Anthony Wal
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Music
Press
2/24/2006 - Anthony Wal's "Miss You" song has been picked up and included on the playlists of Indie Artist Radio and The Indie Limelight Radio Show! An artist profile has been included on the website as well. Visit their site by going to:
www.indieartistradio.com or
www.brainwaveradio.com
1/24/2006 - "Mexico" is added to 'The Country Edge' playlist. Visit www.cancountry.com to listen online or www.thatscountry.com. The Country Edge is based in Toronto, Canada.
Variety96 is based in Austin, Texas (USA). As well, Anthony Wal's link was added to the artist profile page at www.variety96.com.
- Update from ANTHONY WAL MUSIC Website
3/7/2006 - Anthony Wal (Miss You) is nominated in the Best International category at the Orange County Music Awards. As well, Anthony Wal's "Miss You" song will appear on the OCMA compilation cd (2006), which will be distributed to everyone attending the awards ceremony.
The OC Music Awards will be held at The Grove in Anaheim, California on April 8, 2006. For further information, please visit: www.orangecountymusicawards.com. - Update from AnthonyWalMusic website
February 1, 2007 - Writer Jean-Nicolas Labrie (Bang Bang Magazine - Montreal, QC, CANADA) reviews ANTHONY WAL and has some super, sweet comments to make on his songwriting skills! To read the article, please visit Anthony Wal's MySpace site by copying and pasting the link below.
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog&Mytoken=CB14E20F-3347-4F48-99D73742F2AA46F514727362
or
Click here to go directly to article:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q122/anthonywal/AW-BB-Feb012007.jpg - Bang Bang Magazine - Jean-Nicolas Labrie
Issue: VOL. 2 - NO. 7 (July 15th - August 14th, 2006)
By: Melody Geear
Anthony Wal’s style is reminiscent of the late 90’s alternative pop rock scene. With such a mix of an infectious rhythmic style, light pop vocals and a wide range of instrumental accompaniment, he takes the prominence of the genre and brings a fresh yet nostalgic feel to the next level. With such bands as Click Five, All-American Rejects and Fountains of Wayne currently dominating the charts, Wal is a comprehensive addition to the new wave alt-pop genre.
One of Wal’s most infectious songs, “Kiss in Rome” reflects the influence of the current pop side of Bon Jovi. A mix of piano, acoustic and electric guitar, drums and even a little tambourine, make for a breezy and flavorful track. This track is closest to his 90’s kin scene, bringing up memories of bands such as Tonic, Counting Crows and Third Eye Blind.
Anthony Wal’s songwriting abilities come out in his track, “Mexico”. This passion for love and comfort can be felt not only through his lyrics but through his rhythmic styling. He creates a sense of longing for another that anyone can relate to. The beautiful and perfectly added Spanish lyrics bring another dimension to this heartfelt song. This bilingual venture is evocative of the Latin crooner, Jon Secada’s presence on the end of the last decade.
It is prominent that Wal likes to stick with the style that he knows best, but his attempt to create a new twist to a once prominent and successful style is worth some well-deserved kudos. It’s not easy to stick out amongst the crowd in today’s pop rock scene, but Wal’s dedication and passion stands out in his music and carries through to his listeners. This singer/songwriter won’t have a problem finding the staying power that he is full-heartedly striving to find.
*** To view this issue, copy and paste the link below:
http://www.northeastintune.com/index.php?bd=reg&sb=land&article=070633
- Northeast IN-TUNE Magazine (On-Line E-Zine)
08/06/2006 - Anthony Wal is included in an article posted by CEO/Editor – Judyth Piazza in The Student Operated Press. The SOP is based out of Vero Beach, Florida (USA).
Also, he was interviewed by Judyth Piazza on her radio program - The American Perspective on August 23, 2006. Articles appearing on The SOP are picked up by internet press all over the world including Google News, iTalkNews, Satellite Radio Blog, Poshed (Celebrity & Fashion News), and many more! To view the article, visit:
http://www.thesop.org/index.php?id=1817 (Article)
http://www.thesop.org/article.php?id=1969 (Interview on the American Perspective Radio) - Judyth Piazza, CEO-Editor (www.thesop.org)
04/06/2006 - Anthony Wal's "Kiss in Rome" song gets selected by Australian-based TuneTank.net for their TUNETANK NXNE NEW GENERATION 2006 CD. The North By Northeast Music Festival and Conference has become recognized world-wide as an essential festival and a key opportunity to connect with the music industry. Every year over 400 acts from around the world perform for 20,000 music fans and industry delegates at 27 clubs and outdoor stages during the three-night festival. Each artist/songwriter will be linked via a CD track listing on the TuneTank website.
Visit: www.tunetank.net/NXNE.htm or www.nxne.com - Update from AnthonyWalMusic website
11/07/06 - The LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS present Montreal (CANADA) singer/songwriter/composer ANTHONY WAL with two nominations for “Artist of the Year” and “Male Singer/Songwriter of the Year.”
