Veil of Gossamer is a 2004 album by English rock musician Dave Bainbridge.
A notable source of inspiration for Veil of Gossamer, particularly for the song "Star-Filled Sky," came from a story that is said to have occurred in the 7th century: A young shepherd boy, whilst tending his flock on the Northumbrian hills, saw a strange sight in the sky in the distance near Bamburgh and Lindisfarne. It amounted to 'lights' ascending and descending from the heavens. The next day, this experience appeared to coincide with the death of the celtic saint, St. Aidan. The young shepherd was Cuthbert, who became a great church leader and saint himself, and who eventually succeeded St. Aidan.[1]
Recordings took place at the following:
Open Sky Studio, Lincolnshire - (Engineer Dave Bainbridge)
also at
Studio Frank van Esses, Dalfsen, Holland - (for Frank's contributions)
Nick Beggs' studio, UK - (for Nick's basses)
Peter Whitfield's studio, UK - (for Peter's strings)
The Buddy Project, New York City, USA - (for Chris Hale's vocals)
various other places around Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England during 2003 and 2004
Personnel
Band
Dave Bainbridge - Keyboards, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Piano, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Balafon, 15 String Harp, Star Bells, Bongos, Hand Drum, Indian Tambourine, Shakers, Finger Cymbals
