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Stuart Valentine
Pop / Indie / Rock

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Portland, Oregon
United States

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   Stuart Valentine: General Info
Member Since2/20/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.stuartvalentine.net
Band MembersStuart Valentine plays guitar and drums and sings and plays some keys and bass too. Additional tracks graciously added by Joe Patterson or Nathan Junior or Robert Madore on occasion.
Influences
Scientifically speaking, sound is the vibration that moves from one place to another over a medium - so by definition music is about communication and travel. It is created to be shared. Therefore, when the vibration from me meets you I want it to mean something to you. These are the kinds of thoughts that influence me.

If you mean "What do I listen to?", well then yay for these bands, and probably much more, listed in no particular order: Zombies, The Supremes, Jesus and Mary Chain, New Order, Beach Boys, Beatles, Stones, David Bowie, Fountains of Wayne, Weezer, Guided by Voices, Verve, Oasis, Pulp, Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, The Doors, REM, James Brown, Otis Redding, Tom Petty, The Cars, The Kinks, The Raveonettes, Creeper Lagoon, Kent, The Cardigans, Dead Meadow, Dandy Jonestown Massacre, Danger Mouse, The Streets, Small Faces, Creedence, The Smiths, Joy Division, Outkast, Carole King, Al Green, White Stripes, De La Soul, My Bloody Valentine, Nick Drake, Radiohead, Afghan Whigs, The La's, The Ramones, U2, The KLF, Stone Roses, Manic Street Preachers, BRMC, The Cure, Galaxie 500, Spiritualized + Spacemen 3, Uncle Tupelo, Ride, The Libertines and a little bit of Teenage Fanclub.
Sounds Like
I really don't know what to say when people ask this question, especially when you can click a link and listen to a song right now. Here are some reviews:

"I Heard You Twice the First Time - is as instantly likable a pop song as I've heard in ages." - Willamette Week

"Melody's True is straight-up indie pop, and Valentine has a confident touch with memorable melody lines." "...a coherent album of quality songcraft. It's impossible not to hum along with such upbeat toe-tappers..." - Skyscraper Number 20

"A wonderful collection of breezy rock...the only complaint is that he didn't make a solo album sooner." & 4 stars - All Music Guide

"...with his pleasant voice, knack for a tickling melody and songwriting talent Valentine has made one of the underdog records ! of the year." & Top 10 Pick - Dagger

Comprehensive interview by Todd E. Jones for CD Reviews
Record LabelValentine Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Stuart Valentine
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW...BUY IT HERE!
Digital: CD Baby or iTunes
CD: CD Baby or Not Lame
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The last album 'Melody's True':
CD Baby, Not Lame Records or iTunes


The latest album was recorded mostly by one person. Discouraged by previous experiences being in bands and limited by only two hands, I chose to find a creative solution for live shows. With a budget of only $9 and a borrowed old DVR camcorder, I filmed and edited these ten videos myself to spice things up. During live shows the videos are run by computer via projector onto a screen for all to see. Instruments heard such as drums and bass are the tracks I recorded which are played back via computer. The guitar and vocals are muted (not played back) so I can perform them live instead. Together these elements (video, audio playback, and me) are combined on stage and this whole elaborate setup has been dubbed "Stuart Valentine: The Director's Cut".

These videos are full recorded versions (including studio vocals and guitar) of the songs as available on the CD. Live versions of the videos (lacking vocals and guitar) will not be not posted.

One Video Added Each Wednesday
April 16, 2008 "I Heard You Twice The First Time"


View all the videos posted so far



Hi. A bit about me, casually speaking. I like pop music and I like melody. Hold on, most people don't define "pop" quite like I do. I have this theory about the Continuum of Pop Music, which if you ever meet me, I can explain to you. I have a lot of ideas. I'm not much of a stereotypical musician - for better or for worse I'm still not sure.

I've been many bands in different roles - you may have heard of a couple of them - but I just want to work on my own ideas now and make good songs for you to listen to. I have a new collection which I call "Summer's Winter Day" which is a follow up to my debut "Melody's True". I could go on, but I think people tend to think and talk about themselves too much. I think I tend to think too much, period.

