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Post by winterlong on Mar 13, 2007 22:19:51 GMT 10
Hey D, not sure how often you get to read these....but what the heck! I want to tell you why I voted for you so very much all those months ago, especially now that I have finally seen you live. It wasnt just because of your spectacular voice, as much as it puts a lump in my throat and an extra beat in my heartrate! It wasnt because of the way you interpret songs, even though I loved everything you did with them, that often made me see them in a new light. It wasnt because of the pretteh  I voted for you because of what I heard on your myspace site. I just adore your songs, and especially when they are performed in an intimate and stripped back manner. There is something so real and honest about a voice (and especially a voice like yours) and an instrument and nothing else. The words and the delivery become the focus, and I love what I hear in that regard. I have a little playlist on my iPod, all acoustic songs. Song for Jarvis, These Days and Come to Me are the most highly played on it, and sit very comfortably amongst my other acoustic favourites from Thom Yorke, Elliot Smith and Eddie Vedder. Really. I think you are that good. And my favourite part of your concert? Yes, I'm sure you can guess...it was the acoustic section. I wish you could have been in the audience to see the reaction yourself...people were absolutely mesmerised by the power of just a guy and a guitar(me included  ) I'm not sure what direction you have gone with your new album, especially now you have so much help and input on offer. It must be amazing to have all these possibilites open to you! Whatever the style, I really hope that we get to see YOU in there, doing what you love, just like we saw on myspace all those months ago. I cant wait to hear it  WLxxx |
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Post by Roxy on Mar 13, 2007 22:45:38 GMT 10
Ooh wow Winter...you have brought tears to my eyes reading this.  I absolutely agree with you, his voice is mesmerising and it really doesn't need any other musical instruments. I think it's why I fell in love with him too....his voice alone is enough to make me just stop what I am doing and just listen. It's pure delight.  I too can't wait to see what the album will be like, and hope there are a few tracks that are just Damien. Good luck Damien with everything. xox. |
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Post by shimmery on Mar 13, 2007 22:56:51 GMT 10
Well, I voted for you because you are pretteh  ok ok ok ok... and because you are.... a BRILLIANT talent - thankfully you are right where you belong now, at the very top! Oh Damien, you know how much we LOVE your original songs I hope!! We can't wait for the album to come out and hear what you've done, it will be fantastic! Have fun putting the final touches on it, hope you're enjoying every moment of this beautiful time  |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Mar 14, 2007 8:49:49 GMT 10
;D      I agree with all of the above. I have never taken so much notice of acoustic music before but I really love your style. The favourites on my playlist on the computer (I don't have an Ipod) are your original songs done live. I prefer the KerryAnn Kennerly show version of Come to Me over the recorded version. Song To Jarvis is fabulous and Beautiful is what it says. I haven't found one of your original songs that I haven't liked. Sky blows me away. I have come to like the songs you did on Idol the way you do them. Some of the original versions I never took much fancy to previously, but since I have played TWJ so many times I like the songs your way. You were such a knockout in the concerts. Thank you so much for that. The thing though that I really like about you is how natural you are. When you are happy, your face just glows. You have an absolutley gorgeous smile and it goes right through to your eyes. The love you have for your family, your manners, your caring about and for others is so rare these days. Please remain how you are. I am sure you have so many more fans because of these qualities of yours. As my saying goes " I am a Damienite and bloody proud of it"  |
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Post by Trilly on Mar 14, 2007 10:56:35 GMT 10
Oh gosh, Damo, I just have to agree with everything said here too. I am another lover of your acoustic style, especially songs like Come to Me and These Days. Just your voice and guitar mesmerise and enchant me, and the acoustic moments during your recent concerts were superb. Of course, I loved it all, didn't you see me clapping like a mad thing?? Really looking forward to the album, especially because it is largely your songs..and well, they are part of you and we love you.
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Post by Di on Mar 14, 2007 17:20:15 GMT 10
;D  I agree with all of the above. I have never taken so much notice of acoustic music before but I really love your style. The favourites on my playlist on the computer (I don't have an Ipod) are your original songs done live. I prefer the KerryAnn Kennerly show version of Come to Me over the recorded version. Song To Jarvis is fabulous and Beautiful is what it says. I haven't found one of your original songs that I haven't liked. Sky blows me away. I have come to like the songs you did on Idol the way you do them. Some of the original versions I never took much fancy to previously, but since I have played TWJ so many times I like the songs your way. You were such a knockout in the concerts. Thank you so much for that. The thing though that I really like about you is how natural you are. When you are happy, your face just glows. You have an absolutley gorgeous smile and it goes right through to your eyes. The love you have for your family, your manners, your caring about and for others is so rare these days. Please remain how you are. I am sure you have so many more fans because of these qualities of yours. As my saying goes " I am a Damienite and bloody proud of it" I totally agree with everything thebraff said not much more i can add, i just hope that you stay the way you are with all the success that i know you are going to have, I'm sure it won't change the beautiful person that you are. We all love you for that. Di. xxxx |
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Post by KrisLovesDamien on Mar 14, 2007 19:26:40 GMT 10
Winter, that was wonderful  . And i agree with all of you  . Damien if you ever read this, i have never been so crazy!! about a singer in my whole life!. And i really cant explain how i feel when i hear your voice, because im in my own little Damienland ( ;D ) and your voice is just to amazing! to put into words!, and i mean that!. Your songs make me feel happy every time i hear them, and your beautiful voice and that divine! falsetto just really is the icing on the cake!. I wake up every morning saying to my self " GOD DAMMIT!, SCHOOL TODAY!!" ( i dislike school very much) ...but when i walk to my bus stop i just listen to you wonderful music on my ipod and every thing is alright again. So basically, you help me get through my day at school ;D . I just really love your music Damien, i could never EVER! get sick of it!!. I'm so glade your the Aussie idol. YOUR MY HERO FOREVER! Luv Kris  |
