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Staffan Ridaeus



Denmark’s Staffan Ridaeus of the band Party Boulevard brings sweet musical intelligence to his rock music, which delivers on the pop friendliness while keeping the smarts intact through a delicate hint of progressive elements. Ridaeus music is a harmonious blend of beautiful melodies, rock grooves and hook-laden energy. His accessibility is matched only by his distinctive musical personality and creative integrity.



A Song Is A World To Explore



Music is more than just ear candy. At least, that’s the case with good music. Some pop is drivel, shallow and unimpressive, fleeting and forgettable. But Ridaeus’ music impresses with by indulging in poppy listener-friendliness without sacrificing artistic credibility. It’s both smart and pop, a combination that is all too rare. But Ridaeus says that a song is more than a moment’s entertainment. It is a realm unto itself and a good song should invite us to explore. “When I hear great music, I can really sink into the universe of that specific song and experience something like a journey,” he declares. ‘It’s like feeling you are traveling in a new land or world or even planet.”



Emotion Over Mechanism



Some artists get so caught up in the tweaks, bells and whistles of songwriting that the real impact of the music – the emotions – is overshadowed by excess exercise in technique. For Ridaeus, the emotive power of music is up front; its vitality never plays second fiddle. “In songwriting, feeling is more important than all the technical aspects. Write what you feel and make sure it gets across.” Which isn’t to say the quality and structure of his songs suffers. But Ridaeus is careful never to let his music fall out of balance. The construction of the song is the building of the vehicle to convey the real meat of the music – its heart. “Technique is fun in itself and I like to play around with it, but I don’t let it become more important than the feeling.”



The Artist at Work



Ridaeus has served as vocalist and guitarist for the group Party Boulevard for more than a decade, helping lay a strong foundation for the band, which has earned a staunch fan base for the musically devoted Danes. Ridaeus and Party Boulevard have had the privilege of working with a number of leading acts in Denmark and have performed countless shows in a variety of venues. It’s been valuable experience for Ridaeus. “I have learned something throughout the years about music and also the recording process and can produce albums (including the cover design). This is something I enjoy a lot and have produced several CDs through the years.” Ridaeus has a quality home studio that took him a long time to set up, but his patience has paid off. “I can produce a complete CD right there!” He’s at work on a number of projects, including his own and those of fellow musical artists. Ridaeus is currently working with A&R Select, the world’s leading independent artist development firm, based out of Los Angeles, CA.



“Ridaeus’ songwriting and performances charm with bright flavors and earnestness.” – A&R Select



http://www.myspace.com/staffanridaeus
http://www.partyboulevard.dk/

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