Bass: Andy Frazer, Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Eberhard Weber, Chuck Rainey, Miroslav Vitous
Other Significant People: Kate Bush, Brian Bath.... And Linda
Music: Steely Dan, Free, Beatles. Stones, Stephen Stills, CS&N, Jan Garbarek, J.S.Bach, Handel, Debussy, Mozart,Hildegard Von Bingen, Donal Lunny and Irish music in general, Motown, David Bowie, Roxy Music and Mr. Ferry, Sinatra, IV Webb, Brian Bath
and many, many more...
Picture by kyrstyna Fitzgerald-Morris
A short promo film for The Cradle
Here is the footage you can't see at the Beeb!!...
GITF 2009.. Picture by Krystyna FitzGerald-Morris...
GITF 2009... Picture by Krystyna Fitzgerald-Morris
Most of you will already know of my involvement as musician and studio engineer with Kate Bush.
It has been, from an artistic point of view, an incredibly fruitful liaison for me. I feel privileged
to have had a front row seat to watch a true artiste create so many musical masterpieces.
It started with the "pub" band called the KT Bush Band in 1977. Right from the the beginning we were doing embryonic versions of songs which would appear on Kate's first album such as James and the Cold Gun. We had a stage presentation which would later form the basis for the Tour of Life in 1979. I recall we did a presentation gig for EMI at a London club called The White Elephant. This was so they could see how she was progressing as a performer. We did a short set of her songs and EMI loved it. However, it proved to be the end of the KT Bush Band as, shortly after, Kate went into the studio to record her first album.
By early 1978 we had a small studio where Kate would be able to record her demo's for the Lionheart album. As no one wanted to do the recording it fell to me and, as they say, the rest is history. I have been involved as recording engineer from the Hounds of Love album onwards. I have never had any formal training as an engineer but I like to think that I have a good "feel" for the job.
During my early forays into engineering I was given valuable help and advice by some wonderful engineers particularly Paul Hardiman. "Hardman" was so supportive of my getting involved and was never precious about what he did. He would always answer any question I had and give me practical tips. I had some great laughs with Paul.
Since those days I have worked almost exclusively with Kate as musician and engineer... Although there have been many other projects my work with Kate has been my most fruitful...
"What can you count on if not on friends?..."
"The only thing we have to fear is fear it's self!!.."
"You can take the man out of London but you can't take London out of the man!!..."
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana!!..."
"Not all that glitters is gold.. Not all who wander are lost!!.."
"What love sees.. Retreating into shadow... What love feels... A pounding of a heartbeat... What love hears... Wishes!!... Wishes!!..."
"It's not enough to want the dream you have to live the dream too!!.."
"Try not to be a successful man rather a success as a man!!.."
"... If music be the food of life then I want to be fat and overweight!!..."
"... Sometimes, you must take a step backwards in order to progress!!..."
"... As one door closes another door opens!!..."
"You only live twice!!.. Or so it seems!...
".. Be true to the dreams of thy youth!!..."
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dale Stallins for his invaluable help with this site
"..Wyrd bið ful aræd.."
My old mate and longest musical collaborator has now joined us all on Myspace... Please do check out his music...
Just in case you don't know Stuart has played drums on all of Kate's albums!!...
I fully support ANY organization or institution that moves the treatment of cancer forward!!
Hey Mr. P !!!! I was coming over to say a big huge thank you for the sweet photo comment when I could not help but laugh hysterically at your latest madcap default piccie ....you are crazyyyyyyyyy dear sir !!!! And rather wonderful also !!!! As ever, your music is sounding most beautiful ....wishing you a beautiful tomorrow (as it's late just now !!!!) iv xx
Del you are my favorite troubadour, I've heard you play for a long time and I hear the songs you write now. My friend you are most deserving. Please believe me that when I listen to you play and sing that I feel alot of different emotions and I can relate to your music...I believe in you my friend xxx
Excellent pic Dell. You did make sure that there was an engine under the hood luv, hahaha, congrats, nowpark it under your window. Have a nice ride xxx
hey the frenchie writes and hopes the words to come are English! aren't we 2 spoiled children, huh?! it's a bliss and we're blessed...!! I do hope Mr Brian Bath will log in soon so that we can jump on his email box!!!
ooo wouooo! love Devotion!! good to hear it again!!
Lovely Del, no worries, I understand you have been going through a rough time. I didn't know you were sick, I was hoping you were on a wonderful holiday with you goddess...I always wish the best for you as your a good soul.. The life has it's way of knocking you down and then you have to dig yourself out of that hole we sometimes fall into, that's what I've been up to. Don't worrie about always writting to me, I feel your kindness..Life goes on and we all have our demons to deal with..I hope the your skies are blue and you are feeling wonderful..As always I send you lots of love and Light and a rainbow with a pot ofgold at the end....XXXX Laura
Hi Del, Hope this year was full of jewels..? you deserve them. Keep your gorgeous sounds flowing and this world will always be a beautiful place. Blessings always Lissa xo
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