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The Noise In My Chest - New EP
- 'Arresting, ...a simple acoustic backdrop for his dazzling voice...'
October 21, 2003
- Mary Dickie
NXNE 2003
'No matter where you stood ... it was like he was singing directly for you. The George Clooney of the music scene, dripping in boyish charm. Remember this one . ' (score 95!)
- Staff
'The adorable frontman of now folded local outfit ALVY is one of the most underrated talents in town. ...his earnest take on natural woman, blew the roof off the house...'
- Sarah Liss
The New Untitled Album (2004)
'Excellent! There are so many good songs, the production really supports them. Reid is certainly an artist who should get a good shot...'
- Earl Rosen
'Well-constructed pop treasures that rival Glenn Tilbrook's compositional prowess and the emotionally potent presentation of Jeff Buckley...gorgeous, unbridled voice beams thoughtful lyrics over a vintage country-inspired band.' - MilesOfMusic.com
"Lovers of classic quality should acquire without hesitation."
- Comes With A Smile - UK
'Utterly charming on stage, Jamieson kept a packed room in pin-drop silence... He caressed the notes with his honey-sweet croon, held a space for us all with the clarity of his vision, intent and purpose, and melted hearts throughout the set.' - UmbrellaMusic.com
Discography
The Unavoidable Truth (2004 - MapleNationwide/Universal).
Produced by Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers, Gord Downie), and featuring Sarah Harmer, Mia Sheard, Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo, Wilco), Peter Elkas and more. Record info and new mp3 samples here!
http://www.reidjamieson.com/unavoidabletruth.htm
'Toronto boy kicks Josh Rouse’s ass crooning indie-soul-country classics all of his own making...your life will be better with this music in it.'
- Americana UK
'More than just another promising upstart...rootsy, mellow and honey-sweet.' - Toronto Life
'Well-constructed pop treasures that rival Glenn Tilbrook's compositional prowess and the emotionally potent presentation of Jeff Buckley...gorgeous, unbridled voice beams thoughtful lyrics over a vintage country-inspired band.'
- MilesOfMusic.com
New EP! The Noise In My Chest. This eight song collection of dreamy acoustic serenades is just a prelude for more to come. Featuring Reid alone on guitar, the single Starting To Learn is a perfect example of how powerful this young man's vocal and song writing abilities really are. Raw and dynamic, each track is an honest expression of this fine artists musical journey. While Reid’s influences range from Neil Finn to Willie Nelson to Jeff Buckley, the beautiful sounds on this EP are completely his own. Listen here:
http://www.reidjamieson.com/noiseinmychest.htm
Reid Jamieson
Reid's self produced solo debut is nine tasty tracks of folk pop goodness...Reid recorded and played all the instruments on this cd. samples here:
http://www.reidjamieson.com/cowlick.htm
Reid old band released two albums:
Alvy < pop shop - 2000>
available at maplemusic.com
Alvy < alvy - 1996>
available at maplemusic.com
Reid also appears on:
Lewis melville < 60 second songs- 2002>
available at maplemusic.com
lewis put together a collection of tiny songs from the rich world of canadian music.
The Swallows -
reid sang back up vocals with glenn milchem on the very beautiful song 'convince me'
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
REID JAMIESON
http://www.reidjamieson.com
THE UNAVOIDABLE TRUTH
Distributed by UniversalCanada/MapleNationwide
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Location: Victoria British Columbia, Canada
"Neither derivative nor nostalgic...The Unavoidable Truth, is a work of elegant, understated beauty ...enveloping the listener in the atmospheric glow of his soulful vocals." - Paste Magazine
(4 to Watch For)
'Well-constructed pop treasures that rival Glenn Tilbrook's compositional prowess and the emotionally
potent presentation of Jeff Buckley... gorgeous, unbridled voice beams thoughtful lyrics over a vintage
country-inspired band.' - MilesOfMusic.com
'Toronto boy kicks Josh Rouse’s ass crooning indie-soul- country classics all of his own making...your life will
be better with this music in it.'- Americana UK
'Arresting...dazzling voice' - Toronto Sun
* * * * 'A thing of beauty...Irresistible...' - Eye Magazine
'More than just another promising upstart...' - Toronto Life
'Utterly charming on stage, Jamieson kept a packed room in pin-drop silence.' - Umbrella Music NXNE 2004
'In a few short bars Reid stole the show...' - Now Magazine
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Reid Jamieson is an old fashioned heartbreaker with a knack for writing instantly classic songs, and delivering them with a rare vocal intensity. His second solo album showcases Reid's choirboy ways, therapeutic lyrics and country-flavoured pop hooks. The Unavoidable Truth was produced by Josh Finlayson (Gord Downie, Skydiggers) and features the stellar talents of some of Canada's brightest stars: Sarah Harmer, Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo, Wilco), Dave Clark (Woodchoppers, Rheostatics), Peter Elkas, Mia Sheard and more. Piano, banjo, accordion, pedal steel and heavenly harmonies make for a full bodied departure from Reid's critically acclaimed solo acoustic EP The Noise In My Chest. The truth is, once you've let this blue eyed troubadour into your record collection he'll be sure to work hard at making himself at home in your heart.
Reid was recently recorded live in concert with the highly popular CBC radio show The Vinyl Cafe with Stuart McLean. Paste Magazine, those American taste makers who appear weekly on CNN, chose to profile Reid in their February/March issue in their 4 To Watch 4 section, as well as adding them to their sampler CD along side of Bright Eyes, Kathleen Edwards and others. 2005 will see Reid hard at work writing his next album and making his way to Europe. Dont' miss your opportunity to catch this compelling performer live.
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LISTENING IS THE BEST PRESS:
LAST DAY OF THE YEAR - Music for grown-ups:
http://www.reidjamieson.com/downloads/lastdayoftheyear.mp3
STARTING TO LEARN - Move over Otis!:
http://www.reidjamieson.com/downloads/StartingtoLearn.mp3
GRASS & DIRT - A good country frolic:
http://www.reidjamieson.com/downloads/Grass%20and%20Dirt.mp3
HOLDING OUT - Featuring Sarah Harmer:
http://www.reidjamieson.com/downloads/Holding%20Out.mp3
THE TELEVISION LIES - The truth hurts, sweetly:
http://www.reidjamieson.com/downloads/TheTelevisionLies.mp3
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For more information please contact:
Carolyn V. Mill 416-585-2431 cvm@reidjamieson.com
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cvm
carolyn v. mill
-midwife of song
416-585-2431
cvm@kitchenink.com
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