The Peacock Party

by Gordon Giltrap

The Peacock Party cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 February 1981
  • Label: PVK
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 54:32
  • Community rating: 3.59/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Renowned British acoustic guitarist Gordon Giltrap continues his exploration of instrumental progressive music, backed by an impressive roster of rock session veterans. 'The Peacock Party' is a highly melodic, whimsical collection that perfectly showcases his virtuosic fingerpicking within a lush, symphonic framework.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, guitar-led, virtuosic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Headwind - The Eagle (3:02)
  2. Magpie Rag (2:39)
  3. Hocus Pocus (2:21)
  4. Turkey Trot - A Country Bluff (2:45)
  5. Tailor Bird (2:32)
  6. Black Rose - The Raven (3:45)
  7. Birds of a Feather (3:37)
  8. Jester's Jig (2:38)
  9. Gypsy Lane (2:58)
  10. Party Piece (2:43)
  11. Chanticleer (3:30)
  12. Dodo's Dream (4:14)
  13. Shel-Em-Nazam (4:34)
  14. Bella Donna (5:51)
  15. Birds of a Feather - 1st Version (4:00)
  16. Headwind - Single Version (3:16)

Credits

  • Gordon Giltrap - primary artist, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, composed by
  • Roger Hand - arranged by [string and brass arrangements]
  • John G. Perry - bass
  • John Gustafson - bass
  • Ian Mosley - drums
  • Alan Aldridge - illustration
  • Harry Willock - illustration
  • Eddy Spence - keyboards

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