For years Adams was a luthier building stringed instruments (An exotic 10 stringed Swedish Hummel for Daryl Hall is one example). But composing was his passion. In the 90\u2019s inspired by college studies in Ethnomusicology, under his full name (Paul Adams) he released thirteen award winning genre blending instrumental albums with great success (Amassing over 118 million streams on Pandora). However, he held back his songwriter material. \u201cEven though I had been writing poetry and lyric songs, fear of exposure stood in the way.\u201d
The twelve songs within \u201cThis Curious Wonder\u201d are stunning observances about this \u201cplace of amazing wonder\u201d and were written over the course of the 35 years Adams also worked in mental health as well as lutherie and composing instrumental music who\u2019s albums had a great impact in the new age genre.\u00a0\u201cI decided to release \u2018This Curious Wonder\u2019 under a slightly different name (PD Adams) to keep from confusing fans and those digital algorithms on streaming media platforms. I thought it might be too jarring for someone\u2019s Paul Adams playlist on Spotify or Pandora all of a sudden presenting songwriter oriented tunes with lyrics like \u2018monosodium glutamate\u2019, \u2018existential wonder\u2019, and \u2018lurking in the shadows\u2019.\u00a0
From an old curious mystic on the corner, the ironic source of a victim\u2019s revenge, a simplistic voice pointing out truth from illusion, over existential analysis and the unconscious need to stumble the dusty cosmic road, \u201cThis Curious Wonder\u201d is a vision of Adams curiosity in trying to define and explain this vast wonderment to himself – to find a way for all of this to make sense. \u201cIt\u2019s all right here, from the heinous to the sublime. Like a carnival barker, I felt like I was screaming welcome to the great big circus of wonder!\u201d
Playing most of the instruments (Guitar, dobro, harmonica, oud, dulcimer, mandolin, sitar), Adams approached the album – from writing, recording, production and artwork like a painter. \u201cI would blend, tweak, step back and observe. I also had valuable feedback, vocal harmonies, flugelhorn and piano from Australian Elizabeth Geyer. I am in debt to my friend David Hoffman (13 years playing\/arranging w\/ Ray Charles) who added horn and encouragement. Then came national flatpicking champion Andy Hatfield on mandolin and UK steel guitar wizard Bradley Harper\u201d (who I met on Instagram.). \u201cNature has a sharp and defining chisel. This album reflects the wonder of being shaped and molded by the unfolding mystery surrounding us.\u201d The CD package includes all lyrics as well as bonus art, poetry and good dogs having an existential nature.\u00a0
\u201cThis Curious Wonder\u201d is to be released worldwide on all platforms 4\/7\/22<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PD Adams website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.pauladams.org\/pd-adams<\/a>,\u00a0www.pauladams.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Facebook:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PDAdamsMusic<\/a>
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Videos:<\/strong>
\u201cSometimes I Feel\u201d\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZkW8zl9OLYw<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0
\u201cMan On 4th and Vine\u201d\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/WqWOVAqmfbQ<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"