
Davie Furey, an ever-evolving musician with stylistic links to pop, folk and rock, is back with a new album entitled ‘Glimpses of the Truth’, reaching into his heart to explore music that aims to have a deep emotional resonance.
‘Glimpses of Truth’ is fresh, if recognisable as distinctly Furey, digging deep into own stories as he connects through narrative. The songwriter’s become well-known for his live efforts, and will shortly head out on a tour of Ireland showing off the record.
On the new album, Furey says: “It starts with the optimistic ‘History’ and ends with the hopeful and reflective ‘Heaven Can Wait’. In between, as in life, there are the ups and downs of reality and dreams.”
“I’m not sure if it’s a progression but it certainly feels and sounds different to me,” he says, referring back to his two previous records. “I’m much more settled in my own voice, more comfortable in my own skin. This has been pointed out to me by some of those who have heard the record. Every song is its own chapter in the album story. I hope that every song has something different to say.”
“I’m always up for a little adventure both lyrically and musically,” he continues. “I’m regularly trying to say things differently. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn’t, but what’s the point if I don’t try contrasting styles. I always struggle with putting a genre on my work, which I’m glad about! Most people say folk but I think that’s just because of name to be honest. Personally, I’ve no interest in genres. A good song is a good song.”
“My approach and perspective has changed,” he says of releasing music. “I’m more grateful for being able to do what I do, which possibly comes with age and life experience. I’m a lot more carefree. Sure, I put in a lot of work in preparing the songs, but it’s also important for me to leave some room for spontaneity. I guess, I’m not afraid of failing anymore and I’m enjoying singing the songs now more than other times in my life.”
“The word “success” can be a hard one to define. I’ve got to be realistic in that I don’t have a major label pushing the record with an endless amount of money. I do what I can to deliver the record and hope that it will reach some listeners and that ultimately the connect with the songs on some level.”
Alongside the record, the live setup if where a lot of the effort goes into maintaining his career. “I can’t just turn up and not work on selling tickets!,” he says. “There’s a mountain of work that goes into putting on a tour for someone like me. Covid put paid to nearly 3 years of touring so I’m relieved that we can do gigs again. The process of delivering the songs is no different really. The only worries really are financial, in that I want to make sure everyone gets paid properly. It’s such a relief when I know beforehand that there is a healthy number of listeners at the shows.”
“I have a particular strong relationship with ‘Stargazer’ as I sang it regularly on tour with Paul Brady last year and the audience started singing along to it. For the listeners to start singing along to a brand new song is a beautiful experience. ‘Heaven Can Wait’ has a real innocence to it which I love as it reminds me of putting my two girls to bed, telling stories, where their imagination really comes alive. I love such moments.”