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"The voice of an angel with the sound of the street"
-- Neal Bond, Indie E-Zine
Biography
Growing up with an English mother and Brooklynese father (wry on rye),
Esther Valentine possesses an interesting blend of simple yet intricate. Her vocal
dexterity and verse are reminiscent of madrigals and troubadours, yet her songs
are powerfully delivered and tied together with simple, yet emotionally charged
choruses.
Philosophical yet poetic, she sings of things seemingly forgotten -- friendship,
integrity, the politics of every day-life, dare I say love, as well as many other things.
Her music possesses an innocence and pace that delivers joy and excitement --
it could make you want to dance…
And "dance and be joyful" is the essence of Esther Valentine’s latest CD, entitled
"Can’t Watch Yourself Dance." Though you may see a storm cloud overhead, or find
yourself pressed with the usual rigors of being mortal, why not grab the brass ring of
the day, in spite of it all?
Esther has worked with, amongst others, David Kershenbaum (prod., Tracy
Chapman), Paul Buckmaster (arr., Elton John), and Richard Burgess (keyboard prog.,
Kate Bush), and has numerous CD (platinum), film and television credits. Her work
appeared on a CD that included Bernie Taupin, Holly Knight, as well as other fine
writers. Additionally, Esther has appeared as a guest vocalist on numerous CD's,
including a compilation with "The Young Dubliners," and also wrote, arranged and
vocalized on a group of ambient CD's/releases, one of which was in heavy rotation
on the BBC. She has also vocalized/composed for several national commercials.
"Can’t Watch Yourself Dance," is a Clandestiny Production, on MadamRex, Ink.
(Esther's own label). Esther also has some digital CD's,available (see "how to buy"
page). She has received over 21,000 hits on her website(s), fan letters from around
the globe, and local as well as international airplay (see news and reviews). Listen,
look, read along, and it will take you on an intoxicating journey, complete with
compelling music, powerful lyrics, and beautiful Dali-esque artwork.
To learn more about Esther Valentine (a very organic and humorous slant!),
click on her recent interview...