“At first I was kind of intimidated about that, because local people that are already on council, and the knowledge that they have,” he said, adding that he’s received texts and messages from his new colleagues offering up time and advice.
Previous David Kirton releases Stranger, Modern Roots, Time for Change and Island Songs for Children.Radio talk show host David Kirton said he’s “elated” to be the new city councillor for ward three, the only non-incumbent to win in Friday night’s election. Kirton is currently finishing his (5th) album due for release in April 2017.
Published by: Andjena Publishing and BirdsEye Music Barbados. Executive producer: Reddhead Records Inc. Recorded at: ToneDef Studio, Mixed & Mastered by: Anthony Lowhar CMI. ‘Last Minute Christmas Shopping’ written & performed by David Kirton, composed & produced by Anderson Armstrong, backing vocals: Faith Callender. Armstrong “I really enjoyed working with David and I would say that most definitely I would want to have another collaboration with him”. Working with Andy was an enjoyable, worthwhile experience”. It was a refreshing challenge to come up with the concept, lyrics and vocal melodies in a short space of time.
Kirton “ I made a decision to step out of my comfort zone, this is my first Christmas song. Kirton “One listen to the music track, in the middle of the seminar, and I was on board.
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Plus when I approached him at BCSI he was excited about the project and did not turn the track down”. Armstrong “He (David Kirton) is one of our (Barbados’) leading reggae artists and if you are going to do reggae, get a top Reggae artist. It helps that I happen to love Christmas!”įate played a hand, they both attended a Barbados Coalition of Service Industries (BCSI) Songwriting Workshop. i decided to make a Reggae track for the holiday season. Anderson ‘Blood’ Armstrong inspiration “ I wanted to produce a reggae track, I had not attempted one for a long time, Christmas was around the corner, I was inspired and started creating. I’ve been a long time fan of Andy Armstrong and his ability to deliver hit songs year after year”. Kirton’s inspiration for collaborating were simple “It is always an honor to be included in someone else’s music project. Anderson Armstrong is celebrated Calypsonian, a multiple finalist in the National Calypso Competitions, founding member of Square One, a Barbadian Band that enjoyed a decade of dominating the radio stations, Carnivals and party playlists throughout the Caribbean. ‘ Last minute Christmas Shopping’ is a bouncy, humorous, melodic reggae track that happens to be a true story for Kirton, as every year he battles Bridgetown traffic on Christmas Eve for his gift selections!ĭavid Kirton has earned the title of Barbados’s Reggae Godfather, he is a multiple Barbados Music Award Winner, critically acclaimed songwriter, and touring artist. Caribbean Christmas Songs and playlists are unique, with reggae, zouk, parang and soca carols mixing seamlessly with American standards and Kwansa riddims.