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the Gourishankar

General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Progressive / Rock

    Location Syktyvkar, RU

    Profile Views: 35030

    Last Login: 12/13/2010

    Member Since 3/10/2007

    Website www.gourishankar.com

    Record Label Unicorn Digital

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. 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:.... Jason Offen - 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).. .. total time: 47:39...... You could buy this album: ......internationally.. via ..Unicorn Digital store.. or through ..distributors.... ..for CIS countries.. via ..MALS store...... 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).... "2nd hands" was released by ..Unicorn Digital Inc... at 21th of March 2007..... .. .. ...... ...... .. ..name:.... 2nd Hands.. ..year:.... 2007.. ..publisher:.... Unicorn Digital .. .. .. ..track-list:.. 01 - moon7 (11:10).. 02 - endless drama (7:45).. 03 - queer forest (6:30).. 04 - taste a cake (1:47).. 05 - the inexpressible chagrin (6:54).. 06 - syx (11:08).. 07 - ...end (8:40).. 08 - marvelous choice (18:16).. .. total time: 1:11:11...... You could buy this album: .... via ..Unicorn Digital store.. or through ..distributors...... In 2008 Vlad MJ Whinner had left the band and in 2010 new singer Jason Offen has joined us..... Nowdays the Gourishankar is working on the 3rd album... .... .. .. ...... .. ..
  • Members

    .... Jason Offen - vocals (since 2010) .... .... Doran Usher - all keyboards.... .... Nomy Agranson - all guitars, back vocals.... .... Cat Heady - drums, loops.... .... Vlad MJ Whiner - ex-singer (2002-2008 years)
  • Influences

    Marillion, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Atomic Rooster, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Planet-X
  • Sounds Like

    Marillion, Rush, Dream Theater, Yes, Genesis

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  • Chernobyl s flowers 100…

    Nice work, i like it.

    :)


    Breeze

    2 years ago
  • Poligraf

    Hey,

    Thanks for the connection !

     
    Tell me when are these times that I have dreams about
    Are they mere memories of better days gone by
    Unsubstantial fancies fated to fade away
    Or horizons waiting to be arisen to ? 

    And the fire I felt when this hope was brand new 
    When not even Everest could have kept me from you
    Has it burned its brightest or just given a hint
    Does it smolder for chance or consume its last fuel ?

    And the bridge you promised would serve as my footing
    Had I strayed from the path or was my step unsure
    Perchance that fall was meant to complete my healing
    So I'd see for myself what my strength could endure ?

    Weren't you the blue bird that had awaken me
    As I laid in the cold suffering of torment
    Sung me out of starving, loathing and lethargy
    Invited me to rise and resume my ascent ?

    As I now look forward to more of your magic
    Contemplating what so far had kept me bemused
    Just ahead are the times I have dreamt ecstatic
    I see the horizons and I am reinfused


    Best wishes,
    Chris

    2 years ago
  • Moon Stereo

    Merci pour l'ajout mes amis!!!


    I really like your work very much: so inspired, so unexpected, so beautiful moments of TRUE and CREATIVE music... And I know the pain it takes to achieve such a good work... Deep respect to you.
    You are what a "progressive" band should always be: surprising!!!

    I was sad after 2nd Hand because I tought you may never release an album anymore: now I am so HAPPY!!!

    I can't wait for your 3rd album: good luck and please send me teasers!!!




    I wish you the very very best.

    Moon Stereo, your greatest fan, at least on my tiny Island in Indian Ocean.



    3 years ago
  • August Sky

    ROCK ON FROM AUGUST SKY!  :)

    3 years ago
  • Blank Planet

    We love the music on your page.  It is uplifting and brilliant!

    So glad we found eachother through modern technology!

    Play on!

    Chryzara

    3 years ago
  • Frequency Drift

    Hey dear friend! Check our profile for the latest news, albumpreviews and much more! Be so kind and drop a line. Have a nice and progressive day! Seeya!

    3 years ago
  • mark baston

    Thanks for the add guys, I cant stop listening to your amazing music!!!

    3 years ago
  • Pablo

    How are you, the Gourishankar? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to wish you a happy holiday season & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People."
    You can Hear it right Now, if you'd like at:
    www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo
    OK, that's it for the shameless self-promotion.Thanks for being a friend.
    adios for now!
    Pablo

    3 years ago
  • NEXUS

    Peace for everyone!!!

    Greetings from Argentina

    3 years ago
  • Daves Couture

    Thanks for the add. Just listened to your new CD. Great!

    3 years ago
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