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MY HIGHBARN PHOTOS, December 2006
MY HIGHBARN PHOTOS, December 2006
David sang a full hour set of 13 songs. One Old Soul, Time, God or No God, Rocket Man, Lazy, Liza, Anticipation, Insomnia, Northern Lights, So This is Christmas, Lady Lullaby, Don’t Let Go, White Noise.
David has been honing his skills as a writer and performer over the past years, and tonight at Highbarn was to prove a golden showcase. His family and dedicated fans were here to support him along with a packed audience. This long oak Medieval building, full of charm and beauty, is the tallest building in the county, and over 800 years old. Large shiny silver Christmas balls hung low and we were seated at large round tables.
Both the front two tables were for David's long time fans. Wonderful magical gig, my first time hearing a full set gig.
When I arrived a low golden sun shed a rainbow over the sky. It reminded me of one of those 360 degree experiences at Disney, with blue purple hues on my left and golden oranges on my right in a magical lit sky lined by dense black trees. The last time I was at a dark Stansted was for Davids Bush Hall gig 2 years ago.
The Sham gigs were fun, but I never felt as excited as I am about this new set.
David sang his heart out and lifted us to the very tall wooden rafters. With new backing guitarist David Mullen, providing an assured and relaxed backdrop, David was headlining, on a wide golden stage and playing a shiny grand piano called 'Sophie'. His piano playing came over so strong on the beautiful piano, and sitting side onto the audience, we can enter his world of music. I thought of all the gigs I’ve been to over the years and how this young artist left me breathless.
The combination of his engrossing uplifting voice, wonderful piano playing and lovely melodic songs is so unique.
David Sneddon - Highbarn Dec 2006
HIGHBARN: It was a bit of a drive here over windy country roads. The Highbarn Essex is run by a dedicated David fan who was actually at the Fame Academy final. The first thing that strikes you on entering is the high wooden rafters that were hung with large shiny silver Christmas decorations, and the open space of the building. This long oak Medieval building, full of charm and beauty, is the tallest building in the county, and over 800 years old. Highly impressive (excuse the pun). The wide stage has a beautiful brown grand piano called 'Sophie' and everything had a golden glow about it. My first time hearing David play a full set. Magical night. I can still remember the first time seeing these shots.
An excellent song selection - something seasonal, something past on the album, a hit single, a song from the artist who most inspired his music, a brand new song,
and the five songs for the new EP. David sings Elton so well, the Rocket Man who first inspired his music. Folding his legs underneath him he launched into Lennon’s Christmas song, with backing guitar. For Lazy, David played the sexy slow jazz feel of this fan favourite. I loved hearing Lazy!!
David M was very good on the classic Time. New song 'Anticipation', has good dynamics/feel. It’s a huge song, it is like a musical and I can hear the orchestra.
Its very instantly catchy too after just a few hearings.
Lady L was the best I’ve heard yet, a powerfully soothing, crooning love song. There was fun upbeat moments in the set, and powerful sad ones too.
The heartbreak emotions of God or No God and Insomnia. The power of love in Lady L and White Noise.
God or No God, Lazy and Anticipation were the highlight songs for me. Rocket Man and Lady L were amazing too.
Piano – love the piano and guitar in Anticipation – the vocals are very dreamy too. Mmmmm
David connected well with the audience and I hope he was pleased with his performance. On occasions I felt the guitar may have been just a little too loud, but maybe that’s because I wanted to hear David’s piano! What a nice lady Kate is that runs the Highbarn, I’d love to run a venue like that here. David obviously has so many fans scattered around.
I so hope the new 'WHITE NOISE' Ep due Jan 2007 gets a good response, or I’ll be ready to eat all my words yet again! I’m by no means infallible but I hope I am!?
By miles the best set yet. Long Time Coming certainly David! Thank you.
The first time I heard David perform live was at the sold out fA concert at the SECC, and a week later at the Garage club Glasgow. I felt lost in his performance.
I bought his debut album 'Seven Years Ten Weeks' which was written about his years playing clubs and his time on the Tv show. While I was surprised with the rocky feel of Elton's band who were backing David, I was immediately hooked on the standard of the songs and David's moving and engrossing vocals.
I first met David briefly at the Safeways signing for his album in April 2003. He has intense dark eyes and a winning broad smile. I hoped for more Scottish gigs that were not to be that year.
However in May 2004 David and John Kielty played a charity event at the Armadillo Glasgow, Reaching For Africa, when I met David and John backstage. David announced he was starting a band called the Sham at the concert. The band played gigs in both London and Scotland in 2004 and 200, and David continued doing gigs with John in 2006.
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