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BIO Jan 2008
DAVID SNEDDON
_ songwriter, singer, musician...
his songs touch the soul, are full of beauty, and miraculous melodies
David is a writer of timeless and unique songs. His songs are songs within songs: they express raw emotions, wistful-toned, thought provoking introspection. There is something very poignant and heart-breakingly real in David's voice. He can soar and whisper, turn ballads into blues and transcend genre. His music is immediately accessible, full of dramatic shades of light and dark, with soulful highs and dreamy long late nights.
David draws on a range of influences for his music from classic pop to soul, folk and rock. And you can hear the effect on the range and tone of his vocals and in his songs. David, piano and his voice moves with soul and energy. At times he throws his head back and his playing is as mesmerizing as his voice and songs. David's music draws inspiration from 60s melodic pop, but with a very unique voice.
::TOP SELLING No 1 EP "White Noise" January 2007: Sneddon's first recorded work in years. The EP sold well and received good Reviews. The Ep has been No 1 Indiestore charts in 2007, 2008 and in 2009
::ACOUSTIC GIGS : In 2006 David played acoustic gigs with John Kielty. In 2007 & 2008 he played London gigs and wrote with guitarist David Mullins.
'I love being a songwriter. Tonight however, I play the Troubadour with MY songs to an intimate crowd and get a bigger buzz!!! I love these gigs I'm playing at the moment.'
::DAVID’S SONGWRITING: -
David’s musical directions have taken him from the pop of Elton and Robbie, the rock of the Killers and Franz Ferdinand, to singer songwriters such as Richard Ashcroft, John Mayer and Dylan.
David had written successfully for some top talent – soulful Nate James (think Stevie Wonder) and international hit ‘The Message.’ Nate James is now on the third album, with considerable success and hits on the worldwide stage. He keeps his music closely to the classic soul vibes of Motown. The young talent of Julian Perretta who toured with Mark Ronson in 2008 and Girls Aloud in 2009. Julian’s music is sophisticated pop, blending classic sounds such as T Rex, Steely Dan and Motown and giving them new directions. Think upbeat Jamiroquai and power pop sounds.
In 2008 David has been writing with singer songwriter Dave Gibson who states Radiohead as an influence. His songs have the big sounds of rock and soul yet keeping the singer songwriter intimacy. All these artists are taking music in exciting new directions. He writes with producer and writer James Bauer Mein. Check the writing collaborations of Mein and Sneddon on Jay’s myspace - the big rock sound of ‘Barricades’ and the haunting ‘Sirens’ and on EMI's myspace page.
:"Baby Get Higher" Van Velzen::
In October 2003 David’s single "Baby Get Higher" made the UK Singles Chart, has since been a hit on the dance floor u for Almighty Records and Belle Lawrence; and a Singles chart hit for Dutch artist Van Velzen.
:"Touchdown" Julian Perretta:: In 2007 David wrote with the highly anticipated 19 yr-old British singer/songwriter Julian Perretta. In 2008 Julian was signed to Sony BMG and his debut album is expected in 2009. He will be touring with Girls Aloud.
:"The Message" Nate James::
Sneddon co-wrote the international hit “The Message†for UK soul artist Nate James which was released as a single in the UK in 2005, and was also a track on Nate’s debut album “Set The Toneâ€.
:" Sirens" "Barricades" :Dave Gibson:: the 'sincere dreamer’ 2008 David wrote with Glasgow singer songwriter Dave Gibson. David’s Beatles influences mixed with Dave’s soulful voice.
*TOP SELLING No 1 "White Noise" EP:: David Sneddon: David released a 5-track EP called "White Noise" in January 2007, his first recorded work in years, which has topped the indiestrore chart over the past 3 consecutive years - 2007, 2008, 2009. "WHITE NOISE" Ep included "White Noise", "Time", "Lady Lullaby", "One Old Soul", "Wish You Well". The EP sold well and received good reviews. It topped the Indie charts for 4 months – at No.1 for over a month. In Jan 2008 the ‘White Noise’ Ep returned to the chart, and was in the No 1 slot August, Sept and Nov 2008. March 2009 the EP was back No 1!
