That feeling when you hear the opening notes of "In the House of Stone and Light" and the shivers start up each and every time...!

There's a part three coming? Oh holy cow, please do not let this be an April Fools prank! <3

Very enjoyable, especially the background music and alternative mixes. I'm going to have to "steal" the drum riff from 'House' for a song, too good not to copy, so unique.

So cool to hear the stories behind this album. Jimmy's playing is so solid. Such a remarkable player. I really love hearing about the production of the album. As I've said before, the song "In the House of Stone and Light" changed my life.

Please join Martin for part two of a three part series investigating the making of his debut solo 1994 album, “In The House Of Stone And Light’’.  This Radio OwlsNest series special will look deeply into the conception, writing and recording of this much loved album and award winning single.  Martin takes us on a journey that unearths many unknown facts and touches upon every aspect of “House’s” creation.  From a personal spiritual restoration to the musical technical achievements, no stone is left unturned.

This is the story of how a celebrated album and song came to be

A Radio Owlsnest Special (Episode 18) - The making of ‘In The House Of Stone And Light’ Part 2.

MARTIN PAGE, who hails from Southampton, England, first gained recognition as a songwriter in the early 80’s with Top-40 hits for Kim Carnes and Earth, Wind & Fire, among others.   With Bernie Taupin (whose usual partner was Elton John), plus Dennis Lambert & Peter Wolf, Page wrote “WE BUILT THIS CITY,” a worldwide Number One Hit for 
Starship (their first) in 1985.  Page and Taupin returned to Number One the following year with “THESE DREAMS,” recorded by Heart (also Heart’s first chart topper).  Teaming up with Peter Cox and Richard Drummie of the UK group Go West, Page wrote “KING OF WISHFUL THINKING,” featured in the movie “PRETTY WOMAN,” which became a Top Ten hit for GO WEST in 1990, and “FAITHFUL,” another hit for Go West.  With Robbie Robertson, Page penned the critically acclaimed “FALLEN ANGEL,” featured in Robbie’s first solo album.  Page has also written for, produced, had his songs cut by, and/or otherwise worked with such artists as The Commodores, Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Paul Young, Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian Ferry, Phil Collins, Josh Groban, Colin Bluntsone, Robbie Williams and Elaine Paige, among many others.  Today he talks of his latest album "The First and Last Freedom" Song played "Courage"

"Bringing The Darkness To The Light" with Martin Page

Join MARTIN PAGE, world-renowned hit songwriter and singer/solo artist (“We Built This City”; “These Dreams”; “King Of Wishful Thinking”; “In The House Of Stone And Light”), for this revealing hour-long “behind-the-scenes” songwriter podcast. Martin delves into his extensive song archive to play you rare versions of his hit songs, as well as previously unheard demos, various “odds and sods”, wild sonic experiments and even brand new material! Hear all the stories behind the songs and the intriguing tales of his collaborations with the “who’s who” in the music business - from the 80’s right up until now.
 
A must for any serious fan of the “craft of songwriting” and the sheer joy of creating, come hibernate with Martin in the OwlsNest.

A Radio Owlsnest Special (Episode 18) - The making of ‘In The House Of Stone And Light’ Part 2.

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