Uploaded October 2018 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
GORDON GILTRAP in conversation with Andy Rawll for Record Collector Magazine about his long and acclaimed career and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of “Heartsong” with the release (on 28/9/18) of a special, download-only 4-track EP by Angel Air Records. This is followed by the publication of 'Perilous Journey' written by Steve Pilkington by Wymer UK on 5th October.
@GordonGiltrap @AngelAirRecords @RecCollMag
#gordongiltrap #heartsong #perilousjourney #angelairrecords #recordcollector
giltrap.co.uk angelair.co.uk recordcollectormag.com/news
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Heartsong - 40th anniversary EP (remix of original plus all-star version, featuring Brian May, Steve Howe, Midge Ure, Neil Murray and Rick Wakeman)
02:04 - Musical roots of the song ('Starting all over' by Accolade)
03:16 - Eddie Spence keyboard solo and the joyful vibe of the track
04:34 - Recording process of original track
05:23 - Recording the 'all star version'
06:20 - Previous releases and how the latest version differs
07:38 - A Dodo's dream (al fresco version)
08:20 - Further thoughts on the EP
08:46 - New biography 'Perilous journey' and planned launch events
09:30 - Career retrospective - transition from singer songwriter to instrumental artist. From last solo album in 1973 to Visionary in 1976
11:34 - Importance of the inspiration of the poetry Blake to the compositions on Visionary
12:39 - The holy trinity of Visionary - Perilous Journey - Fear of the Dark. Evolution of the album artwork
14:30 - The Iron Maiden Connection - Nicko, the typeface, the album title and more
16:02 - 'Lucifer's Cage' as GG's most metal titled track and the Iommi connection
17:07 - Recent 'Time to reflect' retrospective four CD set shows off the diversity and range of GG's music.
17:50 - Potential future collaborations, including acoustic album with Tony Iommi
19:09 - Unexpected fans including Dave Murray, Steve Rothery, Richie Blackmore and Jimmy Page.
20:40 - Would love to work with Pete Townshend
21:35 - The tools of the trade: Fylde Guitars, JHS Vintage, Michael Gough, Danelectro, FretKing Signature. Newtone and Martin strings
23:31 - Recap of current events (EP & book launch events)
24:00 - Possible future plans: working with Paul Ward; Nicholas Hooper.
25:14 - Overall perspective on life, particularly after personal challenges of last few years, illuminated by Eckhart Tolle's 'Power of Now'
27:22 - End
GORDON GILTRAP in conversation with Andy Rawll for Record Collector Magazine about his long and acclaimed career and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of “Heartsong” with the release (on 28/9/18) of a special, download-only 4-track EP by Angel Air Records. This is followed by the publication of 'Perilous Journey' written by Steve Pilkington by Wymer UK on 5th October.
@GordonGiltrap @AngelAirRecords @RecCollMag
#gordongiltrap #heartsong #perilousjourney #angelairrecords #recordcollector
giltrap.co.uk angelair.co.uk recordcollectormag.com/news
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Heartsong - 40th anniversary EP (remix of original plus all-star version, featuring Brian May, Steve Howe, Midge Ure, Neil Murray and Rick Wakeman)
02:04 - Musical roots of the song ('Starting all over' by Accolade)
03:16 - Eddie Spence keyboard solo and the joyful vibe of the track
04:34 - Recording process of original track
05:23 - Recording the 'all star version'
06:20 - Previous releases and how the latest version differs
07:38 - A Dodo's dream (al fresco version)
08:20 - Further thoughts on the EP
08:46 - New biography 'Perilous journey' and planned launch events
09:30 - Career retrospective - transition from singer songwriter to instrumental artist. From last solo album in 1973 to Visionary in 1976
11:34 - Importance of the inspiration of the poetry Blake to the compositions on Visionary
12:39 - The holy trinity of Visionary - Perilous Journey - Fear of the Dark. Evolution of the album artwork
14:30 - The Iron Maiden Connection - Nicko, the typeface, the album title and more
16:02 - 'Lucifer's Cage' as GG's most metal titled track and the Iommi connection
17:07 - Recent 'Time to reflect' retrospective four CD set shows off the diversity and range of GG's music.
17:50 - Potential future collaborations, including acoustic album with Tony Iommi
19:09 - Unexpected fans including Dave Murray, Steve Rothery, Richie Blackmore and Jimmy Page.
20:40 - Would love to work with Pete Townshend
21:35 - The tools of the trade: Fylde Guitars, JHS Vintage, Michael Gough, Danelectro, FretKing Signature. Newtone and Martin strings
23:31 - Recap of current events (EP & book launch events)
24:00 - Possible future plans: working with Paul Ward; Nicholas Hooper.
25:14 - Overall perspective on life, particularly after personal challenges of last few years, illuminated by Eckhart Tolle's 'Power of Now'
27:22 - End
