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2011 debut full-length album from singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pat Grossi AKA Active Child. You Are All I See, is indebted to the sounds of the 1980s, from New Order's drums-and-synths to danceable Hip-Hop beats, and it's all topped off with soaring R&B melodies. The album's first single, 'Playing House,' features guest vocals from Tom Krell, the crooner of lo-fi R&B project How To Dress Well.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By D
Format:Audio CD
This seems to be a "thing" lately, a phase that indie music is going through: dark, dreamy, shimmery music with an '80s synth sound. All the kids are doing it. Thing is, none of them are doing it half as well as Active Child. With its sultry instrumentation and choir-boy vocals, it's like an electronic-gospel-rock-opera for the 22nd century - current and futuristic, while borrowing from the past. This album is incredible; I'm so glad I discovered it. (Another great Amazon recommendation - way to keep earning my dollars, Amazon!)
I do have to say that I have some favorites - See Thru Eyes, High Priestess, Ancient Eye - and love its ethereal moments better than the more straightforward pop/R&B influenced songs. But that said, the album works as a whole, and I like every song. Definitely one of my favorite recent albums, and in a time of very good music.
I do have to say that I have some favorites - See Thru Eyes, High Priestess, Ancient Eye - and love its ethereal moments better than the more straightforward pop/R&B influenced songs. But that said, the album works as a whole, and I like every song. Definitely one of my favorite recent albums, and in a time of very good music.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ryan T Jones
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I grew up in the 80s, and I must admit this album startles my nostalgic appreciation for those sounds and styles. It exceeds that genre entirely however with a sophisticated and modern polish. The vocals/singing and synthy quality might be compared to a stripped-down M83 with a harp.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I heard these guys on a podcast show and loved what they were doing - it's beautiful music!
If you're looking for something fresh, this is it. There is nothing boring, tired or bland about what Active Child is doing on this album.
If you're looking for something fresh, this is it. There is nothing boring, tired or bland about what Active Child is doing on this album.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best album I've heard in a while!
The flow of the lyrics and the soundscape is just utterly divine -- this music is perfect to write to. So many feels.
Published 1 month ago by Lindsay Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
hope they go on tour soon
I'm in love with Pat Grossi- his voice and harp skills send me to another planet! I hope to see them live one day soon, fingers crossed.
Published 2 months ago by L. B. Schmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars
gorgeous
Active Child is Pat Grossi, an L.A.-based songwriter who layers his keening, unearthly voice over diffuse waves of keyboards. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Daniel V. Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music is life
I've been hooked on Active Child ever since a friend suggested them to me.
It's rare to buy an album and LOVE every track on it but that's what's happend. Read more
It's rare to buy an album and LOVE every track on it but that's what's happend. Read more
Published 5 months ago by charpnatl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great...
I needed something new and this is it... Happy I found Active Child! I love the remixes Ive found on the web alot too!
Published 6 months ago by Christinab159
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my all-time favorites
When I come across an album that surprises me and becomes a favorite, its a bittersweet moment. It is bittersweet because my expectations of an artist become so great and I am... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J.Twain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely, light ivy...
YOU ARE ALL I SEE is whispery goodness the whole way through and while M83 fans may particularly be interested, anyone who loves beautiful, ethereal music will find themselves... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Angie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful CD
I've enjoyed this CD immensely. I've listened to it quite a bit since it arrived, both at work and at home. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mark Levesque
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
The sound of this guys harp with his voice is simply beautiful. Very interesting mix of passionate vocals, electronics, and acoustic instruments. One of 2011's best!
Published 19 months ago by Eric C. Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hymno pop
The juxtaposition of a falsetto voice with layered synths and pulsating drums, decorated with a harp and hollowed out electro effects is truly awesome and also rather strange. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Markus Rauchenwald
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