SINGING
Singing developed naturally for Danny. He learned to train his voice over the years by recording himself singing Demos on his budget home studio. He was writing ballads and practicing singing them way before a career in acting actually took shape.
During Danny's third series of 'Where The Heart Is', he was fortunate enough to be written into the scripts in a Singing storyline with 'Maureen Lipman'. With a chance for people to finally hear what he could do he relished the opportunity. Click here to view the clip.
After the episode's transmition Danny was blown away when the record label giant EMI rang him up offering him a recording contract! It led to a joint venture between Granada and EMI to release an Album. The added bonus to EMI's delight was that danny could write the Songs and produce them. 'Where My Heart Is' was released on July the 18th 2005'. Click here to view the advert for the album which features songs from the show, plus some self-penned material.
Supported by a promotional campaign, his appearances included GMTV and Loose Women.
In December of 2005 Danny was invited to Sing with Elaine Paige at her Christmas concert with John Barrowman, Live at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. The concert (broadcast on BBC Radio 2) featured a Duet with Elaine, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He also performed 'Bring Him Home', and 'I Got You Under My Skin' from his debut Album.
SONGWRITING
Danny's collection of self-written contemporary
Music offers a wide variety
suiting all the different genres of Pop, Rock, Soul/R&B and
Dance Music.
You can sample some of his Music by using the player
at the top of the page.
Dannys Vocal and writing talents have attracted attention from
a multitude of different people from the Worlds of Music, Television, and
Sport.
He was first discovered by Alistair Gordon, Producer of Russell
watson, along with Executive Producer Rick Blaskey. Rick was MD at Arista
Records (US) during the 80's, and together
with Clive Davis was responsible
for launching Whitney Houston's career internationally. Rick helped sign
Danny to Record Label giant EMI.
Another example of how Danny's Music
inspired others was with his Song 'Heart Of A Winner' - which was written
and dedicated to the World boxing Champion 'Ricky Hatton'. Upon hearing
the song, Ricky featured it as the title Theme to 'Ricky Hatton'- A Life
Story, released Worldwide in 2007. For a special interview taken from
the DVD by Liberation entertainment please click here.
Alternatively, click here to view a clip of Danny
improvising
at the Piano.
PIANIST
Danny is an accomplished self-taught Pianist, having played since the age of 15. For a clip of Danny improvising on the piano, please click here.In between Acting roles, Danny has been fortunate
enough to play and Duet
with Elaine Paige, accompanying the BBC Orchestra at Birmingham's Symphony
Hall.
His Musical catalogue offers a repertoire of over 500 Songs which
he is able to play by
ear. This innate ability has kept Danny working outside his Television and
Theatre roles. He also produces his own Music at home in his
custom
built Studio. His arrangements were featured in the final series of 'Where
the Heart Is' - along with his storylines as a Singer.
To
enquire about
Danny's Full Music collection please email us at music@dannyseward.com