Seth Glier "Channels Billy Joel" On Upcoming MPress Records CD

"Rising Folk Sensation," Seth Glier's "The Next Right Thing" To Be Released Jan 11, 2011

Singer Seth Glier has expanded his 2010/2011 U.S. Tour, with dates now confirmed through May of next year. Praised as a "rising folk sensation," Glier looks forward to the January 11th release of his MPress CD 'The Next Right Thing', and recently offered fans a sneak peek at two of the tracks during a tour appearance on FoxTV.

In a rave review via tastemaker site BLOGCRITICS, Jack Goodstein praised "His music is melodically rich. His lyrics are as complex and suggestive as the best of the poets". Read the full review here.

Glier's idealism and his sensitivity as a songwriter complement his soaring falsetto, as the new album finds the 21-year old phenom sculpting songs that seek to create and emotional connetion, even as his dreams of a fragile Utopia remain unrealized. Listen to a streaming sampler, here: http://www.sethcohenpr.com/player/sethglier2011/

Glier has earned consistent praise since the release of his MPress Debut, 2009's 'The Trouble With People'. Critics have described him as having "the vocal prowess of a perfomer with a lifetime of singing experience" and as a "huge musical talent." College Music Journal (CMJ) describes Glier's music as "perfect vocals paired with immense instrumental talent on piano..." The sophomore album draws inspiration from unlikely sources - from Michael J. Fox to organized religion, from a loved one's dementia, to witnessing a friend's shallow embrace of fame. Glier's complex family relationships have long shaped his musical journey, with his brother considered to be his greatest influence. "My brother is autistic and non-verbal. I learned to communicate with words better once I realized how to communicate without them."

As for the focus track, "Lauralee," BLOGCRITICS describes the song as "an anthem about lost love which channels both Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen... a tune with real pop hit potential." Watch Glier's video about the making of "Lauralee", the first of a six-part webseries about The Next Right Thing, on his YouTube Channel. Fans can also download the track for free here.

Glier is an environmentalist and an altruist who uses his music to make a difference. His 'green' tour last year was a huge success, and featured Glier traveling from town-to-town in a hybrid vehicle, planting trees in each city he visited, promoting carpools for fans, selling merch made of organic materials and more. He is also an advocate of performing in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Elementary Schools, and for his current "Light It Up, Let It Go Tour," he is joining forces with Musicians On Call & local charities, hosting special "Light It Up" events including autism benefits & songwriting workshops. See the FoxTV clip for Glier's comments on the tour.

About Seth Glier:

Singer-songwriter Glier's powerful, silky voice catches you off guard, like the first time you heard Simply Red's Mick Hucknall sing 'Holding Back The Years.' The prodigious 21-year old's diverse music showcases his soaring falsetto, as well as a Cat Stevens-esque style of hushed storytelling.

Boston-based Glier was raised on the music of James Taylor, Randy Newman & Joni Mitchell. In 2010 he was invited to perform with his idol James Taylor, and shared stages with such diverse artists as Edwin McCain, Mark Knopfler, The Verve Pipe and Livingston Taylor. Edwin McCain enjoyed Seth so much that he contributed backing vocals on "I Don't Need You" (THE NEXT RIGHT THING, 2011) and raved "If any of you are wondering what the future of music will look like, Seth is it." Since the release of MPRESS debut "The Trouble With People" in late 2009, singer-songwriter Seth Glier has learned a lot more about the impact of music on his community, his fans and himself. Coming into his own as a writer & performer, Glier is making a name for himself on the national scene, and has appeard as a mainstage artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival. Glier tours as a green artist, traveling in a hybrid vehicle, selling organic merchanidse and encourages his fans to live green. MPress Recoreds will be releaseing "The Next Right Thing" in early 2011.

"The greatest pop songwriting since Billy Joel" - Livingston Taylor
"If Seth isn't destined for huge super stardom then no one is" - Livingston Taylor
"Seth is a great singer, great pianist and this record has the magic beans" - Stephen Kellogg
"Talent like Seth Glier's bring out the psychic in all of us... He's gonna be huge." - Ellis Paul
"Seth Glier is a young writer who has already experienced many of life's travails. His musical exuberance shines through his compositions regardless of the subject matter. The songs are direct and catchy and his vocal delivery compells your attention. Seth is naturally effervescent and fearless and his gift will surely reach the wider audience it deserves." Kevin Killen

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