Richard Wilson: CD's

The final CD in the trilogy of albums exploring the spectrum of human emotion.

Stylistically this CD gives a nod to British folk and British acoustic music in general.

The lyrical theme follows an examination of contemporary life and all the thoughts and emotions we deal with.
This is the second in the trilogy of albums - the first one being : "Its Never Too Late" .
The arrangements are simple and acoustic - with the track "Foreign Lands" constructed of multi-tracked dulcimer and 3 part harmony vocals.
Different guitar tunings, capos and time signatures are used to elicit different moods too.
Its for you to enjoy and start the journey!

This is the first in a trilogy of acoustic guitar and vocal albums.

The melodies will carry you away on a lyrical journey of self expression and contemplation.
Just to mix it up - there are a couple of electronic atmospheric tunes which will achieve the same effect.

It's for you to discover!

The album title “House Still Burning Down” is a nod to the Hendrix track “House Burning Down” from "Electric Ladyland" , written at the time of the Watts riots and the Civil Rights era in the US in the 1960’s.

My ten songs cover sociological themes of current issues - everything from corporate scandals in “The New Civil War” and “The Nodding Sycophants” to ethical questions and inequality.

You could call it a modern folk album -as there are so many parallels with the 1960’s and the same sociological issues we face today, forty years later.

As well as questioning where the world is going – there are songs of hope and self analysis – and the optimism of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

On certain songs,there is more of a soundscape and /or electronic approach in production, to convey the mood.

On others , there is the intimate simplicity of just a vocal and an acoustic guitar.

Essentially "Spirit In Your Soul" is about keeping it real in an unreal world.

The subject matter is a personal journey that examines fame and integrity in a material world.

Ambient and world music loops carry the songs which feature electric and acoustic guitars, as well as atmospheric keyboard textures redolent of David Sylvian.

This album uses contemporary loops and grooves fused with acoustic and heavy electric guitars.

AC/DC meets 70's disco? - Maybe not but certainly some of the tracks would not be out of place on the dance floor either.

The tracks are completed with smooth British vocals that recall everyone from John Lennon to Al Stewart.

The subject matter covers everything from relationships to ideological indoctrination by the mass media!

"Boulevard" is a dreamy and introspective pop album.

I co-wrote 3 of the songs with Sophia Forrester who added her soulful influences.

Keyboards , percussion , clarinet and sax augment the arrangements.

It so hard to pigeonhole the style - but probably the nearest to "the Richard Wilson vibe" , would be Stephen Duffy from The Lilac Time ( a semi famous 80's pop band in England) and maybe Nick Heyward of Haircut 100 fame.

With Sophia's influence there are elements of Tracey Chapman and Joan Armatrading.

This album also pre-dates India Arie and Dido by about 8 years and is now available for the first time on CD.

"Legacy 1981-98" is a retrospective look at the various bands ,vocalists and collaborators that I worked with along the way.

This album encompasses the diverse influences of post-Punk British New Wave , 1980's pop, acoustic soul, and even 1990's UK Acid Jazz.