Don McLean, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Neil Finn, David Gray, Buddy Holly, John Mayer, Tracey Chapman.....
Sounds Like
Like that noise you hear when you look up and suddenly realise your not where you thought you were, and your not who you think you are, then the rain starts pounding on your freezing hands and you wonder why you didn't bring gloves, or a raincoat but then you remember you have bigger problems cos you can't even remember your name ... all the same you start wondering the crowded street aimless and alone with sore feet and when you find the noise it's coming from a third floor window so you look up and listen, then your reminded of the home your unsure you ever had ... so you just stand there feeling happy and sad. Possibly sounds a bit like that.
Hi, I'm Luke.
Nice to meet you,
I am a songwriter/singer from New Zealand.
I like to write songs and sing them. I Hope you enjoy listening to them.
My debut album 'Here On The Ground' is in NZ stores now, or you can buy it from iTunes or Amplifier.co.nz .
Thanks for stopping by.
BIOGRAPHY
(Bio - by Graham Reid. FULL BIO @ www.lukethompsonmusic.com)
It is a rare debut album by a New Zealand singer-songwriter which arrives as fully formed and mature as that by 24-year old Luke Thompson, whose Here on the Ground announces the arrival of a major Kiwi talent.
His songs are radio-friendly (the top 20 single last year ‘Perfect Drive’, the hook-filled ‘Say You’ll Stay’, the new single ‘Bleed’) and intimately personal (the hypnotic ‘Satellites’ which comes with gentle strings, the ballad ‘Seventeen Again’).
Here on the Ground is the sound of a young and new artist, yet also someone who has years of writing and performing behind him. Driven by a small band, the musically diverse album proves Thompson has something to say and his lyrics stand firmly within that long lineage of his influences.
“Yes, it is quite diverse, and I like that – like Don McLean albums. They are so obviously him and his guitar, but you don’t really find two of the same song anywhere.
“An album was something I’d wanted to make since I was about 10, so it’s like Here on the Ground is my life’s work … so far.”
FULL BIOGRAPHY at:
just because you told me to im definately coming to the hamilton show even if it means i have to take out a loan from the parents =] love you - everything you do especially writing me messages =]
You are an inspiration, it's great to see how much exposure your getting. Maybe next time your in Wellington you could hook me up with a support slot, lol.
....So I got me a gig at the Gables Tavern in Herne Bay on Friday the 27th of June right....and here's the cool part...It's TOTALLY free entry AND it starts at 7pm and goes all damn night long. So totally bring all your cousins along and we'll have us a mean old shindig and a singalong. Excellent.
hey thanks! Im working on recording some of my more recent stuff that has a little more to it-not quite so cliche and simple so hopefully ill have something more up soon. :) thanks for listening! You should play at Wellington folkfestival, so many chilled out talented kiwi musicians your music would fit right in.
bro - NICE work on scoring the Opshop tour! does that mean you can get our names on the door haha - just kidding : ) but if you have any spare time in chch we'd love to go out for a coffee or something. also I see Methven is on the list of venues. we played there last friday - was the BEST pub show ever - so you should be in for a treat! (we got a full steak dinner each, free drinks and got paid... and we were just the opening band!)
Hey Luke (if that is you that comes on here) Just want to say that i really love you songs, there beautiful :) If you ever need any photography done at any shows in Auck let me know would love to meet you and do some photos for you. Hope your well xx *Kat
vote for our song "Better Off" to be on the kiwi fm top ten, go to www. kiwifm. co. nz and follow the music link, you'll have to log in to vote or join if your not a member but its easy peasy!
last mothers i got my mummy your EP, this mothers day i got her your album... lets keep the tradition alive ;) cant wait to hear what you have to come out next! ur latest is awesome!
Hey Luke, hope your well man! just listenning to your songs again. Here on the Floor is AWESOME! how do remember all the words live?! I like it - keep up the good work!
Johnny
ps - sounds like things are going well for Jo bandwise at the mo, thats always good to hear!
Had a fantastic ngiht sweets Gig was awesome xox Kisses and sparkles hehe love ya xox louise xox Thank you for the autographs by the way that was really wonderful of ya xox
Hahahaha the real Luke Thompson. Sitting on a couch reading a boat magazine ahaha sick. Good photo. it's a turbo 9 valve with a diesel injection. fibreglass