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Post by Lozzy on Mar 14, 2007 20:08:00 GMT 10
It's so hard to add to all the wonderful sentiments that have been spoken of here - they are all so true! But what I love most about you is this......... Your voice moves me to tears, to smiles, to the tips of my toes when they curl after hearing your voice..... You make me think of all the good things in life, and not many of the bad.... The way you can stand up for yourself in a quiet, understated, yet firm way is so damn smexy............ The obvious love you have for your family, and the way you aren't afraid to show it, melts my heart......... Your humility and genuine respect for your fans makes me love you more....... Your smile......... the smile that could launch a thousand ships....... But your music fills my soul. Don't ever change your style to suit others. It is this we fell in love with, and will continue to love for ever and a day |
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Post by christyl on Mar 14, 2007 21:57:44 GMT 10
What can there be possibly left to add? Just that....the love you show for others is there in your voice when you sing....and there in your smile when you meet each and every one of us. How could we help but love you back?? To quote..  "You're so special...." (but no Creep!!!... Damien, I have found each and every one of your original songs a welcome ray of hope, a celebration of the best that life has to offer. I know you have a big future ahead of you...but .. Please, try not to change too much?? We love you just as you are..!!  (PS....and Winter, thank you so much for this thread, which is allowing us to express so beautifully all that we feel about this wonderful human being and his amazing voice) |
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Post by Andy, the soccer Mum on Mar 15, 2007 6:26:44 GMT 10
Yes I agree with the comments so eloquently described already. You are the total package of talent , humility, love for family and kindness and consideration for others. The emotion you convey in your songs with that sublime voice is just unbearable and shows your beautiful soul.I too love your original songs and the energy you put into each performance. So stay just as natural as you are. Nothing more to add.... |
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Post by astrokath on Mar 15, 2007 20:07:51 GMT 10
Wonderful sentiments here that I totally agree with.
I love most the honesty with which you sing - every song has meaning for you and thus for us.
And in your case, your eyes really are the window to your soul. I feel like I really know you when I see you singing, even with the camera between us.
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Post by CarlaM on Mar 15, 2007 20:12:18 GMT 10
I had tears in my eyes reading that. How incredibly beautiful. I wish I had your way with words Lozz. C XOXO It's so hard to add to all the wonderful sentiments that have been spoken of here - they are all so true! But what I love most about you is this......... Your voice moves me to tears, to smiles, to the tips of my toes when they curl after hearing your voice..... You make me think of all the good things in life, and not many of the bad.... The way you can stand up for yourself in a quiet, understated, yet firm way is so damn smexy............ The obvious love you have for your family, and the way you aren't afraid to show it, melts my heart......... Your humility and genuine respect for your fans makes me love you more....... Your smile......... the smile that could launch a thousand ships....... But your music fills my soul. Don't ever change your style to suit others. It is this we fell in love with, and will continue to love for ever and a day |
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Post by Spud on Mar 15, 2007 21:27:35 GMT 10
I like it how once I start listening to you sing, I find it hard to stop, and how it makes me feel like singing too... And I like it how you show how much you love and appreciate your family and life in general, with Song For Jarvis, Sky, and basically just everything you sing... And I like the happy feelings you give me and everyone else when you sing, and the way you've made me love music more than I ever have before... Then there's also your smile, and your "hawt guitar face"...  |
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Post by winterlong on Apr 2, 2007 23:31:30 GMT 10
I voted for you because of what I heard on your myspace site. I just adore your songs, and especially when they are performed in an intimate and stripped back manner. There is something so real and honest about a voice (and especially a voice like yours) and an instrument and nothing else. The words and the delivery become the focus, and I love what I hear in that regard. I have a little playlist on my iPod, all acoustic songs. Song for Jarvis, These Days and Come to Me are the most highly played on it, and sit very comfortably amongst my other acoustic favourites from Thom Yorke, Elliot Smith and Eddie Vedder. Really. I think you are that good. And my favourite part of your concert? Yes, I'm sure you can guess...it was the acoustic section. I wish you could have been in the audience to see the reaction yourself...people were absolutely mesmerised by the power of just a guy and a guitar(me included ) I'm not sure what direction you have gone with your new album, especially now you have so much help and input on offer. It must be amazing to have all these possibilites open to you! Whatever the style, I really hope that we get to see YOU in there, doing what you love, just like we saw on myspace all those months ago. I cant wait to hear it WLxxx Hey, I know you may have read this thread already....I just really wanted to to make sure you got my point, with all my usual subtlety of a sledgehammer  I am really looking forward to hearing your songs, the ones you write that tell your story. You do quite a good impression of someone who is very assured and confident in his own abilities, so what I am about to say may be of absolutely no use... but if you ever doubt that one of your compositions isnt as good as something else on offer, then please dont. Its special because its yours, because it means something and because its what you want to say. And it doesnt matter if its as "good" as another song, or as radio-friendly, or as marketable or will sell as much as someone else's song. Because I would rather buy YOUR music any day of the week [/preachy fangirl moment] |
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