'Out Of The Silent Sky' – Gordon Giltrap MBE & Nicholas Hooper

A monumental collaborative release celebrating Gordon Giltrap's 60th Anniversary in the music industry.

Album Overview

Out Of The Silent Sky is a beautiful, reflective, and intimate collection of exquisite musical storytelling. Born from a chance meeting to try out guitars, the long-standing friendship and deep musical chemistry between Gordon Giltrap and Nicholas Hooper culminate in this organic recording.

The album seamlessly blends existing solo repertoire reimagined for two guitars alongside brand-new music written collaboratively right up until recording day. Driven by the sheer joy of joint music-making, the project honours the legacy of folk-guitar icons Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, and Davy Graham, offering listeners a deeply spiritual and inspiring sonic journey.

Features legendary virtuoso Gordon Giltrap MBE alongside Nicholas Hooper, the BAFTA-winning, Grammy-nominated composer of the Harry Potter films (Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince).

It seamlessly blends solo acoustic mastery into intimate duo performances, featuring 14 tracks ranging from folk-rock to Celtic-influenced traditionals.

Exclusive Vocal Track: Features a rare vocal performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Susy Wall on the closing track

Key Track Highlights

The Fox at Dawn: Opens as a sweeping instrumental and closes the album with exclusive vocals by Susy Wall.

Small Pockets of Joy: A vibrant, rhythmic piece inspired by rock legends The Who.Trip to Sligo & Si Bheag, Si Mhor: Beautiful, Celtic-influenced arrangements showcasing Hooper’s classical precision.

The Watermill: A brand-new, organic collaboration born from an off-the-cuff warm-up riff.

Full Tracklisting

The Fox at Dawn (4:34) Roots (3:35) Trip to Sligo (2:37) Si Bheag, Si Mhor (4:01) Ring of Kerry (2:17) Old Osborne's Gospel Shop (2:55) Small Pockets of Joy (2:32) Above the Void (4:03) The Watermill (4:14) Basement Rag (2:34) Farewell Leonardo (3:50) Sadie in May (3:11) Snowy (2:34) The Fox at Dawn (feat. Susy Wall) (5:05)

"Something magical happens when we play together... it's just the sheer joy of our joint music-making."— Gordon Giltrap MBE

"It’s been a truly wonderful, inspiring and often spiritual journey... I'd never have guessed that two musicians from such different backgrounds would match so well!"— Nicholas Hooper