"I'd go and sing to the sheep...just for an audience." S02 EP04 with James Harries

In this first of a two-part episode of Can’t Find My Way Home, I was joined by singer-songwriter James Harries. James, originally from Manchester, has called Prague home for 20-plus years. He has recorded and performed all over Europe and North America. As well as several film scores to his credit, James has also had his music featured in US, Polish, Spanish, Danish and Czech film and tv productions. He has had three # 1 singles on the Europa2 music charts. Had radio play on BBC Radio2, BBC6 Radio, KCRW in the US as well as national and regional TV & radio stations across Europe. A natural improviser, no two shows are ever the same but they are always raw, charismatic, intense, relaxed and often very amusing.” (Heaven magazine) “….Like Ryan Adams on steroids.” (Time Out London) “ a natural born minstrel” (Uncut magazine) “Raw, primal, exquisite” (Observer Music Monthly) “One of the best singer-songwriters in Europe” (Uni Culture Magazine) James explains how his relationship with the Czech Republic started, first as a 16 year-old in a school orchestra and then returning every year after, until his early twenties when he made the move permanent. We also talk about how he’s managed to get a grasp of the language and why really wanting to speak it has made all the difference. although, you could say he had more of an unconventional training in it. James had just released his latest album ‘Superstition’ just before the lockdown started in early 2020. James details the ups and downs of releasing and promoting a new album in such unique circumstances. There’s talk of working with a writing partner for the first time, doing voiceovers for computer games, and being offered strange jobs during the lockdown. We chat about cover versions being featured on Spanish TV shows, his musical influences (of which there are many), playing in folk clubs, as a busker, and the complexities and intricacies of performing solo and with a band. We try to gauge what this year will be like for musicians and audiences alike and when we can get back to “normal”? Speaking of which, James also recalls the story behind his 2017 album ‘Live in Bratislava’...with quite a few tangents along the way. All this and singing to sheep… Let’s get right to it...James Harries Follow James here... https://www.facebook.com/jamesharriesmusic/ https://jamesharriesmusic.com/ Can’t Find My Way Home https://linktr.ee/cantfindmywayhome