Here is a Show reel of the artist’s
past performances.
Though the new album is a lot different
from past releases, you can’t go wrong in purchasing top quality music, and
that is where JD Smith comes in.
This is JD’s first cover album
release and I can’t wait for you all to hear it.
Smith
is heading to the U.S. with the TEN Tenors for the ‘Power Of TEN’ tour from
November 28th 2016. JD started his amazing adventure with the group
since late 2015 where he travelled to the U.S. for the ‘Home for the Holidays’ Christmas
tour.
And
now the time has come, to finally reveal to you all, on what has been happening
in the past year with this talented artist.
James
talks about a lot of things, i.e. new single, video and cover album release, the
process in making the album and so much more!!!
Please
welcome my special guest JD Smith :)
You will be releasing
your new single from your upcoming album in November. Can you tell us what the
song is called?
The
single will be released late November. Closer to the date a video will be
released to promote the single. At this stage, without giving the track away,
it’s an old country tune that we’ve slowed right down; it’s both hauntingly
beautiful and heartbreaking. It features only piano, pedal steel guitar, bass
and vocals. I’m pumped for ya’ll to hear it.
How did it all come
about in releasing a cover album?
It’s
been a long time coming this record. I always knew I would record some sort of
covers album, it was just finding the right time, style, songs, producer and
musicians. I’ve been lucky over the years to have worked with some
extraordinary musicians, some of which play on this new record.
Cover
albums aren’t as easy to put together as some may think, it’s a process of
making sure that the material you record makes sense together as a whole,
rather than slapping on a few favourite songs or well-known songs, I really
needed to think of how I’d make the album gel together. I feel like we got that
part right!
What was the process in
making the album?
We
recorded the album in Sydney at Church street studios in Camperdown. Sean Carey
has produced the album (he also produced my 2012 album ‘Invite me places’).
It
was a pretty cruisy fun process, the songs took shape within days and the
arrangements, most of which I came into the studio with, all made sense as we
layered the tracks.
I
grew up listening to Country music, it took me a while to really appreciate it,
now I realise some of the best singer/songwriters are country artists. It was a
no- brainer for me to give this album a country feel.
It’s
natural and feels right for me, subsequently, most of the songs on the album
aren’t country songs (apart from a couple), but we’ve added a bit of country
flavour to them.
There
are a couple of well-known songs on the album and some I’ve been singing live
for years now like “Bed of Roses” by Bon Jovi, However, I think most people
will be pleasantly surprised to hear a range of songs that they may not have
heard before. We’ve included songs by some great artists/bands like Van
Morrison, The Eagles, Guns‘N’Roses, Bob Marley and The Bee Gees to name a few.
With your new single
and album, what should we expect?
I’ve
never been so excited and proud of a recording as I have with this new record.
My voice seems to be stronger than it’s ever been, recording is second nature
to me now, and I feel like this album will show folks a side of me that they
haven’t heard before (like a bit of yodelling).
The
album itself is definitely not the type you’d put on if you wanted to party the
night away. It’s an adult contemporary pop/country album that’s easy listening.
All
real instruments with real musicians playing everything, real singing (including
backing singing by Shandelle Cooke who has helped give this album so much
class, as well as Bec Caruana who added some absolute specialness to 2 of the
tracks), there’s nothing fake about it.
If
you want an album to sing along to, then this is definitely it! Expect some new
music videos, singles and tours in 2017 to coincide with the album’s release.
In the coming months,
what should the fans know on what’s to come?
After
releasing the first single from the album in November this year, I’ll be
heading to the US for a tour till early January with The Ten Tenors. My album
will then be released early 2017 with my own Australian tour promoting my
album.
And lastly what would
you like to say to your new and current fans?
I’m
really looking forward to playing live for you all in 2017. I love meeting
folks out there who enjoy seeing live music and support live artists. Thanks
for any and all your support, I’m super excited to have a new album out for you
all to enjoy very soon. It has been a few years since I have released anything,
but hopefully the wait will be worth it. So far, it has for me!
What
a humble and down to earth guy.
Thank
you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule James and look forward
for all of the exciting times ahead with the release of the single, video and
album and of course the tour!!!
Make
sure to follow, like and subscribe for the latest new music, news, tours and
more by heading to all of the links below!
Hope you had a great one and ready to just relax and enjoy your weekend.
I went shopping yesterday to buy some more stuff for Christmas and looked around some shops to get some inspiration on what to buy as gifts for the family.
I have my ideas now, and will be Christmas present shopping next week.
Bad idea to shop on the actual day that is Christmas Eve lol.
If you do shop on Christmas Eve you are very brave :)
A few entries back I posted MBC’s favourite Christmas songs, well to continue from that post, here are MBC’s 12 days of Christmas countdown to Christmas Day.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
If you liked today’s compilation, you can purchase the songs now on ITunes or at your local retailer!!!
Nothing like a good Christmas playlist to get into the festive spirit!!!
Hope you all enjoyed today’s entry as much as I enjoyed posting and sharing it with you all.
As mentioned earlier, to purchase all of the above songs, you can now on ITunes or at your local retailer.
Make sure to follow, like and subscribe to these amazingly talented artists’, for the latest new music, news, tours and more by heading to their website!!!
Ahhh still can’t believe 12 days until Christmas how exciting :)
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!
Wishing you all a blessed and prosperous Christmas with loved ones.
