Midge Ure, the legendary musician and former frontman of Ultravox, is gearing up for the release of his first album of new material in 12 years, titled 'A Man Of Two Worlds'. The album is a double album, divided into two distinct parts: 'World One: Music' and 'World Two: Songs'.
In this interview, Ure discusses the creative process behind the album, his thoughts on technology and the state of the world, and his upcoming tour. He reveals that the album was inspired by his time spent during lockdown, listening to instrumental music and curating a late-night music programme on Scala Radio.
Ure explains that the instrumental half of the album is reflective and cinematic, with a lot of melancholy and nostalgia. He describes the process of writing and recording the album, including his use of keyboards and guitar synths, and his collaboration with Ty Unwin on the songs.
The second half of the album features a mix of stripped-down and spacious instrumentation, with anthemic and stadium-friendly rock/pop songs. Ure discusses the themes of the album, including the abuse of power and the troubled state of the world, and his relationship with technology.
Ure also talks about his upcoming tour, where he will be playing both new and old material. He reveals that the tour concept was put together before the album release, and he is excited to delve into the instrumentals and play more of those.
Overall, the interview provides a fascinating insight into Ure's creative process, his thoughts on music and technology, and his upcoming projects.
