Music of the Gourishankar - is the music of northerner, who is living
on the joint of Europe and Asia, near the Ural Mountains. Though
musicians call their music "The music for mystical dancing in the opium
saloons", all up-to-date creativity of the Gourishankar is based on
progressive rock basis. The musicians experience the life through
unexpected enlightenments, reflection and meditation, spontaneous
insights. In their music musicians are trying to unite the rationality
and evolutionism of the West and Eastern mysticism and spontaneous.
The band was formed in 2002 in small provincial city Syktyvkar by guitar player Nomy Agranson and keyboardist Doran Usher.
Currently the Gourishankar are:
Vlad MJ Whiner - vocals
Doran Usher - all keyboards
Nomy Agranson - all guitars, back vocals
Cat Heady - drums, loops
Since that time the band have recorded one EP two LP albums, based on classical Russian poetry, translated into
English.
In the fall 2002 the band self-released debut EP album "Integral
Symphony". In the recording took part Igor Rayhel (vocals) and Paul Gen
(bass guitar).
name:
Integral Symphony year:
2002 publisher:
self-released
track-list:
01 - Insomnia (7:22)
02 - Sweet Earth (6:29)
03 - Wind of night (9:13)
04 - Autumn Frost (10:23)
total time: 0:33:27
In the fall 2003 the band met vocalist Vlad MJ Whinner and invited
him for the recording of LP "Close Grip", based on EP "Integral
Symphony" material. Since that time Vlad become the member of the band.
The album was recorded with Gentle Giant's "For Nobody" cover track as
a bonus. In recording took part Alexandr Vethov (drums), Nail Maxonov
(drums), Cat Heady (percussion & loops).
Since that time Cat Heady become a member of the band as a drummer.
In 2007 the LP was remastered and released by MALS (CIS countries) at 25th of January 2008 and internationally by Unicorn Digital at 15th of April 2008.
name:
Close Grip year:
2003/2008 publisher:
MALS, Unicorn Digital
track-list:
01 - Gripped by Fear (2:04)
02 - Insomnia (7:28)
03 - Sweet Earth (8:02)
04 - In the Hope (2:17)
05 - Wind of night (8:59)
06 - Autumn Frost (10:57)
07 - Close to Death (3:13)
08 - For Nobody [Gentle Giant's cover, bonus] (4:39)
Since 2004 till 2006 the band recorded second album "2nd hands", in
recording took part Vladimir Ratorguev (viola), Dmitry Ulyashev (sax
and flute) and Alla Izverskaya (back vocals)
Hello, guys, I listened to Close Grip just now and have to say that it's awesome! Keep proggin'! Продолжайте в том же духе! С наилучшими пожеланиями, Александр.
Pleased to virtually meet you. Thank You for joining my circle of cyber friends, for excepting the add and for sharing your Awesome Music with me. PROG RULES!! Take care and have an enjoyable Wednesday. Warmest Regards from Toronto, Canada.
Thanks for adding me in your friends-list and for the incredible Album "2nd Hands" you released, really fresh innovative and master-handcrafted music. Greetings from Germany...Wizz
Congratulations to The Gourishanker for being on Underdog Prog's Top 10 Albums of 2007! 2nd Hands is one of the most inspiring recordings I have heard in a long time! I am pleased to say too the everyone that hears this band perks up and inquires, thank you so much! - Lots of love, Mary
Check the bulletin out and get the word out...Close Grip to be on the show this week. A bit of "double dipping" with the play of "Integral" earlier this year, but I'm happy to hear it reworked. And happy to see Dividing Line give it a play. Thanks Mary!
Just listening to this weekends show – The Gourishankar album is amazing – one of the best things I’ve heard this year. Keep the great music coming – Yours is the BEST in the business! Shame you can’t get onto mainstream radio. Toodle pip
Doran and ALL! I played the entire album, "Close Grip" on Saturday. It's a beautiful, rich and amazing album and everyone loved it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thanks for the add! Very cool indeed. Great vibe, tight grooves. Pushing the limits, always keeping it experimental. This is where true art begins. I dig it! From the southland USA. Stan/Faith2Fist
Sometimes when I surf myspace I get very happy because the music I hear is so good! Let me tell you.... Now I am happy! Your music is brilliant! Thank you for friendship! Tomas