On The Line
The title speaks volumes. David Myles is a fresh force on the Canadian
entertainment landscape who has dared to put it all on the line with
this independent release ... creativity, vocal versatility and musical
dexterity. The cd is a powerful and stylish blend of jazz, blues,
gospel, pop and folk influences. His trademark enthusiasm and
likeability shine through on this disk.
David’s lyrics walk you through the human experiences of desire, loss
and hope. They reveal vulnerability, determination, humour and
strength, and provide an unflinching look into our common need for love
and a feeling of home. The first track on the cd, “I Don’t Wanna Know,”
hooks you at the opening riff and you’re humming along by the end of
the first line. In the soulful request to “Not Be Afraid,” David issues
a seductive invitation to be open to every emotion. He challenges you
to escape to a better future in “Cape Breton” and makes a moody plea
for change in “When Will We Learn.” “On The Line” is a throwback to the
sophisticated and world-weary blues sensibilities of early Bourbon
Street.
David is fearless in his arrangements – from Hammond Organ to double
bass to an outstanding horn section – he enjoys an acoustic palate that
marries rich and elegant with animated and imaginative. In live shows
he serves it up with the energy of a demon, and audiences immediately
open up to his honest and passionate delivery. David is a young man but
he has old-soul wisdom that connects him with people on the most
fundamental level.
David’s last release, “Things Have Changed,” exposed him to new
national and international audiences and earned him industry
recognition in the form of two Music Nova Scotia Awards, and
nominations for both the 2007 Canadian Folk Music Best New Artist Award
and the ECMA Galaxie Rising Star Recording of the Year. Compelling and
laconically comical, “When It Comes My Turn” won first place in the
2006 International Songwriting Competition in the folk
singer/songwriter category and has become a standout favourite with
audiences.
From small house concerts to major festivals and
national/international showcase events, demand for David is growing
across Canada and the US. Initial audience and industry reaction to his
newest release is enthusiastic and embracing … a fitting pay-off for
putting it all on the line.
For more information on David Myles and his extensive touring schedule, visit his website: www.davidmyles.com.