VENUES DAVID HAS PERFORMED AT - The Regal Rooms, The Bedford, The Jazz Bar Edinburgh, Kilsyth Festival, The Boardwalk, Jericho Tavern, The Cobden, The Troubadour, The Betsey, The Hobbit, The Boathouse, The Piazza, Covent Garden, The Fleece and Firkin, The Bull & Gate, Highbarn, Oran Mor, Glasgow.
:2003 Gigs - TV, Radio, TV Presenting, Uni Tour, Roadshows, Supported Elton John & Bryan Adams
:2004 Gigs - Sham band gigs London & Scotland
:2006/2008 - Acoustic Gigs with guitarists John Kielty & David Mullins.
David decided bravely not to be a Re-run or a Safe-bet, but to be an original. His music expresses emotional moods so clearly I disappear for those moments.
www.davidsneddonfansite.co.uk
He is taking it back to basics with 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.'
(C) paulinekeightley
JAZZ BAR EDINBURGH, August 2007
David played Sold Out gigs at the festival to good reviews, and thrilled fans many who had travelled far to see him, by singing his No 1 HIT Stop LIVING The LIE’.
'His set was far too short, and I felt he has something new in his songs, which are sensitive and sincere.'
DAVID'S TOP SELLING 'WHITE NOISE' EP NO 1 INDIESTORE CHART!
... continues at the top of the Indiestore chart in 2009 - From January to December 2008 - and No 1 Indiestore chart August, Sept, Nov 2008, & March 2009.
www.indiestore.7digital.com/davidsneddon
Floating on the pure and honest passion of David's voice. I get lost in his voice.'
DISCOGRAPHY
As part of his prize for winning BBCs Fame Academy, David was signed by Mercury Records in December 2002. His first single "Stop Living The Lie" was a #1 hit in the UK Singles Chart in January 2003, selling over 250,000 copies, and making it the 12th highest selling single of the year.
In April David's second single "Don't Let Go" made #3.
His third single "Best Of Order" was #19 in the UK Singles Charts in August.
In October David released his fourth single "Baby Get Higher" which reached #39 in the charts.
This song has subsequently achieved chart success for both Belle Lawrence and Dutch artist Van Velsen.
'Stop Living The Lie' was in the top 40 for nine weeks.
David is the only artist from a reality TV show to have a Number One hit single and a number 5 Album with his own compositions.
ALBUM - 'SEVEN YEARS - TEN WEEKS'
Released 28th April 2003 - #5 UK Album CHARTS
Shipped Gold in the UK. The day of the album release SLTL was #36 and DLG #3.
David wrote songs about his seven years after leaving university when he worked with bands, on stage and writing his songs - and about his ten weeks on the TV show. It contains his 3 chart singles "Stop Living The Lie", "Don't Let Go" and "Best of Order". All Music and Words by David, with 4 co-writes with John Kielty. The album was produced by Hugh Padgham who produced Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel in the 80s, and was recorded with Elton John's band. It received good reviews. ..
REVIEWS: 'The voice is amazing…The album is the better for the honesty and genuine emotion in it.'...'This debut album engrosses with stirring emotions and true lyrics, and takes you on an escapist journey. A heart-warming collection of songs that move from busking 'All My Life', to the trials on the TV show with 'OK', to hope with John’s 'Long Time Coming'. When he’s at the piano he holds the audience with a sensitive performance.
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TOP SELLING NO 1 EP "WHITE NOISE" Jan 2007
No 1 Indiestore Chart 2007, 2008, 2009.
www.indiestore.7digital.com/davidsneddon
‘WHITE NOISE’ EP
" David's music portrays wide-ranging moods with his pure sensual vocals in strong contrast to his hard hitting ‘positive notes’ piano. Engaging and absorbing."
