Watercolor Day

Seth Swirsky (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Grimble Records
• ASIN: B003JIVHYI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,539 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Watercolor Day

2. Summer in Her Hair

3. I'm Just Sayin' (prelude)

4. Matchbook Cover

5. Song for Heather

6. Distracted

7. Movie Set

8. (I Never Knew You) Harry

9. Fading Again

10. Living Room

11. 4 O'clock Sun

12. Big Mistake

13. Sand Dollar

14. Twenty Minutes to Myself

15. Stay

16. She's Doing Fine

17. I'm Just Sayin'

18. Amen

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful pop, June 30, 2010

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HJ - See all my reviews

This review is from: Watercolor Day (Audio CD)

Warm and engaging from the opening acoustic guitar chords to the final fadeout of the hidden bonus song, Seth Swirsky's "Watercolor Day" proudly wears its influences on its sleeve: namely, the romantic and melodic pop music of Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson and Harry Nilsson. Using his numerous musical abilities (singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and co-producer), Seth creates a blissful and lilting mood without a trace of negativity, while yearning for the joys of summer and reflecting on the simple pleasures of life. The gentle beauty of "Watercolor Day" will appeal to people of all ages, not just to those who grew up with the Beatles and the Beach Boys.

Out of all his many individual achievements on "Watercolor Day," including the overall conception of the album itself, Seth deserves special praise for the arrangements, which often feature lush vocal harmonies and detailed orchestrations that give the music a meaningful part of its character. In addition, he has assembled a talented team around him. The performances by his cast of musicians are flawless, the recording is immaculate, and the production is keenly focused yet subtle. The mastering is also finely done, allowing the music to breathe, without excessive volume. In keeping with the music, the vivid colors of the CD artwork are gorgeous too.

If this album is your introduction to Seth, visit his website. Besides his deep love for music, he's a man of many other interests, and he brings his passion to all of them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Watercolor Day - Music at its Finest, May 13, 2010

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Alan Newman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Watercolor Day (MP3 Download)

Watercolor Day - Music at its Finest

If you enjoy music that's cheerful, peaceful, and jubilant, then Seth Swirsky's "Watercolor Day" is for you. You'll be humming future classics "Summer in Her Hair", "Fading Away" and "Matchbook Cover" after just one listen. The harmonies of the "She's Doing Fine" and "4 O'clock Sun" are pure pop brilliance.

The lyrics are first rate. "Distracted" immaculately describes the everyday distractions we all experience. "(I Never Knew You) Harry" is a fabulous tribute to the underappreciated musical icon Harry Nilsson. "Stay" is a magnificent love song everyone can relate to.

A perfect combination of great melodies and sensitive lyrics make this album enjoyable to anyone that appreciates pop/rock music at its finest.