Crossover Prog
Norway
As their name suggests, GAZPACHO are an eclectic mix of ingredients: a bit more accessible than RADIOHEAD, more diversified than MARILLION and more proggy than COLDPLAY. Their original line-up consisted of Jan H. Ohme on vocals, Jon A. Vilbo on guitars, Thomas Andersen on keyboards and Roy Funner on bass. Since their first album in 2002, the band has managed, promoted and produced all of their albums (total of 3).
All are very accessible, made up of tracks averaging 5 minutes, and their commercial potential is undeniable. What strikes the listener on all of them are Ohme's vocals whose soothing, melancholic (almost slurred) voice dominates all tracks; it rises cleanly and clearly above the keyboards and lush (at times roaring) guitars. The drum machine takes some getting used to but gives the music a laid-back, almost trip-hoppy feel. Don't expect any fiery solos or displays of technical skills here: this style falls in that grey area between prog and alternative rock and doesn't claim to be anything more. Altogether moving, intriguing and well produced.
Fans of RADIOHEAD, latter-day TALK TALK and Hogarth-era MARILLION should check these guys out.
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ALBUMS:
2002 - GET IT WHILE IT'S COLD (37°C)
Musicians
- Jan H. O / vocals
- Jon A. Vilbo / guitars
- Thomas Andersen / keyboards
- Roy Funner / bass
1. Sea Of Tranquility (5:12)
2. Nemo (3:52)
3. Ghost (5:22)
4. Delete Home (3:10)
5. Sun God (4:29)
6. The Secret (5:37)
7. Bravo (6:47)
Total Time: 34:39
2003 - BRAVO
Musicians:
- Jan H. Ohme / vocals, backing vocals
- Thomas Andersen / keys, programming
- Jon-Arne Vilbo / guitars, programming assist
- Roy Funner / bass
- Mikael Kromer / violins on 6, 11
- Peter Kearns / strings on 9
- Kristian Skedsmo / flute on 11
- Esther Valentine / vocals on 9
- Geir Digernes / drums
- Peter Kearns, Line Baekkelund, Siv Klynderud, Sverre Andersen, Anita Mathiasen, Yvonne B Denneche, Siv Andersen / additional vocals
Tracks Listing:
1. Desert (5:30)
2. Sea Of Tranquility (5:05)
3. Nemo (3:56)
4. Ghost (5:27)
5. California (3:49)
6. The Secret (5:38)
7. Sun God (4:29)
8. Mesmer (5:44)
9. Novgorod (5:07)
10. Ease Your Mind (5:58)
11. Bravo (6:37)
Total Time: 57:22
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2004 - WHEN EARTH LETS GO
Musicians:
- Jan H. Ohme / vocals, backing vocals
- Thomas Andersen / keyboards, programming
- Jon-Arne Vilbo / guitars
- Roy Funner / bass
- Robert R. Johansen / drums
- Mikael Kramer / violin on 10
1. Intro (0:46)
2. Snowman (4:26)
3. Put It On The Air (5:08)
4. Souvenir (3:37)
5. Steal Yourself (3:51)
6. 117 (6:22)
7. Beach House (5:06)
8. Substitute For Murder (5:53)
9. Dinglers Horses (4:35)
10. When Earth Lets Go (4:47)
Total Time: 44:31
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2007 - NIGHT
Musicians
- Jan Henrik Ohme / vocals, backing vocals
- Thomas Andersen / piano, keyboards, programming
- Jon-Arne Vilbo / acoustics, guitars
- Mikael Krømer / violins, programming
- Kristian Olav Torp / bass
- Robert Risberget Johansen / drums, percussion
Tracks Listing
1. Dream of Stone (17:00)
2. Chequered Light Buildings (6:34)
3. Upside Down (9:41)
4. Valerie's Friend (6:29)
5. Massive Illusion (13:37)
Total Time: 53:21
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2009 - TICK TOCK
Musicians
- Thomas Andersen / piano & keyboards
- Jon-Arne Vilbo / guitar
- Kristian Torp / bass
- Mikael Kromer / guitar & violin
- Robert R. Johansen / drums
- Jan-Henrik Ohme / vocalsTracks Listing
1 Desert Flight (7:39)
2 The Walk (13:41)
3 Tick Tock (22:24)
4 Winter Is Never (4:55)
Total Time: 48:39
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