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  David Gray (musician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gray was born on June 13, 1968 (some sources say 1970) in Sale, Cheshire, England.
Gray's early music was in a contemporary folk-rock, singer-songwriter mode; his primary instrument was acoustic guitar, with occasional piano.
Gray is the brother-in-law of Orbital co-founders Phil and Paul Hartnoll, and did guest vocals for Orbital on the track "Illuminate" on their album The Altogether.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/David_Gray_(musician)   (789 words)

  
 David Gray - Biography
David Gray was born in Manchester in 1968.
You wouldn't know that from David or Clune (the drummer), who said that they were very dissapointed with the record, and wish they could change much of it.
David says that he entered the contract very naive in the workings of major record giants, and he rushed in at the first chance of a deal that he saw.
homepage.eircom.net /~dgray/biog.htm   (1737 words)

  
 The Guide -- David Gray Plays Stunning Show at GMU
Gray’s stop in Fairfax is part of his North American tour to promote New Day, a tour that will end on Feb. 16 in Los Angeles, when he will return to Europe for more dates.
Gray’s cover of British folk singer John Martyn’s song “Go Down Easy” was less successful, causing a bit of a drag that was quickly remedied by the buoyancy of fan favorite, “Sail Away.” Gray’s biggest U.S. hit, the rollicking “Babylon,” also pleased fans eager enough for a little dancing.
Gray himself tapped away at the grand piano that was placed on an elevated platform at the back of the stage.
www.thehoya.com /guide/020703/guide8.cfm   (809 words)

  
 David Gray News
Like David Gray's White Ladder, without a hit song this is likeable, neo troubadour - Ritter's breakthrough after years of quiet critical praise and dedicated folk circuit touring.
British singer/songwriter David Gray is one of those musicians who seems to have always skirted on the fringes of fame and critical acclaim, plugging away and producing popular music, but only really striking...
At once earthy and poetic, David Gray's songwriting is so subtle that it took two years for his fourth album, 'White Ladder', to become a breakthrough hit.
www.topix.net /who/david-gray   (653 words)

  
 David Gray: "A New Day at Midnight" - Salon
Though he is still barely known in the United States, Gray is a celebrity in Britain, and unlike that of so many other British pop musicians, his fame is well-deserved.
Gray gave glimpses of his composing talent on earlier releases, but on this album he shows a more developed, refined ability and assembles 12 consistently high-quality tunes.
Gray uses the same instrumentation as on his last album, mixing folky acoustic melodies with synthesized techno rhythms.
dir.salon.com /story/audio/music/2002/11/25/david_gray/index.html   (332 words)

  
 EXTRA: Pop Culture/ David Gray
David: It hadn't worked out too well and I think you get to the point where you think maybe I shouldn't be doing this.
David: The first one, and perhaps the most important one, was Bob Dylan.
David was the first musician to sign with ATO records which, by the way, is owned by another famous Dave, Dave Matthews.
extratv.warnerbros.com /dailynews/pop/02_01/02_06c.html   (288 words)

  
 David Gray Articles
David Gray’s stardom was born with his previous large-scale release, and he emphatically stressed that this album is not a sequel.
David Gray brought his silky song stylings to the FleetCenter this weekend for the Mix 98.5 MixFest, his only US stop this year before heading to Europe on a tour promoting his latest album, "A New Day at Midnight," to be released at the end of October.
David took us on a gentle ride through his melodic tunes that, for the most part, would hold the audience in a trance until the end when they were awakened from their dream state in order to applaud manically.
www.sorrowfulmoon.com /articles.htm   (22865 words)

  
 Singer David Gray Lets His Music Speak for Itself
Gray is a classic singer-songwriter out of the Bob Dylan/Van Morrison school, although his vocal style owes something to the soul- smitten Mick Hucknall of Simply Red.
With the entire band behind him, Gray on piano drove "Please Forgive Me," the opening track from the hit album, to a dramatic close before the encores, a piece so intensely wrought it was practically draining.
Gray, on the other hand, appears to be a unique phenomenon on today's Top of the Pops -- a genuine article, an authentic musician.
news.modernrock.com /457   (563 words)

  
 Amazon.com: A New Day at Midnight: Music: David Gray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Although Gray stacks the songs in a rather strange order on the album, cramming the more morose songs into the middle and packing the more upbeat songs onto the two ends, this album is more than worth the wait.
Gray's voice and his melancholy vocals combine with his surperb musicianship to cast a spell that is simultaneuosly sobering and uplifting.
David Gray hit it big with the massive selling album, White Ladder, but its follow up may just be better than the blockbuster.
www.amazon.com /New-Day-at-Midnight/dp/B00006L7XN   (1387 words)

