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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