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Dave Kilminster: In The Air Tonite...interview

His Top 5 Albums/Guitar Players, Inspiration, Songwriting, Roger Waters and Steven Wilson all in one!
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n The Air Tonite...with Dave Kilminster (Roger Waters, Solo etc.)

Dave Kilminster: Melbourne as guitarist for Roger Waters' Us + Them tour.

Dave Kilminster was recently in Melbourne as guitarist for Roger Waters' Us + Them tour. Australian Musician's Greg Phillips sat down for a chat with Dave about his gear, solo career and touring with Roger Waters


DAVE KILMINSTER (ROGER WATERS BAND) INTERVIEW


Comfortably Numb - Roger Waters Live in Melbourne 2018 HD - Front Row Footage

Dave Kilminster: Live Rig With Steven Wilson, 2016

In this episode, Daniel and Mick visit ace guitarist and wonderfully nice bloke, Dave Kilminster, on tour with prog rock titan, Steven Wilson.

This was filmed during the 2015/16 'Hand. Cannot. Erase.' tour, firstly at The Royal Albert Hall in London (September 2015), secondly at The Colston Hall in Bristol (January 2016).

Dave takes us through his rig, explaining how he had upwards of 90 patch changes for the Albert Hall shows in order to cover the gamut of Steven's incredible material.

If you get the chance, please go and see Steven, Dave and the band live – it's a sonic and sensory experience that you'll never forget.

Please also check out http://stevenwilsonhq.com/

Dave also plays with Roger Waters, as part of his long career as a touring, session player and solo artist.

Dave plays three main electric guitars for the shows: a 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom, a custom Suhr 'Rosie' singlecut and a Tom Anderson Drop T with P90s.
Dave's main amp is a Brunetti Mercury head with 4x12 cabinet.

On this version of Dave's pedalboard, you will find…

Boss TU-2 tuner
Jim Dunlop Jerry Cantrel Wah
Dunlop DVP1 Volume
Suhr Riot
Guitar Systems Treble Tool
Hermida Audio Zen Drive
Source Audio Soundbox Multiwave Distortion
Malekko Vibrato
Xotic SP Compressor
Electro Harmonix Micro POG
Strymon Flint
Strymon Lex
Strymon TimeLine
Strymon BigSky

Controlling all pedals and amp switching is TheGigRig G2

For more on TheGigRig G2, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShLxp...

For more on Dave Kilminster, go here:
http://www.davekilminster.com/

For more on Steven Wilson, go here: Please also check out http://stevenwilsonhq.com/

That Pedal Show – Dave Kilminster's Live Rig With Steven Wilson, 2016

Dave Kilminster: Roger Waters Guitar Legend Releases Long Awaited New Solo Album

London, UK - Guitar virtuoso David Kilminster, best known for his work with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, is preparing to release an exciting new rock album titled '...and THE TRUTH will set you free...'! This incredible project sees Dave reunited with drummer Pete Riley and bassist Phil Williams who toured with Dave as part of the Keith Emerson Band, and also recorded with Dave on his first solo rock album 'Scarlet - The Director's Cut'.

Says Dave about his new CD, “I returned from THE WALL tour, both exhausted and exhilarated, and ready to direct all of that inspiration, passion and creativity into a new project.  A year later, I held the master for this album in my hand… knowing it's undoubtedly the best solo work I've ever done...”

For the last eight years Dave was the featured lead guitarist with ROGER WATERS, joining Roger on his last two record breaking world tours; 'THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LIVE', and (the highest grossing tour by a solo act EVER) 'THE WALL LIVE'!

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 and collaborating a number of years with ELP legend Keith Emerson, fans will also know Dave from his work along side luminaries John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes, Guthrie Govan and John Young, among others.

Dave has released a series of instructional DVDs for Lick Library after the success of his global satellite series 'Killer Guitar'. Dave also won the inaugural 'Guitarist of the Year' competition, run by Guitarist magazine.

