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jonathan day
Folk / Experimental / Acoustic

"way = spoken =/ true"


United Kingdom

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Member Since11/23/2006
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InfluencesSaturday, February 02, 2008 ................................................................ EXTRACTS FROM THE RECENT REVIEW OF 'SKYLIKEME' IN CROSSRHYTHMS MAGAZINE ..> STYLE: Roots/Acoustic................................................. RATING 9/10.......................................... Reviewed by Alastair McCollum ............................................................. This album draws on a variety of music resources and showcases his multi-instrumental work and songwriting skills to make a singular work which bears repeated listening. That's not to say there aren't some tracks which are very immediate, but that most of these pieces need to be listened to again, chewed over and appreciated over time. The sleeve is notably lacking in details of the how, why, and who of the production, and there isn't a track listing - due to the desire for 'sense of mystery' according to the man himself - though a listing can be found online for those of us who like to be able to put a name to a song. Guitar-based, but not straightforwardly acoustic, the music ranges from the reflective feeling of "Skydog" to the powerful folk-rock/alternative vibe of the second track "A White Angelus" via a contemporary arrangement of the traditional folk piece "Lakes Of Pontchartain". There is some excellent guitar work throughout, an impressive variety of instruments which bring a depth of sound and deeply textured approach to the music, and the passionate vocals of Day give a sense of plaintive melancholy to the whole affair. There is a tangible sense of journey - or perhaps more accurately a sense of wandering and wondering - through the album, notably on what is probably the most catchy track "Darkman", but present in nearly every track. It's a feeling of searching and of spiritual quest, but with no particular answers found, just a sense of sharing in the questions. The almost "stream of consciousness" writings on the cover and inner sleeve of the CD reflect this feeling, with the whole package encouraging us to embrace the mystery of life, without necessarily expecting everything to be wrapped up. Repeated listening makes this a most profound and enjoyable album, not an easy listen, but a worthwhile one.
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Dec 5 2008 8:00P
Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Birmingham, Midlands
Dec 6 2008 8:00P
Ariel Centre Totnes, Southwest
Dec 7 2008 8:00P
Hitchin Folk Club, The Sun Hotel, Hitchin Hitchin, London and South East
Feb 7 2009 8:00P
Leeds Folk Festival Leeds, Northeast
Feb 7 2009 8:00P
Leeds Folk Festival Leeds, Northeast
Feb 8 2009 8:00P
The Guildhall, Litchfield Litchfield
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Birmingham, Midlands

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   About jonathan day
Made in a derelict church by the daughter of a submariner and a teddy boy welder, I was raised between factories, steel hard and iron grey. Old now and lonely, sometimes I watch the sky. I'm half in love with longing, searching for a certain whiteness............................... JONATHAN DAY'S DISCOTHEQUE.................................. AVEIIA: THE POLITICS OF NAVIGATION..... I took a tour around some islands and let their genomes infest me. You know the soldier in 'Ghost in the Machine' who sees butterflies when his mind is violated by nanoprobes? I tried to suck in bits of bali and japan, wales and africa................................ WOOD SONGS..... After 'Sky Like Me's' studio soundscapes, this work takes it all down to impromptu live recordings through one mike direct to disc. The 'studio' is a room in Jonathan's forest house and the songbirds outside the open door seem to be soloing on some of these songs. A need to create something authentic with a voice, some wood and some wire sits quietly around here somewhere. Post Post-Modern, a cry as personal and lyrical as the curlew, buzzard and nightingale that pass his door........................................................................ A SKY LIKE ME..... "Songs from five years of contemplation. Long nights with sages, poets and painters and long journeys wandering around Europe playing its streets and cafes are here held in song. This record takes its heart from time, silence and the mad, mundane and quietly beautiful vision of those who share the road." Catherine van Ruhland, Greenbelt Festival....................................................................... GREEN DRUM..... Songs from the road less travelled. A younger man is talking here of the loin-passion of new love, fury against injustice and above all standing astonished at the million faced beauty and gut wrenching gutter of the wide world, the road that goes ever on....................................................................................... I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 A White Angelus

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Poppy and Fig





Oct 14 2008 3:08 PM

muchas grcias!!! you're not bad yourself :) x we're looking for duo gig's so if you know of anyone wanting something like us......
Lightnin’ Jim & Tilly





Oct 14 2008 2:56 PM

Hi Jonathan....Thanks for the add and the great music!
Jim & Tilly x
Carley





Sep 3 2008 10:18 PM

Summer came and went
and how was it spent?
We didn't do a very good job of catching up now did we?.....Saw a tagged pic of you + players from Brignorth, I missed you AGAIN.
So as life continues to flow
I'll see you soon I know
xxx
kev





