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http://thebestofmusicandfilm.blogspot.ie/2017/03/single-david-keenan-cobwebs...
Info: An absolute obsession with words and melody took hold of 23-year-old Dundalk folk artist David Keenan at a very early age. Exposed to the writings of Behan, **** and Wilde with the soundtrack of Dylan, Buckley and The Dubliners illuminating his formative years. Inspired by the storytelling and character creations of his grandfather, he took the boat over the water and gathered tales and tunes of his own, learning his craft and expressing his love of language.
Having been asked to play alongside the likes of Mick Flannery, The Hothouse Flowers, Damien Dempsey and Glen Hansard, David is fast becoming one of Ireland's most talked about young artists.
I find myself in the unusual position of reviewing a musician for the first time who I have listened to on so many occasions for almost a year, and seen live already many a time. Normally the reverse is the case, where I'd hear the release first, and then go to the live shows and immerse myself in their music. It also feels a bit funny as David Keenan has such a large repertoire of songs at this point, and while he has previously released singles, 'Cobwebs' feels like it is happening at the true beginning of the crest of a wave.
Keenan's song-writing strengths are many, and new ones emerge to my ear on a regular basis. There's the sheer power of emotion, which is delivered via the twin pillars of observational lyrics and his sweeping vocal, which can go from soothing to intense force within the space of one line of a song. There's the romance, in the traditional sense, but also in creating a feeling of nostalgia for people and places we've never met or seen.
With 'Cobwebs' Keenan does exactly what he says on the tin, taking us through one of his stories, picture by picture, with a smash and grab of the heart. It feels like a story of love, interspersed with moments where the story-teller is briefly distracted by the seemingly mundane if humorous events unfolding around him; 'There's a wino barking at the pan-flute player, at the top of Jervis Street, urging him to get a real job, help out....I smile at the irony'.
From those colourful anecdotes Keenan delivers a searing verse, from soft to hammer-blow in an instant; 'Long story short, she informed me of my flaws, as Russian dolls smashed against the bedroom wall, come away from the window ledge, you'll catch your death of cold, and you'll be no use to anyone....least of all me'. The music does the painting too, with the electric guitar notes trickling down the strings like the beads of moisture of the title's cobweb. 'Cobwebs' is short, and it needn't be any longer, at just over three minutes it's plenty to leave its mark on the listener. I've a lot more to say about David Keenan's music, but I'll leave it for another time......
Info: An absolute obsession with words and melody took hold of 23-year-old Dundalk folk artist David Keenan at a very early age. Exposed to the writings of Behan, **** and Wilde with the soundtrack of Dylan, Buckley and The Dubliners illuminating his formative years. Inspired by the storytelling and character creations of his grandfather, he took the boat over the water and gathered tales and tunes of his own, learning his craft and expressing his love of language.
Having been asked to play alongside the likes of Mick Flannery, The Hothouse Flowers, Damien Dempsey and Glen Hansard, David is fast becoming one of Ireland's most talked about young artists.
I find myself in the unusual position of reviewing a musician for the first time who I have listened to on so many occasions for almost a year, and seen live already many a time. Normally the reverse is the case, where I'd hear the release first, and then go to the live shows and immerse myself in their music. It also feels a bit funny as David Keenan has such a large repertoire of songs at this point, and while he has previously released singles, 'Cobwebs' feels like it is happening at the true beginning of the crest of a wave.
Keenan's song-writing strengths are many, and new ones emerge to my ear on a regular basis. There's the sheer power of emotion, which is delivered via the twin pillars of observational lyrics and his sweeping vocal, which can go from soothing to intense force within the space of one line of a song. There's the romance, in the traditional sense, but also in creating a feeling of nostalgia for people and places we've never met or seen.
With 'Cobwebs' Keenan does exactly what he says on the tin, taking us through one of his stories, picture by picture, with a smash and grab of the heart. It feels like a story of love, interspersed with moments where the story-teller is briefly distracted by the seemingly mundane if humorous events unfolding around him; 'There's a wino barking at the pan-flute player, at the top of Jervis Street, urging him to get a real job, help out....I smile at the irony'.
