Now Ye're Talkin' to - David Gray

Tombo2001

Hi David,

I was a big fan of yours in the late 1990s. I remember buying A Century Ends in a street market in Istanbul in 1998, and walking around Istanbul for a week listening to it on the 'discman'. And later that year, I was at Whelans for what afaik was the live debut of the songs on White Ladder; I'm pretty sure that gig kicked off with your drummer doing the loop sounding intro to Babylon, and I remember thinking "this is different, this is good".

Anyway, they were good times.

My question is this.

I didnt take to A New Day At Midnight and havent listened to any of the albums since (having said that, the only album I have listened to in recent years is the Frozen soundtrack).

If I was a big fan of A Century Ends, Sell, Sell, Sell and Lost Songs then will I find something to like in your newer contemporary work; or are they like two different artists?

Tombo2001

Also, delighted to see you are working with the very talented and brilliant songwriter David Kitt.

scudzilla

So what time are we doing this hangout? Should be in it as my Q had most thanks

yeppydeppy

David,

Are you really the love child of Mary Black and Barry White?

deborah gaia

A pleasure to be addressing you personally, MR. David Gray!!!!
It was a typical winter in Dublin, like most of the evenings I was with my amazing spanish/italian flatmates, Gema, Marga & Alice. All together in our cosy sitting room, usually by comfort eating choc-cookies and listening to heart-warming songs... "This year's love" was our most loved one. Once we listened to it over and over again... (How many times, I don't remember, but I am sure Marga does) it was just perfect for our little love-throbbing hearts! And exactly today, just like many years ago, that song touches me deeply as it soothes a very old and never healed wound. My question to you is... Why don't you teach men how to express their feelings in writing? You do it so well in your songs. It looks to me that it is becoming harder and harder for men to open up.... Why is that? We don't expect the perfect essay, a letter with a few grammatical mistakes is better than the silence they usually inflict on us. I am sure the Earth could be saved if men would make an effort in communicating with women...!! Don't you think so too???

Seve OB

Heya David,

So 2 days ago, U2 announced the release of their latest studio album, and for a limited time are giving it away for free through iTunes.

I reckon they are doing this to combat the whole music piracy thing.

What are your opinions? Good thing? Bad thing? Can they only do it because they are huge? Should everyone be doing it?

I for one much rather the have a hard copy of a CD in my hand, so find it a shame to see all the music shops going by the wayside

colmc1

Dear David,

Looking forward to your Irish tour. Long time fan since I first heard you on No Disco and we've been to your gigs some 60 or so times. Some of the most magical live performances I've seen - great gigs in Nancy's, Whelans etc., wonderful tour with Katell Keining playing support just before white ladder, and the more recent tours with the fuller sound.

Great gigs last year with David Kitt, Lisa O'Neill etc.;

I have no questions at all - just wanted to wish you well with the upcoming tour and offer my congratulations on all the success. It was great seeing the massive swell in support after white ladder took off and led to so many people revisiting the early albums and looking forward to all the ones afterwards .. continued success to you.

best,
Colm

Seve OB

colmc1 wrote: »

Dear David,

Looking forward to your Irish tour. Long time fan since I first heard you on No Disco and we've been to your gigs some 60 or so times. Some of the most magical live performances I've seen - great gigs in Nancy's, Whelans etc., wonderful tour with Katell Keining playing support just before white ladder, and the more recent tours with the fuller sound.

Great gigs last year with David Kitt, Lisa O'Neill etc.;

I have no questions at all - just wanted to wish you well with the upcoming tour and offer my congratulations on all the success. It was great seeing the massive swell in support after white ladder took off and led to so many people revisiting the early albums and looking forward to all the ones afterwards .. continued success to you.

best,
Colm

Yea, White Ladder is a pure class album. One of the best in my vast collection

sydthebeat

Hi David, your gig in Wexford Opera House last december was magical. 'Nemesis' during that gig will be forever memorable.

so my question, how would you describe your working relationship with Andy Barlow on mutineers... and.... do you envisage working with him again in the future, or more importantly, would he work with you?

Bummer1234

Hi David,

What iphone should i go for, 6 or 6+?

Thanks,
Bummer1234

Fifffii

Have you ever had you heart broken?

Chocolate Chip

Who is your song "what are you" about. It really had a huge effect on me when I was younger and I've always wondered. Its a great song. I love the whole album Flesh, of course so does everyone from Limerick. (we love David Grey here!)

Fifffii

What is your most memorable gig?

Rory28

Hi David,

What would your death row last meal be?
Not that you will ever be on death row. I just like the question.

nelly17

Hi David
Do you think U2 are struggling to stay relevent and trying a bit too hard?

Has their artistic integrity been compromised by rampant commercialisim?

Would you work with Orbital again?

Tombo2001

Birds Without Wings; super song. Is it ever on your live set?

on the river

Well mister Gray

Would you choose melons or coconuts?

OTR

Tar.Aldarion

Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?

Dav

David has arrived and everything is getting set up. If you'd like to watch the video, you can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNVqkOwQonc

Wichita Lineman

What do you like to do to unwind from the music business?

Chocolate Chip

Ahhhh! So exciting, what did he say about me??

Chocolate Chip

Also, wWhat does he smell like?

fortwilliam

Hi David,
I saw you play in Kilruddery a short while ago, what did you think of the band "Big September" that were on before you?
They are friends of mine and I would be interested in your honest opinion...

Specialun

Has bono given you any tax advice?

Fifffii

Who is your favourite artist at the moment?

Boards.ie: Declan

David is in the building - but some Gremlins are infesting the live stream. We'll have the interview up very shortly.

Thanks for the questions - we are trying to get through as many as possible!!!

Specialun

Do you play fantasy Football. If so any advice on who to put as captain this week

Chocolate Chip

OK BUT MAKE SURE YOU TELL US WHAT HE SMELLS LIKE (just to set the scene)

and can you also ask him for one of his plecs for my son who is 6 and is just starting to play the guitar. (its not for me to have under my pillow at all)

Fifffii

What's going on? 17.20 now, where's the Q&A??

Boards.ie: Declan

Fifffii wrote: »

What's going on? 17.20 now, where's the Q&A??

We couldnt do the live stream unfortunately due to a technical hitch - the interview is just over, we are going to edit and upload the video shortly

Sorry about the delay - its a great interview and your question has been asked!