MP3 Song
Gagged and Bound

THE SONG
A cool brooding piano riff starts the song and that crescendos into the vocal line. A very nice riff here for sure. The drums match the feel of the song well and the sound itself is amazingly complimentary to the mood and style. Vocally, there are some great inflections and twists that make Gagged and Bound a winning track.

THE CD
Here's a twist: An album with real string instruments on it! It sounds amazing. The Count has a style reminiscent of people like Billy Joel and Elton John but he indeed has his own space. The disc is dramatic and has many ups and downs that make each song a journey. Catatonic State of Mind is a breath of fresh air and we are inhaling.
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The Count

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The Count , a self taught composer, blends classical and rock by utilizing live orchestrations with the usual rock combo of bass, drums, and guitar to form a unique blend of music. The Count has drawn from influences from Beethoven and Brahms, to The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Similar artists to The Count are Queen, The Beatles, Elton John, David Bowie, and Billy Joel.

The Count puts on live shows that are always an event. The live show consists of an 8 piece band; guitar, bass (electric and upright), drums, piano, and a string quartet. If your in NYC be on the lookout for these shows!

After moving to NYC in 1993, and the break up of his former band, Cole Gentles began relearning the piano. He began listening to classical music, Beethoven in particular, and decided to teach himself how to compose. In 1994 Cole Gentles took on the name The Count and began performing in NYC and recording songs. His debut CD "Catatonic State of Mind" is being compared to Queen and David Bowie. His piano work has also drawn comparisons to Elton John and Billy Joel.