Bryan Josh
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Bryan Josh is a multi-instrumentalist
who is the founder of British progressive rock
band Mostly Autumn
. While primarily being the band's lead singer (originally along with co-founder Heather Findlay and later Olivia Sparnenn) and lead guitarist, he has performed on many other instruments in the studio, which include the bass guitar, piano and keyboards. He, either alone or with other members of the band, has written a large percentage of the band's back catalogue and is recognised as one of the best writers in progressive rock today. He also contributed to Mostly Autumn
keyboardist Iain Jennings
' solo album, Breathing Space
where he played two guitar solos.
In November 2008, he released his first solo album Through These Eyes
on Mostly Autumn Records. This features Mostly Autumn members Olivia Sparnenn and Gavin Griffiths, ex-Mostly Autumn member Henry Bourne and other guest musicians.
In 2009 he guested with Breathing Space, playing live with them. His position in the band was only temporary as they search for a permanent replacement. Towards the end of the year he also played three live dates showcasing the material from Through These Eyes
. He was joined by Olivia Sparnenn (vocals/percussion), Chris Johnson (guitar/keyboards/vocals), Iain Jennings (keyboards), Patrick Berry (bass guitars) and Gavin Griffiths (drums).
On 4 April 2010, Josh played his final concert as lead guitarist of Breathing Space. Mostly Autumn
released their new album Go Well Diamond Heart
in October 2010.
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
who is the founder of British progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn is a British band, producing music heavily influenced by classic 1970s rock. The group formed in 1996, and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. The group's early influences were Genesis, Renaissance and Pink Floyd, and folk music...
. While primarily being the band's lead singer (originally along with co-founder Heather Findlay and later Olivia Sparnenn) and lead guitarist, he has performed on many other instruments in the studio, which include the bass guitar, piano and keyboards. He, either alone or with other members of the band, has written a large percentage of the band's back catalogue and is recognised as one of the best writers in progressive rock today. He also contributed to Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn is a British band, producing music heavily influenced by classic 1970s rock. The group formed in 1996, and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. The group's early influences were Genesis, Renaissance and Pink Floyd, and folk music...
keyboardist Iain Jennings
Iain Jennings
Iain Jennings is a keyboard player, known for being a member of the progressive rock band's Mostly Autumn and Breathing Space .-Breathing Space:*Coming Up for Air...
' solo album, Breathing Space
Breathing Space (album)
Breathing Space is the debut solo album by UK keyboardist Iain Jennings. Although this album was originally released as Iain Jennings's album, it has become known as Breathing Space's first album because of the subsequent tours and the follow-up album Coming Up for Air in 2007.-Track...
where he played two guitar solos.
In November 2008, he released his first solo album Through These Eyes
Through These Eyes
Through These Eyes is the debut solo album by Bryan Josh of Mostly Autumn fame. He plays all the instruments on the album except the drums and flute parts. Gavin Griffiths of Karnataka, Panic Room and Mostly Autumn played most of the drums on the album with Henry Borne, Mostly Autumn drummer during...
on Mostly Autumn Records. This features Mostly Autumn members Olivia Sparnenn and Gavin Griffiths, ex-Mostly Autumn member Henry Bourne and other guest musicians.
In 2009 he guested with Breathing Space, playing live with them. His position in the band was only temporary as they search for a permanent replacement. Towards the end of the year he also played three live dates showcasing the material from Through These Eyes
Through These Eyes
Through These Eyes is the debut solo album by Bryan Josh of Mostly Autumn fame. He plays all the instruments on the album except the drums and flute parts. Gavin Griffiths of Karnataka, Panic Room and Mostly Autumn played most of the drums on the album with Henry Borne, Mostly Autumn drummer during...
. He was joined by Olivia Sparnenn (vocals/percussion), Chris Johnson (guitar/keyboards/vocals), Iain Jennings (keyboards), Patrick Berry (bass guitars) and Gavin Griffiths (drums).
On 4 April 2010, Josh played his final concert as lead guitarist of Breathing Space. Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn is a British band, producing music heavily influenced by classic 1970s rock. The group formed in 1996, and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. The group's early influences were Genesis, Renaissance and Pink Floyd, and folk music...
released their new album Go Well Diamond Heart
Go Well Diamond Heart
Go Well Diamond Heart is the ninth studio album by British progressive rock band Mostly Autumn. It is significant in the respect that it is the first album by the band not to feature long time lead vocalist and songwriter Heather Findlay who departed from the band in early 2010 to start a solo career...
in October 2010.