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Daniel Pearson
Alone, Together

Daniel Pearson — Alone, Together (2015)

    Daniel Pearson — Alone, Together (August 21, 2015)  Daniel Pearson — Alone, Together (August 21, 2015)♦  Obvykle to začíná slovním obratem ‘jeden z...’ — tak udělám výjimku a říkám: Daniel Pearson je JEDEN. Only one. Tisk uvádí, že je to nejlepší nový anglický singer–songwriter. Tak jsem se o tom přesvědčil. Ano, je.
Born: 29 July 1982
Location: Kingston upon Hull, England.
Album release: August 21, 2015
Record Label: Saint In The City
Duration:     39:31
Tracks:
1. Hymn for the Hopeless      5:38
2. The Bridge      4:59
3. As Deep as Love      3:58
4. I Still Believe      4:53
5. Rivers      2:36
6. The Open Sea      4:55
7. War Stories      4:50
8. Circles      4:38
9. Come Back Around      3:04
℗ 2015 Saint In The City Records
Credits:
♦  Ed Heaton Engineer, Mixing, String Arrangements
♦  Kieran O’Malley String Arrangements, Violin
♦  Daniel Pearson Bass, Composer, Drums, Guitars, Percussion, String Arrangements, Vocals
♦  Jeremy Platt Piano
♦  Tom Woodhead Mastering
PRESS:
♦  “Superb, majestic songs. 8/10” — UNCUT Magazine
♦  “A genuine talent you’d follow through thick and thin. 8/10” — SHOUT 4 MUSIC
♦  “A talent of staggering promise.” — NO DEPRESSION
♦  “The UK’s best new singer–songwriter. 4/5” — ALLGIGS
♦  “Captivating & assured...a mature and inspired work. 8/10” — POPMATTERS
♦  The nine songs on Alone, Together channel the last two years of the talented musician’s life into an album of beautiful contradictions. Pearson got married, left his English teaching job to succeed as an independent musician, saw word–of–mouth power his music to countless new fans on social media, became a father and celebrated the birth of his first child, and battled against a rare and lethal form of eye cancer. The resulting album explores these varying experiences and is at once joyous and melancholic, communal and solitary, uplifting and reflective.
♦  Rather than playing it safe and sticking to a formula, Pearson has followed a singular vision for each album. After the hooky, pop–fuelled Americana of his debut Satellites saw him gain glowing press reviews and enthusiastic radio support, he made a stark, bleak and recession–tackling album of folk ballads and scathing electric blues on Mercury State that reflected the voices of the community around him at the time. The decision to change things up again on Alone, Together to incorporate lush orchestral sounds and handle the bulk of the instrumental performances himself has created another distinctive set of timeless songs that are the work of a mature artist confidently forging his own path.
♦  At a time when anyone with an acoustic guitar and a YouTube cover version can call themselves a singer–songwriter, it’s refreshing to discover the real deal in a gifted songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. A world away from the machinations of global music corporations and their market–tested artist launches, Daniel Pearson embodies the independent spirit and the enduring power of great songs in a changing music industry.
♦  Ghettoblaster recently caught up with him to discuss the album and this is what he told us. (TIMOTHY ANDERL)
Description:
♦  The contrasting structure of the album title suggests an artist toying with a multitude of feelings. This leads into a record supported by a strong indie spine, flavoured with folk sensibilities and allowed to saunter into occasional classic rock territory. ALONE, TOGETHER is Daniel Pearson’s third album release and joins his previous efforts in punching above its weight. This time a central streak of orchestral grandeur weaves around the variety of core guitar input suggesting a middling maturity to Daniel’s music. Not an ounce of the forty minute playing time is wasted as nine tracks succinctly portray the intended conviction of a singer–songwriter strong on sentimental message.
♦  The numerous string arrangements differentiate this from Daniel’s other albums which have all had their release on Saint in the City Records. However the carefully constructed lyrics remain to decorate a clarity evocative vocal style ensuring maximum listener impact. If you’re acquainted with Daniel’s music, there will be an air of familiarity in the track ‘I Still Believe’ as it gets a subtle makeover from its original version appearing on 2012’s MERCURY STATE. While an element of curiosity revolves around the re–work, the effect of this outstanding and resounding anthem is rock solidly profound and retains the power to impress.
♦  While similar anthemic vibes surround the track War Stories’, it is probably album opener ‘Hymn for the Hopeless’ which delivers the record’s strongest theme. With the strings in full flow, this antidote to despair gives a voice to the moments of somber feelings and reveals Daniel’s song writing with its deepest sense of conviction. On the acoustic front, Daniel mixes more violin input with standard folk instrumentation on ‘The Open Sea’ a track which sees the writing at its figurative finest. ‘Come Back Around’ memorably closes the record with similar acoustic effect and successfully plants a yearning desire in the listener’s mind.
♦  For those requiring a little extra rock sound to their music, both ‘The Bridge’ and ‘Rivers’ will oblige. The latter is not afraid to let the electric guitar take control from the opening bars, while the former is that directive stray into the waters of classic rock, albeit in a mild portion. ‘As Deep as Love’ and ‘Circles’ seamlessly merge into the mood of the album without necessarily reaching some of the peaks, but still maintaining the continual flow of mixing prime passion with sensitive nuances.
♦  ALONE, TOGETHER is powerful music with a conscience, awash with acoustic reverence and orchestral pomp. Daniel Pearson’s style offers compassionate writing with stirring emotion and each release adds more than a ripple to any pool of placid singer–songwriter activity. The record deserves a chance to impress and will reward subsequent choices.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daniel_pearson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielpearsonfb?_rdr=p
INTERVIEW / TIMOTHY ANDERL, JULY 30, 2015
♦  http://ghettoblastermagazine.com/2015/from-the-horses-mouth-daniel-pearson-on-alone-together/
Website: http://danielpearson.net/
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