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Join @thebuzzknight with the amazing singer-songwriter David Gray. From his breakout success of "White Ladder" to his newest introspective works, David shares the inside stories behind his creative process and how his music reflects life's complexities. David discusses themes of mortality, love and artistic evolution offering a unique conversation with one of music's true creative forces. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join @thebuzzknight with the amazing singer-songwriter David Gray. From his breakout success of "White Ladder" to his newest introspective works, David shares the inside stories behind his creative process and how his music reflects life's complexities. David discusses themes of mortality, love and artistic evolution offering a unique conversation with one of music's true creative forces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 years ago, David Gray was renowned for how famous he wasn't. He had a cult of fans and listeners hooked on his sincerity and plainspokenness – but he hadn't quite broken into the mainstream. And then came his career-making album White Ladder, recorded in his home and going on to become one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century so far. His lasting success has led him to the release of his 13th album Dear Life. The album is heavily influenced by themes of mortality, which Gray says have been present in his writing and works since the death of his father. “I was up close and watched him die, and that changes your perspective on things,” he told Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame. “Just like watching one of your children being born – it's a privilege to be there.” “Obviously when you see the sort of parentheses that hold our fragile little lives, you reassess everything.” Gray also cites the western obsession with agelessness and anti-aging as an influence, as well as the deaths caused by Covid-19. “This all I ambiently fed in, I think to probably my natural inclinations.” The songs in ‘Dear Life' are very direct, Gray says, explaining that they were “born standing up” and ready to go. “They're not cutting any strange angles away, they're not hiding themselves,” he told Tame. “That's not to say that they don't play games within that fixed gaze... there's a lot of humour, there's a lot of delicacy.” “But it was just such a pleasure to write.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome David Gray to the Rockonteurs podcast. David releases his 13th album in January. He will also embark on a huge world tour next year too that plays shows at the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall. A third night has just been added for the Palladium on May 10th. Tickets and info at www.davidgray.com Chances are you had a copy of ‘White Ladder' when it came out as it was one of the best-selling British albums of recent decades, full of beautiful hits that have stood the test of time and it paved the way for countless singer songwriters to follow, like Hozier, Ed Sheeran, and many more. This is a fascinating listen between fellow songwriters as he and Gary discuss the craft of writing great lyrics, and Guy digs into his influences and musical heroes. Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davidgray @gimmesugarproductionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome David Gray to the Rockonteurs podcast. David releases his 13th album in January. He will also embark on a huge world tour next year too that plays shows at the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall. A third night has just been added for the Palladium on May 10th. Tickets and info at www.davidgray.com Chances are you had a copy of ‘White Ladder' when it came out as it was one of the best-selling British albums of recent decades, full of beautiful hits that have stood the test of time and it paved the way for countless singer songwriters to follow, like Hozier, Ed Sheeran, and many more. This is a fascinating listen between fellow songwriters as he and Gary discuss the craft of writing great lyrics, and Guy digs into his influences and musical heroes. Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davidgray @gimmesugarproductionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The multi-platinum selling musician David Gray joins Grace this week on Comfort Eating. His breakthrough album White Ladder topped the charts worldwide and sold more than 3m copies in the UK, making it one of the best selling albums of the 21st century. Now with his 13th album, Dear Life, he joins Grace to look back at how music changed his life, the food that sustained a three-decade career and how he avoids playing the celebrity game. If you liked this episode then have a listen to Grace's conversations with Rufus Wainwright, Guy Garvey and Self Esteem.

Artists have a duty to claim that their most recent project is the best work they have ever done. But what if it's true? I'm so taken with David Gray's new album Dear Life (released January 2025) - and so too is David of course - that it seemed churlish to dwell too much on his earlier career success, no matter just how definitive that was. “I'm always all in with the new stuff. If I wasn't I would just retire. It's always a moment of total commitment. I like the danger of writing and recording. There is gold in them there hills and you have got to go and find it”. Dear Life is led by rhythmic singing and short-story style writing, underpinned by unusual song arrangements. But the songs catch on, almost every one a ‘grower'. It's one of those records that is shot-through with reflection, philosophy, mortality. You could say it's a mid-life record and there is nothing wrong with that, given how well it stands up to his classic breakthrough work White Ladder and his first decade of popular success. “I feel like these songs are strong enough to go shoulder to shoulder with the big songs”. His instincts this time around, are good. When David Gray takes to the stage on his extensive 2025 tour to play songs like Leave Taking, Fighting Talk and (recent single) Plus & Minus, he will not need to precursor them with an apology. The understated quality of the past 10 years' work is a run of form that may have gone unnoticed by the music industry mainstream, but also suggests that Gray has been building to a head of steam. If this was 2004, he would be releasing Dear Life into the world as a surefire classic album. But here we are in 2024 - algorithm powered and neck deep in social clips. Releasing a magnificent record into the content void of today guarantees nothing. Especially when you are running your own small record label as Gray now is. “You've got to go on a cookery show just to get the opportunity to play a song for two minutes.” White Ladder was one of those CDs everybody had. It came at the end of the CD era, one of the last albums that achieved cultural ubiquity. Lest we forget, the record was self-funded (on a budget of £5,000) and self-released. Inventing a sub-genre is one thing, and with White Ladder, David Gray did that - folktronica was the label the music press attached to it. But there was much more to it than that. In a sense, Gray pioneered bedroom pop, 20 years before it became huge on Spotify. Rex Orange County, Yellow Days, Alfie Templeman and a whole generation of others owe something to him. But his huge success with White Ladder will always leave him with something to prove. “The disaprovers are waiting every time you do something new. But I'm a very determined person. But then I love doing what I do. There is no trout farm for me. I just love doing this thing. And it's getting richer and richer. There is always more to put into song”. He is literally making music for Dear Life. It shows. Support the showGet more related content at: https://www.songsommelier.com/

