The Gonzo Daily: GORDON GILTRAP: November 2012 news update

Monday, 26 November 2012

GORDON GILTRAP: November 2012 news update

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November 2012 News Update

Gordon and Oliver with pupils at Hunter Hall School

What an amazing month this has been. MANY highs, so many I really can’t recall them all now but suffice to say, things are moving along quite nicely thank you.

The main news for this month is of course theRavens and Lullabies tour, and it would be unfair to pick out specific dates as they have all been special in their own way. Special because of the friends and family who have made the effort to come and see this fledgling duo of ours.

There have already been over 1100 views of the taster video on YouTube

I remember saying at the outset that this new venture had put a lot of pressure on this old brain of mine, but I’m delighted to say that I‘m handling it quite well, but that’s not to say that it’s an easy gig, far from it, and each night represents a brand new learning curve for me, but I like to think that I’m rising to the challenge.

You will already have read some cracking reviews of the shows from various folk, Keith Meredith for example, but here are a few more for your delectation, cherry picked by our beloved Sue Holton.... over to you Sue!

Excerpts from Ravens and Lullabies reviews

Keith Meredith

I must admit that I didn’t quite know what to expect of this gig - but in very short order I was captivated and mesmerized by the sounds presented to my grateful ears. The music bounced from calm and relaxing to stimulating and exciting and then back again – this new collaborative venture richly deserves success and a much wider audience.

Individually, both Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman are exceptionally gifted musicians and composers – capable of producing joyous, thoughtful, emotional and exciting music. When their talents are combined in the way they are in this collaboration, then the results far outshine the sum parts. Each complements the other’s talents to produce a unique performance.

Brad Carter

What a wonderful evening and experience to have been entertained by such consummate musicians who know exactly how to reach their audience and, clearly, enjoy themselves as well.

I read a couple of days ago of the imminent Rolling Stones concerts and the ridiculous prices being asked for tickets - that is from official sources. If you enjoy quality music, quality performers and, simply, a magical evening, you can do that at a tiny fraction of the cost with Gordon & Oliver's 'Ravens & Lullabies'.

Graham Hunt

Great night out, two super musicians in complete harmony with themselves, the sound was excellent and the album is now on my wish list and I await it with great anticipation.

Roger Drew

The set seemed to go from strength to strength and everything about the concert worked extremely well, Gordon and Oliver’s playing together, the solo pieces and of course the excellent banter and interaction with the audience. Also, no egos here, just great mutual respect between two great musicians which led to many moments of unforced musical magic during the evening.

The Ravens and Lullabies page now has a collection of all the reviews HERE