Román Gil for Crossover Prog

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   Hello! I'm part of the ARM label and this year we will release the latest album by this artist on CD (the album is from 2023). We would like to be able to add it to the website, as it fits perfectly into the "Crossover Prog" section. I have already been able to add another release ("Live at Danfest" by Zopp). I will soon also add another artist in the Krautrock section.

Artist Name: Román GilSubgenre: Crossover Prog

Biography:

Born in Barcelona, Spain, on March 27, 1972, Román Gil is a distinguished singer, guitarist, and producer. He has served as a guitarist and occasional producer for a variety of artists, including Alberto Montero, Isaac Ulam, Rik van den Bosch, The Gurus, Steven Munar, and La Meccanica Sonora. His inaugural solo album, Vía Láctea, was launched on December 21, 2007. As an eclectic artist, he draws from diverse influences, merging them in a passionate and unique style that resists categorization. Román embodies the do-it-yourself spirit, composing music, writing lyrics, arranging, and performing most instruments, as well as managing sound engineering. In 2015, he released an EP titled Miau!, and in 2023, he presented his most accomplished album, "ATOM". 

"ATOM" is a conceptual album, a strange operetta around the theme of death: life, death and death in life as well. An album that Román Gil has recorded at home over a long period of time (his previous work, Miau! dates back to 2015). He plays most of the instruments, but he has some notable collaborations: Brossa Quartet de Corda, Lisa Bause (violin), Natsuko Sugao (trumpet) or Jordi Farreras (drums) among others. All the arrangements and string scores are by Román, as well as sound mixing and production.

To describe a little what ATOM sounds like, the artist himself cites some of his disparate influences: Wagner, Jimi Hendrix, Bowie, Lluis Llach, Jacques Brel, King Crimson, Lucio Battisti, Brian Wilson or Richard Rodgers.

Although the songs are so stylistically different from each other, it is true that there is an attempt at a link or a thread. The album begins with a sort of prelude that presents a melody that will appear later in several more songs. The last track ends with an instrumental delirium where small fragments of several of the songs that make up the album are revealed as a summary and conclusion.

The lyrics are woven around the theme of illness and death, ending with the death of the artist himself (Cançó de Comiat). Although the theme and solemnity of some of the tracks can be somewhat dark, there are also touches of humor to lighten the mood a little and restore solemnity to the subject.

Artist Bandcamp: http://roman.bandcamp.com
Label Bandcamp (coming soon): http://astronomyrecordingmusic.bandcamp.com

Song "Hijo de la luz" in Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgRPvp-WGew

Artist Pics:

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JavierMiranda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: September 24 2021 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote JavierMiranda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Román Gil for Crossover Prog Posted: August 22 2024 at 02:43
	Hello! I'm part of the ARM label and this year we will release the latest album by this artist on CD (the album is from 2023). We would like to be able to add it to the website, as it fits perfectly into the "Crossover Prog" section. I have already been able to add another release ("Live at Danfest" by Zopp). I will soon also add another artist in the Krautrock section. Artist Name: Román Gil Subgenre: Crossover Prog Biography: Born in Barcelona, Spain, on March 27, 1972, Román Gil is a distinguished singer, guitarist, and producer. He has served as a guitarist and occasional producer for a variety of artists, including Alberto Montero, Isaac Ulam, Rik van den Bosch, The Gurus, Steven Munar, and La Meccanica Sonora. His inaugural solo album, Vía Láctea, was launched on December 21, 2007. As an eclectic artist, he draws from diverse influences, merging them in a passionate and unique style that resists categorization. Román embodies the do-it-yourself spirit, composing music, writing lyrics, arranging, and performing most instruments, as well as managing sound engineering. In 2015, he released an EP titled Miau!, and in 2023, he presented his most accomplished album, "ATOM". "ATOM" is a conceptual album, a strange operetta around the theme of death: life, death and death in life as well. An album that Román Gil has recorded at home over a long period of time (his previous work, Miau! dates back to 2015). He plays most of the instruments, but he has some notable collaborations: Brossa Quartet de Corda, Lisa Bause (violin), Natsuko Sugao (trumpet) or Jordi Farreras (drums) among others. All the arrangements and string scores are by Román, as well as sound mixing and production. To describe a little what ATOM sounds like, the artist himself cites some of his disparate influences: Wagner, Jimi Hendrix, Bowie, Lluis Llach, Jacques Brel, King Crimson, Lucio Battisti, Brian Wilson or Richard Rodgers. Although the songs are so stylistically different from each other, it is true that there is an attempt at a link or a thread. The album begins with a sort of prelude that presents a melody that will appear later in several more songs. The last track ends with an instrumental delirium where small fragments of several of the songs that make up the album are revealed as a summary and conclusion. The lyrics are woven around the theme of illness and death, ending with the death of the artist himself (Cançó de Comiat). Although the theme and solemnity of some of the tracks can be somewhat dark, there are also touches of humor to lighten the mood a little and restore solemnity to the subject. Artist Bandcamp: http://roman.bandcamp.com Label Bandcamp (coming soon): http://astronomyrecordingmusic.bandcamp.com Song "Hijo de la luz" in Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgRPvp-WGew Artist Pics:

