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David Blair wears his sentimentality proudly on Things Left Unsaid

by Jenny Charlesworth on October 28th, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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      David Blair
      Things Left Unsaid (Independent)

      If Jason Mraz is ever in town looking for a buddy to gush about heartache and jangly piano-pop at JJ Bean, local singer-songwriter David Blair will be his guy. As this year’s runner-up in the pop up-tempo/dance category of the Unisong International Songwriting Contest, Blair wouldn’t be out of place at the side of California’s most famous avocado farmer—one only needs to hear the Vancouverite’s perfectly polished sophomore release, Things Left Unsaid, to be sure of that.

      With his ultra-smooth voice and compelling emotion, Blair’s take on breezy 1970’s California pop-rock is sure to leave first-time listeners more than a little wowed. With remarkable confidence and poise, the musician bounces through sunny, hook-laden tunes like “Thing Called Love” and “You Make Me OK” before launching into cinematic-tinged numbers like “Hurts So Hard”. Boldly detailing his misadventures in love with poetic lyrics such as “Take a different sized opinion/Paint it shiny and bright/Photograph it in colour/And you got just what you need right” (as heard in the emotional “Right From the Start”), Blair holds nothing back on this unapologetically sentimental offering.

      Download This: "Thing Called Love”

      Comments

      9 Comments

      Calli

      Oct 29, 2009 at 11:30pm

      Thank you David for making the world a sweeter place with your music and your awesome upbeat attitude for life! Keep sharing, smiling and singing, we love it!

      Ruth

      Oct 30, 2009 at 6:04pm

      David's first album "Hard to Control" was also great- and he is a dynamic engaging live performer too!!!!

      Amanda

      Nov 3, 2009 at 7:30pm

      You have come a long way from the days of playing in your parents basement! I am so proud of you old friend!
      I am privileged to have been there with you from the beginning!

      Jamie

      Nov 3, 2009 at 8:12pm

      David Blair is one of the greatest and most sonsier people I have had the pleasure of knowing. Each time he takes the stage, he owns it. He brings nothing but greatness to the world of music. We are severely lucky to have him share his gift with us.

      Char

      Nov 3, 2009 at 10:06pm

      I love David's music, and listen to it daily! Continue to write us your beautiful love songs :) Congratulations, David!

      Brie

      Nov 5, 2009 at 12:35am

      David, you truly make the world a better place through your music and demeanor and zest for the wonders of life (trying to different than Calli here:P) No but seriously, it's all true. You will go all the way one day my friend, thank you for allowing me to be apart of it:)

      Shel

      Nov 6, 2009 at 6:27pm

      Blair ur the bestest friend ever and i miss u and love u and i cant wait 2 c u thursday

      valerie levine

      Nov 9, 2009 at 7:38pm

      David, I've know you my whole life and never been soo blown away as the first time I seen you perform. 'YOU" are the entertainer and have such an amazing stage presence. You have captured all of us and I'm sure you will keep rising!!

      Nicole :)D

      Dec 9, 2009 at 10:53pm

      AH MY GOSH! Amazing album, amazing person, amazing all around. So cool that he got featured in here. Gah....so amazing... Absolutely unbelievable! He pones... :)D