Watch the promotional video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmE9ATrlckI

TRACK LIST:

1. MESSIAH
2. ADDICT
3. THIEVES
4. CIRCLES
5. SAVE ME
6. CASSIOPEIA
7. THE FALLEN
8. STARDUST
To purchase …and THE TRUTH will set you free…:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/And-The-Truth-Will-Free/dp/B00M3IVDEE
http://www.amazon.com/And-The-Truth-Will-Free/dp/B00M3IVDEE
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/...and-truth-will-set-you/id920825361

ALSO AVAILABLE:
DAVE KILMINSTER – SCARLET THE DIRECTOR’S CUT
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scarlet-The-Directors-Dave-Kilminster/dp/B009GAUD3E
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/scarlet-the-directors-cut/id578776042

MURRAY HOCKRIDGE & DAVE KILMINSTER – CLOSER TO EARTH
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Closer-Earth-Murray-Hockridge-Kilminster/dp/B00D3AAJ3M
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/closer-to-earth/id678227357

DAVE KILMINSTER – PLAYING WITH FIRE (digital only)
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/playing-fire-feat.-fraser/id872380885
For more information: http://davidkilminster.com/

Dave Kilminster: and THE TRUTH will set you free - Yes there are some crazy guitar solos on it!

My new album ...and THE TRUTH will set you free... is out September 22nd!! So here's a short promo video, featuring some 'live in the studio' footage taking while we were actually recording... enjoy!!!

Order the album on iTunes:
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Or Amazon.com:
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Dave Kilminster ~ ...and THE TRUTH will set you free... ~ Album promo (2014)

Dave Kilminster: And The Truth Will Set You Free - the new LP on pre order

Dave Kilminster: And The Truth Will Set You Free

1. Messiah
2. Addict
3. Thieves
4. Circles
5. Save Me
6. Cassiopeia
7. The Fallen
8. Stardust

Audio CD (22 Sep 2014)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Killer Guitar Records
ASIN: B00M3IVDEE

For the last eight years Dave was the featured lead guitarist with ROGER WATERS, joining Roger on his last two record breaking world tours; ''THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LIVE'', and (the highest grossing tour by a solo act EVER) ''THE WALL LIVE''!

Dave Kilminster,Irene Ketikidi,Yiannis Papadopoulos: Shut Up & Play Guitar Competition Guitarspot.Gr

Shut and Play Competition

Guitarspot.Gr and Yiannis Papadopoulos are proud to present the international guitar competition SHUT UP & PLAY 2014! Take place in the competition in order to have a chance in winning one of our amazing prizes! Upload your Video until 20th of july 2014!!! SHUT UP & PLAY 2014 features Irene Ketikidi as guest judge and the legendary David Kilminster as the Head Judge!!!

Rules:
1. Subscribe to:
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https://www.youtube.com/user/YiannisP...
https://www.youtube.com/user/Ireneket
2. Download the backing track:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/wn79rf
3. Upload your video on youtube, the title must be ''Shut Up & Play Guitar Competition 2014 -- your name'' Share your video to:
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Prizes:
A custom handmade guitar by Kagmakis Guitars
The Red Muck Fuzz Pedal by Jam Pedals
The Velvet Fuzz by Wampler Pedals
The Nerve Distortion by Tsakalis Audio Tube Works
The Black Magic by Crazy Tube Circuits
The Son of Hyde by Visual Sound
The ST-1 Tremolo by Rat Pedals
4 Fatso-Flex 10 Cables by Spectraflex
10 Packs of Rotosound strings
1 Pack of Fretwraps by Gruvgear
1 Bag of Custom Made Guitar Picks by In Tune Guitar Picks!

Also, all winners will receive a digital copy of The Electric Guitar Technique Workout by Yiannis Papadopoulos, A copy of Irene Ketikidi's album Martial Arts & Magic Tricks, and a pack of Backing Tracks by Coffee Break Grooves!
$5.00 OFF your first purchase from Coffee Break Grooves.http://www.coffeebreakgrooves.com/ Enter Coupon Code: CBGYP Offer expires June 26, 2014. Minimum purchase: $15.48.#

Shut Up & Play Guitar Competition -- Guitarspot.Gr

Dave Kilminster: Roger Waters - Pink Floyd - Bring The Boys Back Home/Comfortably Numb - Last Night!

