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
For more information: http://davidkilminster.com/
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