David’s Danish Delight
David is no stranger to having his music used in advertisements. The latest brand to jump on board is Danish beer company Grimbergen, which has chosen David’s rendition of Flower Duet in its new advert entitled “Phoenix”. Read More
David’s Game
David recently made a headline appearance on ITV’s primetime Saturday show, Game Of Talents. The programme, hosted by Vernon Kay, sees performers from a wide variety of backgrounds appear in front of teams made up of a member of the public and a celebrity. Episode 3 saw Stephen Mulhern and Emma Willis join contestants to… Read More
Guess who?
Though David is a familiar face to many of you, there are those among us who don’t know of the man and his talents. So it was a morning shrouded in mystery recently when David appeared on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X as part of their “Who Are You?” feature. By asking a… Read More
An Apple ad day for David
Fresh from appearing in a Klarna ad headed up by hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg, David recently added another big-name brand to his portfolio by having his rendition of “Post Horn Galop” featured in Apple’s latest advertising campaign for its iPhone 11 Pro. Timed to coincide with the return of the NHL (National Hockey League) season… Read More
Dogg days for David
Fresh from working with pop music legend Benny Anderson of ABBA, David has yet again been mixing with the stars in his latest project. Swedish financial tech giant Klarna, valued at $2.5 billion last year, has gone all gangsta in its latest ad campaign, enlisting the services of none other than hip-hop supremo Snoop Dogg… Read More
Mama Mia! David’s back in the movies
David’s latest project has seen him mixing with pop royalty as he was asked to perform on the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Mama Mia! Here We Go Again. And the whole thing came as something of a surprise. After receiving a request to attend Air Studios in London to record some of his whistling… Read More
David shows his spooky side
Those of a sensitive disposition should look away now. David has recently been lending his whistling talent to the soundtrack of a spooky new children’s TV series. Creeped Out is an anthology of modern-day ghost stories which aired on CBBC (formerly known as Children’s BBC). The series, which premiered on Halloween this year, is a… Read More
David Down Under (Again!)
Following on from his successful slot on Australia’s biggest breakfast TV show, Sunrise, David Morris has once again wowed Antipodean audiences with another appearance on Australian TV; this time on Oz’s answer to This Morning – The Morning Show. In a segment cheekily titled “The Morning Show Off”, David was interviewed by hosts Kylie Gillies… Read More
Trumpet Triplets and Sanpellegrino
Adding to his growing list of advertising credits (which already includes, BMW Mini and TSB), David’s familiar sound can now also be heard in a new campaign for Sanpellegrino, which features his track “Trumpet Triplets”. The campaign, entitled “The Life Deliziosa”, follows a madcap game of bocce through traditional, narrow Italian streets, as a runaway ball… Read More
David Consulted for The Counselor
David Morris can now add “international feature film” to his long list of impressive credits. David’s whistling talents can be heard on the soundtrack to The Counselor – a star-studded ensemble drama from multi-Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott. The film, which stars Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, was scored… Read More
The Whistling Guinness Oyster
Before Rutger Hauer’s “Pure Genius”, before the fish on a bicycle, even before the famous toucans, Guinness was promoting its benefits with the aid of an oyster (or two). To celebrate more than 80 years of memorable Guinness advertising, visitors to the Guinness Storehouse – one of Ireland’s top visitor attractions and a must-see for… Read More
David Down Under
As well as appearing on adverts for TSB and Mini, and starring in his own BBC documentary, David Morris has made it to the other side of the world, starring in Australia’s answer to BBC Breakfast. Sunrise, which is Australia’s biggest breakfast TV show, caught up with David, with hosts Mon and Andrew asking him… Read More
David stars in a new BBC documentary
David has become the star of a new BBC documentary detailing his rise to whistling fame: Whistling David Morris: Life As A Professional Puckerer. Filmed by Ian Ellerby of Butleycreek Films, the four-minute short gives viewers an insight into how David came to be a professional whistler, took on the world (and won) and continues… Read More
David’s music on the TSB advert now available to download
Good news for fans of David’s whistling on the series of TSB adverts: the music is now available to download from the iTunes store for just 79p. #FunFact: every sound in our TV ad is made using @Whistlingdave1’s voice & whistling!Download https://t.co/kNVyzFHq00 pic.twitter.com/RYlcNxQ2Dq— TSB News (@TSB_News) April 16, 2015 Henry’s Theme, composed by Anne Dudley,… Read More
Mini dominoes to Post Horn Gallop
David’s Post Horn Gallop, as featured on the Whistling Down The Wind album, can be heard accompanying the latest Mini advert. Read More
David in Venice
Here’s a little something from the archives to brighten up your day: David performing two operatic classics; O Sole Mio and Nessun Dorma. The first piece (made famous in the 1980s in the Walls Cornetto adverts) was written in 1898. The title translates literally as “My Sunshine”. Nessun Dorma is taken from the opera Turandot,… Read More
Performing in St Louis, USA
David recently took a trip to the USA, performing to appreciative audiences in St Louis. Highlights include Shenandoah and Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Many thanks to Fraser Pearson, talented film maker, who edited this video. Read More
Rave Review from Harrogate
David, thank you so much for a brilliant concert at The Old Swan Hotel. We had many lovely comments from people and the hotel were very pleased. Your performance was outstanding. The players loved it. The audience were delighted. Have a look at our website for our news item including a review in the paper.… Read More
Have Yourself a Merry Whistling Christmas, order now
