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CMU Approved
Approved: Daniel Johnston plus orchestra
By Andy Malt | Published on Thursday 4 March 2010
Oh, how I love cult indie singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston. Last year he released his seventeenth studio album, ‘Is And Always Was’, and remains one of the few musicians of whom you can say that none of the charm and excitement has been lost over so many recordings. Featuring full band backing and polished (by Johnston standards) production, it also saw him skirt the closest he ever has to full-scale “proper” production, while his continued love of songwriting is as apparent as it is infectious.
This year, Daniel is embarking on a tour, which will see him performing with backing from the eleven-piece Dutch orchestra, BEAM, next month, in a unique performance of his material (for an idea of what to expect, watch the trailer below). For the sole UK show, which will take place at The Troxy in London on 2 Apr, Feraltone Records and promoters Platforms:live have announced a special deal, which will get you a ticket for the show, plus a copy of ‘Is And Always Was’, all for £20. Standard tickets are available from Ticketweb now for £16.50, with the album and ticket bundle going on sale tomorrow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=auf5ERUPLzc
