Turn Time Off, by David Myles

Turn Time Off

by David Myles

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mtabak20 Awesome album! Every track is simply wonderful! Great song writing with catchy melodies and storytelling lyrics. David Myles is an amazing Canadian talent. He plays with different genres making it seem effortless while creating an amazing listening experience. Hope to see you on tour at some point. Thanks for this. Cheers! 🥃👍🏻🥰

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1.	Out of Love 04:11	buy track
2.	Run Away 03:37	buy track
3.	People Don't Change 02:30	buy track
4.	Need A Break 03:27	buy track
5.	Turn Time Off 03:53	buy track
6.	Gone For Long 02:53	buy track
7.	So Far Away 01:55	buy track
8.	Peace Of Mind 04:09	buy track
9.	Lean Into The Wind 02:52	buy track
10.	Pair Of Shoes 03:40	buy track
11.	I Will Love You 03:04	buy track

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released April 20, 2010

Setting out to make his fourth album, Turn Time Off, David Myles knew he was ready to try something a little different. His earlier releases, Things Have Changed (2006) and On The Line (2008) had already established his reputation as a versatile, genre-bending artist with a knack for effortlessly straddling jazz, blues, folk and pop styles. Produced by acclaimed Nova Scotia musician Joel Plaskett, Turn Time Off is a smooth, soul-infused pop record that pays tribute to crooners and lovers alike.

Whether he’s singing about taking a break from love (“Out of Love”), refusing to succumb to change (“People Don’t Change”) or the simple joys of loving (“I Will Love You”), Myles does it all without straying into sentimentality. His smart, heartfelt lyrics address the human condition -- everything from worry, hope and joy, to making time to spend with the people you love. Turn Time Off solidifies Myles’s reputation as a gifted, spirited songwriter with wide appeal.

A warm, easy performer, Myles brings his audiences to their feet wherever he plays. His unabashed joy at being on stage is infectious, and his enthusiasm, along with a tendency to regale his audiences with humourous anecdotes, has made him a favourite wherever he plays. Whether it’s the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, or the 2010 Winter Olympics, Myles is increasingly in-demand on the Canadian live music scene.

Turn Time Off was recorded in Plaskett’s Dartmouth, Nova Scotia studio, Scotland Yard. Myles worked closely with his backing musicians on the album, drawing out clean harmonies and solid arrangements, and letting their own backgrounds in R&B and bluegrass infuse the tunes. It was a process that started in the summer of 2009, while Myles and the band were on a European tour opening for U.K singer Jools Holland. Granted a few days off, the group rented a houseboat in Amsterdam and spent some time on-board, their gear set-up on the boat’s bow. It was there that Turn Time Off really started to take its shape.

Once Myles had the songs written, he and Plaskett then worked collaboratively to build a strong record with catchy hooks and memorable melodies. Turn Time Off was recorded on a 16 track, 2 inch tape machine, giving it a rich, analog sound with some of the spontaneity and joy of a live performance.

A gifted and spirited songwriter, Myles was a winner in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition where he was judged by the likes of Tom Waits and Brian Wilson. He was also recently named to represent New Brunswick (his home province) in the Great Canadian Song Quest competition on CBC Radio. His last album, On the Line, won Folk Recording of the Year at the 2009 East Coast Music Awards, where he was also nominated as Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. Myles was also won the Folk/Roots Recording of the Year for Music Nova Scotia in 2007.

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David Myles Halifax, Nova Scotia

This music maker’s song and dance mastery just keeps getting more and more impressive - David’s 2020 release Leave Tonight, is a stunning record of beautifully written songs that promises to delight fans. With dozens of awards to his credit and a growing fanbase, this exceptional entertainer continues to enthral audiences with every performance. ... more

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