This week, we're back to Vesk Don't Wear Ties! Yay! In the last episode of VDWT - Ryder and Radar adopted their pseudonyms and fraudulently brokered a deal to purchase Vesk war drones. They checked out of their hotel room and made their way to the Laika-7 to pick up their ill-gotten cargo and fly home, but no sooner had they landed in the collections bay, the crew's paranoia began to kick in. Suddenly, Ryder realises they've been caught in a trap, set by the chief of the Vesk secret police - Secretary Azdriah. He watches from a distance as the very war drones the crew had purchased were set upon the Laika, quickly disabling its' engines before the crew could make their escape. As a last ditch gambit, Ryder threatened to fire one of the Laika's nuclear weapons point-blank at the secretary, bringing the situation to a tense stalemate. Azdriah saw utility in the crew and agreed to cease hostilities if they did him 'a favor'. He promised to let them go free, repair the Laika and even let them keep the drones they planned to steal. All the crew needs to do is clean up a mess that the Vesk don't wish to be seen cleaning up themselves - The elimination of some Azlanti affiliated mercenaries who have stolen a weather manipulation device. Not being the trusting kind, Azdriah decided to take Vee's unconcious body off the ship and hold them on the Veskarium as collateral insurance. Radar also manages to strike a deal with the secretary to give them as much information the Veskarium has on the White Ladder organization. Rearmed, re-equiped and with engines reignited, the Laika-7 hurtles off into the void to chase down the Fortune Limeri... Like what you hear? Cosmopunk is a comedy sci-fi-fantasy podcast set in Paizo's Starfinder universe and releasing every two weeks! Subscribe to us on ITUNES, SPOTIFY, PODBEAN or wherever you listen to your podcasts! >>SOCIAL LINKS HERE

He is one of the country's most beloved musicians and he holds the coveted title of the biggest selling album ever in Ireland. David Gray is an honorary Irish man at this stage and his album White Ladder is still a fan favourite in Ireland. Earlier this year he played three sold-out shows at the Three Arena in Dublin, which were all recorded and feature as part of a new documentary for Sky Arts. David joined Dermot and Dave to chat all about it.

British musician, David Gray chats about the 20th anniversary of his massive album ‘White Ladder', jam-making and his musical influences, which happen to be all of Lisa's favourites. Elliot Yeo talks about the rumours surrounding Josh Kennedy retiring and the upcoming game against St Kilda being a must win to avoid the worst season results on record. And actor, Erik Thomson discusses season 2 of Aftertaste and what happens to “stunt food” on set.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British musician, David Gray chats about the 20th anniversary of his massive album ‘White Ladder', jam-making and his musical influences, which happen to be all of Lisa's favourites. Elliot Yeo talks about the rumours surrounding Josh Kennedy retiring and the upcoming game against St Kilda being a must win to avoid the worst season results on record. And actor, Erik Thomson discusses season 2 of Aftertaste and what happens to “stunt food” on set.

David Gray joins Jonesy & Amanda on the 20 year anniversary of his album, White Ladder.

David Gray joins Jonesy & Amanda on the 20 year anniversary of his album, White Ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On todays show David Gray is in studio to chat to Ray about the White Ladder album tour and the Premier League concludes this weekend Eamon Dunphy joins Ray to tell us more.

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We kick off Music Month with two treasured singer-songwriters and their iconic albums, Carole King's "Tapestry" and David Gray's "White Ladder". Music by MSquared Productions Follow us: Instagram Twitter Email us: giveitalook1@outlook.com

White Ladder is the UK's 26th greatest all-time selling record, with over 7 million copies sold worldwide, but does that make it flawless? The boys from Shag Rock join us again to go to bat for the English crooner who mixed folk with electronica. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless.  All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp    

Part two of the interview I did in David's home in 2000 at the time of the release of his album Lost Songs 195-1998. In this podcast he plays for me some of his favourite songs by The Specials and Madness, talks about the phenomenal success of White Ladder, in Ireland, and sings a few songs from Lost Songs 1995-1998

Singer-songwriter David Gray chats about his beautiful new album Skellig, the social and political leanings that underpin his music, and classic songs from his monumental hit White Ladder. David also remembers the time he spent in Liverpool as a young man and explains how his current lifestyle challenges his creativity.

