Adam Gilbert

Artist Information

Biography

Since graduating The University of Miami in 2004, New Jersey native Adam Gilbert has been active as a piano based singer-songwriter, producer, music director and private educator. With fans on his email list representing 100 different countries Adam Gilbert's piano driven alternative pop/rock is reaching and inspiring people from all over the world. His last album, Fishing For Water received national airplay and 5 star ratings on itunes. His music video, “Break Through Today” from Fishing For Water was aired on National TV in 2009 under FUSE. One review called the song “a modern masterpiece of songwriting with an innovative sense of musical adventure.” Although Break Through Today’s music video is priceless youtube entertainment, Gilbert has a more serious purpose driven side to his music, which is dynamically expressed in his new album, A Generation of Forgotten Kings.

A Generation of Forgotten Kings expands his already unique piano based sound into an honest emotional wave that delivers topics of relevance with undeniable sustainability. Many of the songs grow organically and the resulting sound feels natural, honest and one that can be classified as his own. Intertwined with intimate personal songs the theme of A Generation of Forgotten Kings focuses on core values of accountability, responsibility, love, grace and an outward way of thinking that benefits someone other than one’s self. Rather than providing all the answers Gilbert makes us think about the practical question on the spiritually moving track, “How Do We Respond?” Gilbert also sings in the title track, “A Generation of Forgotten Kings” “Time for us to clean things up and make things anew, cause generations have their test lets see what we can do, lets see what we can do!” The sense of urgency from crowd like soccer chants layered with charged up drums in every chorus gives this track a true global feel. A Generation of Forgotten Kings comes to us in a timely manner with the fall of dictatorships, political disconnect and economic challenges. Gilbert says “The title is inspired by the greed of those who lost focus of what’s important. The future is important, the next generation are the kings and queens of tomorrow, we must be role models who lead selflessly. My hope is that some of these songs impact people in this manner so we can grow in such character.”

“I’ve worked hard on this album for three and a half years, I put everything I have into it and am so thankful to the talented musicians and encouraging friends who made it possible.” Like his last CD, it is another breath of fresh air where every single song is quality; carefully crafted, orchestrated and placed with a sense of purpose. In some songs we get to know Gilbert personally, but more importantly we get to know that his broad ideas and goals go beyond his own success, which makes A Generation of Forgotten Kings a significant piece of music for many years to come.

Instrumentation

Solo Performance: Adam Gilbert

or

Band:
Adam Gilbert -piano/vocals writer
Shawn Baltazor -drums
Matt Arnoff -bass
Steve Bernstein-guitar

Being a full time musician Adam has played hundreds of gigs. Gigs played with this group have been NYC: CMJ fesitval, Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, Ace of Clubs, Lions Den, Baggot Inn, Coda, Blaggards, Cafe Arabica, Elbow Room, Crash Manshion, Wicked Willys ex... and other local NJ shows.

Discography

2007 Fishing For Water
2012 A Generation of Forgotten Kings
January 2, 2012th itunes release date!!!

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Itunes- 3rd CD
• Ipad, iphone, ex... site

Audio

• Steady As We Go
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• A GENERATION OF FOGOTEEN KINGS
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• THIS OLD WORLD
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• A LITTLE EMOTION
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• ON A HILL
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• DO YOU WANT ME NOW
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• Break Through Today
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• All of us are missing
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• October
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Lyrics

• Only one
• This Old World
• Give the World a chance
• October
• Break Through Today
• Steady as we go
• This Old World

Video

If the Video player is not working view Break Through Today Music Video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXezSNzzzpI View My song October with Good Will Hunting clip here www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP7w3z9Utr4 Both Videos from Fishing For Water CD

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Press

• Adam Gilbert – Fishing For Water [+ Show ]
  

  “Fishing For Water” is Gilbert’s second foray into independent music. His first album, “K-16”, provi...“Fishing For Water” is Gilbert’s second foray into independent music. His first album, “K-16”, provided an introduction to the styles and influences that shaped Gilbert’s sound. “Fishing For Water”, his latest album, expands upon themes first heard on “K-16”. “Break Through Today” starts out the disc with an interesting blend of vocal and piano, with the dramatic tension of the track building up until a guitar cuts through the air. The resulting sound achieved by the track is something that has not previously been heard; the resulting sound on this track mixes equal part musical and Voltaire into a catchy, unique style.
  