Anyhow hope you enjoy the record, tell me what your fave song is and maybe I'll make more like it. Have a good evening...thanks for dropping by.

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Stuart Valentine's Friends Comments
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El oso polar es peligroso





Jul 3 2009 4:55 PM

Hey sup man, just trying not to lose it everyday at work. It's hard, but if I ignore the retard in charge I can make it through another day.
katie makes hats.





Mar 16 2009 7:06 PM

Howdy right back.

You have great hair.
A CAMP





Feb 18 2009 2:04 PM

salut Stuart! Thanks for your kind words, sounding great yourself! Many hugs from NYC / Sweden xo A CAMP
the Roulettes





Feb 20 2009 9:47 PM

come to NY tomorrow!
Rory Store!





Nov 27 2008 6:23 PM

Greatest depression EVER! Great to see you too brother
Dorothy





Nov 29 2008 12:33 AM

hola

thanks for accepting the add...

any shows coming up?
Steven Wright-Mark





Nov 23 2008 10:49 PM

Hey Stuart ~ it's been a while​ - how have you been?​ Wante​d to let you know that my new CD, Sides​how Freak​,​ has final​ly dropp​ed -- on iTune​s,​ Amazo​n,​ Napst​er,​ etc. I've poste​d a few new songs on my profi​le too, so pleas​e come check​ it out. And thank​s,​ as alway​s,​ for liste​ning -- means​ a lot.​.​.​

Cheer​s,​
Steve​n
No Pants Records





Oct 15 2008 10:44 PM

That's not good, you should probably visit a doctor or an obstetrician.
-np.
Liz_Lemon





Oct 11 2008 11:02 PM

thanks for the friend request and for the comment, that was very kind :)
your music sounds great and i wish you the best!

take care and good luck for your carrer!
Angelo





Oct 15 2008 5:21 AM

This here is a true bro
The Hidden Cookie





Sep 16 2008 9:10 PM

Thanks for the add! Great sound!

Cheers
Jessi Jae Joplin





Sep 18 2008 7:44 AM

Thank you soooo much for your comment!!!!!! I hope you're havin a good week...Keep in touch :]] xoxo
MAMMA CASSEROLE





Aug 25 2008 10:55 PM

lovely catching up...I think you should go back to that vintage shop and buy that crazy suit!
Fire Aim Ready





Aug 23 2008 7:17 AM

Shameless self promotion....

kaitlin o.





Aug 23 2008 4:21 AM

:) I'm excited to see you at Tiger Bar!
The Candy Darlings





Aug 21 2008 4:10 AM

Thanks!
Mrs. McDonald :)





Aug 15 2008 8:35 AM

hehehehe
Satellite Crush





Aug 14 2008 4:41 AM

Hey Stuart! Hopefully making our way up to Portland very soon. Will keep you posted.
Branden Daniel & Everybody Gets Laid





Aug 14 2008 12:50 AM

Stu, you are the best! Thanks for the input. I agree and yes this EP's sound delivers the level of bombastic ferocity that I've intended all along. Holly and I will be two piece at the Towne Lounge this Friday if you can make it down. This will also be her last show. The world just keeps on spinning 'round.
BD
Fire Aim Ready





Jul 26 2008 8:53 PM

Dong tea, eh? Does that give you the Sword of Destiny?
OLD ACCOUNT.. ADD ME myspace.com/BustSomeMoves





Jul 20 2008 6:03 PM

haha yup!
whats up
Felecia and the Dinosaur





Jul 16 2008 5:37 PM

not much, i dig yer music.
u remind me of paul westerberg
The Punk Group





Jul 16 2008 6:00 PM

That's a killer idea! What is you vote then for #1?

xox,

-TPG
Mark Twain Indians





Jul 16 2008 8:10 PM

hey man-- glad we found your wonderful music. your songs are great i cant wait to show my friends what i found- unless they already know- which could be the truth- wonderful music in our backyard. Neat that you play all the instruments and shit, with some help sometimes. Mr Valentine I am now a fan.. hope to see you soon. The town needed another elliott smithy type dude- not saying thats what your tryin to do.. great songs brother...
Vanderbuilte





Jul 9 2008 10:20 PM

Good to see you the other night.
Glad things are going so well for you!!!!
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