David
Kilminster, Guitarist on Roger Waters’ The Wall Tour, Releases Debut Solo CD
'Scarlet – The Director's Cut'
November 26, 2012 - London, UK -
Guitar virtuoso David Kilminster, best known for his work with Roger
Waters and Keith Emerson, has released his debut solo CD titled
'Scarlet – The Director's Cut'. David's radical techniques and
mesmerizing sounds have captivated fans and fellow musicians alike
worldwide. Named “Guitarist of the Year” by Guitar Magazine in
1991, the recognition propelled him on a super-charged career as a
multifaceted guitarist, vocalist, writer, engineer, and producer.
Credited by keyboard legend Keith Emerson for inspiring him to go on
the road again, David is a familiar figure worldwide to fans of
progressive rock. And now, much to the elation of his fans, David is
releasing an innovative new CD that will amaze all who listen!!
Says David about
his new CD, “I guess the album 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut' is
just a reflection of all the wonderful music that I grew up listening
to on the radio, along with some deeply personal lyrics. It also
represents the first time that I've ever been let loose in a studio,
so I was definitely like a kid in a candy store!!! Hence trying a
whole bunch of things I've never done before...like singing lead
vocals, playing piano and even scoring for a string quartet!”
Fans and critics
agree that David Kilminster is one of the most extraordinary talents
to emerge from the UK. He is a sought after collaborator, band member
and solo performer. After touring for a number of years with such
luminaries as John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, and ELP
keyboard Keith Emerson, in 2006 David went on the road with Pink
Floyd's Roger Waters as lead guitarist and vocalist in the
extraordinary global staging of 'The Dark Side of the Moon'. More
recently David was seen atop a thirty foot wall playing guitar on
Roger Waters 'The Wall - Live' tour, which became the highest
grossing tour of the year, playing to over 3 million people
worldwide!!
David's work is
in a class by itself, encompassing technical mastery and enormous
power. His vast musical influences are strongly felt on his new
album. Says David, “I have a very eclectic list of influences.
Musically, it's anywhere from Debussy to Bjork, Chet Baker to Led
Zeppelin, Bob Marley to Queen...it's all in there, mixed up in my own
unique way...” As far as the title goes, David explains, “I
really love the provocative images that the word 'Scarlet' conjures
up in my head... it's a very passionate color, and brings to mind
characters such as 'Scarlet O'Hara' in 'Gone With The Wind', 'The
Scarlet Woman' (the goddess from the mystical system of Thelema),
Scarlet Johansson (very cute!!)... and also the Sir Conan Doyle book
'A Study In Scarlet', which I believe is where Sherlock Holmes was
first introduced. In a way the last reference seems particularly apt,
as I feel like this album is my first real introduction into the
world of music...”
In closing David
has this to impart to his fans and listeners, “There's so much of
my heart, soul, passion and energy in this recording... you can
almost see my DNA in the grooves of the CD!!! So I really hope you
enjoy the listening experience...”
To purchase David
Kilminster 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut': http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=3897
Also available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/scarlet-the-directors-cut/id578776042
For more
information: http://davidkilminster.com/
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