“At the Gate" is a groove-driven anthem influenced by 80's pop rock like Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins. The hook of the song came out of my experience of seeing a life coach. In one of my sessions my coach presented this metaphor that I was right there “at the gate,” seemingly prepared and ready to proceed through it, but I still held back. I wrote this cheerleading song to encourage myself onward. In theme, this is also the first song that I’ve produced on my own. During the pandemic, projects like this one have been a saving grace. Being able to call up my musician friends to have them to record and send files over, and then put that all together is so cool.

Song credits:
Composition: Eva Gertz
Production, and Mixing: Eva Gertz
Mastering, and Guitars: James Beer
Vocals, and Piano: Eva Gertz
Drums: Forrest Raup
Bass: Yonít Spiegelman
Album Art: Eva Gertz

At The Gate

Presenting, a whole-hearted story about putting trust in yourself, showing admiration to the inner child, and saying "fuck it, let's do this" to your heart's desires. Through it all, we have this innocent being within us that just wants joy and love. I affectionately name the part and the song title, Little Know It All.

Song credits:
Composition and Production: Eva Gertz
Mixing: Anthony Sallustio
Mastering, and Guitars: James Beer
Vocals, and Piano: Eva Gertz
Drums: Forrest Raup
Bass: Yonít Spiegelman

Little Know It All

Composition, Vocals, and Piano by Eva Gertz
Coproduced by Paramind
Bass performed by Bruce Gertz

Lyrics

Do I want to see you for the wrong reasons?
Keeping track of all of the healing I’ve done
Can I be gentle with myself grieving?
There’s nothing adequate to say anyway

And now you’re gone but you’re still my friend
And I’m grateful for that
Our love doesn’t end
But I still can taste the ending bittersweet tears on my cheeks
The light in your eyes
Never let it fade
Never let it fade

Searching through pages from those days in my journal
Hoping somehow I left it on the page
I’m worried that the memories are not eternal
And I’m holding on the more it’s slipping away

Because you’re gone but you’re still my friend
And I’m grateful for that
Our love doesn’t end
But I still can taste the ending bittersweet tears on my cheeks
The light in your eyes
Never let it fade
Never let it fade

For goodness sake it’s you who I said goodbye to
I still don’t know what to do with all this left over love
I try to find new ways of passing the time now that it’s all mine

Because you’re gone but you’re still my friend
And I’m grateful for that
Our love doesn’t end (our love doesn’t end)
It just finds a new beginning
Bittersweet how much you mean to me
And the light in your eyes

Oh, always let it be (never let it fade)
Always let it be
Always let it be
Even after me
Always let it be (never let it fade)
Always let it be
Always let it be (always let it be)
Even after me
Always let it be
Even after me

Boyfriend Box

This artist's debut album takes us on a reflective journey told through an eclectic blend of musical arrangements. Her bell-like soprano vocals soar over a harmonious fusion of ethereal orchestral textures, grooving drums, and emotive piano.

When I Paint This Town

The Motions

Peterborough Street

These Hands Are Love

Too Much Time Apart

September Skies

“Birch Trees” is about a beautiful figurative place that appeared to me in a dream. The delicate imagery of birch trees by a lake was calling to me: come explore this place; leave behind the familiar place; make the change that you want. I am so inspired by how the subconscious conjures up a message so powerful and vivid. This song- and this dream- will always hold special meaning to me when I am looking inward for strength, courage, and self-trust. Go forth and explore your “birch trees” place.

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Birch Trees

Genuine, down-to-earth songwriter and pianist Eva Gertz hails from Massachusetts, raised by a jazz bassist father and a visual artist mother. Reflective, honest, relatable lyrics and a moody Joni Mitchell-informed writing style flow expressively like the characteristic curls atop her head. With training in classical piano from a young age, and a degree from Berklee College of Muisc, she demonstrates some impressive arranging and orchestration chops. Some songs take to a groovy world-fusion blend, while others are more folksy or pop-driven. The constant threads are her colorful piano playing, story-telling voice, and her whimsical aesthetic.
 
Eva is currently based in Brooklyn, NY, eagerly expanding with collaborations such as her 2019 debut music video “When I Paint This Town,” which joined forces with contemporary dance duo QA Productions. Her debut album was released June 2018 and features her original watercolor artwork, a medium that makes appearances in her work quite frequently.

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