David Gray – Life in Slow Motion album cover

David Gray – Life in Slow Motion

Album 2005

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2005 album Life in Slow Motion.

Music from Life in Slow Motion

Gear Used On Life in Slow Motion

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of David Gray – Life in Slow Motion (2005). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by David Gray on Life in Slow Motion

Extended Range Guitars

Tacoma BM6C Thunderhawk Baritone

The Guardian photo: David playing a Tacoma BM6C Thunderhawk Baritone

Here is chatter from his own Forum:

http://www.davidgrayforum.com/threads/martin-000c-david-gray-custom-guitar.469/

The exceptionally large guitar, which is baritone guitar, that David plays from time to time and is featured on We Could Fall In Love Again Tonight, is a Tacoma BMC6 Baritone Thunderhawk. The standard tuning of that guitar is actually BDGCEB. Its a fairly inexpensive guitar, as its about $1,100.

Also..

Other acoustic guitars that David owns and used to play regularly in the past is a Harmony which is seen in the Shine music video and in short video extra on the Live In Slow Motion DVD, a Larivee which can be seen in the Wisdom music video, a Takamine, a thin model Guild, and the more famous big body Lowden which was used to record the entire White Ladder album and is seen through 95% of the Live At The Point DVD (the Guild and Takamine are seen in the DVD too).

Pianos used by David Gray on Life in Slow Motion

Grand Pianos

Yamaha C7

Avg price: $109.66

David Gray's album "Life In Slow Motion" marks a shift from his previous lo-fi recording methods to a full-scale studio environment. This album, recorded between autumn 2003 and spring 2005, showcases his evolving musical aspirations. Central to this evolution is his use of the Yamaha C7 grand piano, which allowed for more expansive and intricate compositions. The Yamaha Artists page highlights Gray's association with the Yamaha C7, underscoring its role in the creation of this critically acclaimed work.