Bring The Boys Back Home/Comfortably Numb ' Live ' Roger Waters MEN Arena 16th September 2013. by jammywanker

Last night the memories of 1980 came flooding back with The Wall show. The visual effects were sensationally with the great props.

Dave Kilminster: Murray Hockridge - Closer To Earth new CD

London, UK – Now available! Vocalist Murray Hockridge and guitarist Dave Kilminster just released their first album of beautifully crafted acoustic covers titled 'Closer To Earth' on Killer Guitar Records, via Cherry Red Records. As fate would have it, a chance meeting brought these two musical innovators together for this special project. Says Dave, “This is essentially an album of acoustic covers, where we've taken some songs that we love and reconstructed them in a unique way. Also, it's an interesting format too, as I can't think of another acoustic duo where they both play guitar, sing lead vocals and throw in some crazy soloing too!”

“The creative potential when you find this kind of chemistry is truly open ended,” enthuses Murray (vocals, rhythm guitar & production), “there are so many combinations of instruments and voicings we can call on, both in the studio and on stage – there are no limits.”

Murray's three-octave voice is absolutely breathtaking and appears utterly effortless. Although a talented songwriter, interpreting other writers' songs is very much in Murray's DNA. His dynamic, soulful vocal approach on this album unites an unlikely array of classic tunes from many different genres in a deeply evocative way. In combination with Dave Kilminster's beautiful guitar work, the sound is both spellbinding and unique.

Says Dave, “I met Murray a couple years ago, and just thought that he had the most incredible voice...and so one day we decided to jam together, and there was this instant magical connection... It's almost like ESP! We always have such a great time playing together too, and the audience can sense that...and there's literally no limits to the directions we can take the songs in when we're improvising.”

Best known for his work with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, Dave Kilminster is a gifted guitarist and songwriter. His debut CD release 'Scarlet' garnered rave reviews from fans and music critics alike worldwide. Dave is also proficient at keyboards, bass and drums; all of these skills he infuses with his own unique blend of elegance, grace and raw passion. 'Closer To Earth' was recorded around Dave's commitments to Roger Waters 'The Wall' tour.

Individually, these two musicians have a enormous amount of talent and a mesmerizing stage presence. The duo's impressive new CD is sure to please music listeners worldwide!

In closing Dave has this to impart, “I am so incredibly proud of this album... It is definitely one of the best things I've ever done. If you're tired of hearing auto tuned, computer generated bleepy crap on the radio, then this really is the perfect answer.”

1. LOSING MY RELIGION
2. ROCKET MAN
3. FATHER FIGURE
4. I’M NOT IN LOVE
5. STREET SPIRIT
6. BROWN EYED GIRL
7. ANY MAJOR DUDE WILL TELL YOU
8. HALLELUJAH
9. SARA SMILE
10. TIME AFTER TIME
11. WISH YOU WERE HERE

To purchase Murray Hockridge & Dave Kilminster 'Closer To Earth' CD:
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=4221
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/closer-to-earth/id678227357

For more information:
http://closertoearth.com/
http://www.murrayhockridge.com/
http://www.davekilminster.com/

Dave Kilminster: Solo - The Wall Live @ Werchter 20 July 2013 (6/10)

Question... does Dave Kilminster suffer from vertigo?

The Wall Live @ Werchter 20 July 2013 (6/10)

James Richmond,Irene Ketikidi: Pro Series - Recording Irene Ketikidi's Martial Arts & Magic Tricks

Irene Ketikidi Ripping it up!

James Richmond talks about the process of recording Irene Ketikidi's Martial Arts & Magic Tricks album for the new Pro Series. The article should give you some insight into the recording process and techniques used in production.

Recording Irene Ketikidi's Martial Arts & Magic Tricks

James Richmond: Martial Arts & Magic Tricks (MAMT) was an interesting album to make, mainly because people were rarely in the same place at the same time (in fact I've never once spoken to Darby Todd, the drummer, face to face). We chatted a lot on Facebook though.

It took around a year all up I think, although there was a lot of work before that going on in the background.

Irene Ketikidi made demos of all the tracks, using sequenced drums.

Studio gear

The rhythm section (Bass and Drums) were tracked together to Irene's rhythm and lead guitars demos.

And this is the point where I came in - before that point, I didn't do much other than request a couple of things in terms of how the drums and bass were presented.