  “Give The World A Chance” has a much more natural progression than “Break Through Today”. The musical-like style of the vocals continue, bringing Gilbert’s sound into something that could conceivably be heard on Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In a way similar to “Break Through Today”, the harmonies crafted by Gilbert on “Give The World A Chance” are tremendously infectious. The major difference in “Give The World A Chance” come in the set of influences that Gilbert touches upon; hints of early Michael Jackson and Maroon 5 unite to create something that is simultaneously classic and current. “All Of Us Are Missing” moves the source of harmony from Gilbert’s vocals to the piano work, this time linking together Warren Zevon, Billy Joel, and Counting Crows into a sound that will stay with listeners long after “Fishing For Water” ends. The smooth, silky vocals of Gilbert on “All of Us Are Missing” operate as a cherry on top of what is already a solid track. Gilbert does not let his influences dominate the tracks on “Fishing For Water”; rather, each artist or act that influenced Gilbert is used by Gilbert as a garnish.
  
  The disc reaches new levels with “Danny Knows”, a piano-led track that is unique in that there are two sources of narrative present; Gilbert’s vocals and the flittering piano line. The piano line is most interesting during this track because it approaches (and maybe even exceeds) the level reached by Tori Amos. Where most discs have a solid track or two strewn alongside ten or eleven weaker track, each and every song on “Fishing For Water” could conceivably make it onto pop rotation. Gilbert has taken a major step from where he was at during “K-16”, and subsequent albums will undoubtedly build upon “Fishing From Water” in the same way. Pick up this album before Gilbert’s music is present on every radio station from here to Walla Wall.

• waiting to be discovered [+ Show ]
  

  I loved this. It's good to know that artists like this still exist out there just waiting to be disc...I loved this. It's good to know that artists like this still exist out there just waiting to be discovered. If I heard this on the radio I would buy it immediatly. Good luck to you. I hope to hear more soon.
  -Brisko from Panama City, Florida

• why are you not famous? [+ Show ]
  

  Wow!!! Your songs are wonderful! Why are you not famous??? Your voice is great!! You can reach the d...Wow!!! Your songs are wonderful! Why are you not famous??? Your voice is great!! You can reach the depth of my heart!
  -Filippo Pavia from Italy

• 5 stars [+ Show ]
  

  This song is wonderful. If I had half the keyboard ability you have I wouldn't be writing stuff here...This song is wonderful. If I had half the keyboard ability you have I wouldn't be writing stuff here. I'd be too famous for this. Bravo. I honestly don't give 5 stars at all but you have forced me to give you them. Thanks for restoring my faith in this site.
  -electriccat Halifax from Canada

• Pop Track of the Day
  

  Voted Garage Band Pop Track of the Day "All of us are missing" January 8th 2007.

Setlist

1. All about you
2. Funk trio
3. Give the World a Chance
4. Fall into You
5. All of us are missing
6. Monkey
7. Lovers Waltz
8. Right on
9. Color me
10. October
11. Credo
12. Break through today
13. Rain on Me
14. Otis
15. Ahses
16. Danny Knows
17. Only one
18. Do you want me now
19. This Old World
20. Holding On
21. long way down
22. 95 mercer street
23. Stay awhile
24. Spring
25. A Generation of Forgotten Kings
26. On A Hill
27. How do we repond
28. Steady as we go
29. A Little Emotion
30. Everywhere I go
31. Were accountable
32. Better
33. I'll hold you in my arms
34. Llisten

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