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David Barrett
Acoustic / Progressive / Rock

Solo Acoustic Prog Rock Guitar



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since1/25/2007
Band Websitenoisytrade.com
InfluencesSteve Howe, Alex Lifeson, Pat Metheny, Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Stephen Bennett, Tony McManus, Muriel Anderson, John Knowles, John Williams
Sounds LikeRandy Finney - Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Association
Many people have said to me over the last year that the TFGA has changed their life. Some say that they hadn't played the guitar for 10 or 15 years until being inspired by the TFGA to rediscover their forgotten love of the instrument. Some have found a new kindred spirit and mentor in one of the players we have brought here or in one of the other members they have met. Any one of these stories is enough to justify the existence of the TFGA.
David Barrett is one such story. David has toured with well known Rock acts for the better part of 20 years. The first time I heard him play, at least knowingly, was at a TFGA Open Stage a little less than a year ago. My first impression was that he was obviously a very accomplished musician in some musical genre but that, Fingerstyle Guitar didn't seem to be one of them.
However, never have I witnessed someone so single-mindedly immerse themselves in something in order to stimulate their own musical growth and redefine their musical path.
The result, so far, of this immersion is Barrett's first all acoustic guitar solo CD, David Barrett: Music For Acoustic Guitar.
What first strikes you while listening to this CD is that, although it is obvious that he has an incredibly strong command of technique at his disposal, Barrett is more interested in the spirit of the music than he is in "proving that he can play". This immediately sets this recording apart from hundreds of others - you can hear Barrett's musical purpose and you feel invited to come in and share the experience.
Of course, Barrett is well established as a composer of ambient, highly processed soundscapes. However, apart from some tasteful reverb, he lays his soul on line with just the sound of the guitar on this CD. This was a wise choice as his touch on both steel string and nylon string guitar is enough to carry the day.
Compositionally, the material is first rate. (Apart from "Prelude In C-Minor" by Agustin Barrios, and Ava Maria, there are 12 original compositions.) Barrett has a wonderful sense of "letting the melody do what it wants to do". Just listen to the opening phrase of "Song For Claude". Another one of my favourite Barrett melodies is "Leaving Nashville", although I might like to hear it taken at a slightly more relaxed tempo.
There is lots of compositional variety here. "The Roots Of War", and "Hummingbird" are both groove centred tunes which display Barrett's great ability to sound aggressive and laid back at the same time. "Devonshire" has a definite Celtic influence, and is the only track to employ any over dubs.
One of the most adventurous compositions on the CD is "The Way Of No Way". This tune is dedicated to the great John Knowles. When John was here in the Fall, he was telling us about this idea of mastering all systems so you are not limited by any one of them. Bruce Lee did this with regards to the Martial Arts and referred to it as the way of no way.
Lastly, I'll say this: once you have bought this CD and loaded it onto your ipod, I am willing to bet that it will stay in your current playlist for quite some time.

Robert Silverstein - 20th Century Guitar
An amazing album of guitar-based ambience that echoes the majestic ‘70s works of Fripp & Eno, the 2004 CD from Canadian guitarist David Barrett is a three part sixty minute masterpiece of dreamy guitar soundscapes. The moods on The Atomsmasher’s Noisy Trade are glacial and nocturnal while the shifting musical sands also summons the dark teutonic electronica of Edgar Froese and Tangerine Dream. Emerging in the ‘90s with his solo New Age guitar sound, Barrett exceeds his earlier efforts with The Atomsmasher’s Noisy Trade. The three part sixty minute album shines a light on Barrett’s unique ability to combine experimental film soundtrack sounds into an orchestral, ambient context. Performed on Gibson guitars and recorded direct, Barrett’s sonic sojourn is greatly enhanced with a number of digital and vintage analog effects.






Record LabelNoisy Trade
Type of LabelIndie


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   About David Barrett

1965: David Andrew Barrett, Born May 12, 1965 - in Toronto
1967: Discovers record player and Eddy Arnold and Glen Campbell Lps
1971: Receives first acoustic guitar for 6th birthday, but sadly cannot play it
1976: Began playing guitar at age 11
1977: Receives first electric guitar and amp for Christmas, a beautiful Ampeg "Heavy Stud" Telecaster with Fender Champ
1979: Formed first band Crucial Taunt with Scott Matthews, which later became immortalized in the film Wayne's World
1984: Released independent 7" single with prog rock band Media
1985: Toured Canada with various cover bands, including Firedance Overture
1988: Released live EP and video with enigmatic band Rain
1989: Formed Trouble In Mind and signed publishing deal with EMI Canada
1992: Formed The Breed with Mark Holmes of Platinum Blonde


1993: Produced spoken word/music cd for Canadian poet, Duke Redbird
1994: Played guitar for Amanda Marshall - Played steel guitar for Courage Of Lassie
1996: Formed Vertigo with Mark Holmes and Sascha Tukatsch
1997: Released solo cd Staring Into The Sun produced by Richard Chycki
1998: Appeared with Vertigo on Orange Alert Soundtrack cd - played guitar on Esthero single Heaven Sent
1999: Released no.9 cd - toured Canada with Platinum Blonde (1999-2002)
2000: Played guitar on Mark Holmes cd, Are You Sitting Comfortably?
2001: Played with Kush, on The Temptation Sessions cd
2002: Recorded soundtrack for the Canadian short film, No Rest For The Wicked
2003: Played for Canadian rockers Galore
2004: Released solo ambient guitar cd, The Atomsmasher's Noisy Trade - produced music for The Tube Music Network


