Hot Breath- Blog of Jay Della Valle- Music Film Lifestyle

New DV Record Almost Done- Take A Listen!

dellavalle — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:33:17 +0000

Recording the new album is taking forever but it’s almost there. We just have one more song to finish and then we have to mix and master everything and it will be done done. But I’m too anxious to wait any longer- and I figure nothing is ever really done anyway- so by all means listen and enjoy! The Reverb Nation player on this page allows you to listen and even download some of the new tunes- so add them to your summer soundtrax!! Click right below this to listen to “Something Just Ain’t Right”. Post your feedback below!

Something Just Ain’t Right

Making Music for Chlorine

dellavalle — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:44:42 +0000

For those that do not know me- I tend to be an anxious bloke. The record we’ve been working on for the past year has been a slow, yet sometimes nerve racking experience. When you’re in production for that long- things never seem like they are happening fast enough- and you just want to be done already so you can move on to the next phase. We were planning to have it all done by July 1- but then an amazing opportunity popped up for Taylor McLam and I to be the composers for the movie Chlorine. So for the past month or so- we’ve been creating an original score to compliment this thought provoking and quirky little picture. It’s coming along- and we’re proud of what we’re contributing so far. I’ll let everyone know when it premieres. Going back in the studio next week to FINISH the record and start mixing after that. Forward momentum baby- I’m like freight train in the night cruisin down a lonely landscape with the moon shinin down. free poetry

Della Valle Photos

Nick — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:31:52 +0000

Here are a few recent publicity shots:

A few press quotes

Nick — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:00:33 +0000

“Della Valle is infallible; everything he does is destined to hit listeners hard, grab them, and never let them go.”-Neufutur.com

“This is basic, tuneful, no-nonsense meat and potatoes rock executed with considerable skill, passion and conviction.” -Jersey Beat

“A perfectly pleasing pop-rock delight, done with a crisp, ringing, straightforward melodicism and total dearth of pretense that’s genuinely refreshing to hear.” -American Songwriter

“Thriving with a bevy of hooks, Della Valle delivers the goods in a nicely weaved handbasket of pop with an undeniable sense of songwriting superiority.” -Smother Magazine

“Songs that bounce about from one style and influence to another effortlessly, without getting lost in imitation or repetition.” -Chorus & Verse

“Pink Elephants” is a very enjoyable and impressive debut album.” -Jersey Beat

“The commendably mature songwriting possesses a thoughtfulness and sensitivity which proves to be quite touching and engaging.”-East Coast Rocker

Just Wrapped a new film- “Chlorine”

Nick — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:44:03 +0000

I was just an Associate Producer on a new film called “Chlorine” starring Vincent D’Onofrio, Kyra Sedgwick, Tom Sizemore, Rhys Coiro, & other great actors. It’s going to be awesome. Great script- great cast- great crew- high expectations for this one. I’m hoping to do the music for it- so keep your fingers crossed for me. And keep your eyes out for “Chlorine”!

Legs So Long It’s Crazy

Nick — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:04:53 +0000

Official Music Video of “Legs So Long It’s Crazy” preformed by Della Valle.

Sample “Tour” Post

Nick — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:32 +0000

tour posts go in this category

Della Valle on Twitter

Nick — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:44:19 +0000

If you’re not following us already- follow our asses! I’m just getting into Twitter as of recently- I hated it at first. Now- I’m entertained by it. So if you’re feeling me- follow me- and then I’ll entertain you with quality crap i spew.

http://www.twitter.com/dellavalle/

Bitches be Crazy

Nick — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:45:46 +0000

Just finished recording a new tune I wrote over the summer while in Hawaii. It’s called “Bitches Be Crazy” and I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for people to hear one of my tunes. Dave and I have been taking a new approach to how we record and “Bitches” couldn’t have been more fun to create. Sign the mailing list and we’ll email you a free download.

Sign Up for the DV Mailing List / Newsletter

Nick — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:46:42 +0000

If you’re a fan- sign up for the newsletter. Very soon- I will be using the newsletter to jumpstart a blog that will chronicle the recording process and experiences that lead up to the making of a new record. Ever month- several emails will go out- featuring lyrics, music, and video- that will engage you, seduce you, and compel you to be seduced and possible get engaged. It’s very weird. You’ll like it.