New York, NY (Top40 Charts) On September 25, Nova Scotia's award-winning acoustic crooner David Myles will release his official US debut album So Far through Little Tiny Records. Reminiscent of the late '50's folk/roots/swing era, So Far is a collection of David's songs over the years re-recorded and re-imagined in an acoustic stripped down format seamlessly combining the cool of Chet Baker with the ruckus of Chuck Berry. Today, Guitar World unveils the first video from the new album, a live performance of "Need a Break" with Myles and his trio performing around just one mic, premiering exclusively on Acoustic Nation.
"I loved doing this video! It's us in our most natural habitat: standing close, one mic, no amplification, just the three of us and the song," Myles to Guitar World. "I've played with Alan and Kyle for years now all over the place and we have such a blast together. Nothing like playing music with your best friends. Especially when they rip like this! For years we searched for how to reflect the vibe we got playing live, and then we realized the key was to set up and play just as we would on stage. No messing around with head phones, no studio separation or anything like that. Once we did that, it just all made sense. We could just play and sing naturally and let the music really do its thing."
The youngest of four brothers, Myles grew up in a musical household on the east coast of Canada. Even though his parents were avid music lovers - the entire family played an instrument, working their way through the Royal Conservatory repertoire - they insisted that he seek higher education which landed him on the path to a political science degree. When studying Chinese in China with plans to go to law school, he began writing songs with a $30 red and green plywood guitar and started deviating from his education. He broke the news to his family that he'd be pursuing music full-time upon his return home and promised his disappointed father that he'd wear a suit to work every single day (hence David wears suits when he performs).
More than a decade later, Myles has a thriving career as a musician, hosts a CBC radio show called "The East Coast Music Hour," and tours the country winning many accolades and awards. Of his many accomplishments, the most notable is his collaboration in 2013 with hip-hop artist Classified on the song "Inner Ninja," an anti-bullying song featuring kids in the chorus. It went on to become the best-selling rap single in the history of Canadian music, going quadruple platinum, and netted them a Juno for "Rap Recording of the Year."
Track List:
01) I Wouldn't Dance
02) Turn Time Off
03) When It Comes My Turn
04) One In A Million
05) Maureen
06) Something I Can Feel
07) Carry Me
08) Change My Mind
09) Tell Me What
10) Love Again
11) Need A Break
12) Way Too Long
13) I Will Love You
