Paul Buchanan News and Photos

Scottish Album of the Year Award – who should win?

Wed, June 19 2013 5:01pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

The Scottish Album of the Year Award, which exists to "celebrate, promote and reward the most outstanding albums by Scottish artists," culminates in a ceremony at the Glasgow Barrowlands this Thursday, when one of ten shortlisted albums will be crowned winner, and the band/artist in question handed £20,000.

Blue Nile – A Walk Across The Rooftops

Wed, April 17 2013 5:51pm - Source: Swan Fungus

A Walk Across the Rooftops is the debut album from Glaswegian adult contemporary/pop group The Blue Nile, released on 13 May 1984 on Linn Records in the UK and A&M Records in the US.

LPs of 2012 - Paul Buchanan Mid Air - Number 7

Tue, January 08 2013 2:21pm - Source: Highway Five

Number seven in my LP's of 2012 is the muted beauty of Blue Nile lead singer Paul Buchanan and his debut solo LP Mid Air. The record is one of understated grace, 3am revelations all set to fractured piano tunes.

Tinseltown In The Rain: The Blue Nile

Tue, November 20 2012 5:46pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

It's a voice which is older, for sure, but - to fans, at least - near instantly recognisable.

Chimney Tops And Trumpets: Visions Of The Blue Nile

Tue, November 20 2012 11:56am - Source: The Quietus

As I approach Glasgow following a lengthy drive from Manchester, a sign highlights the turn off for the 'City Centre'.

Album Review: Paul Buchanan – Mid Air

Wed, November 07 2012 1:22pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Paul Buchanan 's Mid Air isn't the mope fest you may brand it upon a quick listen.

Paul Buchanan - Mid Air

Mon, May 21 2012 9:37am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

"Being able to listen to music and being able to talk to each other through music is like being able to walk on air. It saddens me that music has just turned into a loss-leader in a supermarket. It's like a miracle that has been turned into a marketing factor. I'm dumbfounded. Every record should be compared to silence – silence is perfect, what are you going to put on it?"

Album: Paul Buchanan, Mid Air (Newsroom)

Fri, May 18 2012 11:24pm - Source: The Independent - Music

It's an unashamedly middle-aged affair, from the quietly moving affirmation of devotion in "Two Children" to the comforting reverie of "I Remember You".

Paul Buchanan - Mid Air

Wed, May 16 2012 4:04pm - Source: BBC Music

The Blue Nile never sold lorry-loads of albums, but for converts to their unique fusion of romantic melancholy and robust hope they remain one of the finest, most quietly righteous bands of all time.