Guntzepaula
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| Origin | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Progressive rock, Experimental rock |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Members | Tze-hao Haung (2008-present), Yen-chieh Lien (2008-present), Min-Yen Lee (2017-present) |
| Past members | Pao-Lin Chen (2008-2017), Jimmy Lu (2008-2009) |
Guntzepaula [1][2][3][4]（Chinese：槍擊潑辣; pinyin: qiang ji po la）Guntzepaula (槍擊潑辣) is a Taiwanese indie rock band from Taipei, formed in 2008. The band currently consists of vocalist/bassist Tze-hao Haung (Black Tze), guitarist Yen-chieh Lien (AGUN), and drummer Ming-yen Lee.
Musical style
The music of Guntzepaula is experimental and progressive with harsher and dissonant sounds. Songs were written during jam sessions, most songs and lyrics are inspired with social and political issues, to explore the darkness in human relationships.
History
Formation and early years
Guntzepaula originally formed in 2008 with Tze-hao Haung, guitarist Yen-chieh Lien, drummer Pao-lin Chen (Paul) and saxophonist Jimmy Lu. Jimmy Lu left the band the same year.
2014-2015
In 2014, Guntzepaula released their debut album, Huozhong. "Huozhong" translates to "tricks" in Taiwanese Mandarin and songs from the album are inspired by stories from the news or undefined rumors. One of the songs, “Dr. Chen”, is about Chen Wen-chen’s unsolved death in 1981. This album was nominated for six Golden Indie Awards and won Best Rock Album and Best Musician of the year.
2016-2017
In 2016, Guntzepaula released their second album, Black Lotus in Taiwan. The album was nominated for two Golden Indie Awards, Best Rock Album and Best Musician of the year, winning neither. Drummer Pao-lin Chen left the band due to personal reasons after the release tour. The band went on hiatus for a period of time, until Ming-yen Lee joined in 2017.
2018-present
Three years after Black Lotus was released, Guntzepaula released a three-track Extended play called Escapism in the end of 2019. The music video for the song “Since I Met You” was released on July 7, 2020, and it was directed and edited by the vocalist/bassist Black Tze as his directorial debut.
Band members
Current members
Tze-hao Haung – lead vocals, bass (2008–present)
Yen-chieh Lien – guitar (2008–present)
Min-Yen Lee – drums (2017-present)
Former members
Pao-Lin Chen – drums (2008–2017)
Jimmy Lu - alto-sax (2008-2009)
Discography
| Date | Title |
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| June 26, 2014 | Huozhong[5] [6] [7] |
| June 1, 2016 | Black Lotus [8] |
| October 31, 2019 | Escapism EP |
See also
References
- ^ Thesis Hui-Fen Liao Marketing Proposal for Indie Band Guntzepaula from the Perspective and Analysis of the Open Music Business Model in Music Industry’s Post CD Era ,National Taiwan University Global MBA,2013
- ^ TAIPEI TIMES Events
- ^ ET Today News
- ^ UDN NEWS
- ^ "PC HOME USA Guntzepaula / HUOZHONG CD". Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^ Discogs Guntzepaula CD
- ^ Liberty Times Net 2014 Golden Indie Music Awards
- ^ Books Guntzepaula / Black Lotus CD