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.
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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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Gil Galad 80's prog rock band. Based in Durham, UK. New studio album out soon - Record of the Unworldly and the Strange - An Ingenious Man.
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The John Walker Imaginarium
John Walker had no idea that when he started playing with fire it would alter his destiny. Explosive alchemy was one thing with which he was familiar, but his research led him to darker realms. The ancient book he unearthed revealed a world he could not have imagined and led him to places he would rather not visit upon. The words that tangled his mind and furrowed his brow were just the beginning. The catalyst was unexpected and became the most urgent of imperatives. He found himself in mists of wonder, in worlds of inspiration and undeniable fear that would rake his soul and sear his heart with desperation.
To find out more, and to read the first 2 parts of The Imaginarium, please go to www.gilgalad.uk
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Learning to play bass guitar properly, was my lockdown project… as a guitarist you kid yourself you can play one! this is the next level! www.facebook.com/share/r/1CVFVXVESP/?mibextid=UalRPS
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Here’s what you’ll hear on this episode:Ethan Janais: Ultralight - "What I Am 2 U" 6:30Zeg: Man Overboard - "Man Overboard" 10:00Haven of Echoes: Memento Vivere - "It Walks Among Us" 14:00Gil Gala...
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Well worth getting tickets for this …. m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1170442924646423&id=100050421792954Full technical band rehearsal today for Sept 28th gig!
The sound of all these incredible musicians playing tunes was incredibly moving for me.
Uillean pipes, irish whistles, guitar, bass, trumpets , trombones, french horns, violin, drums, keys and choir, and lead vocals.
The sound man did a stellar job - this gig is going to ne truly epic.
Seriously , do not miss this gig.
Steve is featuring the new album tonight… www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5EP74a7G/?Once again, the weekend is here - and with it another episode of A Saucerful Of Prog (Saturday 7 Sept, Midnight-2am Saturday night-Sunday Morning, UK Time on Rock Radio UK). The show will be REPEATED as usual on Wednesday night, at 9pm. Some nice new and contemporary stuff up tonight from Gil Galad, Frant1c, Gandalf's Fist and something hot off the press from Checking For Echo Project. There will also be a host of great music from across the years as usual, including a look back at the sadly forgotten Bachdenkel and a gem from that magnificent eccentric Arthur Brown, so please do tune in.... www.rockradiouk.com/ to listen. PLEASE NOTE - there is now a brand NEW Rock Radio App available for Android and also Apple, so do check out the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store and get hold of it - the easiest way to listen on your mobile device. The Saucerful Of Prog shows will be available from a day or two after broadcast for around 10 weeks on Mixcloud to listen to at your leisure - go to www.mixcloud.com/Saucerful/ to find the last ten shows
Steve is featuring the new Album tonight…. www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5EP74a7G/?Once again, the weekend is here - and with it another episode of A Saucerful Of Prog (Saturday 7 Sept, Midnight-2am Saturday night-Sunday Morning, UK Time on Rock Radio UK). The show will be REPEATED as usual on Wednesday night, at 9pm. Some nice new and contemporary stuff up tonight from Gil Galad, Frant1c, Gandalf's Fist and something hot off the press from Checking For Echo Project. There will also be a host of great music from across the years as usual, including a look back at the sadly forgotten Bachdenkel and a gem from that magnificent eccentric Arthur Brown, so please do tune in.... www.rockradiouk.com/ to listen. PLEASE NOTE - there is now a brand NEW Rock Radio App available for Android and also Apple, so do check out the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store and get hold of it - the easiest way to listen on your mobile device. The Saucerful Of Prog shows will be available from a day or two after broadcast for around 10 weeks on Mixcloud to listen to at your leisure - go to www.mixcloud.com/Saucerful/ to find the last ten shows
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Track 5 on our latest Album, "A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange" why not get yourself a copy of the limited addition CD. This limited edition CD, launch version, comes in beautifully presented packaging featuring original artwork with lyric booklet.www.gilgalad.uk
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The new EP will be 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
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