America’s Biggest Underground Recording Artist

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • R. Stevie Moore isn’t exactly a household name, but he might just be the most prolific musician in America. With a career spanning 50 years and over 400 albums, Stevie is a pioneer of low fidelity music. His love began at a young age, writing and recording tracks out of his basement. Years later, he took home recording to the next level, producing over 4,000 songs and finding fans in bands like the Talking Heads and The B-52s. Now, he’s moving up and out of the basement, playing concerts and festivals around the world.
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Комментарии • 290

  • @superscaredcorncutt1202
    @superscaredcorncutt1202 6 лет назад +313

    My favorite quote is "bad music is brilliant", it's such an important thing to understand as a musician who only seeks "perfection"

  • @burgerchild
    @burgerchild 3 года назад +53

    Pink litmus paper shirt is one of the best songs ever written

  • @_____114
    @_____114 6 лет назад +110

    OMG!!! My jaw dropped when I saw this in my feed, R. Stevie Moore is finally getting his great big story!!! Love him so much

  • @alecfpf
    @alecfpf 6 лет назад +68

    "It's a diary of sound" at first I thought i heard "it's a diarrhoea of sound," and i was like, thats one way to put it.

  • @BoyAditya
    @BoyAditya 6 лет назад +149

    Wow... He's pretty much the pioneer of bedroom musician...

    • @dalekenjarvis
      @dalekenjarvis 6 лет назад +2

      That would be Less Paul. LOL But I gotta say I really like this guy!

  • @redstaper2414
    @redstaper2414 Год назад +20

    Wonderful story R Stevie. I knew your Dad in the 80's . Your voice is his!
    A true gentleman.

  • @RG-ht4oi
    @RG-ht4oi 6 лет назад +95

    *starts going through his entire discography*

  • @balsamicfingerer
    @balsamicfingerer 6 лет назад +70

    living legend right there folks. a songwriter that has stood the test of time and will be remembered for generations to come.Go see him live when he lands in your town.

    • @charizardoystersauce
      @charizardoystersauce 6 лет назад

      Johny T had to drive 6 hours just to see him at the East room, look on my channel for vids

  • @wadeguidry6675
    @wadeguidry6675 6 лет назад +41

    This is the true spirit of being a musician or any kind of artist. To me art is a creative expression of one's self. Art becomes diluted when it's monetized. I'm a professional visual artist and apparently a good guitarist. People always ask me why I'm not in a band. I reply that I paint/illustrate for a living and by doing so I'm at the mercy of whatever the customer wants. I play the guitar for ME.

  • @shiroshika1
    @shiroshika1 6 лет назад +46

    This guys is a national treasure. Keep on rockin', Sir!

  • @arya3528
    @arya3528 6 лет назад +80

    finally some attention for him!!

  • @brendanhoffmann8402
    @brendanhoffmann8402 Год назад +3

    This is the first time I've heard someone else use the term 'warts and all' My old conductor in high school would say it to mean, your best effort and the good will shine through warts and all. My own music is very much the same, I've been doing home recording since 1994 and have 13 albums out with more to come.

  • @SurftonsMusicOfficial
    @SurftonsMusicOfficial 6 лет назад +27

    Damn, this makes me want to keep up with my indie music project.

  • @tehaoboon923
    @tehaoboon923 6 лет назад +54

    One of my favourite musicians of all time!!! For newcomers check out the compilation album "Meet The R Stevie Moore"!

    • @Po4to
      @Po4to 6 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the recommendation. Listening now and it's really fun. Just the kind of happy music I was actually looking for.

    • @tehaoboon923
      @tehaoboon923 6 лет назад +1

      FiTZ Glad you love it! It has one of my favourite pop songs inside, You And Me!

    • @supersupera82
      @supersupera82 2 года назад

      @@tehaoboon923 ‘you and me’ is like crack to me man i fuckin love that song. i could let it play over n over lol, same goes for ‘teen routines’. incredible comp/album i can’t say enough good about it

  • @Po4to
    @Po4to 6 лет назад +24

    Amazing energy! We have a guy like that in our small retro gamedev community. He's in his 60's and making one game after another. I hope & wish to have that kind of passion at that age - or even right now. I mean, I've always been doodling or writing something, that's my idea of time well spent, but I get lost in trying to polish things, level up, do something BIG, and very often I forget to just have with it.

    • @Schlagageul
      @Schlagageul 3 года назад +1

      What kind of games does he make?

  • @deadlightmutantdankballs2431
    @deadlightmutantdankballs2431 Год назад +2

    man gives me serious hope i just gotta keep making music no matter what and one day like him ill maybe be revered

  •  6 лет назад +5

    As a Chilean Underground One Man Band who records his own music in his bedroom i find this incredibly inspiring. Thanks!

