COMMENTS / REVIEWS

‘There he goes with his growing pains’ - Iain Anderson

(The Iain Anderson Show, BBC Radio Scotland - 11th April, 2021)

‘A beautiful song of unity’ (Let’s Join Hands)

(Jim Gellatly – Amazing Radio - Sunday Show - 2021)

'A glorious record'

(Jim Gellatly -The Scottish Sun - 3rd May, 2021)

'An enthralling collection of heartfelt songs'

(Jim Gellatly - The Scottish Sun - 3rd May, 2021)

'A Brilliant Album' (Let’s Join Hands)

(Tony Mack – Mack’s Tracks, Celtic Music Radio)

'An exceptional songwriter' 

(Reverend Jim - The Hidden Gems Show, East End Community Radio)

‘Brilliant and insightful’ (Let’s Join Hands - Album)

(Tom Hilton – Aldora Britain Records)

‘An album of promise’ (Let’s Join Hands)

(Tom Hilton - Aldora Britain Records)

‘A brilliant songwriting album’ (Let’s Join Hands)

(Tom Hilton - Aldora Britain Records)

‘He has a great voice and is a very talented writer

(Stuart Cameron – Hotdisc Founder & East Coast FM, UK)

‘Samuel is certainly a talented singer-songwriter. ‘Here’s an artist whose talents would be appreciated in the folk and listening clubs, where he would be a big attraction.’

(Tom Robinson – Kingstown Radio, UK)

‘One of the best charity songs of the year. (Streetsleeper)

(Ros Barclay, CamGlen Radio, UK)

‘When you hear ‘Streetsleeper’, you are going to like it.’

(Joe Kidd – Clouzine Contemporary Music Magazine, 2019)

‘This is a lovely show of solidarity and tribute to those most affected by and safeguarding us from the harsh effects of the virus.’ (Let’s Join Hands (Remix)

(Sandy Power, Pictish Prism – Single Review, December, 2020)

‘Samuel Barbour's moving and touching Covid-19 tribute song is beautifully written and sung with feelings of sincere hope and passion that reaches out to all affected and asks we all come together.’

(The Blues and Roots Music Blog - August, 2020)

‘Hope (Love Never Dies)’ is a pleasant, neatly produced collection of songs with a clear touch of humanity and a softness which will appeal to many.’

(Sandy Power, Pictish Prism – EP Review - April, 2020)

Scottish teacher and singer-songwriter, Samuel Alexander Barbour’s folksy EP-entitled ‘Hope (Love Never Dies) – is a colourful, eclectic homage to the vast scope of emotion that we experience in a lifetime.’

(EP Review - Jasmine Gould-Wilson, UndergroundHK)

‘The world could definitely use your song.’ (Let’s Join Hands)-

(Robert Bidney-singer-songwriter)

‘Distant Shores’ arguably the best song I’ve heard this year.

(Hobart 96.1 FM, Australia)

‘Never fails to deliver and a wonderful teacher, you can feel the oozing of knowledge in Sam’s work.’

(Phil Whelan - Radio Host, RTHK3 Morning Brew, Hong Kong)

‘Beautiful, heartfelt songs normally sort of built around personal stories which are just wonderful.’

(Mark Rawson - Musician & Producer, RTHK3 Morning Brew, Hong Kong)

‘Stunning music’

(Irish Festival HK 2024) (Sam Barbour & Paul Roth)

(Mark Rawson - Musician & Producer, RTHK3 Morning Brew, Hong Kong)

One of the highlights of the weekend - beautiful original music delivered by two great guitarists with stunning vocal harmonies … Music at it’s best. Sam and Paul (that’s going to stick).

(Irish Festival HK 2024) (Sam Barbour & Paul Roth)

(Mark Rawson - Musician & Producer, RTHK3 Morning Brew, Hong Kong)