Sam Semple to release debut album “Mystery Songs”.
Sam Semple is a singer-songwriter with a debut album called “Mystery Songs”, a record in which he writes ‘deeply about human hope and doubt, a farewell to youth inspired by the coming birth of his own son.’
In 2004, seeing Kris Kristofferson in concert for the first time was a major epiphany for Sam, marking a turning point in his fortunes as a musician: “I was disillusioned at the time, going nowhere as a songwriter. But that night, I was so uplifted by Kristofferson; his songs were terrific, so poignantly delivered. He has this great dignity about him as an artist. That is what I want to be like, I thought. It was such a truthful performance.”
Gradually, Sam started to enjoy some success writing with other artists. He co-wrote ‘Better’ with Tom Baxter, a song written for Sam’s own wedding, later covered by Boyzone. He also co-wrote ‘Miracle’ with Tom, the signature track for the BBC’s Beijing Olympics coverage and more recently he wrote ‘How Would You Do It?’ with French pop star Medi, a top ten hit in Japan.
What he hadn’t yet done though was make a serious album of own songs, songs he’d been writing for years: “Knowing my wife had a child on the way, I was desperate to leave a legacy of sorts for my son. I wanted him to know I didn’t just completely waste my youth. I’d had some big highs and lows but nothing really to show for it. I’d never documented anything properly. Mystery Songs is for him, for my family. I hope one day he’ll find some encouragement in the songs for his own journey ahead.”
When he asked for help to make his own record, an illustrious band of musicians were happy to help out, including: Tom Baxter, Scott Matthews, Jamie Morrison (Stereophonics), Sam Lewis (Owiny Sigoma), Charlie Winston, Danny Keane (Mulatu, Bat for Lashes).
Mystery Songs will be released on 16 June, 2014
Sam Semple Tour Dates: Supporting The Webb Sisters
21 April LONDON, ELGAR ROOM, ROYAL ALBERT HALL
3 May BELFAST, ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, CATHEDRAL QUARTER ARTS FESTIVAL
5 May DUBLIN, WHELAN’S
6 May LETTERKENNY, AN GRIANAN THEATRE
11 June **SOLO SHOW** WALTON-ON-THAMES, RIVERHOUSE BARN
10 July LEICESTER, THE MUSICIAN
11 July LLANTWIT MAJOR, ST DONAT’S ARTS CENTRE
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Sam Semple is a singer-songwriter with a debut album called “Mystery Songs”, a record in which he writes ‘deeply about human hope and doubt, a farewell to youth inspired by the coming birth of his own son.’
In 2004, seeing Kris Kristofferson in concert for the first time was a major epiphany for Sam, marking a turning point in his fortunes as a musician: “I was disillusioned at the time, going nowhere as a songwriter. But that night, I was so uplifted by Kristofferson; his songs were terrific, so poignantly delivered. He has this great dignity about him as an artist. That is what I want to be like, I thought. It was such a truthful performance.”
Gradually, Sam started to enjoy some success writing with other artists. He co-wrote ‘Better’ with Tom Baxter, a song written for Sam’s own wedding, later covered by Boyzone. He also co-wrote ‘Miracle’ with Tom, the signature track for the BBC’s Beijing Olympics coverage and more recently he wrote ‘How Would You Do It?’ with French pop star Medi, a top ten hit in Japan.
What he hadn’t yet done though was make a serious album of own songs, songs he’d been writing for years: “Knowing my wife had a child on the way, I was desperate to leave a legacy of sorts for my son. I wanted him to know I didn’t just completely waste my youth. I’d had some big highs and lows but nothing really to show for it. I’d never documented anything properly. Mystery Songs is for him, for my family. I hope one day he’ll find some encouragement in the songs for his own journey ahead.”
When he asked for help to make his own record, an illustrious band of musicians were happy to help out, including: Tom Baxter, Scott Matthews, Jamie Morrison (Stereophonics), Sam Lewis (Owiny Sigoma), Charlie Winston, Danny Keane (Mulatu, Bat for Lashes).
Mystery Songs will be released on 16 June, 2014
Sam Semple Tour Dates: Supporting The Webb Sisters
21 April LONDON, ELGAR ROOM, ROYAL ALBERT HALL
3 May BELFAST, ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, CATHEDRAL QUARTER ARTS FESTIVAL
5 May DUBLIN, WHELAN’S
6 May LETTERKENNY, AN GRIANAN THEATRE
11 June **SOLO SHOW** WALTON-ON-THAMES, RIVERHOUSE BARN
10 July LEICESTER, THE MUSICIAN
11 July LLANTWIT MAJOR, ST DONAT’S ARTS CENTRE
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