  • @APHE03301
    @APHE03301 6 лет назад +10

    R STEVIE!!!! MY FAVORITE MUSICIAN OF ALL TIME!!!!

  • @jamiefindlay5261
    @jamiefindlay5261 6 лет назад +10

    About eight years ago, someone told me he had died: I remember that I grieved little bit. I thought ‘Aw, what a bummer’. I convinced myself
    Note to self- stop telling people that he’s dead.

  • @cjarter9044
    @cjarter9044 6 лет назад +4

    R stevie moore will go down in history... "nobody pays me much mind until im gone"

  • @js2426
    @js2426 6 лет назад +16

    his voice is so soothing! i bet his music is absolutely amazing :)

  • @1phazon
    @1phazon 6 лет назад +4

    Can't believe I didn't know about this guy. So cool to discover him now though. His history validates my own hermit recording tendencies. I thought maybe I was over-doing it, but maybe not. Thanks R. Stevie Moore!

  • @wilbertcook5076
    @wilbertcook5076 6 лет назад +4

    R. Stevie Moore is such an inspiration and to just go your own way no pun intended and make your mark is killer.

  • @danar6848
    @danar6848 6 лет назад +24

    Thank you so much Great Big Story for awesome video.

  • @terryhogan4778
    @terryhogan4778 6 лет назад +5

    That is one of most greatest stories I ever heard abous tell amazing

  • @binkyfire3693
    @binkyfire3693 2 года назад +2

    If you’re intrigued by this you have to listen to his album Pow Wow! So good

  • @distilledmeat42069
    @distilledmeat42069 5 лет назад +4

    Oh wow he follows me on Instagram and comments on almost all of my posts!!! I had no idea how big he really was!!!

  • @KindDas
    @KindDas Год назад +2

    loving him so much

  • @kol246
    @kol246 3 года назад +5

    no one motivates me to make the music i wanna make quite like mr. moore - even more so than in DIY/punk music, including the underbelly of the beast of garage/grunge rock, there's a level of such unfiltered vulnerability and authenticity in his music that makes me feel so encouraged in pursuing the melodies my brain finds in the world 🥺💕

  • @semilivesixstringstrumist5595
    @semilivesixstringstrumist5595 6 лет назад +2

    WOW! A true HERO! What is their not to love about this Great Man! 400 Albums? I must delve in and start hearing ALL of them! I wouldn't be surprised if some have ripped him off. I am going to find them!

  • @BantiarnaMacRaghnaill
    @BantiarnaMacRaghnaill 6 лет назад +6

    Fantastic!! I'm absolutely in love with this man!! Thank you for featuring him! 💕🎶

  • @pyl0nph0togr4phy7
    @pyl0nph0togr4phy7 3 года назад +1

    just listened to Close Yet So Far by this guy and decided to look him up. thought he was just some random underground music dude from the 80s, didn't realize he was this cool! this guy is an inspiration

  • @THESOGGYSPONGE
    @THESOGGYSPONGE 6 лет назад +3

    This guy is insanely intelligent and well spoken

  • @waltercoyle6393
    @waltercoyle6393 3 месяца назад

    I discovered this guy yesterday. I do what he does poorly. I suck. But I have to do it.
    I am so thrilled to find R. Stevie.

  • @kwamewest9436
    @kwamewest9436 6 лет назад +3

    Ariel Pink got him major recognition...but then again Animal Collective got Ariel Pink major recognition...and the cycle continues.

  • @Mossfaerie
    @Mossfaerie 4 года назад +2

    R Stevie Moore is a true gem and a gift to this world. What a sweetheart. :')

  • @mazzymak7
    @mazzymak7 Год назад +3

    This made me smile and tear up a bit.

  • @mike7815
    @mike7815 6 лет назад +39

    OG bedroom pop

    • @ElkoSkate
      @ElkoSkate 6 лет назад +12

      he makes bedroom pop. it's not "OG". it's just bedroom pop. it's not some 16 year old pouring garbage into an interface, drowned in reverb and chorus effects. it's just real bedroom pop.

    • @stuntmaster127
      @stuntmaster127 6 лет назад +1

      craig garwood damn that hurts

    • @mike7815
      @mike7815 6 лет назад +5

      craig garwood woah there buddy its just a youtube comment

    • @TheJuiceBar
      @TheJuiceBar 6 лет назад +1

      mike hutchison lol for real

    • @TheTurtleneck64
      @TheTurtleneck64 6 лет назад +7

      wow craig, never really heard of an elitist bedroom pop aficionado before

  • @ChrisBarnette-zk8iy
    @ChrisBarnette-zk8iy 6 месяцев назад

    An artist that expresses absolute freedom in his art.
    This is how we all should be.. i have a q hard time but i'm at the point of not caring anymore.. wish i had this motivation when i was younger.

