David Bridie
I came into David Bridie through buying his first solo album, Act of Free Choice, on a whim. Funny thing how whims turn out: I went in not knowing to expect and was subsequently blown away with what I was hearing. Here was something restrained, without bluster and somewhat curious. I have since gone to explore David’s earlier work and emerged quite impressed. I love Not Drowning Waving’s fusion of world music, multi-layered percussion, unrestrained bass and mind-blowing guitar. I equally love My Friend the Chocolate Cake’s use of acoustic instruments and modern take on the chamber music concept. But it was David’s solo work that got me there.
Key Album: Act of Free Choice (2000) Previously, I found the Whitlams and the Cure to be perfect soundtracks to a rainy day. But Act of Free Choice still comes out on top. It really has the best atmospherics and really goes to show that sometimes the right environment can work for the right album. Aside from the great production techniques used throughout, the interesting use of samples and noises, and the use of my beloved atmospherics. I really find a sense of wonder with this album. It’s like peering into a world that one never knew existed. Which is my philosophy on music to a tee. This album, along with it’s follow up Hotel Radio, was a constant listen throughout my University years.
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