biographical info
Valery Gore returned in 2008 with her self-produced sophomore album, Avalanche To Wandering Bear, her debut on Do Right Music (Outside Music).
Avalanche To Wandering Bear is borne of stubborn restlessness. The curiosity, trepidation, and victory of discovery are wrapped in a heavy dose of danceable rhythms, soul, and humour. With its tumbled lyrics, unconventional arrangements, and progressive piano, Avalanche sets the mood for a bold audio journey.
The album features a handful of singles; Shoes of Glass has lush vocals harmonies and a steady 1950’s momentum. Worried Head is charismatic in its lyrics and full with driving Motown horns. Scared pays homage to jazz fusion singer Karin Krog and lends an esoteric metaphor to the album name. Consolation’s harmonium arrangement and solid piano is a rough outline of Gore’s admiration of producer Jon Brion’s work.
The Toronto-based pianist and songwriter began her musical journey from the age of eight, when she took up piano lessons. While completing Grade 9 Royal Conservatory in high school, her ears were tuned to her dad’s playlist of 70’s - 90’s rock. Gore topped off her education with jazz piano studies at Humber College and wove these disparate sounds into her own undefinable genre.
Her self-titled debut album was released in 2005 with Six Shooter Records in Canada and Europe. She has toured Canada, Italy, Japan, Australia, China, and L.A., headlining and supporting such artists as Josh Ritter, Joel Plaskett, Buck 65, Sea and Cake and more.
Valery Gore’s words and music transcend emotions, force you to gear-down and listen, feel.
Gore tours Germany and Switzterland over three months this spring, followed by production of her third album this Summer.
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Valery Gore musician