From those colourful anecdotes Keenan delivers a searing verse, from soft to hammer-blow in an instant; 'Long story short, she informed me of my flaws, as Russian dolls smashed against the bedroom wall, come away from the window ledge, you'll catch your death of cold, and you'll be no use to anyone....least of all me'. The music does the painting too, with the electric guitar notes trickling down the strings like the beads of moisture of the title's cobweb. 'Cobwebs' is short, and it needn't be any longer, at just over three minutes it's plenty to leave its mark on the listener. I've a lot more to say about David Keenan's music, but I'll leave it for another time......
cheers boxingthefox. Exciting times for the young lad!
typo from Remy's blog on the lyrics 'There's a wino barking at the pan-flute player, at the top of Jervis Street, urging him to get a real job, help out....I smile at the irony'.
'There's a wino barking at the pan-flute player, at the top of Jervis Street, urging him to get a real job, head bowed....I smile at the irony'.
'There's a wino barking at the pan-flute player, at the top of Jervis Street, urging him to get a real job, head bowed....I smile at the irony'.
roger, what is you link to him you've been promoting him for a couple of years at least now? son?
Certainly looks like it, already endorsed by Christy. shades of Liam Ó Maonlaí of the Hot's vocally?.
Hi scandinavian_haven. I have been interested seriously in music from the age of 8 years old.
I have some good friends in the industry and we went to a singer/songwriter night 2 years ago and this lad happened to be on the bill.
We nearly fell off our chairs after the first few lines of his first song. I never heard of him in my life before that moment. I have been following him ever since and there's only one way he's going. Straight to the top.
Hi boxingthefox, was great to get a huge compliment from Christy Moore indeed on the video. A legend of a man.
Liam O'Maonlai is also a fan and he chose David to support him for his upcoming gig on the 13th April in The Bowery.
I have some good friends in the industry and we went to a singer/songwriter night 2 years ago and this lad happened to be on the bill.
We nearly fell off our chairs after the first few lines of his first song. I never heard of him in my life before that moment. I have been following him ever since and there's only one way he's going. Straight to the top.
Hi boxingthefox, was great to get a huge compliment from Christy Moore indeed on the video. A legend of a man.
Liam O'Maonlai is also a fan and he chose David to support him for his upcoming gig on the 13th April in The Bowery.
Yes, have a listen you wont regret it, from his debut album Bitter pill, another youn Irish guy going places, 170 million streams on Spotify.
He's a good lad Gavin and the girls love his voice but the lyrics on that song would be too generic for me.
That was just to give you a taste of his voice, as a breakthrough album I can forgive him the lyrics, (We forgave the Beatles She feckin loves you yeah yeah yeah 
)I'm told he has some great stuff to come.
)I'm told he has some great stuff to come.
great to hear. I'll listen out for some deeper writing from the lad. ;)
My brother in law, a great Tom Waits fan, therefor loves lyrics before voice with a passion, Raves about this guy as a future prospect, he's seen a few gigs of his and waxes lyrical after each one. I'm offski, good to tak GN mate.
If you saw him 2 years ago and hardly anyone has still never heard of him, he has hardly gone straight to the top.
I said he is going to the top maleuk.
He's done a lot in music for a young lad so far.
He's done a lot in music for a young lad so far.
I have been following him ever since and there's only one way he's going. Straight to the top.
you did say straight to the top
Not my cup of tea, but each to their own.
you did say straight to the top
Not my cup of tea, but each to their own.
Well the single is only out a few days and it did go straight to number 1 on the Irish singer/songwriter charts on iTunes already maleuk. ;)
Must only take about 50 sales to hit that one Roger 
, and you have probably bought it 40 times .
On the Brightside he has a die hard fan in yourself doing lots of free marketing.
Hopefully he does do well, its a shame to see groups like little mix, one direction etc selling millions when most of them probably couldn't tell the difference between a guitar and a trombone.
, and you have probably bought it 40 times .On the Brightside he has a die hard fan in yourself doing lots of free marketing.
Hopefully he does do well, its a shame to see groups like little mix, one direction etc selling millions when most of them probably couldn't tell the difference between a guitar and a trombone.
Better to be King for a day......
Just the 1 download from me. :)
I look forward to seeing Louis Walshe's Eurovision song crash and burn! :)
Just the 1 download from me. :)
I look forward to seeing Louis Walshe's Eurovision song crash and burn! :)
Supporting James at The Castlefield Bowl, Manchester 7th July, 8,000 sold out. :)
https://www.facebook.com/manstuff/videos/1624744624226644/
So long oul Marianne! :)....he wouldn't get a pub gig.....
So long oul Marianne! :)....he wouldn't get a pub gig.....
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