Artist: Gordon Giltrap
Genre: Acoustic/Instrumental
Gordon Giltrap is a British acoustic guitarist and composer known for his virtuosic fingerstyle technique and melodic instrumental compositions. He emerged in the 1970s British folk-rock scene but developed a distinctive style that transcended genre boundaries. His most famous piece, 'Heartsong,' became the theme music for BBC's 'Holiday' programme and reached the UK Top 30 in 1978. Giltrap's playing combines classical technique with folk and rock influences, creating a unique and immediately recognizable sound. Albums like 'Visionary' and 'Perilous Journey' showcased his compositional abilities and technical mastery. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various rock and progressive musicians while maintaining his solo career. Giltrap's influence on British acoustic guitar music is substantial, inspiring generations of fingerstyle guitarists with his innovative approach and beautiful compositions.
Gordon Giltrap vinyl records
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GORDON GILTRAP Visionary (1976 UK 11-track LP also starring session pros such as Henry Lowther & Simon Phillips complete with the illustrated credits insert. The picture sleeve shows a few light cosmetic marks with age & the vinyl is Excellent TRIX2) Track Listing: 1. Awakening 2. Robes And Crowns 3
£12.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP The Peacock Party (1979 UK 12-track LP housed in a great picture sleeve illustrated by Alan Aldridge & Harry Willock. The sleeve only shows minor signs of age whilst the vinyl displays only light signs of age GIL1) Track Listing: 1. Headwind - The Eagle 2. Magpie Rag 3. Hocus Pocus 4
£9.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Fear Of The Dark (1979 UK limited edition 3-track 12 vinyl picture disc single including Catwalk Blues and Inner Dream stickered clear PVC sleeve - stating this in limited to 15 000 copies. Complete with press sheet confirming that this was the first ever 12 single picture disc to be released in the UK
£9.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Performance (1980 UK 14-track LP including Heartsong & Theme From The Waltons great picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor wear & the vinyl is Excellent with minimal play NE1081) Track Listing: 1. Theme From The Waltons 2. Quest - The Deserter 3. Party Piece 4. Roots 5. Fear Of The Dark 6
£12.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Heartsong (1977 UK 7 vinyl single on The Electric Record Company with intact four prong centre also including The Deserter. Issued in a plain paper sleeve WOT19)
£7.99 used
GORDON GILTRAP Heartsong (1977 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including The Deserter. This copy has been AUTOGRAPHED & dedicated To Dave All the very best from Gordon Giltrap on the plain die cut paper sleeve WOT19)
£17.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Heartsong (1980s UK issue 7 vinyl single also including The Deserter picture sleeve BUG95)
£7.99 used
GORDON GILTRAP A Testament Of Time (1971 UK 10-track LP front laminated picture sleeve. Giltraps third album saw him develop the more purist folk style of previous releases to incoporate a string section and even some percussion includes the live favourite Catwalk Blues. The stickered sleeve shows some ringwear and slight ageing to the reverse but remains fully intact and apart from a few light scuffs/hairlines which do not affect play the vinyl is excellent MKPS2020) Track Listing: A1 Starting All Over A2 Candlelight Lady A3 Harlequin A4 Gypsy A5 Catwalk Blues B1 Lady Jae B2 The Entertainer B3 Gethsemane B4 Cycle B5 Kings Ransom
£28.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Oh Well (1978 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Reflections And Despair picture sleeve WOT21) Track Listing: 1. Oh Well 2. Reflections And Despair
£7.99 used
GORDON GILTRAP Airwaves (1982 UK 12-track vinyl LP guitar virtuoso backed up by Clive Bunker on drums picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light shelfwear with a small area of gloss loss to the front whilst the vinyl is Excellent with light signs of play GIL2) Track Listing: Black Lightning El Greco Heroes Haunted Heart Rainbells Dreamteller Reaching Out Sad Skies Air Waves Empty Lake Isle Lost Love
£12.00 used