Bruce Soord sits down with Paul Cashmere at Noise11 to discuss his deeply personal solo album Ghosts In The Park. Known primarily as the frontman and songwriter for The Pineapple Thief, Bruce Soord reveals why this record had to exist outside the band framework.
In this candid interview, Soord explains how the album became an emotional outlet during a difficult period in his life, dealing with both his father’s end-of-life Alzheimer’s and his mother’s long-term battle with the disease. Rather than consciously setting out to create a “therapy record,” he says the songs emerged naturally as a way to process experiences that are often hard to articulate.
The conversation explores how Ghosts In The Park differs from The Pineapple Thief’s collaborative dynamic, why the album leans heavily on acoustic instrumentation, and how much of it was written and recorded in hotel rooms while on tour.Bruce Soord also discusses the challenges and creative freedom of performing the material live using loop pedals, ensuring every show is unique.
Fans of The Pineapple Thief will also be interested to hear how Bruce Soord plans to incorporate select band songs into his solo performances, as well as how working on this project continues to shape his songwriting approach.
This is a revealing look at one of progressive rock’s most thoughtful songwriters, offering insight into the emotional core of Ghosts In The Park and the evolving artistry of Bruce Soord.
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