In some instances, I get my writing from a broader sense.There wasn't anything really specific, other than just being a person in this country who does watch TV and movies, and reads newspapers and magazine.

In a war that the entire world has criticized from day one.His process starts at the piano where he tries to find melodic ideas that inspire him, which slowly develop to how the song sounds to him and what the tone makes him feel until the topic follows, lyrics coming last.

As many people have been, Tomas Young, the former soldier behind the original Body of War soundtrack was drawn to the song and its emotional message.

-She Knows Entertainment[6] "With his songs based more around the lyrics and the atmosphere they create rather than reading sheet music or studying classical musicians it’s easy to draw comparisons between Brendan and other piano-playing crooners that he idolizes like Elton John and Billy Joel.

-Static Multimedia [5] "He sings with a British lilt, a curious choice that draws parallels to David Gray but fails to replicate that songwriter's power...." -Allmusic[7] "A little more diversity would have been nice to hear, and even when he tries to mix it up, such as in what I would consider his Elton Johnish "The Other Side," it still does not go to any extremes.... His songwriting is more attuned to a Billy Joel or Elton, but his voice would meld more nicely with the chords of an acoustic guitar."

-Newsweek "For fans of confessional acoustics, a la James Taylor, Grant Lee Phillips, or even an XY-chromosomed Colbie Caillat, topped with nougaty piano flourishes."

-Entertainment Weekly "As you listen to The Day is Brave you’re relaxed as James’ voice shifts you into a tranquil mood, accompanied by masterful piano work, you drift off and take in the sound.

-Entertainmentopia[13] "With his warm, rich tenor and emotionally powerful songs, Brendan James announces himself as an artist-to-watch on his dazzling debut album The Day Is Brave.

Rooted in the classic singer-songwriter tradition, with its introspective lyrics and unforgettable melodies, the album is 11 tracks of stunning songcraft: elegant, earthy, and displaying a total lack of artifice that is rare in the pop world these days."

Actually it feels like the perfect record to play on a warm night with the one you like with a nice sophisticated and passionate sound" -Melodic [9] "With his songs based more around the lyrics and the atmosphere they create rather than reading sheet music or studying classical musicians it’s easy to draw comparisons between Brendan and other piano-playing crooners that he idolizes like Elton John and Billy Joel.