Delaney Davidson

What does 10th solo studio album mean to a man standing on the precipice of 50 as his touring world territory cross fades into his house and backyard? Out Of My Head presents songs written over the global pandemic lockdown period with Davidson navigating the personal political landscape he seems to feel at home in. Mortally convinced, skeptically tender, reflective, yearning, gravitas and anguish, need, forgiveness, wry self-acceptance, frustration and release. We run the gamut from rage and despair to protection and love. Spells to conjure a lover in a moonlit dreamscape. Intimate whisperings in the close darkness. Velvet dark water and silver. Co producer Mark Perkins (Merk) brings his own luscious synth atmospheres to Davidson songs, giving a cinematic and deluxe feel to the album. Guest appearances from Marlon Williams (Drive Me Wild) and Reb Fountain (Heaven Is Falling) help fill the role call with Davidsons voice coming into its own. “I have always helped other people like Tami, Marlon and Troy Kingi make these rich albums and when I asked Mark to come co produce with me I think what I was really wanting was to finally do one of these albums for myself. Recorded in Kurow and Diamond Harbour (New Zealand), the songs were written largely by Davidson with notable co writes, Hayley Westenra, Sam Scott, Marlon Williams and Miranda Eastern. Given the time to stand still in his globetrotting schedule produces a rare album from Davidson and Out Of My Head presents a body of work that makes up a poised and polished album. Touring the album with Chamber Music New Zealand, adds another dimenion to Davidson’s performance and gives his audience the unique opportunity to experience this album in the rich orchestral context it deserves.