His earliest live format was a wonderful spectacle, placing Xavier inside a forest of yidakis (didgeridoos) from which he dexterously crafted layers of guitar, percussion, blues harp and vocals. There are no borders that apply to Xavier Rudd’s music. It was the start of a journey that would span well over 15 years (and counting) taking Xavier to almost every continent on the planet, where he has connected with people from all cultures and walks of life. Fans from all over the globe were drawn to the distinctly Australian-looking musician, activist and surfer. He is undoubtedly a true virtuoso of his craft.īeginning his career with 2002’s definitive To Let, Xavier Rudd put his message out into the world and was answered immediately. Produced by Chris Bond (Ben Howard, Tom Speight) and mixed by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, Bowie, U2) it is a record that reflects how sophisticated a songwriter Xavier is – both in his timeless, philosophical lyrics and his masterful sculpting of melody. Led by the radiating single Walk Away, Storm Boy is both classic Xavier and something a little new. Storm Boy, Xavier’s ninth studio album, continues this upwards trajectory. Yet, with each new release, Xavier Rudd continues to surpass expectation and produce his finest work to date. He has earned accolades of every kind, Gold and Platinum certification, and legions of fans who love him with an inextinguishable passion. Already one of Australian music’s all-time greats, he has touched people’s lives worldwide. Looking back over Xavier Rudd‘s stunning career, one could easily ask what is possibly left for him to achieve.
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