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Press Release
by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
Phil Walton Releases D.I.Y. Recording
Reason To Live
"Phil Walton went to the same school as Sting and Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), and studied Music at Sheffield University alongside John Hackett (brother of ex Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett) but the education that benefited him the most was the school of life. Walton has spent most of his working life as an orchestral Viola player while composing and conducting.
While listening to his new release Reason To Live, you realize quickly his many experiences have paid huge dividends. There are some great tunes on Reason To Live, tracks such as She Walked and What Are You Waiting For, feature Waltons haunting vocals alongside delicate and perfectly placed guitar lines, stirring rhythms, and textured organ sounds that are as compelling as they are infectious.
What makes Phil Waltons new album such an incredible feat of modern technology and sheer genius is the fact he created the entire recording on a computer, painstakingly putting it together piece by piece with tremendous effort driven by his true love for music, what makes a composition tick, and lyrics that come from the mind of a poet. A project of this magnitude pushes the musical envelope symbolically and literally into regions of creativity reserved for only those with an intrinsic knowledge and respect for music as a living breathing entity.
Those that enjoy progressive rock or art rock will find plenty of enjoyment and the opportunity to do some reflection in the mirror of life with this multi-hued moving music. Phil Walton challenges your imagination through his lyrics and music. He is a true poet and sage of our time. There are many ways to deliver a message and music can be the best medium of all, then it suddenly becomes clear after hearing this music you find yet another Reason To Live."
Demos for the new album
"NO-BODY ZEN" are now coming.
The first track is "Calling your name".
Others will be added over the coming weeks.
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Member Since: 3/18/2006
Band Website: blaristrax.com
Band Members: Phil Walton: Singer / Songwriter, and Producer:

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There are no plans to perform live at present, and Phil is already working on his next album, with a single from that album expected in a couple of months.
He has also begun writing lyrics for other artists. :
Phil would be very interested in writing for other singers if a suitable project was to come along.
This first album was originally intended to showcase his songwriting, but it was discovered that he could sing after all. :

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Influences:
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson, Led Zeppelin, The Kinks, Steely Dan, Michael MacDonald, David Bowie, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Zappa, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Free, Talking Heads, Paul Simon, The Eagles, The Who, Yes, Genesis, Shania Twain

Sounds Like:
You tell me.

A new review has said I am a lot like JIM MORRISON (the Doors). Check it out in my blog.

Other comments have been passed about me sounding a bit like Human League, Jarvis Cocker, Ian Curtis, David Bowie, Divine Comedy, Neil Tennant and even Frank Zappa.

Maybe I just sound like me?

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Record Label: BlarisTrax

My own label (Indie)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Successful weekend

One of my sidelines is working as a conductor, and this weekend my Flute Band, the Ballylone Concert Flute Band, took part in the Northern Ireland Flute Band Championships, and we swept the board, win...
Posted by Phil Walton on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:54:00 PST

No-Body Zen

I am getting closer to releasing my next album, "No-Body Zen" A strange title for an album perhaps, but I have long been interested in Zen and related topics. Don't expect an album about Zen though!...
Posted by Phil Walton on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:10:00 PST

Review from Ectagon

Waltons album is difficult to categorize, but once you are tuned in on his unique and personal style, this album opens up. Composed and played in it's entirety by Walton himself, the music/lyrics and ...
Posted by Phil Walton on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:20:00 PST

Worms and viruses

No doubt many reading this have already been plagued by emails with messages claiming that you are the source of a worm or virus which comes from your own computer. Or perhaps you have been inundated ...
Posted by Phil Walton on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 02:29:00 PST

Classic Rock Society review

Phil Walton - Reason to liveThis self produced CD is the debut release by British multi-instrumentalist Phil Walton on which he sings and plays all the instruments. This is generally a relaxed pie...
Posted by Phil Walton on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:19:00 PST

Album Review form Progressive Ears

Having worked as a professional orchestral musician for many years, Phil Walton has taken a new direction with this 2006 album. Reason To Live is an interesting collection of carefully composed songs ...
Posted by Phil Walton on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:51:00 PST

New Review from Prog-Nose

The Englishman Phil Walton studied music at the Sheffield University, alongside John Hackett (Steves brother). Apart from his background in classica...
Posted by Phil Walton on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 01:10:00 PST

Poem

UNCHARTED WATERS Such expanse of sea Water without end Confronts me with myself In uncharted waters. Without the maps to set my course, To drift or to sail Is a voyage of ...
Posted by Phil Walton on Sat, 20 May 2006 10:29:00 PST

Album Review by Dmitry M. Epstein

Classical in a wolf's skin. Gloomy but life-affirming.For many years Phil Walton has perforrned as an orchestral musician and a conductor, but his interest in new forms has led him to explore the prog...
Posted by Phil Walton on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:58:00 PST

Album Review by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

From the first listen of Phil Walton's album Reason To Live I realized it would be difficult to nail down what his sound was, or even more difficult, how to explain it. I do love his voice, it is so n...
Posted by Phil Walton on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:53:00 PST