Bryan Ferry – Olympia
(Virgin Records 2010 CDVM3086)
Outer Case, Book and CDs & DVD in Nr MINT condition
Bryan Ferry CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter who achieved fame as the frontman of the band Roxy Music and as a solo artist. His distinctive voice has been described as an “elegant, seductive croon”. He also established a distinctive image and sartorial style: according to The Independent, Ferry and his contemporary David Bowie influenced a generation with both their music and their appearances. Peter York described Ferry as “an art object” who “should hang in the Tate”.
Olympia is the thirteenth studio album by English singer Bryan Ferry, released on 25 October 2010 by Virgin Records. Co-produced by Ferry and Rhett Davies, Olympia is Ferry’s first album of predominantly original material since 2002’s Frantic.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “You Can Dance” | Bryan Ferry, David A. Stewart | 4:29 |
| 2. | “Alphaville” | Ferry, Stewart | 4:25 |
| 3. | “Heartache by Numbers” | Ferry, Jason Sellards, Scott Hoffman | 4:56 |
| 4. | “Me Oh My” | Ferry | 4:30 |
| 5. | “Shameless” | Ferry, Andy Cato, Tom Findlay | 4:36 |
| 6. | “Song to the Siren” | Tim Buckley, Larry Beckett | 5:56 |
| 7. | “No Face, No Name, No Number” | Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood | 4:40 |
| 8. | “BF Bass (Ode to Olympia)” | Ferry, Phil Manzanera | 4:09 |
| 9. | “Reason or Rhyme” | Ferry | 6:52 |
| 10. | “Tender Is the Night” | Ferry, Stewart | 4:35 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night” | John Lennon | 3:19 |
| 12. | “One Night” | Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King, Anita Steiman | 4:00 |
| 13. | “DVD (“The Making of Olympia” and “You Can Dance” promo video)” |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “You Can Dance” (Fred Falke mix) | 7:08 | |
| 2. | “Alphaville” (Time and Space Machine mix) | 7:06 | |
| 3. | “Heartache by Numbers” (Circus Parade mix) | 7:27 | |
| 4. | “Me Oh My” (DJ Cleaver mix) | Ferry | 6:42 |
| 5. | “Shameless” (Still Going mix) | 8:12 | |
| 6. | “BF Bass (Ode to Olympia)” (West End Wolf mix) | 9:21 | |
| 7. | “Reason or Rhyme” (Instrumental) | 6:54 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards, acoustic piano (1-9, 11, 12)
- Colin Good – keyboards (2), synthesizers (6)
- Brian Eno – synthesizers (2, 4, 6, 8)
- Babydaddy – keyboards (3), guitars (3), bass (3)
- Steve Nieve – acoustic piano (10)
- Robin “Radar” Rimbaud – electronics (1, 10)
- Chris Mullings – electronics (2, 3)
- John Monkman – electronics (4-9, 11, 12)
- Nile Rodgers – guitars (1, 5, 10)
- Oliver Thompson – guitars (1, 5, 10)
- David Williams – guitars (1, 5, 10)
- Neil Hubbard – guitars (2, 12)
- David A. Stewart – guitars (2)
- David Gilmour – guitars (4, 6)
- Jonny Greenwood – guitars (6)
- Phil Manzanera – guitars (6, 8, 9, 11)
- Chris Spedding – guitars (7, 8, 11)
- Merlin Ferry – guitars (9)
- Flea – bass (1, 7, 11), bass solo (3)
- Gary “Mani” Mounfield – bass (1, 8)
- Marcus Miller – bass (2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12)
- Guy Pratt – bass (11)
- Andy Cato – bass (5)
- Tara Ferry – drums (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11)
- Andy Newmark – drums (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11)
- Emily Dolan Davies – drums (2, 6, 7, 9)
- Steve Ferrone – drums (12)
- Frank Ricotti – percussion
- Anthony Pleeth – cello (2, 4, 6, 7)
- Vicci Wardman – viola (2, 4, 6, 7)
- Perry Montague-Mason – 1st violin (2, 4, 6, 7)
- Emlyn Singleton – 2nd violin (2, 4, 6, 7)
- Andy Mackay – oboe (3, 6, 11)
- Alice Retif – chorus vocals (1, 2)
- Katie Turner – chorus vocals (1)
- Ruby Turner – chorus vocals (2, 3, 11)
- Me’sha Bryan – chorus vocals (3, 11)
- Thomas Fetherstonhaugh – treble vocals (3)
- Sewuese Abwa – chorus vocals (4, 6-10, 12)
- Aleysha Gordon – chorus vocals (4, 6-10, 12)
- Hannah Khemoh – chorus vocals (4, 6-10, 12)
- Shar White – chorus vocals (5, 11)
- Tallulah Harlech – voice (6, 9)
- Jhelisa Anderson – chorus vocals (11)
Technical
- Bryan Ferry – producer
- Rhett Davies – producer
- Johnson Somerset – producer
- David A. Stewart – additional producer (2)
- Babydaddy – additional producer (3)
- Jake Shears – additional producer (3)
- Groove Armada – additional producers (5)
- Phil Manzanera – additional producer (8)
- John Monkman – additional producer (8), additional engineer
- Robin Trower – additional producer (11, 12)
- Simon Willey – engineer
- Ash Howes – additional engineer
- Jamie Johnson – additional engineer
- Tim Roe – additional engineer
- Sven Taits – additional engineer
- Chris Mullings – additional recording
- Bob Clearmountain – mixing[b]
- Bob Ludwig – mastering[c]
Artwork
- Bryan Ferry – art direction
- Isaac Ferry – artwork production
- Gideon Ponte – set design
- Chris Peyton – layout
- Jono Patrick – digital artwork
- Adam Whitehead – photography
- Anton Corbijn – portrait of Bryan Ferry
- Richard Williams – liner notes
- Kate Moss – cover model
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