Blackfield (album)
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Bonus disc
There is also a 2-LP version with "Perfect World" and another, LP-exclusive track, "Feel So Low"; the latter is a cover of a Porcupine Tree song from Lightbulb SunLightbulb Sun
-2008 Reissues:A reissue of Lightbulb Sun was released on April 21, 2008 through Kscope as 2 disc set; or a 3 disc set for the first 5,000 pre-ordered copies. Disc one is a CD containing a remastered version of the original album album, while disc two is a DVD-A containing the album remixed into...
with the first verse sung in Hebrew.
Personnel
Blackfield- Aviv GeffenAviv GeffenAviv Geffen is an Israeli rock musician, singer, songwriter, producer, keyboardist and guitarist. He is the son of writer and poet Yehonatan Geffen and Nurit Makover, brother of actress Shira Geffen, and an alumnus of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.Geffen was and is extremely popular...
- keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, additional guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Steven WilsonSteven WilsonSteven John Wilson is an English musician, best known as the founder, lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of progressive rock band Porcupine Tree...
- guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, additional keyboards, vocals - Daniel SalomonDaniel SalomonDaniel Salomon is an Israeli pop rock singer and musician. He was born and raised in Haifa. Salomon has been playing the piano since the age of six and began writing music at age 12. He studied composition and orchestral arrangements with Prof...
- pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... - Seffy EfratiSeffy EfratiSeffy Efrati is an Israeli musician known for being the bassist for Israeli rock star Aviv Geffen. Before then, he joined the Israeli-British art rock band Blackfield with Geffen and Porcupine Tree leader Steven Wilson...
- bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Tomer ZTomer ZTomer Zidkyahu is the drummer for the band Blackfield. He joined the band in 2004 after departure of the previous drummer Chris Maitland and is currently still an active member. He also plays in the band Ephrat. He is the brother of Nir Zidkyahu.-References:...
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussion
Guest musicians
- Gavin HarrisonGavin HarrisonGavin Harrison is a British drummer and percussionist. He is best known for playing with the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree which he joined in 2002. As of 2008, he also plays with the band King Crimson....
- drums, percussion on "Open Mind", "Pain" and "Perfect World" - Chris MaitlandChris MaitlandChris Maitland is an English drummer.After being the drummer for No-Man on their Autumn 1993 tour , Maitland was asked by the band's Steven Wilson to join his other main project, the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree...
- drums, percussion on "Blackfield", "The Hole in Me", "Hello" and "Cloudy Now (live)", backing vocals on "Cloudy Now (live)" - Yirmi Kaplan - drums, percussion on "Glow" and "Summer"
- Daniel SalomonDaniel SalomonDaniel Salomon is an Israeli pop rock singer and musician. He was born and raised in Haifa. Salomon has been playing the piano since the age of six and began writing music at age 12. He studied composition and orchestral arrangements with Prof...
- piano, keyboards, backing vocals on "Cloudy Now (live)" - Seffy EfratiSeffy EfratiSeffy Efrati is an Israeli musician known for being the bassist for Israeli rock star Aviv Geffen. Before then, he joined the Israeli-British art rock band Blackfield with Geffen and Porcupine Tree leader Steven Wilson...
- bass guitar on "Cloudy Now (live)" - The Mistakes - instruments on "Scars"
- Strings on "Open Mind", "Lullaby", "Summer" and "Hello" performed by the Illusion quartet conducted by Daniel Salomon.
Production
- Steven Wilson – producer, mixer
- Aviv Geffen - producer
- Shlomy Kane'an, Barack Gabison, Eyal Dafna - technical assistance
- Chris Blair – mastering
- Lasse HoileLasse HoileLasse Hoile is an acclaimed artist of mix media, photographer, graphic artist writer, film-maker/director, and cinematographer. Recognized for his unique vintage style intertwined with a modern day twist, Hoile is best known for his close work with Steven Wilson and his projects Porcupine Tree and...
– photography - Carl Glover – graphic design