The Gourishankar Anthology - 1st Decade 2CD
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THE GOURISHANKAR (meaning "the mountain as high as Everest") is a unique blend of old and new, music that blurs the line between Modern Prog and Retro Prog-- imagine DREAM THEATER mixed with TAAL and PORCUPINE TREE. They refuse to label themselves as a Prog band but it is obvious they are. Marked with outstanding professionalism, these musicians (Nomy Agranson - guitars, basses, backing vocals; Doran Usher - keyboards and programming; Vlad MJ Whiner - lead vocals; Cat Heady - drums, loops) got together in Russian provincial town Syktyvkar. They already knew each other from activity in related projects, and they still participate in them (from alternative rock to electronics).
After releasing some demo-works (one of them included GENTLE GIANT's "For Nobody"), they've managed to sign to the UNICORN label and this Spring released their first official CD "2nd Hands". It is utterly spectacular-- we have influences from almost every musical genre and a strong melodic basis supplied with mindblowing complexity. "2nd Hands" can be recommended to all Prog fans due to its universal beauty. One of the most promising bands from the Russian scene. |