Colm Mac Con Iomaire is an acclaimed Irish violinist and composer. He was a founding member of renowned folk fusion band Kila and, at the age of 19 became a founding member of legendary indie rock band The Frames, which led him to tour the world for up on 30 years. He was also a member of The Swell Season. In recent times Colm has been focused on his solo career and has released three albums to great acclaim. Colm has also performed on albums by numerous other artists including on the White Ladder by David Gray and on O by Damien Rice. He has also written music for several movies, TV, theatre, and dance productions. Colm is a passionate champion of the Irish language and very politically engaged when it comes to cultural, environmental, and social justice issues. He’s a guy who oozes wit and wisdom while staying grounded with a great sense of fun and zest for life. Just to say, this podcast is also available as a video version on the Love and Courage YouTube channel and on my Facebook page, just look up Ruairi McKiernan Hitching for Hope on Facebook. And a heads up. We have a surprise special guest half way through the podcast. Colm’s son Darach makes an impromptu appearance and things go a bit off script for a couple of minutes in case you’re wondering what’s going on. It’s a bit more obvious on the video version. It’s only a couple of minutes but it might be confusing. I chose to not to edit this out as we get talking about Darach soon afterwards and Darach makes another fun reappearance later on. So, back to Colm. I first met Colm 10 years ago when he performed at the POSSIBILITIES summit, which I was involved in organising. The Dalai Lama was the keynote speaker that day, and Colm joined Kila on stage for a musical celebration. A day I’ll never forget. We stayed in touch, and over the years, Colm performed and my and Susan’s wedding, which was an incredible honour, he features in my book Hitching for Hope. In recent times he played on Susan’s debut album Into the Sea alongside some other musical luminaries, including Colm Quearney, Justin Carroll, Graham Hopkins, and Robbie Malone. That’s the big focus for me these days, supporting Susan as her album makes its way into the world. It’s an exciting adventure after several years of working on it. I’m including one of her tracks HOLD ON at the end of the podcast for you to enjoy, you’ll hear Colm working his magic on it, so consider hanging back to listen after the conversation with Colm. I’m pleased to say things are shaping up nicely with national and regional airplay for recent singles and people getting behind her by buying digital and signed CD copies of the album via Bandcamp. It’s so important to support independent musicians like Colm and Susan. These days we listen to so much fantastic music, but it’s not always easy for the artist to make money to pay for the costs of recording, production, and album releases, especially now during Covid times when there are no gigs in this part of the world. So you’ll understand why I’m keen to promote Susan and encourage as many people as possible to get behind her debut album, a stunning piece of art and a real labour of love that is available on Bandcamp, and through Apple, Spotify and her website at www.susanquirke.com. The same goes for Colm, do check out his incredible repertoire at www.ColmMacConIomaire.com . Thanks for supporting the music and also a big thanks as always to you podcast patrons who chip in to support and help grow this podcast over at www.LoveandCourage.org. I really appreciate all your support as together we help share important voices like Colm's, which need to be heard in these turbulent times. Finally, before we get started, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review and share the podcast if you feel so inclined, it all helps get these great voices out into the world.

Award-winning British singer-songwriter, David Gray, recently completed work on his 12th album – Skellig – a stunning piece of work that you’ll get the most out of if you listen to it as he intended you to: from start to finish, in one sitting. We dive into Gray’s creative process, and find out why he made this record in such a unique, secluded setting. We also reflect on the crazy year that was 2020, and look forward to Gray’s much anticipated White Ladder: the 20th Anniversary tour which, all being well, kicks off at the end of June.

David Gray tells Tom about the creation of his brand new 12th studio album, Skellig. He also discusses finding success in the music industry in his early thirties and recording the seminal record, White Ladder, in his front room. David finishes by recommending six pieces of music by other artists: Bill Callahan - The Breeze/My Baby Cries, Nina Simone - Suzanne, Van Morrison - The Way Young Lovers Do, New Order - Blue Monday, Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues, Talk Talk - I Believe In You. This episode is brought to you by Modal Electronics, who make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers. This episode is brought to you by Tinggly, who are on a mission to change the culture of gifting by encouraging everyone to give experiences rather than material things. Their team has handpicked the world’s best travel, adventure, culture, dining and more, bringing it all together in one place. Give stories, not stuff: go to tinggly.com to find out more.

