Window to the World
Although Laurie Z. has recorded with many fine artists, this album represents her first solo recording. Each song on "Window To The World" creates a different mood and story, and its melodic flow will pull you in from the very first song. Whether you're playing, relaxing, reading, or working, these compositions will add to the moment. The key word here is "Flow." Each composition Flows in a smooth yet upbeat manner - they excite, yet relax. The title Window To The World describes this album perfectly. Composition after composition opens the window a little further. You are taken on a journey, mood by mood, to exciting new places, times, and feelings. You will find yourself in the Amazon floating down a river, in New Zealand relaxing in the mountains, at your favorite beach taking up the sun, and most importantly, within yourself enjoying your thoughts. ...I find myself playing it over and over again, never getting tired, and always wanting more. From a musical point of view, the use of instruments is exceptional. Sounds flow smoothly, mix perfectly, and have an excellent touch of realism.  Instrumentation: Kawai K4, K1, R-100; Korg M1, SG1D, M3R; Akai S-900; Roland D-50, U 110; E-Mu Proteus; Kurzweil GX; Songs developed with the assistance of the Atari ST and Master Tracks Pro software.  All songs composed and performed by Laurie Z.®; Bo Tomlyn, Producer/Engineer and MIDIologist. Steve Leonard, additional engineer. Larry Kimbell, Executive Producer. This album was digitally recorded with BASE (Bedini Audio Spacial Environment) enhancement for the highest available audio quality. --Ron Wallace, CMC, Aftertouch, Electronic Music DiscoveriesLaurie Z., on multi-synthesizers, weaves sophisticated compositions pulsating with heart and rhythmic vitality. the sound through Laurie's window includes the jazzy "City Lights" to the fluid echoes of "The Watefall" to the movin'-out sound of "The Explorer"--a stimulating, but stylistically compatible variety. --Reviewed by Carol Wright, Napra Trade JournalIt may be a suggestive title, but this album conjures up images of shooting stars and twinkling lights. The rhythms are upbeat, the songs original, the recording rich and sensual. An enormous talent. --J. Lou, The Secret Guide to Music