A WALTHAM musician has achieved national acclaim after being featured on BBC Radio 1's playlist.
Harry David, 24, is currently unsigned and unmanaged, and has written, recorded, produced and played all instruments on his latest track himself.
And now Solitude is currently being aired on BBC Radio 1, after being played on regional stations – just days after we reported how a Cleethorpes band has achieved similar fame.
The self-taught musician first began writing, recording and producing at the age of 14.
He taught himself guitar, piano and drums, playing a mixture of acoustic, pop and rock elements influenced by artists such as Tracy Chapman and Eric Clapton.
During three years studying Creative Music Technology at university in Scarborough, he began to establish himself as a popular musician, performing and selling out shows at local venues, festivals and house concerts.
"I have always been into music," said Harry.
"Since I was ten, I have been really interested in getting an acoustic guitar and one Christmas I finally got one.
"Our next door neighbour had been in a lot of bands and he offered to help me learn.
"He took me under his wing and I would go round a couple of nights a week to practise new techniques.
"Playing music had always been a hobby for me but when I got to university, I really started to get into it as a career path.
"I bought better gear and found I really enjoyed the recording and producing side as well."
Harry explained that Solitude explores the meaning of happiness through self- enquiry and deep contemplation, which he says "cuts to the core of these ideals".
He recorded every instrument as well as writing and producing the song by himself.
"There is no way to describe how supportive the BBC has been in helping me get my music heard," he added.
"I have been so lucky and I am so grateful to all my family and friends who have supported me.
"I have started work on my debut album and hope to keep creating exciting work."
It comes only a few days after we reported how Cleethorpes band Theory 59 had also made the playlist with their song Through The Lies Comes Clarity.
The band have been playing together for years in venues such as The Beachcomber, Walter's and Gypsy Tears and have already been played on BBC Radio Lincolnshire, but this new breakthrough will expose them to a much larger audience.
ON THE WEB: You can download Solitude now on all good music sites.