Pat Flanakin
Hermitage, Tennessee, United States | SELF
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Can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84fVoUwILrE
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The Song of the Year songwriting contest has awarded Pat Flanakin the Suggested Artist placement in the song contest. Song of the Year receives entries from all over the world and only the top songwriters receive a Suggested Artist placement in the songwriting competition. - Song Of The Year contest
The Song of the Year songwriting contest has awarded Pat Flanakin the Semi-Finalist placement in the song contest. Song of the Year receives entries from all over the world and only the top songwriters receive a Semi-Finalist placement in the songwriting competition. - Song Of The Year contest
Pat Flanakin - In The Land Of Make Believe
c 2003, Pat Flanakin
Pat Flanakin is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who often gets compared to James Taylor (their voices are somewhat similar). Flanakin has over 400 songs to his credit and has been playing both solo and in bands most of his life. His children's album, In The Land Of Make Believe, was released in 2003 and is flavored primarily by pop and country styles. Full of bouncy, upbeat music and Flanakin's understated vocals, this is a great listen for the younger set.
In The Land Of Make Believe has an almost surreal feel to it. Flanakin creates music with a child-like wonder that can be so difficult to capture while still appealing to adult listeners as well. The songs speak to young listeners without ever speaking down. Flanakin is a top-notch songwriter, crafting sweet and sincere melodies in uplifting songs and delivering them all with the minimalist nature practiced by the likes of James Taylor, Jim Croce and Harry Nilsson. All I Want To Be Is Tall perfectly captures the desire of children to grow up quickly than parents may want them to, and Bumblin' Billy will have the little ones (and their folks) dancing all over the room. Nonsense is very memorable, and Rumble Fish is a treat with young April Anyse on lead vocals. Flanakin even gets a little early Rock N Bop sound in on Jammy Jammin' Time.
In The Land Of Make Believe is the sort of album that makes children's eyes light up, and the parents will dig it too. Pat Flanakin comes across as slightly reserved on CD, ala Raffi, although I suspect he's a bit more dynamic in person. This is a definite find in the children's music category; I highly recommend it.
Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5)
You can learn more about Pat Flanakin at www.broadjam.com/patflanakin. You can purchase a copy of In The Land Of Make Believe through CDBaby. Radiohead
Posted by Wildy at 5:00 AM
Labels: April Anyse, Harry Nilsson, Jim Croce, Jim Taylor - Wildy's World
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CDs - "In The Land Of Make Believe" (children's CD) and "Hard Times" (alternative rock) Go to www.cdbaby.com/patflanakin & patflanakin2 to listen to selected tracks
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Pat has been a pro musician most of his life, played in various bands, and as a solo artist, has opened for some major acts, but has recently been concentrating on writing. Pat has written over 400 songs in different genres, including singer/songwriter, country, pop, rock, blues, children's music, and holiday music. He writes, sings, produces, and plays all the instruments on 99% of all his recordings. He plays guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, drums, and a little piano and fiddle. One of his songs was slated for a CD by a new artist, but it has yet to be released. Another of his songs is prominently featured in the critically acclaimed film "Van Vorst Park" starring Frank Vincent. and another one is on the Expose Your Muse CD, recently featured at the 2008 MIDEM Music Festival. His children's CD "In The Land Of Make Believe" is a CD Baby favorite, and they state they like it so much that if the customer doesn't like it, they will refund their money. Often compared to James Taylor, Pat is a consummate singer/songwriter in his own right.
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