Monday 26 December 2011

Music matters

I came across Passenger - aka Mike Rosenberg two years ago when he was busking in Cambridge. It is the first time I have ever been stopped in my tracks by hearing someone sing on the streets, I was completely transfixed. A gig of his a few weeks ago sealed my enthusiasm, one man with an expertly played guitar managed to hold an audience in the palm of his hand while he moved and amused us. Despite his obvious talent there was no hint of arrogance in his voice when he spoke - a rare thing. His music is intense, raw, thought-provoking and funny, never bland. Here's a taster:
                                          (the actual track starts at 0.23)


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