New Studio Album Out Now
Long awaited studio album from progressive rock outfit Gil Galad, formed in County Durham in 1979.
Inspired by John Walker, entrepreneur and chemist credited with the invention of the friction match, the album weaves a wonderful story of truth, myth and legend.
This limited edition CD launch version comes in beautifully presented packaging featuring original artwork with lyric booklet.
Gil Galad 80’s prog rock band are back! You can order the album as a download or a CD directly from this site using your credit or debit card via Paypal secure processing. You do not need a PayPal account. This site is SSL compliant so your data is completely safe
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1979. Ford Cortina, Vauxhall Viva and an Austin Maxi. Flared jeans, long hair, velvet jackets…
Filled with the exuberance of youth, a bunch of students in the City of Durham were drawn together through their love of songs that were longer than the average lifespan of a small horse and carried more time-shifts than a series of Dr Who. Fortified by beer, Salutation burgers and Colpitts toasties, they forged a sound in a bid to take over the world…
But the world is a big place…and as they drifted off in different directions to explore the fruits of the planet, the sound lay dormant… until one day… 40 years later…
The wonders of modern science unearthed the invisible, ethereal chord that bound them in brotherhood forever. And by means of digital fascination the sound was awakened once more.
A spark of an idea ignited the flame of creativity. Older, and with less hair and sensible slacks, plans were drawn. The story of John Walker, inventor of the friction match, acted as a catalyst for exploring time shifts, parallel universes, steam punk avatars and the possibilities of endless worlds in the hope that we can make sense of our own.
Others have joined in our quest, our enthusiasm, our love and found themselves unable to leave as they too become one with the sound. This is neither the beginning… nor the end… merely a continuation…
Enjoy…
Gil Galad
Records of the Unworldly and the Strange
“An Ingenious Man”
The new Album takes as its starting theme, the historic truth of John Walker’s time in Stockton-on-Tees and his invention of the friction match. He is portrayed in our story as a complex and conflicted man, a man of ideas and insight beyond his time – an ingenious man!
And so, the idea developed… Many historical and literary figures emerged during Walker’s lifetime, characters seeming to possess a clarity of vision beyond the realms of many, moulding the future from steel, and iron and coal. Futures never before imagined brought to life by uncanny abilities…
Is this where the story starts?
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Blast from the past our 1980s EP - GET YOUR FREE, Gil Galad EP, download remaster from 1980 here
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The final track on our new studio album, A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange, (Track 10) Walkers End? has during the audio introduction, music breaking through the radio sound, searching the frequencies of the past, these tracks are from our 1980 EP and have been lovingly remastered and are now available here as a free download… Please check out our new album too….. www.gilgalad.uk
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Blast from the past our 1980s EP - FREE, Gil Galad EP, download here
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The final track on our new studio album, A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange, (Track 10) Walkers End? has during the audio introduction, music breaking through the radio sound, searching the frequencies of the past, these tracks are from our 1980 EP and have been lovingly remastered and are now available here as a free download… Please check out our new album too….. www.gilgalad.uk
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Calling Whitby, do you look like the characters listed in the video? Post your photos to www.facebook.com/gilgalad1981
So having launched our new studio album, “A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange” www.gilgalad.uk we are beginning to work on a new EP.
The video is a rough demo idea, to be recorded properly with the whole band, Gil Galad, it is called “Inside the Maelstrom” loads of work to do! gilgalad.uk/varna-to-whitby/
The EP is based on the next chapter of our John Walker story, where John meets Bram Stoker in Whitby along some of the characters that may have influenced Bram’s writing of Dracula.
We take the same creative approach where the historic truth of John Walker’s time in Stockton-on-Tees and his invention of the friction match portrays him as complex and conflicted man, a man of ideas and insight beyond his time – an ingenious man!
John Walker, a man much like Bram Stoker … Many historical and literary figures emerged during Bram and Walker’s lifetime, characters seeming to possess a clarity of vision beyond the realms of many, moulding the future from steel, iron, coal and Blood!. Futures never before imagined brought to life by uncanny abilities…… leaving a creative space for the emergence of a race of the undead….some believe this still to be the case and Whitby in North Yorkshire remains the worlds focus for such stories, the myth or fact but certainly the legend… Dracula.
It would be great if you can check out our music, available on all major steaming platforms or support us and buy the download and the limited addition CD www.gilgalad.uk
Please post your photos if you feel the characters featured in the video would take on your ‘look” or your comments and register an interest on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/gilgalad1981
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Track 5 - New Album getting some great reviews.... thanks Ian,
This is simply a brilliant album. It’s like members of Pink Floyd, Yes, and ELP were tasked with scoring a musical written by Terry Pratchett and directed by Terry Gilliam. Full of whimsy and wonder, but also masterfully composed and executed, this really does transport you into the world that the band has created. Also, I must note the wonderful idea for the packaging: by using a book-shaped case, they tell you right off the bat that this is a story you’re going to experience, not just an album. From top to bottom, an enjoyable and unique listening experience, one that everyone should have!
Would be great if you can support us and buy the music at www.gilgalad.uk or download at gilgalad1979.bandcamp.com/album/a-record-of-the-unworldly-and-the-strange
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This is a fantastic review from Radio Beaujolais International and really appreciate you taking the time to post it on the Gil Galad website www.gilgalad.uk . Many thanks for your support.
'As the owner of an Anglo-French internet radio station based in France, every week I am faced with the daunting task of trawling through hundreds of tracks to select the following week’s playlists.
Some are good, some average, and the rest…well, easy to exclude.
Every once in a while an album comes along and blows me away… That’s what happened with Gil Galad’s ‘Record Of The Unworldly and Strange’
Through ten tracks of beautifully produced progressive rock music, the album tells the story of the inventor of the friction match, John Walker, and takes the listener on an exquisite and magical soundscape through the intricacies of his emotions.
As someone who grew up with the progressive music of the seventies, I can say that this album has everything, from beautifully crafted guitars and keyboards through expressive and solid drumming to magnificent vocals and narration.
Thoroughly recommended. Well done guys!!'
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A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange, by Gil Galad
10 track album
Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!
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Can anyone who has bought the CD, downloaded the Album or streamed on bandcamp, to give us a review here please... gilgalad.uk/product/cd-a-record-of-the-unworldly-and-the-strange-1st-edition/#reviews
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CD - A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange, 1st Edition - Gilgalad
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CD - A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange, 1st Edition by Gil Galad
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Don’t forget the album is played in full tonight at 8pm UK time…. Link on Facebook page for radio station … and if you like it….
Buy the limited addition CD at www.gilgalad.uk
Progrock.com #progrockmusic #newmusic #radio #progrock #rockmusicMake sure you're tuned in this Thursday, 11th July at 21.00h French time to hear our featured album of the week in it's entirety. Of course we're talking about Gil Galad's superb new album, 'A Record Of The Unworldly and The Strange'.
We've been playing selected tracks over the last few evenings
..now it's time to hear the full album, together with some fascinating background information.
The link as always is radiobi.fr
Alternatively search Radio Beaujolais International on Google.
Look forward to talking to you then !
Take care, Patrick
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