Will Dailey's Back Flipping Forward will be the first release from the newly launched CBS Records, a label that combines traditional music marketing with direct integration of its artists music into television programming on the CBS and CW networks. The October 2 release of Dailey's Back Flipping Forward will benefit from this undeniably powerful medium--and one that is playing an increasingly important role in breaking artists--when he performs his first single Rise on-camera in a special episode of CSI: NY on October 17. As an added bonus, a commercial immediately following this episode will back announce Daileys performance and inform the audience that the song and album are available for purchase.
Last week (8/8), Dailey filmed a performance of the song on CSI: NY in a scene with the shows star Gary Sinise, which will air two weeks after the album hits stores. Dailey was invited to perform on the massively popular CBS-TV show after a Los Angeles showcase performance last month. I did three songs, starting with Rise, just me, solo acoustic, says Dailey, where he was spotted by CSI creator and executive producer Anthony Zuiker. I was a little shocked when he pulled me aside and said hed like to put me in the show, adds Dailey. It was a little hard to believe and pretty surreal.
Dailey is the 2006 Boston Music Award winner for Best Male Singer-Songwriter, and has been compared favorably to the likes of Jeff Buckley, Ben Harper and Martin Sexton
The songs on Back Flipping Forward, Dailey's CBS Records debut, were written over a three-year span, inspired by the people he encountered and the places he stumbled upon while playing countless shows on a series of rambling cross-country tours. Tracks--such as the lovely melodic opener Boom Boom, the infectious pop-rocker Bi Polar Baby, the anthemic Rise (the albums first single) and the gorgeous Appalachian folk closer, Dear Grace, a number usually done a cappella during Dailey's live shows, reflect his eclectic influences, from Tom Waits to early Rod Stewart.
There are a lot of characters in songs like Hollywood Hills and Eliza, talking about fleeing to Mexico, spinning the tale of something thats definitely not the true life of a guy hanging out in Boston, Dailey says. Within songs as Good To Me and Undone, the ideas of redemption and restlessness play out as if in an early Bruce Springsteen song.
In one of the albums strongest lyrical passages, at the conclusion of Rise, Dailey sings, When I grow up/I hope I get the hang of this/I bleed from 6 strings/I let the truth fall from my lips.
The collection conveys a sound that is fresh and contemporary. And Dailey is a force to be reckoned with in the live media. As one live reviewer wrote, With his fluid arrangements, breathtaking vocals and strong melodies, he takes listeners on a beautiful journey filled with emotional layers."
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"...it's this album that is the accomplishment that will have him going down in history as potentially one of the indie worlds best contributors. I dare you to find a better independently released album this year." - J-Sin, Editor's Pick for May at Smother.net
January 15
While sitting through a painful Celtics loss last night at the Boston Garden I came to one conclusion that I felt was worth sharing. And I know I don't share a lot via the blog so this observation and conclusion may carry more weight that it is worth. Regardless, it started during the opening jump ball which was proceeded by the monumental opening riff of "welcome to the jungle" that ushered the players onto the court. The song, coming from what seemed like every inch of the Garden, was rattling my bones as if I were about to see the last and most important basketball game in history. It continued until the Wizards had possession of the ball! I thought it might just play throughout the game like a soundtrack and was slightly disappointed it didn't. The crowd was sold and ready for blood. When it ended it was the difference from a Who concert and a field of crickets. Through the rest of the game when ever a time out came or the team was ready to take the court again we would hear anthems such as: "You Shook me All Night Long", "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and "Kick Start My Heart". None of which propelled the Celtics to a win. But they did race your blood from head to toe and make you think you were about to see something out of the movie RUDY. The monumental songs got me thinking, "Is there any better rock anthem than that which with ring out at sporting events for the next 100 years?" Then came "Ironman", then "Kashmire", "Rock and roll all night". And the jumbotron camera panned around finding plenty of Bostonians in a blistful handbanging/dancing rage who would most likely agree. What other songs fit into this category? What plays at your sporting event?
