  Profile is Greg Fine’s appropriately titled 5-song EP. Produced by Joe Bonadio, Profile offers a taste of Greg’s organic, honest, emotional songcraft. Joining Greg are Joe Bonadio on drums, David Sancious on keyboards, Jeff Allen on bass and Marc Shulman on guitar. The musicians-whose collective credits include work with the likes of Sting, Peter Gabriel, Martin Sexton and Avril Lavigne-lend the songs a sophisticated polish.
Greg was chosen winner of the Inside Connection Magazine's Annual Music Showcase, as chosen by PolyGram Records in 1999. He has also received glowing reviews from local NY press; the Long Island Voice touted Greg as a musician who "improvises vocals in a stunning display of depth and ability," and the Inside Connection mentioned Greg as having "a gift for words and melody." This past year, Greg was selected to play at the 5th Annual Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert at the Metro in Chicago, IL.
One word comes to mind when describing greg fine; soul. His voice is nothing short of angelic and his poetry is nothing shy of inspirational. his sense of both melody and harmony are in a word; beautiful. what greg brings to his band is a presence that exemplifies soul- centered clarity. greg projects his inner soul in such a manner, serving to remind that music is a language that is truly god given. he is an artist who will undoubtedly uplift all who listen and will surely be appreciated by a universal audience.
Recently, Greg was featured on www.mp3com‘s top 40 rock/pop chart and received an amazing response. He was also added to the well-known Kings of A&R newsletter as the featured artist of the week.
Greg has volunteered for Musicians on Call** by giving in-room performances for cancer patients undergoing treatment or who are unable to leave their hospital beds.
**Musicians on Call is a non-profit organization which uses music to complement the healing process for patients in
Managing his time between booking music for a prominent coffee house on Long Island, The Cup Cafe, establishing a home base at the East Village club the Living Room, where his shows have built a considerable fan base, his goal to make meaningful music continues.
REVIEWS!
shoots for the moon
Reviewer: Alan Semerdjian
these vocals skywrite. beautiful songs here. leave you wanting more.
buy this CD!
Reviewer: Jose
greg fine will blow you away with his beautiful voice and his intense lyrics that will be stuck in your head for days. i hear a new CD is in the works...
Breezy cool summery night feeling...ahhh it's an experience!
Reviewer: Seeji
As an artist I come across many outstanding fellow musicians, but Greg Fine's music made me close my eyes and smile! As soon as I heard his song The Good Life I called all of my radio dj friends who loved Greg's music but format was usually for dance & techno. Greg's music is so inspiring that I started my own station just to put his music on the air. I cannot stop talking about or sharing Greg's music! I feel his music is an experience because it awakens all the senses that make us feel alive! Wonderful!
Excellent
Reviewer: S.Truffa
The tracks on the cd are great. I've heard most of them live as well and it's amazing. Greg is truly talented.
why isn't this guy signed?
Reviewer: Joseph McMillan
I experieced Greg live at the Jeff Buckley Tribute show in Chicago and he blew me away! His recording will give you a glimpse of how talented he is - this EP is timeless!
"....it's no doubt that this guy has a bright future."
Reviewer: discoveringartists
With a captivating acoustic-driven sound backed by semi-somber rhythms, this album is a great sampling of a full-length collection to hopefully soon come. I didn't get into the lyrics at first because this guy's voice kept taking over - it's divine. The sound is Glen Philips meets Gregory Douglass, and it's stellar. Infused with a little funk and a whole lot of layered piano and guitar, it's no doubt that this guy has a bright future. "254" is a medley of just about every musical style out there, and in it, Fine wails, "And in this haze/Is everything/And in this rage/Is everything." "Shine" is a straightforward, heartfelt acoustic tune with Fine's entrancing voice filling up the gap between each strum. Lyrically, we're looking at simple stuff, but still in poetic style. Did I mention this guy has mad potential? Yah, I did. But I just wanted to remind you, because you'll be hearing more about him on our site - no doubt!
Just Fine
Reviewer: Christina Gavin
Greg Fine is one of a kind. His voice is sweet and dreamy, with a sharp edge. His songs stay with you...they speak to you... they give you the feeling it's about your own life. If you have the chance to see him perform live, you'll know what I'm talking about. Until then, buy the CD and get a glimpse of his talent. I'm really looking forward to hearing future recordings.
Songs that become your best friend...
Reviewer: Jacob Martin
These songs represent what music is supposed to be: Mood, melody and message. "254" is a song that will remain w/ me eternally... Buy this C.D. and have your own "Jeff" you can brag about when Greg blows up!!
beautiful voice, beautiful lyrics, beautiful songs
Reviewer: Susanne Lane
Buy this CD!!! I haven't taken it out of my CD player since the day I bought it. "Shine" is my favorite song after "The Good Life". Definitely check it out!
Beautiful Music from a great New York singer-songwriter
Reviewer: Brian Sendrowitz
Greg Fine’s latest work is a revelation. The wisdom found within these 5 songs is striking. The opening track “good life” is the rarest kind of love song that is about being in love on a thousand levels-in love with your girl, in love with life, in love with the music and all the beauty and chaos of our world. This sets the tone for the rest of the EP, where Greg covers some heavy themes lyrically-mysticism, immortality, and not to mention, the tragedy of September 11th in “254,” which is certainly the strongest and most moving song I’ve come across dealing with the event. Musically speaking, all the arrangements come together quite naturally. Greg’s vocal performance is pitch-perfect as usual. The production is smart; it gives the songs the room they need to breathe. Drummer/producer Joe Bonadio, best known for his work with Martin Sexton, does a great job letting Greg’s lyrics come through, and keyboardist David Sancious delivers some of his best work since he left the E Street band a quarter of a century ago. Profile signifies the arrival of New York singer-songwriter Greg Fine, and leaves us with the promise of truly beautiful music for years to come. |
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