabriel longed for the first love in his life- music.
Picking up his guitar and beginning to beautifully place words, thoughts and moments to paper, a refined Gabriel became inspired in ways he never imagined. Michael Franti, Lyle Lovett, Amos Lee and Prince now inspired singer-songwriter Gabriel Collazo. Without a liaison to a record label, Gabriel found the artistic freedom to create and release his anxiously awaited first work Gabriel Collazo featuring his critically acclaimed song Mexico. The five latest original songs are best described as a soulful blend of melodic vocals complimented by layers of warm acoustic rhythms, beatlesque percussion and catchy hooks.
Writing, composing, producing, singing, and playing, Gabriel Collazo finds himself a present day music talent with a voice reflecting our times. With his latest effort just the tip of the iceberg - GC plans on a long and prolific career in pursuing what he loves to do.
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