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January 1
Albums
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss- Raising Sand
new buffalo- somewhere, anywhere
feist- the reminder
midlake- the trilas of van occupanther
apostles of hustle- National Anthem of Nowhere
great lake swimmers- Ongiara
nick lowe- At My Age
elliot smith- new moon
neil young- live at massey hall
SONGS
Hard Sun- Eddie Vedder
For us- Pete Yorn
Dizzy- Siouxsie and the Banshees
Rainbowarriors- CocoRosie
Dart For My Sweetheart- Archie Bronson Outfit
Victoria- The Fall
bottom of the world- Tom Waits
let it roll- willard grant conspiracy
Chances Are- Apostles of Hustle
Roscoe- Midlake
BOOKS
Democracy Matters- West
This Is your Brain on Music- Levitin
What is the What- Eggers
Glass Castle- Walls
The Final Harry Potter- Rowling
His Excellency: G. Washington- Ellis
End of Faith- Harris
Suite Francaise- Nemirovsky
MOVIES -though i didn't get to see that many
no country for old men
Good luck and good night
the fountain
grey gardens
jesus camp
stranger than fiction
Super Bad
no end in sight
Sicko
Thankful for:
-30 Rock
-Tina Fey & Alec Baldwin
-R.P.
-everyone who dropped their hard earned $ on a show or CD
-going into 2008 at full gallop
-fishman, first act, sonicord, kyte, press here, one moment, Anthony Z, Amy O, Larry & Bob & Tom, Queenie
-the rivals!
Looking Foward to:
-Tour down south
-the new batman movie
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October 1
Tomorrow my album Back Flipping Forward comes out nationally on CBS Records. "Drops", I believe, is the preferred term. Whatever the word is, it has been a furious and journey so far. There are those that have followed every step and those who are just hearing the music for the first time. This is just the beginning of an exciting year. Thanks for listening.
So tomorrow (or I should really say Tuesday October 2nd) the album is available in stores, itunes and online. The itunes album includes a free MP3 of the cover I did of "Everybody Wants to Rule The World".
Tour Dates will be announced soon.
until then...
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September 14
I got a live video up for two songs at http://www.willdailey.com you can post it anywhere.
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September 10
The Whole Truth About The Summer...
Current mood: determined
Like a Labor Day car sales man would say, "Summer is almost gone but things are heating up." But Mr. Car Salesman, this is a summer I will miss- Playing the WBOS Earthfest while overlooking the Charles River with over 100K+ in attendance . Somewhere in July singing during the 7th inning stretch at a Red Sox game and then playing a set with the rivals in front of the Green Monster. (Being a life long fan of the BoSox it is still sinking in. My true dream was that I would be asked to join the team Didn't happen.) A boat cruise and 27,659 air miles of flights between Los Angeles and Boston
Which brings us to the big CBS Records push for Back Flipping Forward. This summer after some unsuccessful attempts to re-record Rise in Los Angeles I insisted that we re-record the song in Boston and there we got magic. All the rivals are on the recording. It is new, fresh and sassy. I'm excited for everyone to hear it. And, on September 17th, you can. The single will be released on iTunes with a live acoustic version and a live video.
THEN, on October 2nd, CBS is re-releasing Back Flipping Forward; to the WORLD! This is something we have reached together so you can pat yourself on the back.
If you download the album on October 2nd on iTunes you get a free bonus track..
What, bonus track!?
While hanging out at a bar in LA I heard a gentleman say he needed a cover of the Tears For Fears song, Everybody Wants to Rule the World for a new show in the fall. I quickly interrupted to let him know that I play an acoustic version of the song. Next thing I know I'm back in LA, recording the song in two days and then 48 hours after that it is in a commercial for a new show called "Kid Nation". Little did I know when I signed on that it was for a televised Lord Of The Flies. Anyway, that is now the free download with the album.
AND, IT GETS BETTER! On October 17th (two weeks after the national release of the album) I am appearing (as myself) on an episode of CSI: NY. Playing the song Rise on stage with Gary Sinise as my bass player. Yes, Lt. Dan plays bass and learned the song note for note. You are going to have to watch it to believe it.
That, for now, is the up and up.
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Order of Upcoming Events:
Sept. 17th- CBS release Rise Single Bundle on iTunes
Sept. 27th- Show at the Big Easy in Portland Maine
October 2nd- CBS releases Back Flipping Forward with bonus track
October 17th- Will Dailey appears on the CSI: New York
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izzygirl
you were amazing on CSI NY.
posted Nov 02
longdistanceloveletter
i loveee bi-polar baby. [and rise and undone and
breakbeats]
posted Oct 02
TheDon123
Will you are awesome. I just heard your stuff on
CSI:Miami haha, and I loved it! I immediately went on
and searched for you on here.
posted May 14