I'm probably ripping off lots of people like Regina Spektor, Simon and Garfunkle, Elton John, Antony & the Johnsons, Sigur Ros, The Flaming Lips, The Beatles, Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Leonard Cohen, Bob Marley, The Beach Boys, Kate Bush, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Radiohead, Joanna Newsome and loads of others i'm sure.
Sounds Like
Piano with me singing and layering up beats and harmonies and percussion and kazoos and melodicas and strings and stuff.
“Dan smith looks timid and small behind his oversized keyboard but with a flourish he banishes any doubts as to his abilities. He doesn’t just write songs, he composes vocal symphonies. Witty, pretty and devastatingly clever, he throws a centuries worth of British vocal wit into the pot and tops it off with the most incredible backing tracks self assembled from vocals, keyboard and maracas. The audience erupt with appreciation. Go see… be in awe.”
- The Sandman
"Think the erratic stylings of Bohemian Rhapsody mixed with the soul of a Jeff Buckley record, and then throw in some of the excitement of Regina Spektor or Kate Bush. Think about it. That’s right; you’re getting the idea now.
That being said, in a packed pub somewhere in North London - when you're surrounded by an audience full of un-expectant people all with their jaws to the floor as the unknown man behind the keyboard layers and plays out his compositions with the force of a full band in his hands - it would be unfair to draw too much of a comparison on already established artists.
Dan Smith is not only an excellent songwriter and a thoughtfully explosive live performer - he is an outstanding addition to Future Music's alternative scene. Delivering such poetic and provocative music at such an early stage in his career, he will provide you a welcome reminder as to 'what it’s all about.' A star is born.”
- Phil Clifton, Xfm
"His songs are symphonic yet understated, frenzied yet measured, complex yet played with ease. He suffers, at first, from a slight (and only slightly noticeable) nervousness, but is soon absorbed by both his music and the crowd’s reaction to it, even going so far as to stand on his stool and dance during the looping, final section of the final song. Certainly one to watch – not just in the future, but right now too."
When are you coming back to Brighton? I fell absolutely in love with your sound since I first saw you in Coalition. I signed up to your email subscription after talking to one of your minions (sorry minions) but have never heard anything from you since, it's a real shame. xx Sheeni
Wow nice one that would be great! Did you get a message from my boss at forward slash? If your interested in playing places like rythum factory or motherbar then you should definetly get in touch. I know they are smaller venues than you are used to but I guess it's a few extra dates. Plus it means I get to engineer you and listen for free lol
How's it going? There is a free track available for you at the moment on our myspace page. Just click the FREE DOWNLOAD box at the top of the page and enter a valid email to download the tune. How cool is that!
Have a great week and thank you very much for being electronically connected to us as friends and fans.
My strange little radio show beings at 10pm this evening on http://www.expressfm.com and at approximately 11.40 you will be able to hear Daniel In The Den playing from your speakers. Yes. x
One more thing!I work for / productions as a sound engineer. They put acts on at 333,proud galleries and Camden Rock. Would you like me to pass on your details?
nice to hear from you. Things are going pretty well for me right now. Just played at The Cavern Club in Liverpool last night which was fun and got some gigs coming up later in October. Hows stuff with you?
You reckon you could wangle me a gig anywhere down in London town some time? Or if you're ever wanting a support act for a night let me know. I'm gonna be putting on some showcase type evenings up in Chester some time soon too so if you ever fancied a jaunt up this way let me know and i'll give you a slot coz it;d be pretty awesome to see you live
yo dan, i might be in southsea on the morrow, we should catch up over a beer or something. hope all's well man! like the crystal clear new recordings by the way.