David Gray, the acclaimed British singer-songwriter, joins Nadine O'Regan to talk about his influences and inspirations, as well as his new album Skellig, his early days in music, his move into electronica with his record-breaking fourth album White Ladder, the bestselling record in Irish chart history, and how Covid-19 has impacted the live music industry.

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Edited highlights of the Lockdown Lizzie Live Stream Thursday 19th November 2020 on FacebookLive and Youtube. Join Lizzie and Kennyboy as they discuss drinking after a three month layoff; how a fat lip on a cat cost £50 and a (quite frankly) ill-informed discussion on when White Ladder was recorded. We also make Van Gogh spin in his grave (if only he could have heard it clearly enough)! Come and join an hour of unplanned and unplugged music and banter with the Lockdown Lizzie Family Live acoustic covers including: One Hand in My Pocket Hey Ya Stand by Me Vincent Jolene (Ray LaMontagnge) Lizzie originals including: Eggshells Middle of the carpet --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lockdownlizzie/message

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Es ist eine Geschichte wie aus dem Pop-Märchen-Buch: erfolgloser, britischer Singer/Songwriter kratzt sein letztes Geld zusammen und nimmt sein neues Album "White Ladder" zuhause auf. Der Song "Babylon" daraus sollte einen Prozess ins Rollen bringen, der David Gray zu einem Neustart verhilft, der seinesgleichen sucht.

David Gray's White Ladder is the bestselling album in Irish recorded music history, Donal Scannell on his new documentary charting the phenomenal success of the album, anyone who loves fashion will know the name André Leon Talley, he discusses his new memoir, The Chiffon Trenches, Resilient is an installation by street artist Joe Caslin.

The album sold millions. Have a look around your house there's probably a copy somewhere. It was the fifth-best-selling album of the 2000s decade. Ed Sheeran and John Mayer have spoken about how much it has influenced them and their music. This year it celebrates it's 20th Anniversary and to celebrate David Gray will be doing three very special nights at The 3 Arena in April. He burst on to the scene in Ireland in one of the country's most memorable gigs at The Big Top in Galway... He said it's the night that changed him forever. The crowd literally took the shirt off his back! Great chatting to the main man @DavidGray there! Have a listen to this wee clip about one of his first big gigs in Ireland in Galway - it changed him and his band forever! The full podcast will be on https://t.co/NNGof3SLAH or wherever you get your podcasts shortly! @FergDarcy pic.twitter.com/z99hLXkhuu — Today FM (@TodayFM) February 28, 2020 Listen to the full unedited interview.   JUST PRESS PLAY

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In this week's show, we catch up with Whitstable Town manager Lloyd Blackman who tells us about his start to life at the Belmont, the Velocity Trophy and having to go to Guernsey on a Wednesday night. Corinthian boss Michael Golding talks FA Vase after his side beat Ascot to set up a tie with Chatham Town. Plus there's all the rest of the news and views from across the county in a trans-European show. And we discuss David Gray's White Ladder album. Yes, that's really what we discussed.

The best-selling album of all time in Ireland, "White Ladder" has a special place in the hearts of many. David Gray has added a Cork date to his tour, playing Irish Independent Park on June 20th, 2020. Ollie and Mary met him a press conference at The Metropole Hotel Cork.

The boys tackle what is certainly the strongest set of new releases so far this year, including a mind-bogglingly ambitious effort from prog hero Devin Townsend, some exciting new sounds emanating from Belgium and some facts about David Gray’s White Ladder which will astonish you. THIS WEEK: Empath by Devin Townsend / Nest by Brutus […]

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On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., David Gray speaks about his upcoming record, Gold in a Brass Age, discussing the album’s themes of nature and slowing down, how these reflections tie in with his own 50th birthday, and how his attitude changes going into each new album. He also talks Steve Reich, Life in Slow Motion, and his breakthrough album, White Ladder, which was released 20 years ago. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

John Wilson continues with another recording for the series in which leading artists discuss the album that made them or changed them. Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition includes two episodes, with John initially quizzing the artist about the album in question, and then, in the B-side, the audience asks the questions. Both editions feature exclusive live performances. Singer-songwriter David Gray talks to John Wilson about the album that catapulted him to fame in 2001; White Ladder. Featuring the hits Babylon, This Year's Love and Sail Away, the album became one of the longest-charting in UK chart history, spending almost three consecutive years in the UK top 100, and won Gray an Ivor Novello Award for the single Babylon. To date, David Gray has sold 12 million albums worldwide, received a BAFTA nomination, two Ivor Novello Awards, a Q award, two Brit nominations and a Grammy nomination. Having discussed the making of White Ladder, David Gray responds to questions from the audience and performs acoustic live versions of some of his best-loved tracks. Producer: Edwina Pitman

On today's episode we are joined by our academic guest, presenting his thesis on the murder mystery allusions found within David Gray's White Ladder.