Gravenhurst, aka Nick Talbot, Passes Away at Age 37

Nick Talbot, the Bristol musician who performed under the name Gravenhurst and also worked as a producer and journalist, has passed away at age 37. Statements posted on his website come from his record label, Warp, and his manager.

Warp said:

We are shocked and saddened to share the news that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed away aged 37. An immensely talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and journalist, he will be hugely missed. Nick’s family and friends request privacy at this difficult time.

From his manager, Michelle Hilborne:

I am utterly devastated to confirm that Nick Talbot, also known under the performing name Gravenhurst, has passed away aged 37. The finest, most extraordinary and inspirational songwriter, singer and performer, and a remarkable producer and journalist, Nick’s work has deeply affected so many people all over the world. Outstandingly intelligent, compassionate, fascinating and witty, Nick was the dearest friend and his absence brings indescribable sorrow.

The cause of death has not been revealed.

Gravenhurst’s latest album was The Ghost in Daylight, which was released in 2012. Before that, his Warp output included 2004′s Flashlight Seasons, 2004′s Black Holes in the Sand, 2005′s Fires in Distant Buildings and 2007′s The Western Lands. Flashlight Seasons and Black Holes were recently reissued by Warp, concurrent with the release of a compilation of unreleased tracks called Offerings: Lost Songs 2000-2004.

Watch Gravehurst’s 2007 video for “Hollow Men”, from The Western Lands: 

Listen to “The Diver”, from Flashlight Seasons:

Listen to “Song From Under the Arches” from Fires in Distant Buildings:

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