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There are two bands named Gazpacho:
The first are a Norwegian band, who have been described by one critic as being “classical post ambient nocturnal atmospheric neo-progressive folk world rock” Gazpacho almost defies genre classification. Gazpacho have also been described as “the greatest unsigned band in the world” by some critics. A tour of Europe as support for Marillion’s “Marbles” tour radically raised their profile, earning the respect of audiences everywhere they played and garnering critical acclaim.
Without the backing of a major label, Gazpacho is one of many bands now utilising the resources of the internet to create word of mouth promotional opportunities, with a reliance on their website and its forum, online shopping, MySpace and other ‘net initiatives to spread the word. This allows the band to hold down full time jobs, yet still manage to release an album a year with total artistic control over their compositions and distribution.
Characterised by moody keyboards that evoke the work of Kevin Moore (Dream Theater, OSI, Chroma Key) or Richard Barbieri (Japan, Porcupine Tree), a stunning violin virtuoso (but not in the aggressive David Cross of King Crimson vein), a poignant and relevant rhythm section, ethereal guitars (closest comparisons are probably Steve Rothery of Marillion, Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree and Jon Thor Birgisson of Sigur Ros, Jan Henrik Ohme’s floating, pure Hypnotic voice (think David Sylvian of Japan meets Thom Yorke of Radiohead meets Steve Hogarth of latter day Marillion)and atmospheric contributions from samples, low whistle, tin whistle, banjo, accordion, didgeridoo and mandolin.
The first are a Norwegian band, who have been described by one critic as being “classical post ambient nocturnal atmospheric neo-progressive folk world rock” Gazpacho almost defies genre classification. Gazpacho have also been described as “the greatest unsigned band in the world” by some critics. A tour of Europe as support for Marillion’s “Marbles” tour radically raised their profile, earning the respect of audiences everywhere they played and garnering critical acclaim.
Without the backing of a major label, Gazpacho is one of many bands now utilising the resources of the internet to create word of mouth promotional opportunities, with a reliance on their website and its forum, online shopping, MySpace and other ‘net initiatives to spread the word. This allows the band to hold down full time jobs, yet still manage to release an album a year with total artistic control over their compositions and distribution.
Characterised by moody keyboards that evoke the work of Kevin Moore (Dream Theater, OSI, Chroma Key) or Richard Barbieri (Japan, Porcupine Tree), a stunning violin virtuoso (but not in the aggressive David Cross of King Crimson vein), a poignant and relevant rhythm section, ethereal guitars (closest comparisons are probably Steve Rothery of Marillion, Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree and Jon Thor Birgisson of Sigur Ros, Jan Henrik Ohme’s floating, pure Hypnotic voice (think David Sylvian of Japan meets Thom Yorke of Radiohead meets Steve Hogarth of latter day Marillion)and atmospheric contributions from samples, low whistle, tin whistle, banjo, accordion, didgeridoo and mandolin.
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Chequered Light Buildings
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Valerie's Friend
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Massive Illusion
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Sea of Tranquility
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Symbols
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Vulture
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Orion I
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Prisoner
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Ghost
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Swallow
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Nemo
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Shoutbox
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vahnya wrote:
Just started listening to this band... good stuff so far :)
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Gnessie wrote:
beautiful music
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Mamareza wrote:
i agree with macnow30 !!! terrific track.
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Ollemann wrote:
Speaking of Massive Illusion, I usually DESPISE clapping in music, but here it's actually beautiful. Musical orgasm every time I hear it. I have multiple musical orgasms through the entire 'Night' album, anyway, though. Haven't been able to check out Tick Tock yet.
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dingdarang wrote:
tick tock is so delicious!
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macnow30 wrote:
end of Massive Illusion - fantastic
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Rhythmlife wrote:
I love the album Firebird myself! Orion I and II are awesome! Night is amazing as well!
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MartinW wrote:
I thought Night was great, but Tick Tock blows it away completely. Truly amazing record. Definitely a candidate for album of the year.
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david_matthias wrote:
keep cool lordrama - we have to stay above this...
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LordRama wrote:
Not really.
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MakeNine wrote:
what a shit name
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unref wrote:
Thanks to Highhopes4ever for introducing me to them (hi!). I bought "Night". It's amazing . Great atmosphere, idea and music. Albums you can dream to and lose yourself in are the greatest imo. This a great example.
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
Dream of Stone... 17 minutes, bliss ♥
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
Yep, great music indeed :-D
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Rhythmlife wrote:
@ David: I'm seeing that ;)
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Eitttlane wrote:
tick tock is still fuckin' impressive every time I listen to it .<3
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david_matthias wrote:
@rhythmlife: that happens often with the music of gazpacho
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Rhythmlife wrote:
I think i'm in love :O :O *sighs* <3
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dtismajesty wrote:
"The Walk" would have to be my favorite, alongside Massive Illusion
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Rhythmlife wrote:
and... Do you know what you are saying? <3
Videos
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Featured Tracks
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Dream of Stone full track | 16:56 |
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Chequered Light Buildings full track | 6:33 |
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Upside Down full track | 9:39 |
Events
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Mar
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Gazpacho
Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany
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| 9 attendees
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Mar
13
Gazpacho
Underground, Köln, Cologne, Germany
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| 10 attendees
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Mar
14
Gazpacho
Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
6 shouts
| 14 attendees
News
First ever Show in the USA at the Rosfest
29 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/gazpachomusic
We are proud to announce that we will perform on May 1st 2010 at the Rosfest in Gettysburg, PA. Looking forward to this concert.Tick Tock will be released officially by ADA Distribution on Octobre 13t. …
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11 Oct 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/gazpachomusic
Listeners
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Highhopes4ever
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lplants
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Electioneeringg
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Tortugox
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Rhythmlife
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Recent Activity
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SpyRiuS added Gazpacho to SpyRiuS’s library. yesterday afternoon
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Councellor tagged Gazpacho with norwegian and progressive rock. Monday evening
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liambrother and RulerM added Gazpacho to their libraries. Sunday evening
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Calimerooo added Gazpacho to Calimerooo’s library. Sunday afternoon
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Calimerooo tagged Gazpacho with ‘seen live’. Sunday afternoon
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raga_behzad tagged Gazpacho with post-rock, progressive rock and neo progressive. Sunday morning
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raga_behzad and welkin_666 added Gazpacho to their libraries. Sunday morning
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guven_ozzy tagged Gazpacho with progressive rock and neo prog. Sunday morning
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patrick881 added Gazpacho to patrick881’s library. Saturday evening
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Dragonoflove tagged Gazpacho with ‘post-rock’. Friday evening
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