David Bedford
- Type: Classical Composer
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 4 August 1937, Hendon, London, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 1 October 2011
- Active: 1969–2011
Biography
English composer (1937-2011) who bridged contemporary classical music and progressive rock. David Bedford studied with Lennox Berkeley and Luigi Nono, wrote graphic-score and educational pieces, and served as composer in residence at Queen's College, London. As keyboard player with *Kevin Ayers and the Whole World* he worked alongside *Mike Oldfield*, whose 'Tubular Bells' he orchestrated. His own albums, from 'Nurses Song With Elephants' to 'The Odyssey', apply orchestral and choral thinking to long-form rock-era compositions.
David Bedford Discography
- Nurses Song With Elephants (1972) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Star's End (1974) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- The Odyssey (1976) - Album - rated 3.27/5