‘I knew at that time he would be an incredible force in music…he was always received with thunderous applause and standing ovations…’ - Tommy Emmanuel AM
‘likely the most influential acoustic guitar composer of his generation … publicly unsung, his pieces have shaped the progression of the art form since his emergence onto the world stage, only growing stronger through his dormancy … we’re excited to see what this master of the guitar presents in his renaissance’
Guitarist, Composer, Producer and Musical Director, Kyran Daniel began his career performing alongside Grammy Nominee Tommy Emmanuel on stages spanning the globe. His debut album ‘Per Se’ became a highly influential work in the acoustic guitar world, opening the door to his attendance of the prestigious Berklee College of Music studying under the greatest songwriting & production professors in contemporary music.
Following his time at Berklee, Kyran focussed on the roles of songwriter & producer for a cohort of Australian artists including G Flip, Gretta Ray, and Kingswood. His diverse musical palette and superlative musicianship saw him fast become one of Australia’s finest studio talents, and a go-to for artists & labels domestically & abroad, with credits including Gretta Ray’s ARIA Nominated Album ‘Begin To Look Around’ (EMI), G Flip’s #1 ARIA Charting Album ‘Drummer’ (4x ARIA Nominated), and Australian & European tours and televised performances with legendary rock group Kingswood.
2022 saw Kyran return to his most authentic musical form as a solo artist, with sold-out concerts including the opening of ‘The Picasso Century’ at NGV International, and a triumphant return to European and American stages alongside mentor Tommy Emmanuel.
Kyran is currently completing his renaissance solo album amidst a string of 2023 European performances. Expect a new chapter of emotive compositions drawing upon rich global influences, cinematic soundscapes, and virtuosic performances from the heart.
Generously supported by Creative Australia through MATCH Lab, and Australian Cultural Fund, I'm proud to launch the official fundraising platform for my debut solo album, 'Like The Night Itself'.
Cinematic soundscapes of passion, grandeur and mystery, this album has been in progress since March 2022, composed around the globe in some of the most awe inspiring locations I've had the pleasure of experiencing; from Tuscany to the Amalfi Coast, the Côte d'Azur to Monaco, London to Los Angeles, all steeped in a romantic narrative embedded in the compositions. It speaks of a love of such gravity that it alters the trajectory of one’s life, and a mirroring of souls so arresting that it reawakens one’s truest essence.
I’ve composed and recorded the album at the epicentre of each of these soul-stirring moments as I’ve travelled the world living the arc of this narrative. You’ll hear the yearning, the heartbreak, the hope and inspiration, tragedy and reconciliation, all articulated in the best way I know how; through my hands on a guitar.
If you would like to contribute a tax-deductible donation, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Australian Government, please visit the official Australian Cultural Fund link below, and it will be my pleasure to add you to the list of Official Patrons for the album.
Australian Cultural Fund - Kyran Daniel - Like The Night Itself
