The track sequence on Peter Gregson's self-titled album directly reflects the chronological order in which he composed and documented the pieces.
Instruments
Peter Gregson built his own modular synthesizer for this album, which uniquely uses only a mic input for the cello, meaning every sound produced by the synthesizer originates from the cello.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Peter Gregson, an award-winning Scottish cellist and composer, considers this self-titled album to be his most authentic work, stating it's 'the closest to what I hear in my head that I've ever reached.'
Recording & Production
For this album, Peter Gregson chose to record in the Big Room at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, aiming for an 'honest' sound without excessive reverb or processing.
Recording & Production
The recording process for this album involved capturing the cello to analog tape while simultaneously recording the synthesizer accompaniment digitally.
Recording & Production
Laurie Anderson, a renowned artist, produced the string sessions for this album, bringing a new dimension to the tracks.
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