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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 were at one time described as “the greatest unsigned band in the world” by some critics. A tour of Europe as support for Marillion’s “Marbles” tour in 2003 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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  • Promonex

    The Norwegian Rock and Metal League is about to return, and you can still vote for the artists you want to see compete in the next season: http://www.last.fm/group/Norse+Rock+and+Metal+League/forum/1257780/_/2041786

    12 days ago

  • Ek90

    March of Ghosts is absolutely amazing! [7]

    16 days ago

  • DeathStar32

    очень хороши.

    19 days ago

  • why2935

    March of Ghosts is so amazing! I fell in love with Black Lily right away, of course, and there were other songs that I loved right away. But after listening to the album more, I'm starting to appreciate some of the other songs more. Like right now I am absolutely obsessed with Hell Freezes Over III. I seriously cannot stop listening to it. It's just so... haunting (haha, ghosts, haunting, get it? :D )

    23 days ago

  • Shade32

    Just found out these guys had a new album out and bought it immediately. Listening to it and now and lord am I excited. Most underrated band in the world, in my opinion. Beautiful music.

    26 days ago

  • theperfectradio

    Ешь гаспачо, слушай Gazpacho, лайкай Gazpacho.

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  • kemming

    March of Ghosts is absolutely amazing! [6]

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  • reaganomics777

    Meh. I thought Splendid Isolation was a great track, but generally speaking the first half of Missa Atropos is excellent.

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Missa Atropos Release and European Tour

20 Oct 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/gazpachomusic

Hi Folks, as we have released on our website and via newsletter - our new record is ready and will be available in shops from november 26th onwards. we are going on tour in january and …

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