Track number one on my 2010 EP Long Before the Wheel is a song called Leave Oregon — it was the first song I wrote in Nashville and should be considered a direct letter to my loved ones in the West.

While the state of Oregon means the world to me, I knew it wouldn’t resonate with everyone, therefore, I elected to record an alternate version of the same song. In the end, they’re nearly identical but with only one single lyric adjusted within the chorus:

INSTEAD OF:
“Who was I to leave Oregon
When the rearview facing West held all I loved?”

IT IS NOW:
“Who was I to leave where I’m from
When the rearview facing West held all I loved?”

SAMPLE ‘LEAVE WHERE I’M FROM’

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While I will always sing the true version of Leave Oregon, I thought my non-Oregonian friends and fans might appreciate the alternate lyric that can apply to Any Town USA. Enjoy the song and make it your own!

DOWNLOAD ‘LEAVE WHERE I’M FROM’ HERE

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Need a cheap stocking stuffer or unique white elephant gift? Well, introducing my Stocking Stuffer Steal. 2 albums and 2 stickers for just 10 bucks!!

THIS DEAL INCLUDES:
-Long Before the Wheel (2010 EP)
-Another Gleam (2011 LP)
-Two 2″ x 4″ vinyl stickers

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Of course, you can always give the gift of my other music by shopping my page on CD Baby.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TYLER STENSON!!

Tyler Stenson is a singer/songwriter in Portland, OR that is increasingly known for his unique brand of elegant folk music. Along with spending 15 months as a singer/songwriter in Nashville, he has been twice-named the “Songwriter of the Year” by the Portland Songwriters Association, “Best Male Artist” at the Portland Music Awards, was nominated for the Wyoming Governor’s Art Award, has opened for famed rocker, Chris Isaak, performed on OPB’s Live Wire! Radio and has 10 studio albums being distributed internationally.

For anyone who wants to join my growing army of fans and proudly proclaim to the world that you are indeed One of the Elegant Folk, I’ve recently launched a line of tees just for you. Found exclusively on ReverbNation, these statement shirts are just $25. Tell somebody!

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PRODUCT DETAILS:
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When assigned to write a descriptive poem about a landscape in a University of Oregon poetry class, I found myself staring out the window of a Greyhound bus, in awe of the city lights in the distance. Although I was stuck on The Bus, traveling from Portland to Eugene, I found a bit of poetry nonetheless.

Below is a video discussion of the behind-the-scenes background of The Bus, track #10 on my new album Another Gleam — a revealing look at the inspirations, the meanings behind the song, the songwriting process, the recording experience and much more. Enjoy.

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THE BUS
by tyler stenson © 2008

On the bus,
I’m in love with the city lights,
As they lie there,
Thin on the horizon.

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With the holiday season fast approaching, nothing would help me more than you taking this time to introduce someone to my music. Whether they’ve never heard of me before or only have a couple of my six albums, there is all kinds of music to go around and I’m confident that any music lover would enjoy my music as their gift. Pass it on.

BROWSE ALL OF MY ALBUMS HERE

LONG BEFORE THE WHEEL
CD Baby
iTunes

BITTERSWEET PARADE
CD Baby
iTunes

SEE THAT GLEAM
CD Baby
iTunes

LANDER LIVE at MISSISSIPPI STUDIOS
CD Baby
iTunes

ORANGE CHROME SKY
CD Baby
iTunes

THE LOW CEILING
CD Baby
iTunes

My new album Long Before the Wheel is officially available for purchase and download on both CD Baby and iTunes. Please pick up a copy for you and your friends and leave a raving review while you’re at it. Your dollars and kind words are beyond appreciated. Enjoy.

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TRACK LISTING:

1. Leave Oregon
2. Daffodils
3. That Moon
4. Clover
5. We Grow

Lately I’ve been hearing all kinds of good stuff about BandCamp.com so I decided to check it out. Although it looks like just another music community, I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and therefore posted my very own Tyler Stenson music page.

Tyler Stenson on BandCamp.com

Of course, it’s way too early in the game to determine if that was a good move or not, but here’s hoping. If you’re interested in seeing what Band Camp is all about (and claiming a few free downloads in the process), check out http://tylerstenson.bandcamp.com. Enjoy!

LADIES, my sweet sweet friend Emily sells beautiful jewelry for Stella & Dot and in an effort to help me out with my fundraiser, she has offered to donate 100% of her commissions toward my album for all trunk show purchases from now ’til August 1st.

Yep, it’s a double score of goodness: by buying some lovely jewelry here, you can support my upcoming album. Can’t go wrong with that.

I’ve decided to give away some of my older songs for FREE!!! 30 of my best songs from the past are now yours to download at no cost…

FREE MUSIC HERE: http://bit.ly/HqQaO or by clicking on the free music tab on the right.

I’ll be totally honest, this is a viral campaign: My goal is to have 10,000+ downloads by the time my new record is released in January 2010 and I’ll need your help to get there. That said, all I ask is that you forward this link to everyone you know and encourage them to do the same.

Spread the word; forward to co-workers, re-post, tweet, blog, forums … wild fire!!!

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