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Peter Oyloe
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Indie

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Member Since1/14/2005
Band Websitewww.peteroyloe.com
Band MembersPeter Oyloe: Songwriter, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Jody Koenig: Electric and Acoustic Guitar Tom Bourcier: Piano and Keyboards Jerone Van Tyn: Violin Eric Berg: Drums and Percussion Amber Dolphin: Violin
InfluencesJames Taylor, Jeff Buckley, Beatles, Tim Buckley, Nick Drake, Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Anthony Warlow, Mandy Patinkin, Damien Rice, Led Zepplin, Ben Harper... 
Sounds LikeJames Taylor, Jeff Buckley, Beatles, Tim Buckley, Nick Drake, Etc.
Record LabelSomedays the Sun


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Oct 24 2009 7:00P
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   About Peter Oyloe
Peter Oyloe's debut album, Words & Music, is precisely crafted, fueled by a captivating and rare talent. By his own words, Oyloe is "an old soul, raised on homegrown goats milk and thoughtful solitude, whose love of love and people is constant and strong." Perhaps it's the well-tended, organic Iowa roots that have enabled Oyloe's talents to far exceed most of his contemporaries. For an industry that has been heavily polluted with the mass marketed-whir of overproduced pop singers or the homogonous drone of the Indie scene (the title of which loses meaning daily as its forefront members become increasingly featured on MTV and mainstream radio), Oyloe's arrival in the music world is a long awaited breath of fresh air. Oyloe grew up listening to his father's record albums and came to love such music as The Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Cat Stevens and Michael Martin Murphy's "Geronimo's Cadillac". Buying his first guitar for ten dollars, he was compelled to start playing and writing immediately and begin his search for the perfect melody, one he has yet to satisfy. Through his music, Oyloe plays tribute to those he admires while managing to keep the sound his own and something hand-tailored for the modern day. His lyrics are clearly-focused, revealing simple truths grounded in the enigma of fierce emotional intimacy: lost loves, personal challenges, misunderstanding, lies and unrealized dreams. "My music haunts me," Oyloe says. "It frustrates me, it is soothing and challenging, dangerous and disastrous, beautiful and bland" Oyloe's vocal talents fall easily into the ranks of legends such as Jeff Buckley and James Taylor, saturating every song with lush melodies, sometimes soaring and crooning and sometimes delicate and understated. His vocal ranges alone traverse a broad spectrum of emotion, at times dark and contemplative, reflecting the stark honesty and ardor Oyloe brings to his music, and other times driven by an upward grace and sweeping romanticism. Words & Music technically isn't the first album Oyloe has worked on. He previously recorded a full-length album with college-friend Tommy Mokas and their group, Coldwater Poets. However, due to lack of funding and Oyloe's decision to move to New Zealand, the project was never able to be released. It was in New Zealand that Oyloe pushed the boundaries of his artistry in several compelling and remarkable directions-being cast as Marius in the country's production of Les Miserables, he added to a long list of credentials as a actor/musical theatre singer, Oyloe also traveled extensively, where he found much of the time and inspiration to write and compose his own music. What makes Words & Music even more remarkable is that it is entirely self-produced and recorded locally and comes with the support of several local Decorah, Iowa area musicians. The beauty and magnitude of Oyloe's talents are sure to raise the standards in the music industry of today and for generations to come.

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mitch

mitch



Oct 11 2009 2:09 AM

hello mother :-) hope you're well, old friend. 
as for me, after 2 years of exile in philly, i'm now living in chicago again.
how cool is that? we should hang or something.

Iwona

Iwona



Sep 3 2009 4:26 PM

Do you remember me?? I miss you P.
::tEsS::

::tEsS::



Sep 3 2009 4:24 PM

Petey Pie!!!

How did your commercial thing go? :D

The 4th of July always brings me such fond memories of you...

Let's get together again soon. (Sorry I was such a "Debbie" last time.... I'm much better now :D)

x0x0x
SOPHA: Album out Feb 2010!!

SOPHA: Album out Feb 2010!!



