Abel Ganz
Abel Ganz | |
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| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Abel Records |
| Website | abelganz |
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Abel Ganz is a Scottish progressive rock band from Glasgow. The band's musical style includes elements of progressive rock, Celtic and folk music, and contemporary rock.
History
Abel Ganz[1][2] was formed in Glasgow in 1980. The band's original lineup consisted of Alan Reed (vocals), Malkie McNiven (guitar), Hew Montgomery (keyboards), Hugh Carter (bass), and Ken Weir (drums). Alan Reed departed to join Scottish Progressive band Pallas and the band has undergone various lineup changes, with none of the original members being present in the current version of Abel Ganz.
After a long hiatus, the band released Shooting Albatross (2008), the album marked a departure from their earlier Neoprog roots, with acoustic, folk, and Celtic music coming to the fore. The release of the self-titled Abel Ganz (2014),[3][4] saw Stuart 'Mick' Macfarlane assume the role of lead vocalist. The album has notable contributions from Jerry Donahue and Runrig's Malcolm Jones.
Abel Ganz released The Life Of The Honeybee And Other Moments Of Clarity.[5] in 2020, a concept album exploring our relationship with memory and loss. Produced by Denis Smith, mixed by Simon Vinestock, and mastered by Jacob Holm Lupo.
The current line up are active in the live progressive music scene, having played 2023's Night of the Prog[6] at the Loreley Amphitheatre in Germany and 2DaysProg+1 Festival in Veruno, Italy, in August 2023.
Discography
- Gratuitous Flash (1984)
- Gullibles Travels (1985)[7]
- The Dangers of Strangers (1988))[8]
- The Deafening Silence (1994)
- Shooting Albatross (Abel Records, 2008)[9][10]
- Abel Ganz (Abel Records, 2014)[11]
- The Life Of The Honeybee & Other Moments Of Clarity (Abel Records, 2020)[12][13][14]
References
- ↑ "Artist Search for "abel ganz"". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "ABEL GANZ". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ Hutchinson, Martin (2020-01-08). "Archive Review – Abel Ganz – Abel Ganz from 2014". Progradar. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "BBC Radio Scotland - Music Through Midnight, 30/08/2014". BBC. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ↑ Hutchinson, Martin (2020-06-20). "Review – Abel Ganz – The Life of the Honey Bee and Other Moments of Clarity". Progradar. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ AMoell. "Abel Ganz - XVI. Night Of The Prog, Freilichtbühne Loreley - 14.07.2023". AM:plified • Das Magazin für starke Musik (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ↑ Sfetcu, Nicolae (2014-05-07). The Music Sound. Nicolae Sfetcu. Search this book on
- ↑ Michalski, Piotr. "ABEL GANZ – The Dangers of Strangers -20th Anniversary Edition (review) – Rock Area" (in polski). Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ Michalski, Piotr. "ABEL GANZ – Shooting Albatros (review) – Rock Area" (in polski). Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ↑ Michalski, Piotr. "2008.06.30 – ABEL GANZ – Denis Smith, Hew Montgomery, Hugh Carter (interview) – Rock Area" (in polski). Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ↑ "Abel Ganz - Abel Ganz BACKGROUND MAGAZINE Review". www.backgroundmagazine.nl. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ↑ Trimming, Leo (2020-07-06). "Abel Ganz – The Life of the Honey Bee and Other Moments of Clarity". T P A. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ↑ "Abel Ganz - The Life of the Honey Bee & Other Moments of Clarity". FabricationsHQ - Putting the Words to the Music. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ↑ "Abel Ganz: The Life Of The Honey Bee And Other Moments Of Clarity (Review/Kritik) - Album-Rezension (Progressive Rock mit Konzept)". www.musikreviews.de. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
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