  
 Only way is up - smh.com.au
Like any first-time tourist to Australia, David Gray is keen to study the key differences between the northern and southern hemispheres.
Gray, who performs at Sydney's State Theatre for the third time this evening, is in Australia to showcase songs from his new album A New Day At Midnight, the follow-up to White Ladder - his homemade album that sold millions in the US and Britain, and created a loyal fan base across the world.
Gray spoke to Sunday Metro at the Sebel Pier One in Walsh Bay soon after arriving in Australia.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/05/11/1052591672275.html   (818 words)

  
 Amazon.com: A Century Ends: Music: David Gray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
David Gray's sudden success, on the heels of White Ladder's much-deserved platinum sales, has suddenly created demand for his older work.
I came across David Gray after his second album, "Flesh" was released, though I would have to say this first record is the one to start with.
Gray's arrangements are all of similar style, but the album's overall cohesion is very strong and even.
www.amazon.com /Century-Ends-David-Gray/dp/B00005KB4U   (1425 words)

  
 AskMen.com - David Gray pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Unfortunately, many incredibly skilled and hard-working musicians get overlooked because they don't fill a specific mold and, for a while, David Gray fell under this category.
David Gray is the type of man who makes music for music's sake.
Gray makes up for his skinny frame with, as we have heard from the women, a cool British accent and the flair of a confident man. His simple style and intelligence are sure to woo the females as well.
www.askmen.com /men/entertainment_100/120b_david_gray.html   (1146 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/therealdavidgray
Few would immediately think of David Gray and his acoustic guitar, but he's on a mission to change all that.
Gray hitched up his touring boots and hit the road again, this time opening for such heavy hitters as Radiohead and Dave Matthews Band.
Gray became a moderate success in the States due to Matthews' promotional attempts, and A New Day at Midnight followed up his successful international breakthoughs in the fall of 2002.
www.myspace.com /therealdavidgray   (1441 words)

  
 David Gray - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
David Gray has been recording, and rumor has it that he will be releasing the new record by early '99.
David Gray will also be on a movie soundtrack at the end of this year.
David Gray will be playing at two festivals this summer.  The Fleadh festival and Lissard.
filebox.vt.edu /users/dfigg/news.html   (785 words)

  
 David Gray - BlamoNet
David Gray is probably my second favorite musician, next too Elliott.
David has produced many brilliant tracks, and is one of the few artists where you can enjoy a whole album...
David Gray also seems to have held true to his song writing style.
www.blamonet.com /vb/showthread.php?t=82959   (1120 words)

  
 David Grey Musician - Online Tips David Grey Musician   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
David Arquette is one of the most versatile working actors today, possessing the natural ability to shift from comedic to dramatic roles with ease.
It is reminiscent of David Grey, with shades of Josh Rouse.
She was a fine musician and a marvel in her aptitude...
www.musicianhub.com /davidgreymusician   (1901 words)

  
 david gray - Popular Science
David Pescovitz is a contributing editor to PopSci.
David Gray can refer to: This human name article is a disambiguation page – a list of pages that might otherwise share the same title, which is a person's or persons' name.
DAVID GRAY (1838-1861), Scottish poet, the son of a handloom weaver, was born at Merkland, near Glasgow...
popsci.eurekster-swicki.com /david+gray   (742 words)

  
 David Gray 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Welsh singer-songwriter David Gray explored his authentic folk roots thoroughly, before being foisted into the mad world of multimedia hype and major record label shenanigans.
Gray released his self-titled debut album in 1993 to glowing reviews, earning him a dedicated cult following.
The record settled at the top of the Irish album charts for six weeks, while Gray landed a prestigious support slot with Robbie Williams at Slane Castle.
www.compuserve.co.uk /template/enter/Music/David_Gray_2.htm   (743 words)

  
 OA Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
That’s the analogy Christian minister and musician David Gray used Wednesday night at the ninth annual Christian Youth Night sponsored by the SandHills Rodeo.
“Your purpose in life is to walk with God,” Gray said to a crowd of nearly 2,000 students and counselors from Odessa and the surrounding area.
Gray said the reason for the event was three fold.
www.oaoa.com /news/nw011002d.htm   (279 words)

  
 NPR : 'A New Day at Midnight' - Musician David Gray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
All Things Considered, February 13, 2003 · NPR's Lynn Neary talks with singer/songwriter David Gray about his new album A New Day at Midnight.
Gray says grief over the death of his father was a big part of his motivation for writing the music on this album.
Gray currently is in the United States for his first stadium concert tour.
www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=1161555   (151 words)

  
 DAVID GRAY
Gray's cat hopped on the Akai sampler during a session, putting it out of commission.
The “drawing board” consisted of Gray's electric and acoustic guitars (Martin, Lauden and Gibson), an Electro-Voice D257 microphone, a 4-track, an Akai S3000 sampler and a Roland Groovebox synth.
As Gray's apartment was not sufficiently large, the crew had to record most of the drums in a photography studio belonging to a friend of Gray's manager.
mixonline.com /mag/audio_david_gray   (1567 words)