progaardvark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Crossover/Symphonic/RPI Teams Joined: June 14 2007 Location: Sea of Peas Status: Offline Points: 51018	Post Options Post Reply Quote progaardvark Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 22 2024 at 03:48
	Thanks for the suggestion. I will notify the crossover team.
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JavierMiranda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: September 24 2021 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote JavierMiranda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 25 2024 at 11:16
	It's already on websites like "Awesome Prog" and on the label's website: https://awesomeprog.com/artists/24460 https://astronomy-recording-music.webnode.es/atom/ Edited by JavierMiranda - August 25 2024 at 11:19

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Online Points: 6354	Post Options Post Reply Quote yam yam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 25 2024 at 13:46
	Cleared in Crossover. He should be added to the site within the next few days. Would there be any objection if we used a better artist photo, such as this one from his Facebook page? Thanks. Edited by yam yam - August 25 2024 at 13:47

JavierMiranda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: September 24 2021 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote JavierMiranda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 25 2024 at 13:56
	Perfect Artist Pic!

Cristi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover / Prog Metal Teams Joined: July 27 2006 Location: wonderland Status: Online Points: 43612	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cristi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 26 2024 at 00:50
	added

JavierMiranda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: September 24 2021 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote JavierMiranda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 06 2024 at 02:52
	Beautiful Album with a 70's Art/Progressive Rock Vibe Now available in: http://astronomyrecordingmusic.bandcamp.com/album/atom

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	^ Already released? https://roman.bandcamp.com/album/atom

BradyRoberts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 27 2024 Location: AU Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote BradyRoberts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 08 2024 at 23:12
	Thank you for providing such detailed information about your latest album, ATOM. Your eclectic approach and the unique blend of influences you bring to the Crossover Prog genre are truly fascinating. I’ll make sure to add ATOM to the "Crossover Prog" section on our website, alongside your other releases. The depth and creativity you've poured into this project, from the intricate arrangements to the thematic exploration of life and death, make it a compelling addition. We’re excited to feature it and look forward to seeing how it resonates with our audience. If you are looking for who will write your college essay assignment then you can visit https://www.topessaywriting.org/write-my-college-essay here where you will find professional essay writers. Offering custom writing services, TopEssayWriting helps students with essays and research papers. It ensures quality through experienced writers and includes features like free revisions and plagiarism checking for academic success. Edited by BradyRoberts - September 18 2024 at 02:48

JavierMiranda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: September 24 2021 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote JavierMiranda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 09 2024 at 02:08
	To Update "Releases information": LP/CD: Discos Belamarh (April 5, 2023) DIGITAL: Astronomy Recording Music ARM036 (October 4, 2024) CD: Astronomy Recording Music ARMCD006 (October 4, 2024) Edited by JavierMiranda - September 09 2024 at 02:13

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Online Points: 6354	Post Options Post Reply Quote yam yam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 09 2024 at 17:27
	^ Releases information updated, thanks.