David Gray (musician)

The big difference with the common singer-songwriters, however, is the fact that he uses a lot of computer generated music to accompany his voice and guitar play. The 'classic' Hunters and Collectors line up (for the last ten years together):. David Gray's music can best be described as singer-songwriter. He sings while playing guitar.
. After a few marginally-successful releases through the 1990s, Gray's breakthrough came with the worldwide release in 1999 of the album White Ladder; this album was a critical and commercial success and included his most famous songs: "This Years Love" and "Babylon". Their breakthrough commercial success was the album Human Frailty which featured the single "Throw Your Arms Around Me". His musical career got early support from a dedicated Irish fan base. At an early gig in Ireland where at his first gig Gray was introduced by comic playwright Pat Ingoldsby. However, the record, regular airplay on the radio station JJJ (then Sydney-based) and video play on Countdown and other music video shows, and especially their consistent live performances brought Hunters & Collectors a strong and devoted following on the Australian pub scene.

Gray was born 13th June 1970 in Manchester, England and grew up in Wales; he later attended the University of Liverpool. It featured the single "The Slab", which was an underground success (mainly thanks to the support of radio station Triple J), but didn't make any inroads on the commercial music scene, possibly because of the masturbatory subtext of the lyrics. David Gray is a British singer-songwriter. The first album featuring the new line up was The Jaws of Life (1984). Be Mine (2003). This line up also featured keyboards and a three-piece horn section. This was the period during which Hunters & Collectors enjoyed their greatest success. The Other Side (2002). In 1984 they briefly disbanded but reformed later in the year without Lubran.

Say Hello Wave Goodbye (2001). The band was signed to White Label, part of Mushroom Records. Their first single was "Talking to a Stranger" which was accompanied by an influential music video directed by Richard Lowenstein, who went on to make many successful videos for INXS and the features 'Strikebound' (1984) and 'Dogs In Space'(1987) (which starred INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence). Sail Away (2001). Seymour is also the older brother of bassist Nick Seymour of Crowded House and in the mid-1980s he was romantically involved for a time with Do Re Mi (band) lead singer Deborah Conway. This Year's Love (re-issue) (2001). As lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter, Seymour was the lynchpin of the group, and Archer and Falconer are widely regarded as one of the best rhythm sections ever to emerge from the Australian rock scene. Please Forgive Me (re-issue) (2000). Tosti-Gueira was later replaced by Martin Lubran, then Barry Palmer.

Babylon (re-issue) (2000). The first version of the band was: Mark Seymour (guitar & vocals); John Archer (bass); Doug Falconer (drums); Geoff Crosby (keyboards); Greg Perano (percussion); Ray Tosti-Gueira (guitar); and Robert Miles (who would stay with the band throughout their career, usually being credited with "live sound" and "art direction/design"). Please Forgive Me (1999). The band took its name from the track "Hunters & Collectors", on the German band Can's album Landed. Babylon (1999). The sound was in the vein of Remain in Light, the Talking Heads album of 1980. This Year's Love (1999). The original band was influenced by the Krautrock genre and the productions of Conny Plank and featured strong percussive influences, coupled with noise guitar and driving bass lines.

Wisdom (1993). They were noted for songs such as "Throw Your Arms Around Me", "Talking To A Stranger" and "Say Goodbye" and were renowned as one of the best live acts of their day. Shine (1993). Hunters & Collectors were an Australian rock band, formed in Melbourne in 1980. Birds Without Wings (1992). Ray Tosti-Gueira - guitar, backing vocals (1981-1982). A New Day At Midnight (2002); eastwest (UK)/RCA (USA). Greg Perano - percussion (1981-1983).

The EP's 1992-1994 (2001); Hut. Chris Malherbe - trumpet (1981-1982). Lost Songs 95-98 (2000); Iht (UK)/ATO Records (USA). Andy Lynn - trumpet (1981-1982). White Ladder (1999); Iht (UK)/ATO Records (USA). Martin Lubran - guitar (1982-1983). Sell Sell Sell (1996); EMI. Geoff Crosby - keyboards, artwork (1981-1985).

Flesh (1994); Hut. Nigel Crocker - trombone (1981-1982). A Century Ends (1993); Hut(UK)/Caroline (USA). Michael Waters - trombone, keyboards, finance (1981-1998). Jeremy Smith - French horn, guitars, keyboards, programming, backing vocals (1981-1998). Mark Seymour - lead vocal, lyrics, guitar (1981-1998).

Barry Palmer - lead guitar (1988-1998). Robert Miles - live sound/mixing, art/design (1981-1998). Jack Howard - trumpet, keyboards, backing vocals (1981-1998). Doug Falconer - drums, percussion, programming, backing vocals (1981-1998).

John Archer - bass guitar, P.A., backing vocals (1981-1998). Natural Selection (CD, 2CD, DVD) (Liberation BLUE034.5, 13 October 2003). Collected Works (CD, video) (White Label TVD93338, 19 November 1990). Under One Roof (live) (White Label MUSH33176.2, 11 November 1998).

In Large Rooms And Lounges (White Label D98017, 27 November 1995). Living .. The Way To Go Out (CD, video, DVD) (White Label L27148, 6 May 1985). Living Daylight (April 1987).