Ok. Influences are so fluid and kind of subliminal that it's hard to put a list in that continually represents me, but as the keyword searches for MySpace seem to like them then here we go.
Please don't take it that seriously. Except for the first 6 maybe :)
Tim Buckley, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, R.E.M, Michael Stipe, Ray Davies, The Kinks, Cat Stevens, David Bowie, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, The Beatles, Robert Kirby, George Martin, Pink Floyd, The Byrds, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Bob Dylan
Sounds Like
I sound like me, but for the benefit of keyword searches.
Tim Buckley, Nick Drake, Neil Young, Jeff Buckley, blah, blah, blah.
"What do I want people to take from my music?...Whatever you want."
Stuart Anthony writes and performs amazing songs that lead you into his honest perceptions & emotions and of love and life.
He recently headlined the Tim Buckley Tribute Concert in London with legendary DJ Bob Harris in attendance.
This Picture was taken backstage
This one outside the theatre with 60's club owner (Middle Earth, UFO, ROundhouse) Jeff Dexter too.
Click here to visit the Tim Buckley London Tribute Page and hear Bob Harris talk about the tribute and dedicate Jeff Buckley's "Last Goodbye" to Stuart on his Radio 2 Showwww.myspace.com/timbuckleylondontribute
Just had the album reviewed in Acoustic Magazine June 2008!!!
"Stuart Anthony’s independently and self produced album The Colourful Truth takes the listener on a journey through plaintive acoustic psychedelia. The album’s production rarely progresses beyond the sound of six and twelve string acoustic guitars, vibes, vocals, which add to the albums charm and sensitivity. The albums sonic and stylistic references stretch from Pink Floyd, to The Verve and Jeff Buckley. However, this type of comparison is unfettered, as Stuart’s unique voice and songs hold their own. Despite a few tell-tale sign of a home spun production, Stuart Anthony has produced some great results in The Colourful Truth and I’m already looking forward to the next album."
Mark Tucker-Editor of Acoustic Magazine
The debut album on CD "The Colourful Truth" is now available to buy at CD BABY and costs $11.00.
You can also purchase the album as a digital download via iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody and Amazon MP3. Click the ad below to reach the iTunes Store page for "The Colourful Truth".
Stuart's debut album "The Colourful Truth" is a tour de force of orignal songwriting, emotional vocal delivery and beautiful guitars.
Here are some notable quotes about the album
"Really fine album. Heart-touching songs, sensitively sung; emotional lyrics, presented melodically, without bombast; an overall feeling that reminds me of some of Nick Drake's moods, or early Neil Young....It's a pleasure"
Lee Underwood, lead guitarist with Tim Buckley
"Congratulations. It sounds good – both modern and timeless which is a good combination."
Trevor Dann-former Head of BBC Radio One, BBC Music Entertainment, Producer of The Old Grey Whistle Test, Live Aid and biographer of Nick Drake.
"I really love your music & and it’s worthy of being promoted and being heard."
Mark Tucker - Editor of Acoustic Magazine
"Beautiful and haunting songs...."
Robin Frederick who sang and played with Nick Drake in 1967.
He is a regular at the Nick Drake Tribute Gathering concert in Tanworth In Arden and contributed to the recent biography of Nick Drake "Darker Than The Deepest Sea" by Trevor Dann.
He is also headlined at the Tim Buckley London Tribute Concert at the Cockpit Theatre on May 10th 2008. Sanctioned by the Tim Buckley Estate, it was a fantastic successful night and great celebration of Tim's music.
Live dates have been coming in a fast moving stream so far and he can't get enough of playing live. He also occasionally doubles as a DJ for Lancaster and Morecambe's community radio station Diversity FM running an alternative music show called "Northern Sky". Click the link to find out more.
Feel free to get in touch for gigs and enquiries.
So you can get a visual idea of him at work here's some videos of Stuart singing his own songs and some covers:
Hi STUART, I found you threw my friend Bob Lohr. Im working on a blues project with him and noticed you were one of his myspace friends, Loved what I heard on your Myspace. kEEP rOCKING AND BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, STEVE SCORFINA
Cheers, the Mr Cohen comment probably refers to my melancholic nature! Will come and say hi at one of your Lancaster dates...unless you get to The Sun hotel and bar next wednesday, in which case come and say hi...be good to talk music with a fellow 'muse' Peter.
Hey Stuart - nice to see you tonight - sorry I was a bit head-up-arse - still get stagefright you see.... You met Bob Harris - Wowzers!! Good luck with the new albumen... we're having a farewell do sometime in the next week or three - to which you are more than cordially invited... I'll keep you posted!! xx
Thanks for the message. I've been quite 'lost' lately cos I had a friend staying over for two weeks... slowly getting back to what used to be my life... No TIA this year... life's too short indeed & TIA's given me some nice memories... I'd like to come to see the nice friends I've made there... but not this year... (though I'd like to sing a 'raging' version of 'Things behind the sun' for some) ;-) Hope you have a nice time full of songs and friends
Hey Stuart, did you have a good birthday? My newest and second release - the five-track Calmer Than Karma EP - was released worldwide on Monday. It's only £2 to buy on CD, including delivery. If you're interested in grabbing a copy then please make your way to morgasmic. co. uk. Cheers!
Hi buddy, sorry I missed your gig in Battersea. I hope it went well. Anyway, I heard that they had a sign on the door saying: "No trainers or madmen", so I doubt they'd have let me in! Looking forward to seeing you again in the Warwickshire countryside. All the best, David.
yes! im looking forward to the gathering as i haven't been before....thankyou for your comment...i have been enjoying listening to your music today,keep up the good work!bees and light....antonia...
Hey Stuart, thanks for taking a listen to the live stuff. It was SO much fun it's just crazy!!! Keep on writing! Happy to see things are going so well for you! Be well Robin
Hey Stuart, Thank you SO MUCH for your fabulous performance on Tuesday! Let us know when you'll next be free... perhaps we should host our own Nick Drake evening?! The Halo team
This one outside the theatre with 60's club owner (Middle Earth, UFO, ROundhouse) Jeff Dexter too.
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