Dave Marks did a great job tracking the rhythm section and it is much easier to mix a project when the performances were so good. He also did some great work with the hammond/electric piano parts. Very talented guy and Darby - man, what a drummer!

Irene then re-tracked her guitar parts against this new rhythm section takes.

The differences from her demos to the final copy were sometimes subtle but it was something we all agreed was necessary.

Irene did this tracking on her laptop, completely dry - monitoring with Amp simulator plugins.

I then took all of Irene's dry guitar tracks and re-amped them through the Axe FX.

Some small parts were done here in my studio but the for bulk of it Irene did it solo.

Because Irene is so diligent I received 3 takes of all the leads - most of the time I used the first take.

One of the funny things about the record was Fractal Audio kept updating the firmware of the Axe FX so with each new firmware update I found I was going back to the early songs and reprocessing the guitars. That took a lot of time but I am glad we did - each firmware update got a little closer to the sound of an amp in a room and the album is better for it. The Axe FX is an amazing bit of kit!

I do a lot of sound design and avant-garde music where I make the guitar sound like other things and it is perfect for that, as well as good old, balls-to-the-wall guitar tones.

There are a few instances where what sounds like a synth is actually a guitar processed in the Axe FX using pitch and modulation effects. The end part of Distance for example.

Part of the challenge of a record like this is getting it to sound like it was a band playing in a room together, because this didn't happen and some of the songs were worked on in different environments.

The drums were augmented (but not necessarily replaced) with some samples - for instance I blended Darby's wonderful sounding Pork Pie snare with a multisampled DW Craviotto that I recorded some time ago. The mix of the two snares, one bright and one darker give a really nice snare sound - I spend a lot of time on the snare tone- it is really important to me to sound right and fit well. 

I then mix around that snare sound and I try to get the snare sounding consistent from track to track. Similar techniques are used on the toms and the kick - the stereo overhead signal and room mic is untouched. The former is lightly compressed and the room mic is crushed and mixed in at quite a low level. The compressed room mic gives weight to the drum sound, making it bigger and more powerful.

in the studio

In terms of the mix - I mix "in the box", meaning I don't use a console, but I do process audio in the analog domain and then re-record it into my DAW (I use a mix of Pro Tools and Logic, the mix was done in Logic 9). Plugins are a lot closer to the analog hardware than they used to be though. I spend a lot of time on the drums- it is really important for the snare to come through- there are a bunch of techniques to allow for this (sidechain compression, various EQ curves) but it takes time. Also getting consistency from one track to another is something I pay attention to.

Irene was with me for a lot of this - we'd get together for 5-10 hour sessions when time allowed. As time went on this was more regular- we tried sending files back and forth over the internet but it was a very slow way to approach it when it came to mixing.

We have a great rapport and I think she's incredibly talented and a great player.



The guest players -Justin Sandercoe, Phil Hilborne and Dave Kilminster all tracked their parts in their own rooms and emailed the performances to Irene, who sent them to me. All very professional and well recorded- it made mixing a pleasure. I knew Justin before this project, his studio is around the corner from mine but this was the first time mixing Dave or Phil.

Irene... "what it's three takes for every solo?!"

The album was mastered by Andy 'Hippy' Baldwin at Metropolis at my suggestion.

Andy did a great job on it- I wasn't present for the mastering but Irene and I talked about what sort of treatment would be best. I'm not a huge fan of 'crushed' records- they are exhausting to listen to. I'd rather sacrifice a bit of loudness to preserve the dynamics. He nailed it.

James Richmond: You asked about me and my playing/services etc. Well I started as a gigging/touring guitar player in Australia - I started in the industry back in the late 80's/early 90's and quickly found my way into recording. I've worked in Oz, UK, USA, Switzerland on a variety of projects in that time.

These days I mostly produce and engineer but there is still a bit of playing in there as well as teaching. I've also done commercial house music, remixing, sound design, voice-over work and I was a writer for Australian Guitar Magazine and various other music/audio tech magazines.

I work out of my own studio in West London- I don't advertise, everything is word of mouth and I only work on projects that I find interesting.

