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Daniel Ward-Murphy

About Me

NEW ALBUM 'UNTIL THE MORNING LIGHT' OUT NOW!!
Hi folks, I am a UK singer/songwriter striving for a wider audience and the chance to write, record and play my music for a living.
I perform with a talented ensemble of musicians and have created an interesting sound with cello, violin, female vocals and earthy drums featuring throughout. With the invention of the internet and streaming music, I'm really pleased that you can listen to some of my music here - if you like it please do spread the word, you will make a difference and feel free to get in touch!
My debut album ‘Until The Morning Light' is available now from Amazon, Sellaband.com/shop, and digitally via iTunes, Play.com and a host of other outlets.
This album was recorded with acclaimed producer Tony Platt (Bob Marley, AC/DC) and is the result of my fans raising $50,000 via www.sellaband.com - I am extremely grateful to each and every one for their support.
The Queen Of Something New
She's A Knockout
She's A Knockout on Balcony TV - 17th March 2009

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Member Since: 11/05/2006
Band Website: danielwm.com
Band Members: Daniel Ward-Murphy - Vocals & Guitar
Jennifer Delaney - Vocals
Helen Twomey - Violin & Viola
Milo Bird - Cello
Pravin Mukhi - Drums & Percussion
Influences: Billy Joel, Tori Amos, The Charlatans, Nerina Pallot, Sarah McLachlan, Jackson Browne, Ryan Adams, The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Natalie Merchant, Damien Rice, Kasey Chambers, Counting Crows, Kenny Loggins, Tom Petty, Sandy Denny, Sheryl Crow, The Killers, Keane, The Band, Richard Ashcroft, Tracy Chapman, Jeff Buckley, Joan Baez, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Matthew Bennett Band, Chatham County Line, Fleet Foxes, Iain Archer, Tim Burgess, Buffalo Springfield, The Flying Burrito Brothers, John Mayer, Fairport Convention, Beth Orton, Iona, REM, The Beatles......
Sounds Like: Ray Lamontagne, Damien Rice, Counting Crows, Tom Petty, Sandy Denny, Billy Joel, Tori Amos, Jackson Browne, Ryan Adams, James Taylor, David Gray, Natalie Merchant, Keane, The Band, Richard Ashcroft, Tracy Chapman, Jeff Buckley, Joan Baez, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Matthew Bennett Band, Chatham County Line, Fleet Foxes, Iain Archer, Buffalo Springfield, The Flying Burrito Brothers, John Mayer, Fairport Convention, REM, The Beatles, Kenny Loggins
Record Label: Sellaband (1st Album) - Unattached
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Loss Of Milo and the Passion Of Creation

Hello! Its been too long, I promise to do better! I have a new mid-year resolution to write more blogs so hopefully a few more will be forthcoming!The Loss of MiloIt is only right that I start with t...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:49:00 GMT

The Effort, The Frustration, The Video and The Sidelines

Im currently sitting on a train with snow covered fields all around me, listening to Ray Lamontagnes excellent Till The Sun Turns Black album.   I am on my way back to London and I get in 11 minutes...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:34:00 GMT

The Sinking or The Swimming

Happy new year to you all!! Christmas and New Year has been and gone and the mildly depressing shadow of January is for me, etched with both hope and trepidation.  Rehearsals and gigs are booked ...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:48:00 GMT

The Learning, The Writing and The Inexplicable Sound

I am now officially off the leash! Now I won't just be updating you and bending your ear about all things musical, but also forcing general ramblings and thoughts on the general world upon you. I prob...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:31:00 GMT

The Last Recording, The Mixing and The Magic

Things seem to be moving pretty fast now. When I last wrote we had nearly completed all the recording. The next task caused a few days delay as were trying to book a different studio for one extra...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:17:00 GMT

Recording Nearly Done & The Performances

The whirlwind continues and after the initial 5 recording days, another 3 days in the studio have now come and gone.  The first day of the three was a lot of fun as (after laying down some acoust...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Studio Video Diary, Recording Progress and the Artistic Choices

I have just completed 5 full days in the studio which has gone fantastically well. I wanted everyone to be able to share the experience a little, so I took a video camera along and have just uploaded ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:41:00 GMT

Recording Studio Chosen, New Gig Announced and Exclusive Album Track News

Hi - I just wanted to announce a couple of things as well as give you some insight into how preparations for the album are moving along.Rehearsals & PreparationThe band and I have n...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:49:00 GMT

The Road to $50,000

Hi folks! I was asked the other day 'So how is life as a 50k artist??'  (Note: For those of you who have been hiding under a rock, I hit $50,000 on Sellaband and now get to make my album).  ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 13:03:00 GMT

New Website, the Music and the Long Road to $50,000

I have gone global!  This blog is being written for my new website, my Sellaband site, Hyves, Facebook and MySpace - so wherever you are reading it - hello!The new website is something that has t...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:58:00 GMT