David Roth - Pearl Diver (2004/2021) [Hi-Res]

The songs of David Roth stimulate all of the listener’s senses... His clear and soulful voice conveys so much emotion that it can be frightening, at first – such is the intensity that he projects. Every word is carefully formed and sounds absolutely unique. The stories he sings reveal themselves as reality. David Roth has not invented these stories, and why should he?

The songs of David Roth appear at first to be harmless, but every word counts: "John & Josie" describes an experience that makes it crystal clear that things are not always as they appear. "That Kind of Grace" is an exemplary portrayal of the all-pervading violence in today’s society.

And then there are the very personal songs that allow the listener to discover almost forgotten memories, - brought to life through the imagery of the lyrics. David Roth is an observer – one with a keen and honest eye. He speaks to the listener’s intellect via the heart.

Producer Günter Pauler describes his first encounter with the singer-songwriter: "I was amazed at the surety, with which David Roth turns such diverse themes as the career of a basketball player and the closing of a bakery into works of art. It would unfortunately be two years before our working schedules would coincide and this album could be recorded."

“David Roth, a powerful singer-songwriter, has reached our hearts. With voices like his still singing, there’s a certainty that the candle will remain lit, the hope reasserted and the dream still sung.” (Peter Yarrow, Peter, Paul & Mary)

David Roth, vocals, guitars, triple ocarina
Chris Jones, guitars
Hans-Jörg Maucksch, fretless bass
Hrolfur Vagnsson, accordion
Thomas Klippel, Hammond B3
Christina Lux, backing vocals
Christiane Eiben, backing vocals
Christine Maringer-Tries, backing vocals
Beo Brockhausen, accordion, saxophone, gu-zheng, sarod, flutes, santuruillean pipe chanter

Digitally remastered