It's been
both very wonderful and very hard to be your fan... Always inspired by you.
I tried to catch the moon for you, to paint the stars....Always believe in you. He's
a bright elusive flame that needs to be free (David quotes - ) Can you
describe your last year in 3 words? 'Surprising, rewarding and cactus! I
don't know why that popped into my head - that's one for you to work out!'
Letter April 2013
28th April will be the ten years
anniversary since the release of David’s wonderful debut album "Seven Years - Ten
Weeks". I remember the day well. I waited expectantly at Safeway's, I had gone early to the shop and it felt strange to
be meeting David. I should explain I am not into 'Fandom' in any shape or form and I had never visited a Fan
Forum or followed an artist in this way and I never have since. What I am into is following energing new artists, while I also enjoy older ones. I am a musician myself and listen to music all the time. There was just
something particular about David - his piano playing, his being Scottish, his
drive and enthusiasm, his poignant and soulful voice, his being a songwriter. I have
never voted for or followed another artist from a reality tv show either. I had
little idea what I was getting caught up in though......
Here I am 10 years later! Having written his bio, taken portfolio photos of David and having adored his voice and songs much more
than I ever expected to. What a journey!
I've been both inspired and very let down too. He's so interesting,
bright and articulate and also so elusive and guarded too. I think that the
time after winning burned and shocked him in many ways.
The Pop world is a strange place.
Even stranger is the Fandom world!! I'd no idea at all and I've been burned
too. I had a horrible thought today - does David avoid his own releases because
of all that nonsense!? I am sure the fan rivalries and bitterness saddened him.
I always tried to focus on the music, that's why I'm here. Misunderstandings. I
know it saddened me that we can’t all be fans in our own way. Sometimes we cant' hear each other
because seas divide us and false stories are carried on ill winds. Even when we
mean well and all intentions are good. Misunderstandings are best set aside.
'Fandom' whatever it really is (?) is so much easier now with all the social
sites - Twitter, Facebook, more I am sure. I have discovered too that
online is not an escape, it has a dark side just like the real world. I have
tried not to be defeated. I tried be a good fan, even when nothing felt good
enough and I fear I might have failed in my endeavours.
I remember no 1 Glasgow fan phoned to ask for my friend's phone
number so she could attend the Sham launch gig in October 2004. That was so devastating.
Then we heard that the launch had actually been an open event! There has also
been lovely kind people too who have been so kind and supportive of my work. I
think of times he's been kind towards me?
I try to understand? I don't know why I think of this now. I wasn't
going to let some stop my being his fan and I am
certain David found it all very puzzling. There are some who know the
truth of it all, I try not to think of it.
I never post about David anywhere online
now - except on the bio and sites - and I ONLY post news that is already in the
public domain - for anyone who wishes to complain over my posts. While I have gained so much, I
have lost part of myself too. I
have moved on and discovered I get recognition elsewhere for my work. I
have asked if anyone thinks they would do a better job on the David bio.. Perhaps as in B & W images that I love best - the
light cannot exist without the dark to reflect it as David wrote in his songs No More Words and
his so poignant Wish You Well
"Rain and concrete soon become the
crowd/ Here comes fortune favouring the brave/ To this conflict I am just a
slave/ There's nothing clever in this being brave/
If we can't erase the past, lets forget/
Turn the keys and drain the glass, step outside/ Cause you and I have hit a
wall/ I wish you well, fare the well/ I'll take you with me....and close
your eyes.."
I hope he still writes these words
and songs. I hope he's still as hungry for it all as he was. If he likes to be
free then the Pop world may not the right place for his own voice and music…
I believe some of us try to be
Shapechangers - that's how I've always been.
Sometimes I
have been right to question. I often wonder what it's all for if not to move
things forward. While it’s been creative and a voyage of discovery too. Still. Many plans.
Where are the exciting younger artists these day? After
following your career I’m so proud of all your song successes. Well done! It’s all
about the song, isn’t it? I hope the Bio looks good to you?
I wrote this in 2004
Some favourite memories of
David. Oct - Dec 2002
In 2002 I was impressed by a
singer and musician - DAVID SNEDDON, with his tenor voice, melodic songs and
moving piano.
My first memory of David is when he wheeled his suitcase into the Fame house -
he had that look of pure joy and excitement all over his face. He had the most
wonderful attitude to everything that was thrown at him. He rose above every
challenge. 'I just take it on the chin and get on with it!' He gave us
the most memorable moments; the look of shock the first time he won the public
vote; the 'Carrie moment', when he first sang and played his songs and the
expression of surprise on her face; the leaping for joy moment on winning the
vote against Ainslie; his thrill to be made grade A for the week! My best
memory of all is his love of music - when he sang or played his pure delight
and joy was amazing. This passion came through when he sang his songs in the
final. That is a night I will never forget - his voice was magic! I saw David
perform at The Garage in April.
When I heard his album and his wonderful songs I was hooked and became the
dedicated fan I have been ever since!
Hearing David sing 'No More Words' leaves me feeling
more optimistic than ever. It's a
beautiful, melodic song, a mature song - I think it shows he's developing as an
artist. He sings it wonderfully. When I
listen to it I can't wait to hear what comes next. As for Dave's vocals - I
can't find words to describe how sexy they were. The low notes were gorgeous
and he's fantastic when he improvises and goes off at a tangent with the
vocals.
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