Tom Walker (Tom Walker)
He is called the "Scottish response to Ed Sheeran," and they predict great fame. Talented singer Tom Walker has created his own style, which is impossible to fake or repeat. His music is a mix of hip-hop and reggae, framed by charming blues. But the most important thing is execution. Frank, piercing and fascinating, it wins hearts from the first second.
short biography
Tom Walker was born on December 17, 1991, near Glasgow, in the small town of Kilsit. The musician rarely mentions this fact in an interview and admits: telling everyone that he was born in Manchester is easier than explaining where his real home is. Kilsit is a small village where there are two shops, a pub and a farmers market. Tom recalls his childhood with love, telling that all his free time was riding a bicycle, jumping from the bungee and playing musical instruments in his room.
Tom became interested in music in early childhood. His father played the guitar well, but rather as an amateur, so all he could teach his son was the composition Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water". Tom's sister had a professional mastery of music, she was a flutist and had good vocal abilities. Pursuing something more academic, she could not instill it in her brother, who from an early age did not recognize the standards and did everything in her own way. But the guy was attracted to this direction, he felt that he had to reach his potential.
The father took the future musician to various concerts of his favorite performers. Tom got to the AC / DC show in Paris for the first time. Then he was 11 years old, but the memories of this day are still stored in the memory of Walker. Inspired by the huge collection of tapes Foo Fighters, Muse, Underworld, Prodigy, UB40, which Tom found from his father, he himself learned to play various instruments. First on the guitar, later I got drums and bass. In Kilsit, there were no more people who played, so the guy created his own compositions on his own, in parallel using several instruments and recording music on the recorder. Gradually, Tom Walker developed his abilities, first, ideally, he learned how to play a guitar solo, then began to try to write his own music and poems. Soon, he decided to go to a music college near Northwich to get a special education. After training, Tom went to London, where he worked diligently for three years in order to get a degree in songwriting and variety art.
After graduating from university, Tom Walker moved to Manchester. There, the guy got a job in a recording studio and at the same time composed music on the side. He believed that he could declare himself, but for a long time he could not succeed. Tom admits that he worked for days on the flight and he simply did not have time to look for a new job, and he couldn’t go "free swimming". Then, Destiny itself came to the aid of the bewildered musician. Teacher Tom, with whom they maintained friendly relations after graduation, sent one of his songs to the management of the company where Walker worked. The bosses were inspired by an eccentric and fresh performance and decided to give it a chance. Tom Walker transfer to another position. Now, he should have taught novice musicians to write compositions. Thanks to the hard work and great talent, Tom managed to get hold of the leadership and then a completely new chapter of his life was opened.
Exactly a year after he was promoted, Tom Walker struck a lucrative deal with major companies such as Sony and Relentless, and a year later, in 2016, put his signature on a contract with Universal.
Further, Tom's career has crept up. He was invited to various performances, there were the first real fans, and the recognition to which Walker walked for so long.
In February 2017, the BBC channel called Tom Walker the rising star of England.
In May 2017, the musician released his first solo album, and in September he embarked on a big US tour that lasted 24 days, 17 of them Tom and other performers spent in a trailer driving around America.
Interesting Facts
- Until recently, Tom Walker's biggest dream was to play at the MEN Arena in Paris. It was there that he first attended a live AC / DC concert. Today, the artist admits that he grew out of this desire and considers it no more than just the ambition of a little boy.
- When novice performers ask Tom about his secret of success, he says that there is no such thing. Walker believes that the main thing is desire, perseverance and talent, everything else will come by itself, at the right moment.
- The famous composition "Just You and I", Tom wrote after the death of his aunt. They were very close, and the guy grieved for the loss, finding solace only in writing music.
- For the first time Tom picked up a guitar in 1994, then he was three years old. Walker still keeps the photo, which depicts a very young child, holding a heavy tool. Even then, the boy knew that to be a performer is his vocation.
- The single "Leave a Light On" was co-written with Steve Mac, who also co-wrote the song "Shape of You" by Ed Shiran.
- Western tabloids often compare Tom Walker with more eminent musician Ed Sheeran. Journalists find some similarities in the manner of performance and appearance of the artists. Walker himself is even happy with this comparison, because he considers Shiran to be an incredibly talented singer who worked very hard to achieve today's success.
Tom Walker's best songs
"Fly away with me" 2016 year. The single received great recognition from listeners. One day, a fan told Tom that this song helped him cope with the hardest depression. Tom himself says that with this composition he wanted to convey to people that all obstacles are surmountable and they always have support, you just have to look at it. The song was a real debut of a rising star and brought great popularity to Tom.
"Fly away with me" (listen)
"Leave a Light On" 2017 year. This is a revelation song that helped Tom cope with the loss of a loved one. The piercing and sincere sounding won the hearts of fans, the track became one of the most popular works of Walker. It was broadcast on Spotify, where the single was listened to by over 50 million people. The same work fell into the Friday playlist of New Music, thanks to which, it was heard all over the world.
"Leave a Light On" (listen)
Inspiration
Among the many idols of the star, the performer Paolo Nutini made the biggest impression on Tom. His first album (2006 The These Streets) inspired Walker to write his own songs in the future. It was thanks to Nutini that Tom Walker wanted to create and write unique compositions. In an interview with Tom, he admitted that the songs of Nutini, sad or sublime, have a special effect on his mood. Listening to these works, Walker wanted to repeat the success of the more famous author and influence the world of music.
Now the musician is preparing to release a new album, which will be the second in his career, skillfully combining songwriting with performances around the world. Tom Walker's career is just beginning, but today experts promise the performer a huge success in the music field.
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