  • @Silver-28
    @Silver-28 Год назад +1

    Another day slips away. What a genius

  • @ElkoSkate
    @ElkoSkate 6 лет назад +1

    I'm so glad he's at least almost getting the recognition he deserves.

  • @rooseveltNovember
    @rooseveltNovember 6 лет назад +2

    Wow, this guy is a prodigy!!!!! An unknown hero... He needs to be known.

  • @bearzalski
    @bearzalski 6 лет назад +70

    No better duo then him and Ariel Pink

    • @eceera
      @eceera 4 года назад +2

      than*

    • @spiralsun1
      @spiralsun1 4 года назад +2

      Yes. Indeed.

    • @MinimunWage
      @MinimunWage 3 года назад +4

      not anymore :(

    • @verymud578
      @verymud578 3 года назад +1

      what about Maus and Pink

    • @vick207
      @vick207 3 года назад +1

      R stevie Moore and Gary Wilson

  • @ArtificialPerson
    @ArtificialPerson 6 лет назад +11

    I don't know his music but THAT'S A VOICE!!!

  • @ViewbobTrue
    @ViewbobTrue 4 года назад +1

    Love Stevie! He took a bit to get into, but Swing and a Miss is one of my favorite CDs in my whole collection!

  • @draic890
    @draic890 6 лет назад +1

    this is such a wholesome guy

  • @spiralsun1
    @spiralsun1 4 года назад +1

    Best ever video story. Awesome 😎

  • @positivevibes4646
    @positivevibes4646 6 лет назад +1

    He can always go to radio with that voice of his.

  • @nymphomata69
    @nymphomata69 3 года назад +2

    2:12 What a powerful statement. "Two of the most influential musicians of all time are fans of mine", said in such a casual manner.

  • @frankrodriguez7468
    @frankrodriguez7468 6 лет назад

    Ran into this video....love it.
    Its crazy that thru music a person can express his inner spirit thru sounds and lyrics.
    Best of luck in making more misic.

  • @TheChilaxicle
    @TheChilaxicle 6 лет назад +3

    Opening track is "I Like To Stay Home" for anyone curious

  • @aroundthegoodworld
    @aroundthegoodworld 6 лет назад +124

    He's so Rock'n'roll \m/ You're such a great inspiration for my channel. Keep it up :)

    • @FirstLast-cf4mi
      @FirstLast-cf4mi 6 лет назад

      prolific doesn't mean good though

    • @rsmko
      @rsmko 6 лет назад +2

      AND YOU SHOULD KNOW ALL ABOUT THAT!

    • @FirstLast-cf4mi
      @FirstLast-cf4mi 6 лет назад

      Triggered Stevie?
      Just checked your channel. No uploads in 9 years eh?

  • @MikeStrip
    @MikeStrip 2 года назад

    Legendary! 5,000 songs that is so much dedication!!!

  • @peepinyowindow4517
    @peepinyowindow4517 6 лет назад +1

    “Bad music is brillant.” I love that line

  • @thescowlingschnauzer
    @thescowlingschnauzer 6 лет назад +20

    1:59 Was that "It's a diary of sound" or "It's a diarrhea of sound"?

  • @LesterLaoagan
    @LesterLaoagan 5 лет назад +1

    It's never too late to do what you are passionate about many artist started late or older in there lives. Samuel L. Jackson, Tina Turner to name a few.

  • @bassamry
    @bassamry 6 лет назад +24

    interesting person, indeed

  • @ic7223
    @ic7223 6 лет назад

    Not much views as of now but this makes me happy keep being proud and keep up the good work!

  • @walterkersting1362
    @walterkersting1362 6 лет назад +2

    Great speaking voice.

  • @thaliaisomura3007
    @thaliaisomura3007 6 лет назад +7

    This is so cute 💙 I love this video of him!

  • @ejRecording
    @ejRecording 6 лет назад

    this could of been longer, thanks never heard of him
    he reminds me of me when i was more creative!! awesome and inspiring

  • @dougyuck
    @dougyuck 3 месяца назад

    Songs used :
    I Like To Stay Home - Glad Music (1986)
    Conflict of Interest - Clack (1980)
    Little Man - Returns (1976)
    Part of the Problem - Glad Music/Clack (1980-86)
    I Go Into Your Mind (Acoustic Live Version) - Trundle Sessions

  • @jasonpark1891
    @jasonpark1891 6 лет назад +1

    More passion than most mainstream artist who copy paste music

  • @alrightythen759
    @alrightythen759 6 лет назад +1

    It's never too late to do what you love...

