Studio Album Out Now

Hiya…

Well that was quick…arrived this morning!

I’ve played the album once so far…my initial impression?….REMARKABLE!

They say that the music that stays with you longest is the music of your teens…for me that was 1967-1977, peaking musically in 1970-1973. That was my golden era of music and ‘prog rock’ played a large part of that of course…Yes (Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge), Emerson Lake & Palmer (Tarkus, Pictures…, Brain Salad Surgery) and Rick Wakeman (Six Wives, Journey…, Myths & Legends).

Over the years I’ve listened to a lot of music that supposedly harked back to that time, some of it good, some not so and none of it really capturing the essence that was needed…to be honest, one of the few albums that got even close to creating something extraordinary was Ayreon with “Into The Electric Castle”.

Well done…with your album you’ve managed to exceed all expectations…the presentation, the concept, the song writing, the musical performance, the overall “feel”…wow…I’m approaching 70 and didn’t think I’d hear, or be delighted by, an album so reminiscent of the music of my youth, with an amazingly modern veneer that enhances rather than hides that essence of the past…

Will play it again later, but for now…thank you very much

Paul W

Swansea

From the dramatic opening you can tell you’re in for some surprises. The playing is great throughout, solid drumming, lots of melodic guitar-work and interesting synth lines and keyboard pads. I was also very impressed with the soundscapes that form a kind of backdrop for the album.

The narration puts me in mind of a few different albums, Jeff Wayne‘s, “War of the Worlds”, Rick Wakeman’s “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” and the lesser known sidelong epic “In Held ‘Twas In I” from Procol Harum’s second album, Shine On Brightly. But none of those can boast having a narration with a strong north Durham accent!

The song-writing is strong too, Restless River is one of my favourites, it has a hint of Genesis, mainly in the keyboards and a slight Pink Floyd vibe. Great chorus too.

Turn On the Lights is what I would call a great Prog Pop song, a very catchy chorus and superb double harmony guitar-work.
The moody, introspective Too Late has some nice touches, this song has, for me, the best vocal melody and performance. Very poignant.

The album finishes with the very upbeat Walker’s End, mainly instrumental, again with some excellent guitar playing.
It’s hard to believe that this is Gil Galad’s first album, it sounds like a band at the top of their game, mature and full of integrity.

Go on, have a listen, it’s well worth it.

Billy Surgeoner

London Based Musician

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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Gil Galad in conversation with Jerry Lucky from The Progressive Rock Files

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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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