  
 David Gray - Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
David Gray was born in Manchester sometime around 1970 (which would make him only about 28).
You wouldn't know that from David or Clune (the drummer), who when I spoke with them said that they were very dissapointed with the record, and wish they could change much of it.
When I asked David what happened to Nolte, he responded with "much water flows under the bridge." It seems like alot has happened in the previous years and things needed a change.
filebox.vt.edu /users/dfigg/biography.html   (1964 words)

  
 Tonight - David Gray to perform in SA
Gray, with hit singles You're the One I Love and Hospital Food, has added two South African performances to his upcoming Life in Slow Motion world tour in June.
Gray's South African performances are sponsored by Kfm 94.5, and BIG Concerts.
KFM programme manager Clive Ridgway said: "It's great for Kfm94.5 to be associated with a musician of the calibre of David Gray.
tonight.co.za /index.php?fArticleId=3137747&fSectionId=348&fSetId=204   (448 words)

  
 Musician David Mason   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
For No One," David Mason had a long and distinguished career as a classical musician, but is most...
Eric David Mason was born in Faribanks, Alaska and grew up in a musical family.
Starobin is an amazing musician and if you like the guitar, this CD will not only provide a...
musicians.soundclicksecrets.net /4/musician-david-mason.html   (4893 words)

  
 AskMen.com - David Gray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Persistent and dedicated, British singer/songwriter David Gray has forged his own path in the music industry and, by sheer talent and grit, become a worldwide success.
Born in Manchester, England, in 1970, David Gray moved to Wales with his family when he was 9 years old.
Always a lover of music, his interest in pursuing a career in the industry was piqued after becoming a devoted fan of the Smiths, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan, among others.
www.askmen.com /men/entertainment_100/120_david_gray.html   (433 words)

  
 David Gray @ Filmbug
Four years on from his last album, White Ladder -- one of the greatest success stories in pop music history-- David Gray and associates present A New Day At Midnight - 12 world class songs from a small room in south London — set for release on ATO Records on November 5, 2002.
Well, in this case you assemble the winning team: David Gray, his song writing partner and multi instrumental force of nature, Clune, and all-round studio visionary, Iestyn Polson, and retire to a tiny studio (all 20 by 10 feet of it) and make the best damn record you can.
A record about change and loss that is anything but a linear progression from its predecessor, and one made for a million ears to hear but that emerges infused with intimacy and that plays and was built by its own rules.
www.filmbug.com /db/343862   (1295 words)

  
 David Gray Rocks to Focusrite
Hectic tours can put pressure on both performers and equipment – indeed David Gray’s recent world tour promoting his superb new album, Life In Slow Motion, was so strenuous that the singer had to postpone some shows due to ill health.
Gray’s live sound engineer Mark Jones, who has also worked with Embrace and Morcheeba this year, chose a list of Focusrite products for the task including a couple of Producer Packs and no less than eight Platinum Octo Pres.
Mark will be back on the road with David Gray next year and you can bet the Focusrite gear will be there too and just as reliable as ever.
www.hitsquad.com /vocal/about1215.html?newsfeed   (660 words)

  
 David Gray: Life In Slow Motion
Developing and crafting a sound takes time, and Gray's signature piano sound is still there, but expanded with a more orchestral landscape.
As a matter of fact, the music is so melodic that Gray's "gravely" voice feels a little out of place at times.
Those who love David Gray will be happy to hear that he is still growing as a musician.
www.glidemagazine.com /2/reviews1096.html   (411 words)

  
 The Sun Online - Bizarre online: Gray's back on the road   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
ACCLAIMED musician David Gray has announced details of a UK and Irish tour this winter.
The gigs will follow the release of David’s excellent seventh album, Life In Slow Motion, on September 12.
David kicks off the tour at Belfast Waterfront Hall Auditorium on November 29, and concludes at London’s famous Brixton Academy on December 14.
www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,2004580002-2005410673,00.html   (149 words)

  
 The Colony : Clients
There is no timeline, but there is a plan to build the label on the quality of the musicians they work with.
Four years on from his last album, 'White Ladder', David Gray and associates present 'A New Day At Midnight' - 12 world class songs from a small room in south London.
Impossible Dream was produced by fellow Austin based musician Craig Ross (Lisa Germano/David Garza) at the city's Small Festival Balls and Wire Recording studios.
www.colonymarketing.com /clients.php   (1634 words)

  
 Debbie's Blatherings: david gray concert
After a thoroughly enjoyable dinner with some friends at C'est What, we went to a David Gray concert at the Warehouse.
I really like his music, but last night I finally realized that I'm just not cut out for this type of smoke-hazed, beer-on-the-cement-floor, everyone standing straining to see over the people in front of you (except for tall people like Jeff, of course) concert venue anymore.
She came to the concert last night and we talked about Greymatter and Shockwave Flash.
www.electricpenguin.com /blatherings/archives/000839.html   (543 words)

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