I've recently started building guitars- I'm particularly interested in ergonomics of guitar playing and I'm studying acoustic guitar lutherie at London Metropolitan University in London.

I like to keep busy so a lot of this stuff all happens at once and the task is juggling, keeping all the balls in the air.

another view of the studio

I find the best work happens when under a bit of pressure and this is one way of keeping the pressure on. The danger with working digitally is you can literally tweak forever and never finish anything.

I see this a lot on internet forums- hobby musicians previewing their latest song and always end with a caveat of 'it isn't finished/mixed yet'. Well... finish the damn thing!

Having said that- my computer has loads of unfinished things on it- maybe I should take my own advice?

One thing I kept saying to Irene throughout the album is "You don't finish an album, you give up on it'.

It is slightly tongue in cheek but there is an element of truth to it- you can tweak forever you always get to a point where you aren't improving the track, you are just changing it.

You have to get to a point where you say 'Enough... it is done'.

That takes a bit of courage because at that point you are committing to this being the best that you can do at this time.

There is always the tendency to go back and say 'oh, just one more thing'.

That is the road to hell.

Working with Irene was great in this respect because she doesn't try to rush things, but also she doesn't dither about. She is very focussed and driven and I think she is really going places.

You can connect with James Richmond on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sevendeadlyguitars

James Richmond did a great job with the mix and his work combined with Irene's song writing / guitar playing have garnered some great reviews... including the awesome Greg Howe!

Greg Howe: "Damn Girl.. you mad shred! and I love the whammy pedal stuff! awesome album"

You can purchase the album online (reviewed on Shreddelicious)

Irene Ketikidi: Martial Arts & Magic Tricks

Irene Ketikidi - "Martial Arts & Magic Tricks" album release

Dave Kilminster: dmme.net interview

Part 1 http://dmme.net/interviews/interview-with-guitarist-dave-kilminster-part-one.html

When I heard “Scarlet” for the first time – and it was not the “Director’s Cut” but its original version – what surprised me was that it was a vocal album, as I knew you, from "The Alchemists"album and so on, as a maestro instrumentalist. How do you rate yourself as a singer, then?

(Laughs.) That’s a good question! “Scarlet” was the first time I ever tried to sing vocals, first time ever, first time I tried to record lead vocals. And I was quite pleased with it at the time but I know that now, four or five years later, my voice is a lot better, so I think the vocals on the next album will be more of how I wanted to sing. I didn’t think I’m bad – I wouldn’t sing if I didn’t think there was something there – I think I get the emotion across, I get the point across. And also there’s a lot of terrible singers out there in famous rock bands. (Giggles.)

Part 2 http://dmme.net/interview-with-guitarist-dave-kilminster-part-two.html

And when you played with John Wetton he wasn’t in the best of shapes.

Yes, you’re right. (Laughs.) That was my first ever big tour, with John. To be honest, if I started to work with someone like that now, then I would just say, “Look, no, forget it. I’m not doing it”. But at the time I didn’t know then what I know now: my experience has taught me that I wouldn’t put myself in that situation again, because it’s not fair to anyone. We did some shows that we shouldn’t have done, and I felt like we cheated the audience a little bit.

Irene Ketikidi: Martial Arts & Magic Tricks - physical CD pre-order

Irene Ketikidi: Martial Arts & Magic Tricks

Truth In Shredding will be featuring an in-depth article on the recording process with James Richmond, who undertook the mixing with Irene Ketikidi  on this excellent album.

If you are looking for one of the hottest new female guitar players around, and looking for some great rock oriented songs with great guitar then this album will be for you!  The album featuring guest appearances from Phil Hilborne, Justin Sandercoe and  David Kilminster.

Track listing:

1. Yelling Gestures - 04:23 

2. Martial Arts & Magic Tricks - 03:42 

3. Rambler - 03:44 

4. Distance - 05:14 

5. Likewise - 04:16 

6. In the Machine - 04:10 

7. Matt - 05:08 

8. Catch - 03:56 

9. The Nerd - 04:37 

10. Wax on Wax off - 03:45 

Pre-order Irene Ketikidi's "Martial Arts & Magic Tricks" CD now through Ketikidi Official Store:
http://ketikidistore.bigcartel.com/product/martial-arts-magic-tricks-cd

All pre-orders will be shipping in late May 2013, get your physical CD copy now!

