(Adam Sesemann: Production/Arranger, Keys and Percussion)
Influences
Parental Influences: James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Travelling Wilburys, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles.
Early Influences: Guns n' Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Rage, Stone Temple Pilots, Dave Grohl(lower vocal register only), REM, Faith No More, The Verve, Live.
More Recent: Travelling, Pete Murray, Air, Zero 7, W.B. Yeats, Oscar Wilde, Zeppelin, David Gray, Gomez.
Alreet!?!? Where do I start? Basically I was born in the Bahamas to British parents. We lived there for 6 years but decided to move back to the UK (don't know what the folks were thinking!?). I still have family out there and visit when I can (free holiday!) Growing up I didnt really know what I wanted to do but it was always an ambition of mine to travel the world but also music was a passion of mine from a young age as I found it very therapeutic. I started having guitar lessons when I was 11. After 5 lessons I hated playing (didnt help that my teacher was a wanker!!!) so I gave up, put the guitar in the loft and never wanted to pick it up again. However when I got in to Nirvana 3 years later I picked it up again and decided to teach myself so the rest is history!
I went to Brighton Uni and completed my Certificate in Education which meant I could teach. I did that for a while, taught some amazing people but often found that teachers are underpaid and undervalued (by the institution!!) I then decided to embark on a trip of a lifetime and went round the world for a year and a half. I only started singing when I went travelling, all those nights on the beach by the camp fire I would play guitar and get talked into singing. I only started to take my writing seriously when I got back. After 7 months of being home I got itchy feet again and went travelling around Europe. When I came back I enrolled at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music and realised how music would be what would end my wanderlust ……… ; )
November last year I played my 3rd major concert to promote a compilation album called “Sanctuary” this time at the Millennium Forum Theatre, Derry. It includes “Stars Are Made For The Sky” featuring Moya Brennan from Grammy award winning group Clannad. This Album has various artists both established and unestablished with a wide range of genres such as: Folk, Contemporary Popular and Classical, 8 piece Harp Ensemble, Uilleann Pipes, Gregorian Chant, a Soprano Operatic piece, plus many more. In my humble opinion it is an incredible body of work and for me it was an honour and a privilege working with such talented artists.
I have just finished recording my debut studio album with James Corballis (Radiohead). I plan to release it at some point this century!
“Stars Are Made For The Sky” with Moya Brennan at Glenstal Abbey
Quotes:
"Great voice!” - Mark Knopfler
"His music depicts a poetic feel with clever lyrics which are often ambiguous in meaning, leaving the listener to draw their own interpretation of the song!" - Live Listings Magazine
My E.P "Stargazing" was recorded with Adam Sesseman who has worked on various projects with Bob Butterworth (Simon & Garfunkel). It is now available on itunes and also at Zavvi, Resident and Rounder Records in Brighton.
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how are you doing? I finally made it to Alaska and am about to pack my bag and drive off to Talkeetna (the town Northern Exposure was based on) in a couple of hours.
You'd love it here - it's a bit special....how would you feel about a concert on the top of the world?
My regular e-mail still reaches me - from time to time!! Hope you're doing well. Pax, Joseph
ASTORIA DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!! Top class production on an amazing song........it all comes together so perfectly. Thanks so much for the experience..........BRING ON BREATH OF THE UNIVERSE
I loved Astoria Dreams when you played it here and the finished track sounds great. Fair play, and Maria and I wish you all the very best with things, you have a great talent and deserve to be heard! I can’t wait for a listen to everything.
Dear Nassau! You can't imagine how happy I was when I saw on my update list that you put a new song on your profile! :) Man, you really have an amazing voice. Hope you're doin' well. And of course, the song is absolutely beautiful. Just like it should be. I wish you put more songs so I can listen to them... Your favorite Croatian :D Ivana
hey dave! mate sorry i havent been in touch. first time today i logged on for months on end. hope your ok. let me know when your next performing and ill make sure i get my arse into gear and come down. All the best brother.
I came to Dublin...I came to Dublin...and loved it...but it was raining...but would love to go back some day and spend more time!!! Really loved the vibe there. The Guinness gave me indigestion though..........twice...
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