Read the official press release here:
The SOP (Student Operated Press - Florida)
http://www.thesop.org/article.php?id=2790
News Blaze (California)
http://newsblaze.com/story/20061107160015tsop.nb/newsblaze/ENTERTAI/Entertainment.html
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10/08/06 - Montreal (CANADA) singer/songwriter/composer Anthony Wal receives two nominations in the "Best Melodic Group/Artist" and "Best Pop Group/Artist" categories at this year's ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS (2006). Voting has already begun and shall run through the month of October until the day of the show.
Fans can VOTE for ANTHONY WAL by visiting the following link and looking for him in categories 17 and 27.
VOTE HERE:
http://www.allaccessmagazine.com/vote.php
READ OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE ONLINE AT:
(Newsblaze - Newspaper Version - CALIFORNIA)
http://www.newsblaze.com/story/20061008163405tsop.nb/topstory.html
(Online at The SOP - Student Operated Press - FLORIDA)
http://www.thesop.org/index.php?id=2411 - TheSOPnewswire and NEWS BLAZE
*This is an interview that was done in Montreal, Canada, by Lance Darren Cole for the CKUT90.3FM radio show "The Launching Pad". Lance had come to one of my acoustic shows in Montreal and he asked to interview me on his radio show. It aired in 2004 and I have a saved audio file of this interview, which is 10 minutes in length. If you wish to obtain this audio file, I would be happy to email it to you. Just send me an email to request it.
awssc@yahoo.com or
awssc@anthonywalmusic.com - Lance Darren Cole
Aqui Esta America compilation cd released by Que Karma Records/Sony-BMG Music Entertainment Venezuela, which includes "Mexico" by Anthony Wal.
This cd comprises songs from 12 up and coming artists from Venezuela, Spain, and Canada (Anthony Wal).
To view the official press release in Spanish, please email your request to Anthony Wal.
awssc@yahoo.com
awssc@anthonywalmusic.com
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AQUÍ ESTÁ AMÉRICA - TRACKLIST
1 WENDY BABEL
(Wendy te lo dice)
2 DANIUSON
(Angustia)
3 GRECO Y CHE
(Punto y raya)
4 MOKSHA
(Tu mirada)
5 ANTHONY WAL
(Mexico)
6 D`LAVERDE
(Come hierba)
7 LAIZA
(Frank Black)
8 JENNY
(El eco de tu adiós)
9 X VICIO
(Cuero y vinyl)
10 KLAN-DESTINO
(Guerrilla)
11 LA ABUELA ARKADIA
(Fría fue tu estación)
12 SICK
(Sentencia de amor)
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Departamento de Prensa
William Padrón
Ofc: +1 58.212.238.0044
Cel: (0412) 736 5378
- Sony-BMG Venezuela
"Mexico" by Anthony Wal receives an Honorable Mention Award from the CMT (Country Music Television)/ NSAI (Nashville Songwriter's Association International) Song Contest (2004). It finished in the TOP 50 out of 6000 entries worldwide.
ACTUAL NOTIFICATION:
Congratulations Anthony! Your song, “Mexico”, has been selected as an Honorable Mention in the 4th Annual CMT/CMT.com/NSAI Song Contest.
Your song was judged based on lyrics, melody, structure/composition and overall commercial appeal. “Mexico” competed with over 6,000 other songs entered in the contest for consideration!
Again, congratulations on your songwriting accomplishment!
Deanie Williams
CMT/CMT.com/NSAI Song Contest Director
deanie@nashvillesongwriters.com
(800)321-6008, ext.13
- CMT/NSAI Song Contest
Discography
EPs: ANTHONY WAL 'EP' - AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
CDs: "Aqui Esta America", Que Karma Records / SONY-BMG Venezuela (Compilation CD-July 2005) - including "Mexico" by ANTHONY WAL.
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Bio
This self-motivated individual can be described as a live-wire who has no trouble getting people to feel the constant energy he has inside. As a prolific singer/songwriter/composer, he is able to express emotions through his powerful, poignant lyrics and attention-grabbing musical compositions about love, passion, friendship, envy, and almost every other feeling you can imagine! The lyrics of his songs create amazing imagery that enables listeners to visualize the content being described. His writing style can be straightforward or abstract and he is really keen on inventing out-of-the-ordinary expressions. One sure thing is that he doesnt believe in creating lyrics that completely reveal a story. He would rather have listeners make up their own image about the songs lyrical description.
Born and raised in Montreal (Quebec), Canada, Anthony Wal grew up listening to various genres of music from different parts of the world. The exposure to this mixture of genres helped formulate his present style of music, which can be described as infectious alternative/pop/rock a la All-American Rejects, Barenaked Ladies, John Mayer, Goo Goo Dolls, Bryan Adams, Jason Mraz, and James Blunt. Other influences include artists such as Bon Jovi, Third Eye Blind, and Counting Crows.
Anthony Wal received a total of 5 nominations at events such as the Orange County Music Awards (2006), All Access Magazine Music Awards (2006), and Los Angeles Music Awards (2006). The categories include Best International, Best Melodic Group/Artist, Best Pop Group/Artist, Artist of the Year, and Male Singer/Songwriter of the Year.
Anthony Wal has performed at a number of studios, clubs, and events in Montreal and Toronto (Canada) and various locations in Italy, Venezuela, and the U.S.
Links:
www.myspace.com/anthonywal
www.anthonywalmusic.com
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