Dave Kilminster: Jason Shadrick interview Premier Guitar digital edition

Dave Kilminster

The U.K. wailer talks solo albums, shunning effects, and an unusual altered tuning for his next album.

Dave Kilminster: Rock Guitar Daily interview

Kilminster: (chuckling) "I was pretty scared, actually! When I first read on the website that it was going to be broadcast to over a billion people, I just sat there in a state of shock for a little while. 

"As we got closer and we rehearsed, it was sounding really good - especially after we sound checked that afternoon. Everything just felt really nice, really comfortable, and it wasn't as cold as I'd remembered it being previously, because it is a hockey arena, and sometimes it gets a bit chilly in there, which is not great for the hands. But we did soundcheck, and I thought, 'This is going to be alright!' The thing to do, obviously, is to just focus on what you're going to do, and you can't think about other things." 

"I was happy, relieved, whatever - there were a couple of little moments....I'm a perfectionist, so there's a couple of moments where there were slightly sharp bends, and that was just way too much adrenalin! I was just happy to be involved - for such a great cause, too! To be on the same stage with all those amazing musicians, and bands, and such. Yeah, it was a perfect way to end the year, really!"

Full interview http://rockguitardaily.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/dave-kilminster-from-inside-wall.html

Dave Kilminster: Performs With Roger Waters In Front Of Over Two Billion Viewers!

Dave Kilminster: Scarlet – The Director's Cut

London, UK - Guitar virtuoso Dave Kilminster, in the midst of his recently released critically acclaimed solo CD titled 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut', on December 12, 2012 performed with Roger Waters in front of over two billion viewers at the 12-12-12 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The largest gathering of legendary British and American rock stars in recent history, the benefit for Hurricane Sandy was by all accounts a huge success. Unquestionably, Roger Waters set was one of the highlights of the concert, featuring Dave Kilminster's impressive guitar prowess. Says Dave about this historic music event, “What a truly magical evening...sharing the stage with such musical luminaries as The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Chris Martin, Eric Clapton...and of course performing with Roger Waters, along with our very special guest Eddie Vedder! It was all just totally surreal, and extremely emotional... I feel so incredibly proud and honored to have taken part in such an amazing and historic event, and for such a heartfelt and worthy cause. The footage of the devastation shown during the show was heartbreaking, and as the announcers recounted tales of bravery & suffering, and introduced 1st responders, rescuers, firefighters, nurses, etc that were in attendance at the concert I was just so glad that I was there to help in my own small way.”

Dave Kilminster's radical guitar 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, Dave is a familiar figure worldwide to fans of progressive rock. And now, his sophomore CD release 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut', has fans and critics alike raving about it's brilliance!

“Dave Kilminster has succeeded in creating one of those great documents that leaves you in wonder – not in just songs and their performances, but in the fact that as you listen, you come away with the impression that this is his soul speaking. I doubt that he could have created any other album – it's as if the music pours out of his body like a visceral entity, his life blood mixing with the ether... These are great songs that just happen to be made of brilliant technical proficiency. Whether you are a guitar aficionado, or a casual listener, you will adore the sublime beauty of this album.” - Tony Conley, Rock Guitar Daily

Fans and critics agree that Dave 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 wizard 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 Dave 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!! Dave'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.

In closing Dave has this to impart about the 12-12-12 benefit concert, “All the bands and performers I saw absolutely played their hearts out, and did an amazing job of making it a night to remember...and I know that it's an evening that will stay with me forever...”

To purchase Dave 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/

Dave Kilminster: Comfortably numb - Roger Waters and Eddie vedder

Roger Waters and Eddie vedder

Dave Kilminster: Roger Water's Wall Tour guitarist release Scarlet – The Director's Cut'

Dave Kilminster: Scarlet – The Director's Cut

David Kilminster, Guitarist on Roger Waters’ The Wall Tour, Releases Debut Solo CD 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut'

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/

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Ciro Manna,Guthrie Govan,Dave Kilminster: a meeting at the Red Baron

Red Baron Ciro Manna with Guthrie govan & Dave Kilminster