Dave Johnson – Australischer Singer/Songwriter
Veröffentlichungen
LEAVINÂŽ TIME - VALVE # 3887

8 Jahre nach der Veröffentlichung in Australien, erscheint âLeavin Timeâ nun ĂŒberarbeitet mit komplett neuer Artwork und 4 bisher unveröffentlichten Bonus-Tracks auch in Europa.
Dem Solinger Label Valve Records, welches u.a. schon die tollen âLive im Studioâ Aufnahmen von Carus Thompson, Mick Thomas & Michael Barclay sowie Jaimi Faulkner prĂ€sentierte, gelingt mit dieser Perle australischer Singer-/Songwriterkunst ein herausragendes, bis dato leider schon fast vergessenes, Album.
Dave Johnson, geboren in Geelong und inzwischen in Fremantle an der WestkĂŒste Australiens lebend, tourte viele Jahre mit seiner Band âThe Flingsâ ĂŒber den roten Kontinent.
Inspiriert vom Touren und Reisen sowie der Geschichte seines Heimatlandes konzentrierte sich Dave erst relativ spĂ€t auf (s)eine Solokarriere. Die auf âLeavin Timeâ veröffentlichten Songs schrieb er in einer Zeit grosser persönlicher VerĂ€nderungen. Seine kraftvolle Stimme sowie das prĂ€gende Gitarren- und Mandolinenspiel in Kombination mit hervorragenden Begleitmusikern, machen das Album zu einem harmonischen und immer abwechslungsreichen Longplayer ohne SchwĂ€chen und LĂ€ngen.
Durch den Verlust seiner Stimme ist es leider bis heute sein einziges Solo-Album geblieben. Die 4 remasterten Bonus-Tracks stammen aus den Archiven. âForce Of Habitâ schrieb Dave fĂŒr den Soundtrack der Verfilmung von Tim Wintons âDirt Musicâ und âMake It Burnâ war der heimliche Hit auf seiner Europa-Tournee 2005 zusammen mit seinem Landsmann Carus Thompson.
âLeavin Time is an album that showcases an artist at the peak of his powers, a poetic lyricist and brilliant songwriter, possessing one of the most beautiful voices youÂŽll ever come acrossâ
(Carus Thompson)
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Eight years after âLeavin Timeâ saw the light of day in Australia, German label Valve-Records is very happy to announce the release of âLeavin Timeâ in Europe. The European Edition includes four previously unreleased bonus tracks and a complete new artwork.
Unfortunately Dave lost his voice over the years. The four bonus tracks on the European edition were taken from the archives and mastered by Tube Temple Studios in Solingen/Germany. âForce Of Habitâ was written for the soundtrack of Tim Wintons âDirt Musicâ and âMake It Burnâ was the hidden hit on his European tour 2005 with australien mate and long time travel companion Carus Thompson.
Dave Johnson was originally from Geelong in Victoria but having travelled this vast country found his roots and niche in the Port City of Fremantle Western Australia.
A Western Australian based singer/songwriter of some fifteen years plus experience as a solo performer and as part of several ‚Critically Acclaimed‘ folk/rock outfits. Dave started performing his music solo in 2002/2003.
Having travelled throughout Western Australia with his music Dave has found much inspiration for his songs. Dave Johnsons songs are a reflection of the people and the times he has discovered in Western Australia. Dave also delves into the history surrounding the State. Leavin Time is a compilation of 12 tracks written over several years, many which were inspired by Daves travels and/or tribulations. The CD presents the listener with a wide variety of themes whilst „retaining a common aural experience Throughout.“
Dave Johnson is one of the finest Singer/Songwriters in Australia. His powerful voice, this punchy guitar and tireless mandolin picking and the melodies are always instantly appealing to listeners of any age.
âLeavin Time is an album that showcases an artist at the peak of his powers, a poetic lyricist and brilliant songwriter, possessing one of the most beautiful voices youÂŽll ever come acrossâ
(Carus Thompson)