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March 1, 2021

Have launched a new membership plan to allow those who want to be part of what I do to get close up and personal. There are different Tiers to choose from with plenty of music goodies, live events, one-to-one chats, unreleased tracks etc.

Subscribers will be able to access an exclusive series of monthly streaming solo concerts live from my studio that will then be edited into proper album releases. Plus loads more stuff…

To join or find out more click on the link below. Hope to see you on the other side.

2 new documentary soundtracks

December 17, 2020

Was very pleased to have been asked to write the soundtrack for two documentaries. One on the youth of Charles de Gaulle directed by my good friend Olivier Sarrazin for French TV. And one for the BBC, an interview with Barak Obama on the occasion of the publishing of his new book ‘The Promised Land’, directed by David Shulman. Both very enjoyable projects.

Prog Magazine review of ‘Still’

June 1, 2020

Nice review of ‘Still’ in Prog Magazine. The album is officially released on June 26th (digitally from all the usual outlets and physically through Burning Shed) but for those of you who can’t wait you can order pre-release copies now from the Shop.

‘Still’ with Colin Bass: OUT!

May 1, 2020

My new album with Colin Bass (Camel) is finally here! A collection of meditative, ambient songs with Colin on vocals, bass and piano and myself on keyboards, we both share the songwriting credits. The album is officially released on June 26th (digitally from all the usual outlets and physically through Burning Shed) but for those of you who can’t wait you can order pre-release copies now from the Shop.

So what’s the story behind this collaboration? Well, way back in 1977, when I was 14 years old, I attended a week-long Summer music seminar in the Alps resort of Les Arcs. I met many weird and wonderful musicians but especially American composer and multi-instrumentalist Jim Cuomo (amongst other things a pioneer of early 8-bit computer games music) who was there to lead the jazz/ rock/pop workshops together with his group The Casual Band. The bass player was Colin Bass, who had just left the Steve Hillage Band and was about to become a permanent member of prog group Camel. A friendship developed with both Cuomo and Bass which went beyond that particular encounter and we have kept in touch ever since.

In 2014 me and Colin started discussing the idea of working together on an album of songs where each of us would contribute an equal number of compositions. With Bass now living in Wales and myself here in London, all the work was done remotely. But despite the distance we developed an immediate symbiotic understanding of what the project should be. The almost complete absence of drums gives the songs a floating sense of space and timelessness. From the pattern-based ‘Summer’ to the freeform ‘The Man Who Never Was’, and from the sparse minimalism of ‘Once Was a Time’ to the epic ‘Heaven’, ‘Still’ evokes a place of quiet emotions and nostalgic reflection. Recently, the song ‘Old Europe’, originally written as an ode to Europe, has taken on new and topical meanings.

‘Still’ is dedicated to the memory of Jim Cuomo who sadly passed away in 2018.

Remastering Early Albums

April 1, 2020

I am currently remastering all my early albums. First up is ‘Soho Square’ from 1993 (wow! that long ago…) which is out now. Followed shortly by ‘The Comparative Anatomy of Angels’, ‘Elegant Enigmas’, ‘The Long Journey Home’, ‘A Still, Thin Sound’ etc. I’ve added some Bonus Tracks on each album that more or less relate to the period of the album. For the moment these will be digital releases only but who knows… maybe a CD boxed set will emerge at some point, finances permitting. All will be available from the usual digital outlets.

New Album with Colin Bass: pre-order now!

May 26, 2019

Am very excited about progress on my new album of songs in collaboration with my old friend Colin Bass (Camel) on vocals and bass. The album called ‘Still’ is a collection of his and my compositions, mostly ambient, slow-moving (no drums…) songs, hence the title. We are currently crowdfunding for the album production. So you can support us by pre-ordering a signed copy or even have your name in the booklet or another one of the fantastic perks on offer! To find out more go to: https://igg.me/at/bassbirostill

See below for promo video

New Album with Echo Engine out now!

March 25, 2019

Following Echo Engine’s debut album ‘Windjammer’ a few years ago with special guest Theo travis, the band returns with a new album ‘I’ll be Here’. Another intricate sound collage of improv/experimental/ambient/jazz/grooves edited from a series of live ‘happenings’. Apart from the core participants of Adrian Newton (electronics, beats) and Rob Palmer (guitar) and myself, the recordings feature sax player Jon Lloyd, Pascal Consoli on drums and Joe Limburn on bass.

The CD is available now from my Shop or on Bandcamp.

‘120’ review in Electronic Sound Magazine

June 24, 2018

Very happy about the great little review I got in the revered Electronic Sound Magazine. Glad they used my ‘Wicker Man’ photo. Not many would have dared…

Great reviews of Daniel’s new album ‘120 onetwenty’

March 23, 2018

Been getting some amazing review for my new album…

So nice when people like your music because they ‘get it’.

Also got a fab interview on Stereo Stickman site. You can read it here.

Don’t mean to blow my own trumpet, but here are some of the best quotes:

“The elegance, mystery, joy, and melancholy, heard in these pieces, combine into one monumental, multifaceted project that may just be one of the twenty-first century’s greatest artistic commitment’s to the sound and use of vintage keyboards.” www.tunedloud.com

“How this whole album seems to just continually get better and more imaginative is quite breathtaking. For real – what Daniel is able to do and how flawlessly he does it, is nothing short of stunning at all times; for ambient/instrumental music, I haven’t felt bored once or like he’s overplayed his ambitions here – he sounds incredibly focused and I really feel like he’s created a record that has you on pins & needles for the tremendous depths it explores in its own subtle way. What an exceptional adventure! Daniel Biro has got a highly imaginative mind and a tremendous ear for sound…at his maximum he gets completely wild, but even at his mildest & most gentle, still manages to always create something compelling to the ears and brilliantly captivating to the mind’s eye.” sleepingbagstudios.ca

“with inspiration from Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze and other iconic German artists mixing effortlessly with Biro’s own style to form a tour de force of atmospheric brilliance. Textured, refined, and brilliantly layered, ‘120 OneTwenty’ manages to escape the usual trappings of most instrumental albums, carving its own path of awe-inspiring atmospheres and progressive, jazz-rock fusions. It’s a unique vision brought into existence by a very talented composer” broken8records.com

“Daniel Biro brings together three of the greatest progressive music traditions: Berlin-style electronics, prog rock synths and jazz fusion keyboards.“120 Onetwenty” is a remarkable instrumental album that strolls with ease and charm between electronica and progressive fusion.” progressiverockcentral.com

“All at once complex and calming, detailed and smoothly ambient. If ever there are artistic projects that seem completely free from industry influence and entirely connected to the mind and passion of their maker, this is undoubtedly one of them.” stereostickman.com

“an epic aural journey, Daniel Biro sculpts the sound of a long-lost classic, with tremendously powerful keyboard work. Attention to detail means these songs immerse the listener into a dazzling world. Mystical and majestic www.beachsloth.com

You can get your own copy from my website here. And why not treat yourself to the signed/numbered limited boxed edition? I’ll even include a personalised note. All you have to do is email me through the Contact page and let me know your Order No and the name you want me to dedicate the message to.

Thanks for your support

Daniel

Do you want Daniel Biro to play on your album?

October 23, 2017

Daniel has just launched Clavier Couture, a bespoke online keyboard production service. Clavier Couture is just that: tailor-made keyboard parts for your track/song/album that are unique to you and played live by Daniel Biro in his studio and delivered to your inbox. Let Daniel be your keyboard player on your next recording!
For more info go to: www.claviercouture.com.

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