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THE DOBCROSS CONCERT, 26TH OCTOBER
David will be the M/C and performing in the annual ” Dobcross Concert” at Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, Saddleworth on Saturday 26th of October starting at 7.30pm. Appearing in the concert alongside David will be the recently re-formed James Shepherd Versatile Brass and popular folk group The Oldham Tinkers. ” Tickets are just £10 and… Read More
Back to New Zealand By Invitation
David is thrilled to be invited back to appear in four concerts across the two islands in March this year. With solo performances accompanied by some of the leading bands in NZ, David is set to repeat his success in other countries and inspire a love of whistling as a true art form and respected… Read More
David performs on the One Show Christmas Special
Chris, David, Alex and James after the One Show on Friday 21st December 2012 Following a successful trip to the Radio 2 Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Monday 17th December 2012, David was called the following day with a request from Chris to perform on the One Show he hosts the following Friday.… Read More
Christmas Special Breakfast Show Radio 2
Vassos, David, Lynne and Chris after the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on 17.12.12 David was invited by Chris Evans and the team to start their week of special Christmas music on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show Monday 17th December 2012. Whistling excerpts from favourite Christmas themes including ‘Walking in the Air’, ‘Mary’s Boy Child’… Read More
Videoed performance
David was filmed in the concert “An Evening of Champions” on Saturday 12.11.11 at Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, Saddleworth. The line up included: The Cottontown Chorus –The 50-strong reigning British Champion Barbershop Chorus’s great sense of fun and their unique style of vocal entertainment has gripped audiences for over 30 years The Northern Brass Collective —Brass quintet… Read More
Civic Hall, Bingley, Yorks, 12th June
David appeared as guest soloist accompanied by the Slaithwaite Band and was warmly received by the good crowd there. Pam James, on behalf of organisers the Inner wheel of Rotary thanked David for his “Brilliant, world class performance!” Read More
David opened the IoW Festival in 2011
David and the dressing room – some minutes before going on stage Isle of Wight festival – David checks into his personal dressing room and tunes in his lips before the event. Read More
David with the Absolute Radio Team at the Isle of Wight Festival June 2011
From left to right Andrew, Maggie, David and Richie It was a bit chilly and very early on the morning after the opening performance but the crew made me welcome and the tea helped too. We heard a fabulous local school Ukelele Band (Medina) which was terrific and met John Giddings, … Read More
Isle of Wight festival honour, 10th June
David is proud to have been chosen to open the hugely popular Isle of Wight Rock Music festival this summer on the 10th of June. David will be at the event along with big names including Foo Fighters, Kings Of Leon, Kasabian, Pulp and Liam Gallagher’s Beady Eye. Following an interview on the Christian O’… Read More
Embassy Theatre Skegness, Lincs, 28th April
David performed with his backing tracks as guest soloist at the Adult and Family Ministries Salvation Army Rally and was a big hit with the large audience. Pieces like ” Count Your Blessings “, ” I’ll Walk Beside You ” and ” Sunshine of Your Smile ” brought warm applause from the appreciative crowd. Read More
ITV Daybreak
David with presenters Dan Lobb and Christine Bleakley after his appearance on the Breakfast TV show. Read More
“An Evening with the World Champion Whistler”, 21st May
David held ” An Evening with the World Champion Whistler ” in the function room of his local pub which was packed to capacity! Performing to backing tracks and filling in with his unique style of humour made for a great night’s entertainment. Read More
St Julie’s Church, Eccleston, St Helens 18th June
David appeared as guest soloist in a concert featuring the St Helens Youth Band . The band accompanied David in ” The Londonderry Air ” and for the remainder of his performance he played to backing tracks. “The full audience really enjoyed the concert and I thought the Band were terrific ” said David Councillor… Read More
Absolute Radio
Thanks to Absolute Radio and The Christian O’ Connell Breakfast Show, David has been invited to open the Isle of Wight Festival on 10th of June. The invite came after David appeared as a phone in guest on the popular radio show. Since then David has been a regular guest whistling pieces by some of… Read More
David goes back to school
David has gone back to school. Not learning but sharing his unique talent with spellbound pupils from classes 3 through to 7. From a casual invitation David has developed his workshops to produce a series of gradually more challenging interactive sessions that bring the inner music out of both boys and girls, as they discover… Read More
Future Appearances
Find out what’s coming up. Read More
David on Chris Evans Show
David appeared as a guest on Chris Evans’ ” Bye Bye Drivetime, Hello Breakfast” show on BBC Radio 2 live from the O2 Arena, London on 23rd December and was a huge hit with the packed audience! Read More
The 3 W’s in Concert
The Wingates Band, The Houghton Weavers and ” The Whistler ” are to appear in a concert on 3rd September at Rivington Hall Barn, Rivington, Lancs. David will be backed by the Wingates Band. Read More
Blows Them away in the USA!
David recently appeared in 2 sell out concerts in the USA and received full standing ovations. The first concert was in Arlington Heights, Chicago, backed by the Prairie Brass Band, conductor Dallas Niermeyer. This was David’s second appearance here and the audience were shouting for more at the end! The Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Illinois was the… Read More
A Storm in Spain!
As well as experiencing some very stormy weather in Spain last week, David appeared as guest soloist in a concert in Torrevieja near Alicante and “went down a storm ” with the packed audience! Backed by “Just Brass”, a group of British brass players who have set up home on the Costa Blanca, David had… Read More