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 from Durham UK 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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Gil Galad, the 80’s prog rock band from Durham UK are back.

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…

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?

Enjoy…
Gil Galad

 

 

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FREE Bonus EP a blast from 1980 – The final track on our 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…

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2 days ago

Final track artwork for “Varna to Whitby – Silver Sand and Boxes of Earth” EP. Track 3 "Inside the Maelstrom", to be launched soon.
Kev Stevens working his way through the individual track artwork and the cover is something to be seen. Here is a glimpse of the third track, artwork.

Get the current Album here www.gilgalad.uk

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Get the new Album here Download gilgalad.uk/.../a-record-of-the-unworldly-and.../
Buy the limited addition CD here gilgalad.uk/.../cd-a-record-of-the-unworldly-and.../

Great review from Rick Carr , other option to download here www.gilgalad.uk

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5 days ago

Well that’s cool …. Hung them last time I was here and they are still there, slow marketing! We were working on the Album back then and this was a line from Track 5 of the Album “Like a Ghost”https://gilgalad.uk/a-record-of-the-unworldly-and-the-strange/#track5a

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Well that’s cool …. Hung them last time I was here and they are still there, slow marketing! We were working on the Album back then and this was a line from Track 5 of the Album “Like a Ghost”https://gilgalad.uk/a-record-of-the-unworldly-and-the-strange/#track5a

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1 week ago

Final track artwork for “Varna to Whitby – Silver Sand and Boxes of Earth” EP. Track 3 "Inside the Maelstrom", to be launched soon.
Kev Stevens working his way through the individual track artwork and the cover is something to be seen. Here is a glimpse of the third track, artwork.

Get the current Album here www.gilgalad.uk

Love Whitby And All Four Corners Of The World. ❤️ Whitby Goth Weekend Whitby Gothic Photos The Whitby Guide PROG Progressive Rock - @Rockin' Progressive Rock - Rockin' Rebel Radio Progressive Rock Progressive ROCK Pages @followers The Whitby Guide Whitby Steampunk Weekend Epic Prog Radio Progrock.com Gil Galad

Get the latest Album here www.gilgalad.uk
... See MoreSee Less

Final track artwork for “Varna to Whitby – Silver Sand and Boxes of Earth” EP. Track 3 Inside the Maelstrom, to be launched soon.
Kev Stevens working his way through the individual track artwork and the cover is something to be seen. Here is a glimpse of the third track, artwork. 

Get the current Album here www.gilgalad.uk 

Love Whitby And All Four Corners Of The World. ❤️  Whitby Goth Weekend Whitby Gothic Photos  The Whitby Guide PROG Progressive Rock - @Rockin Progressive Rock - Rockin Rebel Radio Progressive Rock Progressive ROCK Pages @followers The Whitby Guide Whitby Steampunk Weekend Epic Prog Radio Progrock.com Gil Galad 

Get the latest Album here www.gilgalad.uk
1 week ago

Next track artwork for “Varna to Whitby – Silver Sand and Boxes of Earth” EP. Track 2 Prelude to the Storm, to be launched soon.

Kev Stevens working his way through the individual track artwork and the cover is something to be seen. Here is a glimpse of the first track, artwork.
Get the current Album here www.gilgalad.uk

Love Whitby And All Four Corners Of The World. ❤️ ❤️ Whitby Goth Weekend Whitby Gothic Photos The Whitby Guide PROG Progressive Rock - Rockin' Rebel Radioe Progressive ROCK Pages @followers The Whitby Guide Whitby Steampunk Weekend Epic Prog Radio Progrock.com Gil Galad

Get the latest Album here www.gilgalad.uk

Using the fabulous Frank Meadow Sutcliffe ...... Photo
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Next track artwork for “Varna to Whitby – Silver Sand and Boxes of Earth” EP. Track 2 Prelude to the Storm, to be launched soon.

Kev Stevens working his way through the individual track artwork and the cover is something to be seen. Here is a glimpse of the first track, artwork. 
Get the current Album here www.gilgalad.uk 

 Love Whitby And All Four Corners Of The World. ❤️ ❤️ Whitby Goth Weekend Whitby Gothic Photos The Whitby Guide PROG Progressive Rock - Rockin Rebel Radioe Progressive ROCK Pages @followers The Whitby Guide Whitby Steampunk Weekend Epic Prog Radio Progrock.com Gil Galad

Get the latest Album here www.gilgalad.uk

Using the fabulous Frank Meadow Sutcliffe ...... Photo
1 week ago

Get the new Album here Download gilgalad.uk/.../a-record-of-the-unworldly-and.../
Buy the limited addition CD here gilgalad.uk/.../cd-a-record-of-the-unworldly-and.../

Great review from Rick Carr , other option to download here www.gilgalad.uk

@followers Gil Galad PROG Progrock.com Progressive ROCK Pagese Progressive Free Prog Rock Pages ProgDog Radio Show (The Original and Still The Best!) (The Original and Still The Best!) Radio Beaujolais International (The Original and Still The Best!) Epic Prog Radio Radio Beaujolais International NewMusic BBC Radio 6 Music Music #newmusic
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Get the new Album here Download https://gilgalad.uk/.../a-record-of-the-unworldly-and.../
Buy the limited addition CD here https://gilgalad.uk/.../cd-a-record-of-the-unworldly-and.../ 

Great review from Rick Carr , other option to download here www.gilgalad.uk 

@followers Gil Galad PROG Progrock.com Progressive ROCK Pagese Progressive Free Prog Rock Pages ProgDog Radio Show (The Original and Still The Best!) (The Original and Still The Best!) Radio Beaujolais International   (The Original and Still The Best!) Epic Prog Radio Radio Beaujolais International  NewMusic BBC Radio 6 Music Music #newmusic
1 week ago

All the artwork is coming together for the new EP to be launched soon Kev Stevens working his way through the individual track artwork and the cover is something to be seen. Here is a glimpse of the first track, artwork. Get the current Album here www.gilgalad.uk

Love Whitby And All Four Corners Of The World. ❤️ Whitby Goth Weekend Whitby Gothic Photos The Whitby Guide PROG Progressive Rock @followers
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All the artwork is coming together for the new EP to be launched soon Kev Stevens working his way through the individual track artwork and the cover is something to be seen. Here is a glimpse of the first track, artwork. Get the current Album here www.gilgalad.uk 

 Love Whitby And All Four Corners Of The World. ❤️ Whitby Goth Weekend Whitby Gothic Photos The Whitby Guide PROG Progressive Rock @followers
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