idea for centre of booklet - fisher family album - photographer unknown

idea for back of booklet - fisher family album - photographer unknown

idea for disc - fisher family album - photographer unknown

idea for back of album cover

image taken from an old postcard - photographer unknown

written and produced by paul fisher

 

tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 recorded by rhod davies, gateshead, england

tracks 2 & 5 recorded by frank gibbon, county durham, england

 

additional recording by trevor coulson & john kearvell

Due to the fact that that Paul is more of a studio musician than a ‘live act’ it’s rather a shame that he isn’t better known in the region, as he’s one of Tyneside’s best singer / songwriters, and this album is proof of that. Paul has a great ear for melody and knows how to construct three minutes of pop purity. I always hear Phil Spector / George Martin when I listen to Paul. Spector goes back to the fifties, long before Paul was even dreamed of, and with him having the ability to write strong verses, choruses and bridges, he always comes up with songs that sound ‘complete’. I’m glad he’s included two classics of his own, ‘Something Stupid’ and You Don’t Scare Me... (is there a better song about death?), which Paul had recorded on a previous demo CD. Both of these songs are strong enough to be singles, especially the latter. What has surprised me about this album is that he’s managed to come up with more songs of that standard, Rose Marie, The Former Ice Queen, to name but two.

With some of the North East’s musicians in tow, Archie Brown, Frank Gibbon, Graham Anderson, Joe Guillan, Paul’s haunting vocals and imaginative production and that soaring voice of his, this album exceeds all expectations. Out there on it’s own really, and I’m not the only one who thinks that. The title, It’s A Long Time From A To B, says it all. Let’s hope that Paul Fisher has arrived, as a musician, singer, songwriter and human being he deserves it.

Charles Holley, Get Rhythm magazine, April 2005

We’ve always had a soft spot for Gateshead born, Paul Fisher’s, quite extraordinary song writing ability, and his new album, It’s A Long Time From A To B, is his crowning achievement so far.

I’m not quite sure if ‘musicality’ is a word, but if it isn’t it should be. It’s what Paul fisher has in abundance. He’s not only written and produced all the songs on his new album, but he sings - that falsetto voice enraptures - and also plays a whole host of instruments on them, too. It’s not a one man band however, as he’s now got The Magic Stairs on board, who succeed in giving these tunes real body. And what tunes. Fisher doesn’t need to rely on any gimmicks, as through his sheer song writing know-how, he’s managed to wring some real heart-stopping moments on this album. These songs swoop and soar through all manner of subject matter (love, obsession, death - all the goodies) utilising guitars (including pedal steel and space echo), keyboards, trombones, timpani and even an eight piece choir, to great effect. In turns intimate and grandiose, uplifting and melancholic, Fisher has once again succeeded in raising the bar.

Robert Meddes, The Crack magazine, April 2005

the copyright of all music, words, images and web design is owned by paul fisher, except where indicated. no unauthorized copying, lending, sharing,  downloading allowed. all rights reserved. october 2006.