David Kitt
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David Kitt is an Irish
musician
. He is the son of Irish politician Tom Kitt
.
He has released six studio albums to date: Small Moments, The Big Romance
, Square 1, The Black and Red Notebook, Not Fade Away and The Nightsaver.
, Dublin, where he completed a postgraduate course in music technology
. He then recorded and mixed the eight tracks of his debut release, Small Moments, in his bedroom, releasing it in August 2000. This album was followed up less than a year later with The Big Romance
, in May 2001. This album achieved double platinum sales in Ireland
. Following this, Kitt's 2003 third album, Square 1, went straight to number one in Ireland
and remained in that position for three weeks. Despite this success, the album failed to make the same impact in the UK, due in a large part to the lack of promotion by then label Universal
. In October 2005, Kitt released The Black and Red Notebook, a collection of covers, on Rough Trade Records
. His next album of original material, Not Fade Away, was produced by Kitt and Karl Odlum and was issued on 30 October 2006. Kitt also released a special limited CD, Misfits Volume 1, in 2007, the first installment in a series featuring rare and unreleased tracks which did not make his official album releases. In late September 2008, Kitt announced the title of his new album, The Nightsaver, and began promoting it by supporting Tindersticks
on their Irish gigs and subsequent European tour in early 2009. The album, which was recorded, mixed and produced largely at home by Kitt with additional work by Odlum, was released on 27 March 2009 on Kitt's own Gold Spillin' Records in Ireland and as a download from his official website. In 2010 he toured with Tindersticks as a full member of the band.
Kitt is also currently working with his brother Robbie on a collaboration known as Spilly Walker.
Republic of Ireland
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musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. He is the son of Irish politician Tom Kitt
Tom Kitt
Tom Kitt is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served as a Teachta Dála for the Dublin South constituency from 1987 to 2011. He also served as Government Chief Whip from 2004–08.-Early and private life:...
.
He has released six studio albums to date: Small Moments, The Big Romance
The Big Romance
The Big Romance is the second album by Irish Singer-songwriter David Kitt. It was released on June 18, 2001.It was voted by Hotpress Magazine to be the 31st best Irish Album ever. -Track listing:#"Song from Hope St...
, Square 1, The Black and Red Notebook, Not Fade Away and The Nightsaver.
History
Kitt grew up surrounded by music, as his father and uncles formed a successful touring folk group when he was young. He began performing live sets while studying at Trinity CollegeTrinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
, Dublin, where he completed a postgraduate course in music technology
Music technology
Music technology is a term that refers to all forms of technology involved with the musical arts, particularly the use of electronic devices and computer software to facilitate playback, recording, composition, storage and performance. This subject is taught at many different educational levels,...
. He then recorded and mixed the eight tracks of his debut release, Small Moments, in his bedroom, releasing it in August 2000. This album was followed up less than a year later with The Big Romance
The Big Romance
The Big Romance is the second album by Irish Singer-songwriter David Kitt. It was released on June 18, 2001.It was voted by Hotpress Magazine to be the 31st best Irish Album ever. -Track listing:#"Song from Hope St...
, in May 2001. This album achieved double platinum sales in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. Following this, Kitt's 2003 third album, Square 1, went straight to number one in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and remained in that position for three weeks. Despite this success, the album failed to make the same impact in the UK, due in a large part to the lack of promotion by then label Universal
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. In October 2005, Kitt released The Black and Red Notebook, a collection of covers, on Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
. His next album of original material, Not Fade Away, was produced by Kitt and Karl Odlum and was issued on 30 October 2006. Kitt also released a special limited CD, Misfits Volume 1, in 2007, the first installment in a series featuring rare and unreleased tracks which did not make his official album releases. In late September 2008, Kitt announced the title of his new album, The Nightsaver, and began promoting it by supporting Tindersticks
Tindersticks
Tindersticks are an Indie rock band from Nottingham, England formed in 1991. They released six albums before singer Stuart A. Staples took on a solo career. The band reunited briefly in 2006, but more permanently the following year...
on their Irish gigs and subsequent European tour in early 2009. The album, which was recorded, mixed and produced largely at home by Kitt with additional work by Odlum, was released on 27 March 2009 on Kitt's own Gold Spillin' Records in Ireland and as a download from his official website. In 2010 he toured with Tindersticks as a full member of the band.
Kitt is also currently working with his brother Robbie on a collaboration known as Spilly Walker.
Discography
- Small Moments (2000)
- The Big RomanceThe Big RomanceThe Big Romance is the second album by Irish Singer-songwriter David Kitt. It was released on June 18, 2001.It was voted by Hotpress Magazine to be the 31st best Irish Album ever. -Track listing:#"Song from Hope St...
(2001) - Square 1 (2003)
- The Black and Red Notebook (2004)
- Not Fade Away (2006)
- Misfits, Vol. 1 (2007)
- The Nightsaver (2009)