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Recorded between October 2003 and May 2005, David took a different approach to writing and recording Life In Slow Motion. Of the change, David says, "I don’t think you can remain the underdog forever and work in that way. I really wanted to get away from that lo-fi bedroom programming. All the records that have inspired me this time have been far more of a soundscape. The Sigur Ros records, Sparklehorse’s It’s A Wonderful Life, Lucinda Williams’ World Without Tears and albums like Deserter’s Songs, where things are more architectural." From the sparse, structured intro of the opener, "Alibi", a song David describes as ‘like "Babylon" Part 2 but more abstract... catching up with the character a few years down the line when they’re a bit worse for wear,’ to "The One I Love", as beautiful a song about bleeding to death as you’re ever likely to hear, and the inspirational fire of "Nos Da Cariad" (Welsh for ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’) it’s clear that Life In Slow Motion is a distinct departure from his earlier work. Two compositions on Life In Slow Motion - "From Here You Can Almost See The Sea" and "Ain’t No Love"--come from David’s work on the soundtrack for Amma Assante’s debut film A Way Of Life (released in 2004). The songs landed David a 2005 BAFTA Anthony Asquith Award nomination for Best New British Composer.
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Life In Slow Motion (CD Album) by David Gray - 10 Tracks: 1. Alibi 4:33, 2. The One I Love 3:30, 3. Lately 4:13, 4. Nos Da Cariad 4:10, 5. Slow Motion 5:00, 6. From Here You Can Almost See The Sea 3:39, 7. Ain't No Love 3:21, 8. Hospital Food 4:43, 9. Now And Always 6:45, 10. Disappearing World 5:04 - Co-producer : David Gray, Iestyn Polson, McClune - Engineer : Iestyn Polson - Mastered By : Bob Ludwig - Mixed By : Andy Bradfield - Producer : Marius de Vries - Programmed By : Iestyn Polson - Written By : David Gray, David Nolte (tracks: 3, 4), McClune (tracks: 2 to 5), Rob Malone (tracks: 3, 4, 8), Tim Bradshaw (tracks: 3, 4) - Format: CD, Album - Label: Iht Records (LC 01557) - Vertrieb/Company: Atlantic - Bestell-Nr./Catalog#: 5050467 9766 2 7 - VÖ/Released: 12/09/2005 - Land/Country: EU - Interpret/Artist: David Gray - Titel/Title: Life In Slow Motion - Genre: Singer/Songwriter - EAN/UPC: 5050467976627
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
The single The One I Love has a rocky beat but devastatingly sad words that brought me to tears the first time I read them: a man lying on a battlefield sings to his girl as the life blood ebbs from his body.
Alibi is another great one as is the atmospheric title track Slow Motion, but the song that I like best for the moment is the almost 7 minute long Now and Always.
If you love David Gray, and don't already have this, get hold of it as fast as you can. You won't be disappointed.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is a most welcome return from David Gray.
Beautiful string arrangements combine with David's voice and guitar to create a beautiful, joyous sound.
If Mssrs Blunt, Rice etc float your boat, go back to the source and hear how it SHOULD be done by the master himself.
Beautiful string arrangements combine with David's voice and guitar to create a beautiful, joyous sound.
If Mssrs Blunt, Rice etc float your boat, go back to the source and hear how it SHOULD be done by the master himself.
I can honestly recommend you buy this album without fear of dissapointment.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I am a lover of "White Ladder" and thought nothing could top it, I have to say that "Slow Motion" is coming in a very close second!!! From the second you put the disc on you don't want to turn it off! First tune you hear is "Alibi" what a great song as is "Lately", "Now and Always", " Slow Motion" if fact all are great songs!! " The one I love" is going to be a classic David Gray song, around forever! If you love White Ladder you will love this, just go and buy the cd, you will not be dissapointed! A fantastic album from a fantastic man.
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David Gray new to me through the TV
Yes I know where have I been since the 90's bought his Greatest Hits loved it so decided to go the extra mile and get this one not disappointed.
Published 1 month ago by Dios Libre
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i had damaged the cd and i love this album and i didnt want to loose this music. great music
Published 3 months ago by deborah ann peters
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Caught me by surprise!
David Gray was huge in Ireland in the late 90's and it kind of passed me by. I listened alright, but really didn't get it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by almostblue
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Back Up To Speed
If this is life in Slow Motion, then this is the speed I want to enjoy it at. A great album full of wonderful melodic and distinctive David Gray songs. Read more
Published on 18 July 2007 by Music Man
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This is a great Sunday afternoon album
I agree with another reviewer - this album is better than New Day at Midnight, it's very close to bing as good as White Ladder, which is also one of my favourite albums ever. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2006 by JJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yet another great album
Every David Gray album I buy (and I've bought all of them since way back) takes a while to fully reveal itself to me. Read more
Published on 11 April 2006 by Mr
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Return to Form
Life in Slow Motion is a definate return to form for David Gray.
White Ladder was superb, in fact one of my favourite albums of all time but Life In Slow Motion runs it... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2006 by Steve Hills
2.0 out of 5 stars
Slow & Wingey
Love the voice, and all of his upbeat tunes ... but there are only 3 on this album - the remainder are VERY slow, moany & wingey songs that bored me to tears. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2006 by Muppetgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
David Gray's life in slow motion is amazing. It is the first album i have bought of his, "the one i love" tempted me into buying it. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
This album is without a doubt the best album I have purchased. The piano is great, the songs are great and the voice is great!
Buy this album, you wont be dissapointed!
Published on 14 Jan 2006 by Tim
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