May 16 2009 9:59 AM

Peter, how you been? still living in Chicago, Was it rock road? still noisy there? tell me something..
xys
Lauren

Lauren



Mar 10 2009 4:30 PM

Woo Peter you're on imdb! Although they said you played Ro. At least they got your real name right haha. Also, wasn't there supposed to be a website for the movie? I went to inlovewithanun. com and it doesn't exist. Hope all is well.
xx
Luna Lita

Luna Lita



Jan 27 2009 6:57 AM

Hi sweet peter! Long long time ! Hope you are doing fine.. Just came across your profile on myspace..thinking to say HI.. Keep cool!
Jeanne T. Arrigo

Jeanne T. Arrigo



Jan 23 2009 10:35 PM

Hey Peter! Just been thinking about you and wondering how you are. Listened to some of your tunes again and it's great to hear your familiar, wonderful voice. Be well!
Jeanne
Janine

Janine Marie



Jan 16 2009 6:06 AM

Hey man how are you doing long time not chat. Just stopped by to see how you be.
Angela

Angela



Sep 18 2008 10:05 PM

aaayy!
what up blood?
it's been a while.
Kristen

Kristen



Jul 19 2008 8:51 AM

Superstar! How you be with yo handsome self? Miss you! =)
My Sweetheart The Drunk

chantal pauline



Jul 15 2008 3:52 PM

Hi :)

Haven't spoke to you in quite a while so just thought I'd check up an see how you are/what your up to these days!?

Chantal
chris

chris



May 13 2008 2:41 PM

Hey, stranger! I hope all is well for you, as always.
What's new in Peter land?
Kayla

Kayla



May 5 2008 4:46 AM

you have a beautiful voice

I love it
amanda wolff

amanda wolff



May 1 2008 2:32 PM

hey Peter! just wanted to see how things are going..any chance you'll be at looptopia this weekend? hope you're well!
Kayla

Kayla



Apr 20 2008 5:13 AM

I hope one day you tour

and I hope you come somewhere near where ever I'm living

experiencing your music live would be phenominal
Shadow

Shadow



Apr 16 2008 8:58 PM

How goes it Peter?

Got any upcoming shows?

I'm coming back to Chicago in less than a month and am looking forward to great live music. :p

-Kevin
Kayla

Kayla



Apr 15 2008 5:00 PM

your music is fantastic
* Laura *

* Laura *



Mar 21 2008 3:41 PM

Hey Peter we haven't caught up for ages! hope all is well...hope you have a lovely Easter :-)

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Benjamin Tais Amundssen

Ben Tais



Mar 12 2008 9:39 PM

Hi Peter,
WELCOME
in Tais Top 80.
3rd order.
Thank you.
Sue Fink

Sue Fink



Feb 28 2008 5:59 PM

Hey Peter, thanks for the add! I like your songs here, esp. "I Am" and "Further from the Coast"... I like your voice & lyrics...

And I thought you did an *amazing* job bringing your character to life in "Stuck," which I would highly recommend to anyone and everyone! Great play, and you did a great job making Caleb sullen, sad, and vulnerable -- pathos and humor are always a great combination.

best,
Sue
darren hackey

darren hackey



Feb 15 2008 4:37 AM

Peter... Hope you had a great Valentines Day. I would love to get together! I am living out in the burbs now, so i don't make it down to the city as often. However, I would love to hit up the uncommon ground cafe for a little open mic reminisce. We will have to figure out a time that it will work for us both. Take care and i will talk to you soon.
~dh
Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown



Feb 2 2008 4:07 PM

Peter, it has been tragically too long since we have crossed paths. We should do something about this.

Hope that you have been well.

-jeff
Angela

Angela



Jan 28 2008 5:11 AM

we sure do miss you! Hope all is well in Chicago! We see you received great reviews for the Phantom, sorry we missed it. Congrats.
Karen

Karen



Jan 1 2008 6:17 PM

Happy New Year Peter!
* Laura *

* Laura *



Dec 31 2007 8:33 PM

ohhhh has no one posted since I left the last message- thats rare! but I just wanted to wish you an extremely happy new year, hope its filled with success, good health & happiness..
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