Guntzepaula

Guntzepaula [1][2][3][4]（Chinese：槍擊潑辣; pinyin: qiang ji po la）Guntzepaula (槍擊潑辣) is a power trio consisting of prominent musicians. Guntzepaula is a Taiwanese indie power trio 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. Guntzepaula is mostly known for its high technical skills and the bassist’s slap technique.

Guntzepaula
Born
Taiwan , Taipei
Years active2008–present
Musical career
OriginTaiwan , Taipei
GenresAlternative Rock, Progressive rock
InstrumentsBass,Guitar,Drums

Musical style

The music of Guntzepaula is more experimental and progressive with harsher and dissonant sounds; however, their unique approach to explore creative sparks related to music structure makes the audience have more fun when listening to their work. 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 HUOZHONG (debut album) HUOZHONG means to cast spell on people, and to spread rumors to confuse people. Songs from this album are inspired with stories from the news or undefined rumors. One of the hit song“Dr. Chen”is about Chen Wen-chen’s unsolved death in 1981. Dr Chen was an assistant professor of mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University, he was detained and interrogated by police for twelve hours, and his body was found on the campus of National Taiwan University the next day. This album was nominated for six Golden Indie Awards and won Best Rock Album and Best Musician of the year.


2016-2017 BLACK LOTUS

BLACK LOTUS It was released on June 1, 2016 in Taiwan. It’s still experimental with three instrumental songs, more focus on the band’s skills and techniques. This album was nominated for two Golden Indie Awards, Best Rock Album and Best Musician of the year. However, drummer Pao-lin left the band due to personal reasons after the release tour. The band stopped performing for a period of time, until Ming-yen Lee joined in 2017 and have brought different influence to the band.


2018-present ESCAPISM (EP)

Three years after BLACK LOTUS, the new Guntzepaula finally released new EP “ESCAPISM” with three songs in the end of 2019. This EP’s first music video “Since I met you”was released on July 7, 2020, and it was directed and edited by the vocalist/bassist Black Tze as his director’s debut work.

Band members

Current members

Tze – lead vocals, bass (2008–present)

Agun – guitar (2008–present)

Min-Yen – drums (2017-present)

Former members

Pao-Lin – drums (2008–2017)

Jimmy Lu - alto-sax (2008-2009)

Discography

HUOZHONG [5] [6] - Album, 26 June 2014.[7]
Black Lotus Album, 1 June 2016.[8]

ESCAPISM - EP, 31 October 2019.

See also

References
  1. 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
  2. TAIPEI TIMES Events
  3. ET Today News
  4. UDN NEWS
  5. "PC HOME USA Guntzepaula / HUOZHONG CD". Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  6. Discogs Guntzepaula CD
  7. Liberty Times Net 2014 Golden Indie Music Awards
  8. Books Guntzepaula / Black Lotus CD
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