Veil of Gossamer-Dave Bainbridge 2004 From Silence-Troy Donockley and Dave Bainbridge 2004 Songs for Luca-Dave Bainbridge and various artists. All proceeds from this album go towards helping Dave and Debbie's autistic son Luca overcome the challenges that autism bring to his life using the Son-Rise Program, (Autism Treatment Centre of America). Eye of the Eagle-Dave Bainbridge and Dave Fitzgerald 1998 When Worlds Collide-Dave Bainbridge and Troy Donockley
All Dave's and Iona's and other related albums are available direct from us at www.drshosting.co.uk/iona/
Influences
"So many, but including (off the top of my head and in no particular order); Keith Jarrett, Allan Holdworth, Vaughan Williams, Gerald Finzi, EJ Moeran, Eric Satie, Arvo Part, John Tavener, Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares, Jeff Beck, Mahler, Gentle Giant, Donal Lunny, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Yes, Planxty, Clannad, Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, Alan Stivell, Weather Report, Steve Reich, Benjamin Britten, Martin Simpson, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Delius, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, my dad, my sister (Mo James), Sir Troy Donockley, Lunasa, Jack Bruce, Phil Keaggy, Stravinsky, Jan Garbarek, Peter Gabriel, The Blue Nile, Buddy Guy, Toru Takamitsu, etc etc etc (some interesting juxtapositions there!."
Born in Darlington in the north east of England, and from a musical family, Dave began piano lessons at the age of 8 and guitar lessons from his dad at 13.
Dave studied for 3 years at Leeds College of Music, gaining two performance awards - The Sam Hood Rosebowl for Outstanding Performance and The BBC Radio 2 Best Jazz Soloist Award (for piano). At college he also developed a deep interest in recording and synthesisers, particularly through work with college bands 'The Leeds Synthonia' and the 'Hyperspace Rock Orchestra'.
After college Dave played in various jazz-rock, classical-rock, soul & blues bands throughout the '80's (including extensive work with singer-songwriter Adrian Snell, and also work with Snake Davis, Gary Boyle, Jack Bruce and even Gloria Gaynor (of 'I will Survive' fame!) and did a lot of session work, producing and writing music for advertising companies etc. Then in 1989 he formed Iona with David Fitzgerald.
Dave’s first solo album ‘Veil of Gossamer‘, released on the ‘Open Sky’ label in June 2004 received much critical acclaim, as have his two duo albums with Troy Donockley ‘From Silence’ (December 2004) and ‘When Worlds Collide’ (November 2005).
Dave is in demand as a producer (producing numerous albums in various genres, including all nine IONA albums) and increasingly is writing music for film (including ‘Wilfred’ - award winning short cinema film featuring Derek Jacobi and Edward Fox reading the poems of Wilfred Owen; 'The Lost Princess' (short silent movie based on fictional account of the last days of Princess Anastasia of Russia - recently premiered at the National Media Museum in Bradford); ‘The Last Coiner’ (currently developing music for this feature film which goes into production later in 2008).
Dave’s music has been heard on many TV programmes, including Timewatch (BBC2) - Battle of the River Plate, Timewatch (BBC2) - Hadrian’s Wall, Snowdonia - Realm of the Ravens (Natural World Series’ - BBC2), World in Action theme tune re-arranged - Granada TV, Northern Lights - Feature on artist JMW Turner (BBC North), Songs of Praise (BBC1), Island Soldiers (ITV) and on many other TV programmes on BBC1 / BBC2 / ITV / MTV / Channel 4 / Channel 5 / S4C / US Cable / Family Channel / Channel 7 Sports (Australia).
He and his wife Debbie also run the 'Open Sky' record label and 'Open Sky Studios'
“The effect is at times stunning, as huge ethereal soundscapes -
the foundation stone of which is Dave Bainbridge’s haunting choice
of keyboard washes - rise up from the hi-fi speakers.”
Cross Rhythms
"To my ears this is the most successful album of this type since Mike Oldfield’s masterpiece Ommadawn. Stunning." www.progressiveears.com
“Sitting here stunned after my first full listen to Veil Of Gossamer, I’ve not the command of words to convey the true gratitude to Dave Bainbridge for what has instantly become one of my favorite recordings of all time.” Kenneth L. Solomon - Progressive Soundscapes Radio
“...a sonic masterpiece ... Bainbridge has given us what is in my humble opinion one of the best albums ever to be recorded ... some of the best music that he has ever written.”
Chris MacIntosh aka Grandfather Rock www.tollbooth.org
DAVE!!!! Are you also comming this months playing in rotterdam?? cause i heard iona was comming or at least parts of it.. Is Joanna also comming? i sure hope so.... its amazing here,God is doing wonderfull things and were only a fe days further... God bless ya, big hug Lydia
Happy Bday!!!!! how are you??and your wife and kids? when are you guys comming back to holland. i miss you guys badly, you playing music together with the dutchies was so cool. aaawwh i will go to frankie and marlou tomorow, the cuttest couple from holland hihi,. you and your family must come real soon and play some real good worship music and take the dutchies to a higher level during worship and bring them close to God!! God bless you! lots of hugs for you and your family
Hi Dave - Hope all is well and you're enjoying the lovely weather!! If you have a spare moment could you help me out by voting for G7th capos through the link below...every vote helps! Thank you!
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Pleased to virtually meet you! Thank you for joining my circle of cyber friends, for excepting the add and for sharing your Awesome Music with me. Good Sound and Vibes! Really enjoyed listening, Thanks. K E E P * O N * P R O G I N'!! Take care and have yourself a relaxing day and an inspiring week ahead. Warm Regards from Toronto, Canada.
hey dave. how are u? it was so great to meet you. sorry didnt get to see you's before u's left. Hope u enjoyed the rest of the conference. Its been crazy since ive got back, God is breaking out here. A kid was raised from the dead in belfast. Friends have started revival meetings and God is showing up every night powerful. Yay God.Blessin's dace, hopefully see you again,
It was fun to meet ya and i realy enjoyed the way you make music. it was awesome and also the conference. Tell your wife and kids that they are so SWEETT!! Hey God bless ya and i sure hope you will come back soon to Hollland. Big Hug
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What a coincidence to see you at Moya's concert in Hoogeveen. Hope you enjoyed the gig! I actually got to know about her music through yours, so I was really thrilled to see you and Frank at one of her shows...take care, Hester
Thanks for adding us as friends. It's hard to express what the music of Iona has meant to me. I have been encouraged, moved to tears and drawn closer to the Savior because of the music you have created by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. My wife and I saw you live in New Jersey many years ago. It was an awesome time and we were blessed to be able to talk a bit with Terl Bryant (I'm a drummer so it was a special treat to talk to him)You were great that night. I think you did a cover of Argent's Hold Your Head Up as a sound check. It was great.
God bless you
Mat Kerlin of Zoa
Come back soon and check out our music and videos we have posted.
Dave, your stuff is simply inspirational, check out newest member of our song selection...."The Brave" -God bless you as you continue to be one of "The Brave"
Dave, Not sure if you have a minute but drop over and have a listen of three new songs I wrote with my cousin for his CD. "Icarus" which I wrote for Kerry Livgren (tribute) may interest you most. Hope to hear from you over there. Kerry loved the song... Cheers, Cindy
The last time we "spoke" you said you'd already played with Iona at the Celtic festival in Anthisnes in Belgium, where I missed you, although I'd worked as a volunteer all weekend, behind the bar and serving pancakes. Now I'm wondering if you'll be coming this year. I hope so. I'd really, really love to see you playing live!
If not, I'll look out for you if you come to Spirit of 66 in Verviers.
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