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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 Delaney Davidson navigating the personal political landscape he seems to feel at home in.

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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's songs, giving a cinematic and deluxe feel to the album. Guest appearances from Marlon Williams (You Drive Me Wild) and Reb Fountain (Heaven Is Falling) help fill the role call with Davidson's 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 to do was finally make 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 Easten.

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.

Embarking on a journey through Chamber Music New Zealand’s CMNZ Series, Davidson’s performance will be elevated to new heights with the integration of a string ensemble, providing audiences with a distinctive opportunity to immerse themselves the rich sounds that truly complements and enhances the album’s essence.

Chamber Music New Zealand Presents : Delaney Davidson - Out Of My Head Tour

April 4 Nelson Theatre Royal

April 5 Hawkes Bay Toitoi, Hawkes Bay Arts and Events Centre

April 19 Wellington Public Trust Hall

April 20 Auckland Rangitira, Q Theatre

April 27 Christchurch Great Hall

Ticket info : www.delaneydavidson.com

Also being released today is Delaney's new single, also titled Out of My Head - a tribute to Alphaville and Jean Luc Goddard's futuristic modern day nightmare. Shot in a number of locations to reinforce the disconnect, this is ultimately a song of hope.

The Video is directed by: Delaney Davidson & Martin Sagadin, Cinematography by: Bill Bycroft & Martin Sagadin, Featuring: Delaney Davidson & Susannah Kenton.

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