Gilbert is the performance name of Matthew Gilbert Linley, a London-based composer and musician. He is also the drummer in

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with Mark Peters and Ulrich Schnauss.

Biography

He began playing the drums at an early age and then went on to study classical music and composition at Oriel College,

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and

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. After a period of writing soundtracks for film and television he began writing under the Gilbert moniker. Gilbert's eponymous debut album was released in 2007 on the

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Shifty Disco Records. It received excellent reviews and extensive national radio airplay. In 2010, Gilbert's album '' Wahoola!'' was released. About the new record Linley wrote: "I wanted ''Wahoola!'' to more obviously feature the talents of the people who have been performing the first album live.....especially Maud Waret's vocals and Brian Lee's violin-playing". 2014 saw a new album and musical project named '' AztecCormorant.'' In 2016, Linley collaborated with bandmate from

, Mark Peters, on a new album and project entitled '' Salt Rush with Mark Peters''. This album was released by the record label Pedigree Cuts (part of Warner/Chappell Production Music) Gilbert's music is performed live by five musicians playing an array of musical instruments. Gilbert has gigged extensively throughout the UK, including sets at the 2007 Green Man Festival, 2008 Brighton Loop, and 2009 Southbank Udderbelly. Gilbert also supported Mice Parade and Silje Nes in London, in October 2010.

References

{{Authority control English drummers Folktronica musicians English electronic musicians English keyboardists Alumni of Oriel College, Oxford Alumni of Goldsmiths, University of London