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PHIL WALTON: Reason To Live

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The Englishman Phil Walton studied music at the “Sheffield University”, alongside John Hackett (Steve’s brother). Apart from his background in classical music, Phil also shows a lot of interest in the more popular music styles. His influences include The Beatles, Steely Dan,The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Zappa, The Kinks, Yes, Genesis and Led Zeppelin, to more modern bands like Oasis, Talking Heads, Shania Twain and Stereophonics, to name but a few. His debut album “Reason To Live” marks a new start for Phil Walton, after cutting his teeth for 25 years as an active musician. He played in the Ulster orchestra for 22 years, and worked as a composer, a soloist, a director (BBC TV and radio), but also as a teacher and a writer of poetry. Combining all these interests, he has come up with a record, consisting of 12 songs, and ranging from pop, rock and jazz to classical and modern music. The idea was to record his compositions, and then attract some fine vocal talent. But after some time, Phil’s own voice became such an integral part of the songs, that he never signed a vocalist, and kept his own recordings. This way, Phil Walton came up with a real solo project, where he not only played all the instruments and vocals, but he also took care of the production, mixing and mastering.

The final product has become a fresh, inspiring album, with a very nice sound. Sensitive songs with a spread-out organ sound, a steady rhythm section and good guitar lines at the right moment are typical for this record. Especially Phil’s voice gives this album it’s character, reminding me a lot of Jim Morrison from The Doors. He sings about relationships, affairs, displeasure, and pain and suffering as a possible result of falling in love.

“Reason To Live” from Phil Walton is a gratifying album to listen to, while relaxing in your favourite chair. It has plenty of memorable moments, to which you’ll be coming back often. The record can be ordered from his website for £6,99 plus shipping.

Musicians

Phil Walton: All instruments

Passed Me By (4:28)
What Are You Waiting For? (5:28)
All Of Me (3:46)
Do You Love Me? (4:57)
Don't Be Coming Back (3:12)
She Walked (3:30)
Just Another Day (4:40)
Sail Away (4:35)
What Becomes Of You? (3:12)
Go To Sleep (2:39)
Will You Dance? (4:39)
Reason To Live (5:24)

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