RUDD, XAVIER / SOLACE
RUDD, XAVIER
solace
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$30.47
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Description

Xavier sits there, bare foot and honest with a grin spread across his face. He is happy, because the crowd is happy. It is a sincerity and frankness that is reflected in his music and his performances.

Sat amongst his instruments, arranged on his specially constructed stand, Xavier is a man in his element. He is comfortable in this world, a place where he can evoke all the emotion and energy he needs to deliver his message. As he begins you're immediately drawn into the warmth of his sound, his bare feet work the rhythm on the stomp box, as he effortlessly glides his Weissenborn guitar though fluid melodies with perfect clarity. The candidness of his vocals teamed with the depth and mysticism of the didgeridoo all provide for a performance that is totally captivating, and completely unforgettable. Which is probably the reason for the strength of his supporters.

Hailing from Torquay on the Southern Victorian coast in Australia, Xavier has a strong affinity for the beauty and naturalness of his surrounds. An influence that lends itself well to Xavier's interpretation on life, and indeed his music. His album To Let encompasses this passion and energy. ".(his) sound is very accessible with a driving, toe tapping beat full of sweet harmonies and delicious melodies... His didgeridoo playing is stellar and fresh, and he sings powerful songs." Ken McKnight. The end result is an album that is a masterful showcase; a deep and evocative blend of undeniable talent.

Performances include a set on the main stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the exclusive Moonshine benefit gig in Laguna Beach, California, with Jack Johnson and G.Love. At the Street Scene Festival in San Diego, Xavier finished up with an impromptu and completely spontaneous jam with human beatbox, Radio Active - of Spearhead fame. In fact his rhythmic and rootsy sounds have been met everywhere with genuine enthusiasm and interest.

Even further afield, Xavier's unique and Australian sounds traveled across the Atlantic. Xavier performed at the Quicksilver Pro WCT surfing event on October 5, hosted by Hossegor, France.

Much like the days of old his new studio album SOLACE is set for release March 28. Every track on this album is a live performance recorded in the studio, allowing Solace to capture the emotion and energy of Xavier's live performances. Solace features 14 tracks including singles Let Me Be and Shelter which are already receiving solid radio support nationwide.

Details

Released: Sun 28 Mar 2004
Catalogue Number: 9818584
  • Discs: 1

Track Listing

1.  Shelter Listen to sample
2.  3 Degrees
3.  Let Me Be Listen to sample
4.  Solace Listen to sample
5.  G.B.A. Listen to sample
6.  In Transit Listen to sample
7.  Chances Listen to sample
8.  Journey Song Listen to sample
9.  A Fourth World Listen to sample
10.  Yirra-curl Listen to sample
11.  No Woman No Cry Listen to sample
12.  Partnership Listen to sample
13.  Silence Listen to sample
14.  Green Spandex Listen to sample
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