Friday, 18 January 2008

Newton Faulkner

This young man’s album Handbuilt By Robots went platinum over here last year and was the fourth best selling album in the UK. He was nominated in the Best British Male solo artist category for this years Brit awards.

Not only a fine singer and guitarist his live shows are renowned for his between songs banter with the audience and surreal song intros as these two clips demonstrate.

First up is a cover of Teardrop (by Massive Attack) and then we have Feels Like Home (self penned).

Never one to turn down the opportunity to hear Elizabeth Fraser’s voice here is the Massive Attack version.

4 comments:

Sezme said...

Jealous of his talent. He's a witty dude.

phlegmfatale said...

Wow - he's hilarious - a really dynamic performer. I like the way he hears things - sort of like audio cubism.
Mezzanine is one of my all-time favorite albums, and Teardrop is a particular favorite. Great stuff.

DBA Dude said...

rt, Not only witty but he also comes across as pretty grounded in interviews.

Phlegmmy, "audio cubism" - I like that.

Massive Attack are just fabulous.

phlegmfatale said...

Glad ya enjoyed it - I'm full of lots more crap like that.