GERARD MAUNICK "WORLD CITIZEN" OUT NOW!!
Mike Wafer – Xpress-Magazine Perth WA, Put simply, Gérard Maunick is a rare gem of a musician. Amazingly gifted not only as a player (guitarist/vocalist) and songwriter, but as a thoughtful and in-turn thought provoking human being. (John Ward 2004 CD distributor): Probably the best description I could give you of Gérard that if Jimi Hendrix & Bob Marley came back in the form of one person, that person would be Gérard. I have rarely met anyone with the love of music & people that Gérard has. A truly wonderful & talented guy, who plays like a demon, just amazing. Singing at the "Celebration of The Year Of The Peace”, representing Western Australia - televised throughout Australia.
Gerard travelled to Finland for the Heritage International blues song contest. Voted ‘Favourite Artist’ by the public. Voted ‘Favourite Artist’ by the Artists. Revamped the band with John Trotter on drums (The Manfred Mann Earth band, Hot Chocolate and Whitesnake). Currently recording new CD with producer/recording artist Luke Steele ‘The Sleepy Jacksons/Empire Of The Sun". Gérard - Opening artist for the inaugural Guitar Gods Behaving Badly event July 2008.
Gérard's third and stunning New Album "WORLD CITIZEN" has been 18 months in the making and was recorded and produced by LUKE STEELE "The Sleepy Jacksons" & "Empire of The Sun". The Album consists of 10 unique & colourful tracks, 9 of which were written by Gérard himself and one fabulous interpretation of Jimi Hendrix's 'ANGEL'. The songs show Gérard as the versatile and Universal Songwriter and Artist he is, and combine perfectly with the truly soothing sound of one of Western Australia's most talented singer/guitarists. ENJOY!
Be at the Perth Blues Club on Tuesday 16th March for the official release of Gerard Maunick's new CD.
From the opening strains of World Citizen, it is apparent that Gerard Maunick is a human being of depth, compassion and immense talent. The title track would be the perfect soundtrack to a new age of peace and tolerance, an age that is outlined within the song itself. If there was ever a "We Are The World" for the twenty-first century, this is it.
World Citizen is a recording that shows Gerard progressing beyond previous boundaries and broadening his musical horizons to incorporate more world beats and pop sensibilities into his sonic palette. Produced by rising pop prince Luke Steele (The Sleepy Jackson, Empire of the Sun), the album still has deep roots in the blues, creole and soul that has become a Maunick trademark, but has added new age flavour and production values.
Heartfelt ballads like "Mo Zolie Mama" are pared down to musical basics while delivering a poignant and touching message straight to the soul, while other tracks like "Step Into The Light", the album opener, feature lush string arrangements and funky grooves delivered by a band of world-class players.
Gerard sings in Mauritian Creole, French and English, and expresses himself fluently in all tongues. His songs speak to all cultures through his musical gift, spreading a vibe of peace, love and oneness that, once heard, is hard to forget.
Gerard Maunick is indeed a citizen of the world, and it is there for all to see and hear on World Citizen.
(Global Thunda Network Review)
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