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
20 Gordon Giltrap new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
GORDON GILTRAP Oh Well (1978 UK 7 vinyl single with an intact four prong centre also including Reflections And Despair. The paper picture sleeve displays only light general wear whilst the vinyl shows little signs of play WOT21) Track Listing: 1. Oh Well 2. Reflections And Despair
£9.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Heartsong (1977 UK 7 vinyl single with solid centre also including The Deserter plain die-cut paper sleeve WOT19)
£7.99 used
GORDON GILTRAP Sunburst (1982 UK PVK label solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Headwind plain die-cut paper sleeve PV116)
£7.99 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 poly sleeve. Known as one of the most revered guitarists of his generation. A prog rock gem. - ***Limited to only 15000 copies*** LWOP29) Track Listing: 1
£7.99 used
GORDON GILTRAP Heartsong (1977 UK 7 vinyl single with solid centre and yellow labels also including The Deserter Pye die-cut paper sleeve WOT19)
£9.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP & PAUL WARD The Last Of England (Limited Edition 2017 UK 10-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Orange Vinyl housed in a deluxe & fully glossed gatefold picture sleeve complete with the signed fold-out poster. The sleeve & vinyl are near mint PR1006) **Limited to 500 Copies Only** Track Listing: A1
£28.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Perilous Journey (1977 UK 9-track LP including the hit single Heartsong fully laminated picture sleeve with illustrated credits insert. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has little sign of play TRIX4) Track Listing: 1. Quest 2. The Deserter 3. Pastoral 4. Morbio Gorge 5. Heartsong 6
£14.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP The Platinum Collection (1981 UK 24-track compilation double LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light edgewear whilst the vinyl looks barely played PLAT1007) Track Listing: A1 Heartsong A2 The Price Of Experience A3 Vision A4 Inner Dream A5 Night A6 Revelation B1 Awakening B2 From The Four Winds B3 Lucifers Cage B4 Night Rider B5 Morbio Gorge B6 The Deserter C1 Oh Well C2 The Tyger C3 The Ecchoing Green C4 Pastoral C5 Fast Approaching C6 O Jerusalem D1 Fear Of The Dark D2 Quest D3 Cascade D4 Reflections And Despair D5 Visitation D6 Weary Eyes
£17.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP The Peacock Party (1990 UK issue of the 1979 12-track LP housed in a great picture sleeve illustrated by Alan Aldridge & Harry Willock. The barcoded sleeve & vinyl are in excellent condition PRST507)
£12.00 used
GORDON GILTRAP Visionary (1976 UK 11-track LP also starring session pros such as Henry Lowther & Simon Phillips complete with the illustrated credits insert and company inner. The picture sleeve retains its open factory shrinkwrap whilst thevinyl is Excellent with minimal signs of play TRIX2) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used