| Karl Valentine / Music Blog |  | | Editorial Review of Missouri River (Released 1999) | |
Karl's first foray into the indie music world began with a folk album recorded in a
living room studio. As described on Amazon.com: This is a contemporary
folk-based pop album, very much in the vein of James Taylor, Suzanne Vega and
David Wilcox. The instruments are limited to acoustic guitars, vocals, electric
guitar, bass and mandolin. With a very spare, non percussive sound, the music
will appeal to people who enjoyed folk/pop from the 70s as well as more
contemporary artists. The lyrics are very narrative, with tales of love, loss,
adventure, spiritual renewal and philosophical reflection. There is a special guest
appearance on the album by noted guitarist Joel Tipke.
| | 2007-12-26 05:51:24 | | | News & Such | |
Karl's new album, Addison Street, is a re-issue of a straight-ahead folk/pop album
that won awards from the Philadelphia Music Association (1992), and was
written during a tumultuous period that reflects the mood of the late 80s Zeitgeist
from a perspective of geopolitics, the evolution of modern relationships, and the
desire to articulate that which is universally understood, but rarely discussed. Best
of all, it has great hooks and melodies that will dance around your head. Recorded
on a Tascam 80-8 in a small carriage house in Center City Philadelphia, the album
was written, performed and produced by Karl Valentine. It is now being released
by Pigeon Point Records and available for sale on Amazon.com, CDBaby, and
downloads from iTunes. Sample a track at www.myspace.com/karlvalentine | | 2007-12-26 05:50:47 | | | About the Artist | |
Karl Valentine is a singer/songwriter born in
New York and raised in Philadelphia during the height
of the folk scene on the East Coast. Studying with folks
like Chris Smither and Danny O'Keefe, Karl has played
clubs from coast to coast. Currently residing in Seattle,
Washington, Karl has completed four albums, three of
which are available online, with the release of Addison
Street, in January 2007.
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