  • @DylanBrady1
    @DylanBrady1 6 лет назад +1

    need longer piece

  • @MsSEXTANS
    @MsSEXTANS 3 месяца назад

    Real music hero, much love!

  • @ericcoombs
    @ericcoombs 6 лет назад +26

    DIY at its best!!

  • @OfficialSiriusmusic
    @OfficialSiriusmusic 6 лет назад +5

    man this guy is soo cool

  • @tkfore2one918
    @tkfore2one918 6 лет назад

    right -fucking-on , man! this man is a role model

  • @robertsteinberger5667
    @robertsteinberger5667 3 года назад +2

    Listen to why should I love you and tell me which band should pay him millions of dollars for royalties! And at the same time he sounds like Ariel Pink. He is a genius.

  • @devonzuchotzki6786
    @devonzuchotzki6786 6 лет назад +13

    One of your best videos

  • @jennamorrison1952
    @jennamorrison1952 5 лет назад +3

    First track is "I Like To Stay Home", 1:15 is "Little Man"

  • @todcowpersr8020
    @todcowpersr8020 6 лет назад

    One of my inspirational musicians of all time

  • @augjake
    @augjake 6 лет назад +1

    R. Stevie Moore is a legend

  • @14lieshy
    @14lieshy 6 лет назад

    finally i love r.stevie moore

  • @ilovehotcakes
    @ilovehotcakes 6 лет назад +1

    What a true artist

  • @OneEyeGoating
    @OneEyeGoating 6 лет назад +1

    A true musical artist, doing it out of love of making music, not to be popular or for the money!

  • @Blackpanthersrevenge
    @Blackpanthersrevenge 2 года назад +1

    This dude rocks

  • @imnotfeelingit207
    @imnotfeelingit207 6 лет назад +25

    I think we all are still little kids

    • @jonre1536
      @jonre1536 6 лет назад

      joe corpus here's too forever

    • @paint3ball
      @paint3ball 6 лет назад

      You have to grow old but you don’t have to grow up

  • @t3mpl3_
    @t3mpl3_ 5 месяцев назад

    I love Stevie

  • @charizardoystersauce
    @charizardoystersauce 6 лет назад +1

    Joanna Newsom, Stevie and I share the wonderful birthday of January 18th. Stevie is an enigma, the embodiment of DIY and rock n roll, so blessed to just witness him, i have live footage when he played the east room in Nashville in October 2017 look for vids on my channel

  • @34elraaK
    @34elraaK 2 месяца назад

    part of the problem is literally my 4th favorite song of all time

  • @stevencooper1103
    @stevencooper1103 6 лет назад

    This man is unironically my hero.

  • @okDylan
    @okDylan 6 лет назад +6

    Cant believe they didn't run the ball........

  • @gimmeuhbreak
    @gimmeuhbreak 6 лет назад

    I knew it was about R Stevie before I even watched it!!! Fucking love him

  • @locksh
    @locksh 6 лет назад +1

    Hmm great video. Such an interesting individual. Where should I start with his material?

  • @jokenoninc.6142
    @jokenoninc.6142 6 лет назад +1

    The lofi creator and legend

  • @KarlMiller-DjKarl
    @KarlMiller-DjKarl 5 лет назад

    Inspires me to do more recording no doubt and I need to...☮🔥

  • @eduardosantos9961
    @eduardosantos9961 6 лет назад

    Great videos keep it up!!!

  • @morg9267
    @morg9267 6 лет назад +2

    song at 1:20?

  • @gregwest6032
    @gregwest6032 6 лет назад +1

    He never sold his sould, I reckon. :)
    Good on him.

  • @art7046
    @art7046 3 года назад

    One of the kings of outsider music

  • @jrusselison
    @jrusselison 6 лет назад

    He loved his music more than the fame.

  • @rafelbertponce2631
    @rafelbertponce2631 6 лет назад +1

    A true artist

  • @lostuser1094
    @lostuser1094 6 лет назад

    Aaaayyyyy love ya R. Stevie! Best guy not in the business

  • @Herfinnur
    @Herfinnur 6 лет назад

    This was very inspiring!

  • @Schlagageul
    @Schlagageul 3 года назад +1

    Does anyone have the list of songs used in the video?

  • @lachrymarum_
    @lachrymarum_ 6 лет назад

    a new hero of mine.....

  • @b.r2715
    @b.r2715 6 лет назад

    Great job bro 👍

  • @RafeSanger
    @RafeSanger 6 лет назад

    He's like Dave Catching's brother, for so many reasons