Aug 26 2008 12:01 PM

Cheers mate - yet another completely different to the last time but excellent and powerful performance from a Jonathan Day ensemble.
Brilliant stuff hope to see you soonish Kev
Bridgnorth Music Fest





Aug 26 2008 7:16 PM

Great performance yesterday thanks to all of you
kev





Aug 19 2008 8:10 PM

Excellent and extremely powerful performance as always - thank you loads for coming down and see you next Monday :~)
Michael Lattimore





Aug 1 2008 5:36 PM

Good Evening Dr Day

Hope all is well

You all geared up for another year of Folk Ensemble?
kev





Jul 31 2008 4:06 PM

hey mate hope you've been keeping your head down in Sri Lanka! Here's a flyer for the next three gigs.
kev





Jul 15 2008 5:52 PM

Hi mate hope you can come over on the 14th August - here's a flyer for the first event this week cheers
The Love Jones at the Lounge, Bridgnorth on 17th July
Whalebone





Jul 10 2008 8:52 AM

Hi Jon, belated thanks for yet another brilliant shape shifting set at the Green Wood Summer Music Festival, mercurial as ever...Here's to many more.
Warm wishes,
Steve, Char & Sarah
Worcester Music Festival - 21st to 23rd Aug 2009





Jun 29 2008 2:57 PM

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Worcester Music Festival
22nd - 24th August
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Lydia Glanville





Jun 18 2008 6:46 PM

Hey Jonathan.
Are we going to have any rehearsals for this gig at Greenwood? Lydia
Simon Smith





May 11 2008 4:15 AM

Hey Jon - In Brum next week. Hopefully catch you if you're around.
mike hurley





Mar 24 2008 3:29 PM

Jonathan sir. How do?

If you around:
This week sees the last ever gig at the MAC before its 18th month closure!!

Invention Convention, Friday 28th March, Hexagon Theatre, MAC, Birmingham.
7:30pm start, £6/4, Co promoted by Birmingham Jazz.
Tom Arthurs (Trumpet)
John Edwards (Bass)
Tony Marsh (Drums)
Mike Hurley (Piano)



FiZZLE, 1st April at The Lamp Tavern, Barford St, Birmingham.
£5/3, 8:45pm.
First Half:
John Edwards (Double Bass) - Solo Set
Adrian Northover (Sax) - Solo Set
Second Half:
John Edwards/Adrian Northover/Mike Hurley - Trio Set
Thorpe Hall presents





Mar 21 2008 9:21 AM

Warwick Folk Festival





Mar 11 2008 4:38 PM

Hello, and thanks for becoming a friend of Warwick Folk Festival 25-27 July 2008!
Anna Rice (*RECORDING*)


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Mar 10 2008 6:11 PM

Hey Jonathan!
Thank you for being a friend :-)
Had a listen to your music and think you are doing a great job!
Keep up the good work and keep in touch!
Thanks again
Anna Rice

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Mar 8 2008 1:13 PM

Hi Jon, nice to see you in the woods on Friday night, be nice to get you and the ladies over again later in the year.
Keep moving,
Steve, Char and Sarah
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Mar 7 2008 2:36 PM

Hello Jonathan, thanks for befriending little us! hope to see you in Bridgnorth :)xx
Squib





Feb 26 2008 7:09 PM

Cheers Jonathan. Will check out some more of your tunes too.
DIE!RAVEN!DIE!





Feb 25 2008 12:35 PM

Thx for your support ~~~~

Malcolm
Carley





Feb 24 2008 12:00 AM

How was the party? Sorry we couldn't be there, next time!
DIE!RAVEN!DIE!





Feb 22 2008 1:26 PM

Our Song !!! " Her Name Was Wendy " Already Uploaded !!!!!!!!!!!

Please enjoy it !~


Malcolm
Carley





Feb 3 2008 10:00 PM

Hope you're over the jet lag now - what were you up to in China? thanks for the photo by way, brightened my day.
We had a great time last night but it would have been greater still if you had made it. I'm struggling to stay awake - I was a bit sick this morning (Laura made a killer punch!!!) and we've had Issy's 6th Birthday - an arty party - so we got glitter encrusted and stuffed with cake. I'm wrecked so going to sleep - night night, we will catch up soon. What festies are you doing this year? Fancy the Sunrise Celebration for a change? Let me know.
DIE!RAVEN!DIE!





Feb 2 2008 6:46 AM

THX for add ~~~

your music is awesome !!!

Malcolm
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