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David Sneddon - his sensitive & soulful piano-based songs and soaring vocals.... his music expresses raw emotions wistful-toned thought-provoking introspection there is something very poignant & heart-breakingly real in his voice & songs he can soar & whisper turn ballad into blues & transcend genre

David's music portrays wide-ranging moods with his expressive vocals in contrast to his expressive ‘positive notes’ piano

  He works as a songwriter & has had hit songs worldwide. He also performs his piano-based melodic acoustic songs

The song hangs in the air beautifully… transparent, weightless and luminous.

Taking it back to basics… ‘No PR or runners in sight… only himself, his piano and a few songs.’

David as intelligent, insightful artist - profound, releasing, multi -layered, his songs always surprise.

David Sneddon is a singer-songwriter from Paisley Scotland.

'Sneddon is a naturally gifted musician, and one of the most musically gifted contestants to appear on a TV talent search.'

He has written for other artists, including the international hit “The Message” for UK soul artist Nate James.

Formerly with a band the Martians with John Kielty, he went on to win the BBC Fame Academy in 2002. He had 4 chart singles in 2003 including the No 1 hit “Stop Living The Lie” and a top 5 selling album.

 David released a 5-track EP called "White Noise" in Jan 2007 which has topped the Indiestore chart 

He is signed to SONY as a songwriter, and describes his music as 'melody-driven indie pop'.

 The song is a mysterious art form. Songs can effect us profoundly. They can console, inspire, stir our emotions or challenge our intellect.

David Sneddon, he writes inspiring melodies and sings with an intense passion, that makes you believe in possibilities, while his songs are emotional his personality is fun-loving and light-hearted, and when he sings he wears his heart on his sleeve in a very personal way. David's strength is the expression and range in his voice, matched with the honest passions of his songs........

I've heard many comment, that 'he has the voice of an angel.'

He bravely chose to be an original - rather than a 'Re-run' or a 'Safe-bet'.

Doing the site for David, my favourite singer & songwriter, has been so much fun & I hope you enjoy it -

the site includes DAVID BIO, David Sneddon GIG PHOTOS, NEWS, DISCOGRAPHY more...

Over 5 years of my photography on the David sneddon fansite! From the live gigs David performed – Fame academy concert April 2003 to the Scotcare gig last year in Oct 2008.

David is an instinctive artist with something new to say.

 I hope my photos reflect him as an astute and insightful artist. Paulinex

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"WHITE NOISE" EP

17/01/07 - This Week's UK indiestore.com Picks: WHITE NOISE DAVID SNEDDON

"... he's a considerable talent who deserves a fairer hearing. With his rich Scots burr much in evidence, this is that fair hearing. Listen up." 17th Jan 2007 Indie Store

Offers a timeless authentic sound. David's music portrays wide-ranging moods with his pure sensual vocals in strong contrast to his hard hitting ‘positive notes’ piano. His voice is one moment melancholy and then tender, evocative and then forceful, led by his strong dynamic piano playing. It brings a subtle blend of sensitive melody and rhythmic moods. David has gone for the acoustic impact of a ‘one live take.’ All five tracks are stand outs, in particular the energetic moving melody of 'One Old Soul'. Also includes the heartfelt piano track Wish You Well, the joyous Time, the optimism of White Noise, and the romantic Lady Lullaby. Engaging and absorbing.

'I think your music is wonderful, and you're such a genuine kind of a singer...your own style, and a wonderful hint of a brogue that just adds to the flavour. So good to hear something that hasn't been chopped up and processed to blandness these days! Keep it up!' Patricia Hammond Opera singer

'you lay yourself right out there in your songs. and then you double it by singing with the same quality. this is a great tune. sincerity is your trademark. perhaps that is the essence why i like your music .' Janice Kephart poet

The strengths of David’s set are the quality of the songs and that magic something in David’s voice. He is performing on energetic, accomplished set.

‘His set was far too short, and I felt he has something new in his songs, which are sensitive and sincere. He is in a different league to most singer songwriters that I hear, who simply don’t touch me in my heart that way.’Jazz Bar

 6/9/07 - Excellent Review of the Jazz Bar gigs in Edinburgh Guide

……until he gets behind his piano and then the serious performer takes over. He puts his heart and soul into his music. He clearly enjoys performing. …

The audience last night was quick to pick up on this and an immediate rapport was established. As he said, music has been good to him. By forsaking the bubblegum world of pop offered to him through his success in 'Fame Academy' and allowing his depth to show, David Sneddon has in turn been good for music.

*DAVID SNEDDON GIG REVIEWS*

BRISTOL - David Sneddon who, accompanying himself on piano with David Mullins providing additional guitar and vocal accompaniment, was next up. The one-time chart topper said: "I'm a songwriter and I write pop songs for other people." If so, he has been holding back some of the best stuff for himself, for there was nothing cheesy about the strong and well-crafted songs like Time and Insomnia. Bristol Evening Times Dec 2007

HIGHBARN '  It was standing room only at High Barn in Great Bardfield as David Sneddon. ..played a 90-minute "This is an amazing venue.. I would rather play here than Wembley. " The performance was stripped down with only two musicians on stage: Sound engineer - "The crowd loved him. He's a very talented performer and he played a great set that obviously went down well with the audience." Dunmow Dec 2006

ORAN MOR - 'The Scots Fame Academy winner proved his talent with this acoustic show. Accompanied on guitar by John Kielty - his co-songwriter when he was in The Martians - David belted through original songs from his almost-completed album.  The highlight was beautiful ballad 'Insomnia'. The only reference to his past chart success was a version of his No 1 hit Stop Living The Lie mixed with Del Amitris Nothing Ever Happens. (5 stars) SUNDAY MAIL July 2006

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REVIEWS of 'Seven Years Ten Weeks' released April 2003

He has had some significant chart success, new songs seem to be flowing out of him at an alarmingly prolific rate and he's possibly the nicest, most charming and down to earth man in the music business.  WESTERN MAIL

There's no doubt David Sneddon does possess music talent, coupled with some real star quality.

His voice was head and shoulders above the rest and he's also a fine piano player. Sunday Mail

Sneddon is a performer with honesty, integrity and a fair degree of soul... with infectious piano melodies and an attractively low-key falsetto. Review by Andrew Lynch. Entertainment.com

 I was right the first time-these songs are class! I listened with real excitement to my favourites and got excited when I discovered I liked one or two of the other tracks a lot more than I thought I did.

There are actually some moments of genius here. The exquisite Lazy is an absolute corker and has classic written all over it - this album is difficult to fault. Snedders has presented us with well-produced songs that are sure to be classics Yahoo

This is a strong album which has some haunting tracks like 'Lazy' that evoke late 90s indie

This is a one man band, a talent hotspot Teen Music 

I've always thought All My Life, Time to Fall Down, Lazy and OK were brilliant songs - beautiful tunes with great lyrics. What I realise all over again, is that every song on the album has something special'

 I will always remember talking to the man behind us, who was a staunch Elton John fan, he was very impressed with David and we all told him to buy "SYTW" (well Leeza - did really) The ladies behind us enquiring who we were and all about David Sneddon. Gave us tremendous pride  a fan

 2003 David worked with Elton's band for his album - 'these guys are legends!'

'The songs were pretty damn inspiring. I strongly recommend you add it to your collection' , Elton's drummer