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Perhaps the most striking track on FINDING PARADISE is the only one that pianist David Lanz didn't compose. "America," originally written and performed by Neil Diamond, is reprised here, but the difference is all in the timing. Lanz, who performed this version soon after the events of September 11, 2001, turns out a song whose patriotism is tempered by pathos.
This theme of loss is explored on other songs on the album, including the wistful "The Sound of Wings," composed in memory of a victim of cancer, and "Lost in Paradise." However, "That Smile" is far more upbeat, while "Romantica," which he performs with saxophonist Dave Koz, sounds like it was composed from the comfort of a hammock.
Recorded at Nightowl Studios, Granada Hills, California.
Personnel includes: David Lanz (piano); Dave Koz, Marc Antoine.
JazzTimes (6/02, p.110) - "...Lanz uses his instrument as a paint box to support memorable melodies covering a nice range..."
NAPRA Review (07-08/02, pp.57-58) - "...Lanz's serene piano gently assists in the search for personal paradise..."
Finding Paradise Songs
| 1 | That Smile | 3:29 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Walk On Water | 3:56 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | Lost In Paradise | 5:53 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | America | 3:40 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | Dorado | 4:50 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | Romantica | 4:16 | $0.99 | |
| 7 | Tears For Alice | 3:48 | $0.99 | |
| 8 | Sound of Wings | 3:39 | $0.99 | |
| 9 | Luna | 3:56 | $0.99 | |
| 10 | Theme From the Other Side | 4:28 | $0.99 | |
| 11 | Love Lost.... Love Found | 4:06 | $0.99 | |
Finding Paradise Music Review
Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)    Looking for an audience
With its corporate R&B underpinnings, this album is adrift without an anchor. David Lanz has released some terrific music, but his efforts to broaden his audience sometimes fail to really reach anyone. Cristofori's Dream and Skyline Firedance knocked my socks off. What happened to the passion and vison that used to infuse his music?
Submitted by robin__c (Austin, TX USA) 
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I have been a fan ever since I just randomly purchased either Desert Vision or Natural States at Wherehouse now FYE. It may seem that David went from the New Age genre to the more Jazz filler music on Light Hit stations on this album. An artist going down the path of New (Spiritual) Age, would eventually want to break out of it and make something a little different to keep his battery charged. Just as Neal Schon of Journey played with: Santana, Journey, Bad English, Hardline, Schon & Hammer, Hagar-Schon-Aaronson-Shrieve and now his foray into New Age. So you must allow an artist to grow, whether or not you approve of what that growth produces. Simply, just don't buy it!
Submitted by gtsiebert (Palm Springs, CA)
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