2005: Released instrumental cd, Amitabha with Scott Matthews - joined the Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Association - given the unusual title of Director of Special Projects
2006: Released solo acoustic cd, Music For Acoustic Guitar and produced Toronto Fingerstyle a compilation of 12 Toronto area guitarists - contributed lead guitar to Classic Albums Live
2007: Participated as a coach in the League Of Rock - created a series of Podcasts available on iTunes - released second acoustic album, In Search Of Oblivion - formed guitar duo with Randy Finney featuring the music of Chet Atkins and Les Paul
2008: Catalog became available through Pump Audio - played guitar with improvisation trio Splub - released third acoustic album Impostor - contributed music to the film You Should Have been There
2009: Released second prog album with Scott Matthews entitled Radium Lustre - launched Ave Maria Guitar.com



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Jeff





Jul 9 2009 9:26 PM

Hi, thanks for the friendship... Peace, BigBends

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Nefertari





Jun 26 2009 12:53 PM

  thanks dave!
this is my newer private profile.
so whats new out your way???
CHRIS NOTO PROJECTS





Jun 23 2009 1:46 AM

Cheers Dave
keep on proggin !
Chris
MR. RICHARD





Apr 30 2009 6:21 AM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY hey & ALWAYZ, "thanx", FOR THE most gracious ADD.....

GREATest ReSPECTS FOR your WORK .......

ROCK ON !!!!!!!

MR.

RICHARD
ji





Mar 30 2009 3:36 AM

like your page, like your music,
+ viBes from TeXas.


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kevin m. kirker





Mar 5 2009 5:56 PM

i just wanted to drop by and say hello! hope your year is going well thank you for everything! ;D happy harping!
Neil Hendry





Feb 16 2009 4:27 AM

Leaving Nashville is wicked man! Well done!
Don Gato





Jan 29 2009 2:37 AM

Hello Mr. Barret!

Greetings from Kansas City...

Elaine and Antonio & Don Gato



Walter Strauss





Dec 26 2008 8:38 PM



Great to connect!

Walter Strauss (serious musician)
Alicat





Dec 23 2008 1:41 PM

Morning Dave! Hope all's well....Devonshire new tune? Very nice...All the best to you and yours for a peaceful holiday and a bright new year...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
~BALLS~

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oxoxoali
FELIX BANNON





Dec 17 2008 5:46 AM

Season's Greetings, Stay Happy Warm Safe & Dry! {.-}==

SEASONS GREETINGS! Pictures, Images and Photos
Jenni





Nov 28 2008 3:41 AM

hey dave, hope you're okie. have a good weekend!
*hugs*
Jenni





Nov 10 2008 10:17 PM

Hei Davey, hows it going?
When are you coming out this way for a show? I miss your sound..
DYLAN HOWE - Vortex Aug 13





Oct 10 2008 1:05 AM

Hey Dave - great to meet you and to hang out last night! Thanks for looking after us too - Will check out your tunes in a bit at the airport now, like the cover...does remind me of something...
Speak soon cheers! Dylan
Alicat





Sep 21 2008 2:34 PM

Wanted to let you know have been listening to the new album....damn fine stuff, Dave!! I mean really!! And it was great to see you do your stuff...adds such an enlightening perspective to your music :) Thanks for the visit and that stellar red wine....hope all's well...

~DEPARTURE~
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StiLL Sarah





Sep 9 2008 5:12 PM

Whoa...VERY cool profile pic!;)
Sooooo when are ya going to buy me another old man drink, hmmmm? Lol!

Hope all is well in your world Dave

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Rosemarys Garden





Sep 2 2008 5:19 PM

Thanks for being our friend! You have a cool profile here. Let's stay connected. Take care and have a rockin day! Cheers................
Billy Sherwood





Aug 18 2008 11:45 PM

Hi David,
Wanted to invite you to have a listen to a few tracks from my new solo cd :-)

Cheers, Billy

At The Speed Of Life...

CIRCA:

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Paul Mathur





Jul 26 2008 3:32 PM

Hey Dave,

Thanks again for coming out to the show last night.

It was excellent seeing you and chatting.

Please let me know when and where you are playing next so I can get my fix of your awesome guitar playing and amazing music.

Be well my friend.

Cheers,

Paul
forastiere





Jul 22 2008 12:56 AM

hi david, you are so kind. Thank you very much for coming and i hope to see you very soon.
Pino
That Satisfying Crunch!





Jul 2 2008 4:48 AM

Hey Dave! Thanks for the add, and thanks for putting up with my never-ending questions about your Smart Car. Gotta get me one of them!

Take care, and remember to always start your day with a bowl full of That Satisfying Crunch!
Jason Farrar





Jun 29 2008 8:25 PM

Thanks for the wonderful music! Michelle and I were impressed as hell with your sound, songs, and affable (yes, you) showmanship.
Paul Mathur





Jun 27 2008 8:12 PM

Hey David,

Absolutely brilliant show last night!!!

Your playing and the new music was spectacular!!!

I have already listened to the new CD three times and I love it more with each listen.

Congratulations on a job well done !!!

Cheers,

Paul
G7th Capos





Jun 26 2008 9:34 PM

Joanna





Jun 2 2008 5:39 AM

Dave, I was checking out "Tall Fiddler" renditions on youtube and had a listen to yours. Wow! impressive....see you in July at CAAS. Joanna B.
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