Paul Bell

Paul Bell

Paul Bell is an Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter who is based in Sheffield. He starts writing songs at around the age of six or seven and works as a session guitarist as well as a solo artist. His style is compared with John Mayer, Sting and James Taylor.

Releases

His debut album, Human Conditions, is released in 2006 and combines acoustic and electric material. It includes the songs Slippers and When I'm gone, and it highlights his songwriting alongside his session guitar work.

In 2009, he releases Name in Lights, a live album of new material recorded in 2008. The record is acoustic and designed to reflect the live feel of a Paul Bell performance. Its lead track, What I call romance, is issued as a free download single. The album also includes live favourites such as The need for biscuits and Should have learned, which are comedy songs, together with more reflective pieces including Tuvalu, Unnoticed and Keep me going.

Musical approach

Bell's guitar playing is a prominent part of his recordings, and he also takes production duties on Name in Lights alongside songwriter and producer Phil Baggaley. On that album, Mark Prentice plays bass, James Middleton plays drums and Mark Edwards provides keyboard parts.