I discovered the beautifully soothing vocals of Foy Vance thanks to possibly my favourite musician EVER, Gary Lightbody (lead singer of Snow Patrol), who tweeted a YouTube link of the track 'Joy Of Nothing'. I immediately fell in love with the harmony in this song, and how intensely it was stripped bare to just his voice and minimal instruments. With nothing but his rogue-ish irish tones and his acoustic guitar, Foy Vance captivated me within two minutes, so much so I spent the rest of my night trawling through YouTube to find any other tracks by him. Not only does he have a beautiful voice, he has a very impressive moustache to match! (seriously, it is amazing).
Foy Vance is a musician from Bangor who has recently signed to Glassnote Records. Supporting Ed Sheeran during his national tour and then also supporting on the US leg, Vance has already gained recognition, most notably for his 2012 release The Melrose EP.
His fan base is bound to explode with festival appearances throughout the summer, including the celebratory 20th anniversary of T in the Park. His talent live is undoubtable, and searching through his YouTube catalogue, it's heartwarming to see how much he connects with the audience at his gigs, making jokes and getting them to clap and sing along. It definitely looks like an amazing experience to see Foy Vance live; he seems to provide a performance that makes you smile for the whole night afterwards.
One of the most memorable tracks from the YouTube catalogue, personally, is Be The Song. The acoustic version literally sent shivers down my spine (sorry for the cliche!); I loved how the vocals weren't perfect and how his voice broke in parts. It just made the track more emotional and intense, and in many ways made me love Foy Vance even more.
The album Joy Of Nothing is available from August 26, and promises to be a collection of soulful acoustic sets perfect for chilling out in the British sunshine (hopefully!).
Check out Foy Vance's YouTube channel here.
For more info on Foy Vance, as well as tour dates, visit his website.
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