The Gourishankar
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| Origin | Syktyvkar, Russia |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | Unicorn Digital |
| Website |
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The Gourishankar is a progressive rock band from Russia formed in 2001 by university friends guitarist Alexandr "Nomy" Agranovich and keyboardist Doran Usher in the Russian provincial city Syktyvkar.
In 2002 the band released their debut demo tape Integral Symphony followed by their first studio album, Close Grip in 2003. Their second studio album 2nd Hands, was recording at 2006 and was released by Unicorn Digital on March 15, 2007. The album revealed their unique style of music, which blends many musical genres. 2nd Hands was nominated for the Prog Awards 2007 within "Best Foreign Band" section , nominated for best debut of the year at Deutsche progressive pages and took second place. The album became the best-selling release in 2007 on the label Unicorn Digital. Close Grip was rereleased by Unicorn Digital in 2008.
Presently preparing to deluxe edition re-release two albums as an anthology at Russian jazz label Art-Beat, including rare recordings and demo tapes. And the reissue of the 2nd Hands album on vinyl.
Members
Current members
- Nomy Agranson - guitars, basses, vocals, keyboards (2002 - present)
- Doran Usher - keyboards (2002 - present)
- Jason Offen - vocals (2010 - present)
Previous members
- Vlad MJ Whinner - vocals (2003 - 2008)
- Cat Heady - drums (2003 - present)
Guest members
- Vladimir Rastorguev - viola, cello
- Dmitry Ulyashev - saxophone, flute
- Alla Izverskaya - backing vocals
- Alexander Vetkhov - drums
- Nail Maxonov - drums
Discography
Studio Albums
- Close Grip (CD, self-released) (2003)
- 2nd Hands (CD, Unicorn Digital) (2007)
EP, demo, reissue
- Integral Symphony (demo EP, self-released) (2002)
- Close Grip (CD, reissue) with Gentle Giant's cover bonus (Unicorn Digital/Mals Records) (2008)