NORWEGIAN PROG MASTERS GAZPACHO SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘SKY KING’
TAKEN FROM THE LAUDED LATEST ALBUM MAGIC 8-BALL
Norwegian proggers Gazpacho are back today with a superb new video for their single ‘Sky King’, taken from their latest and widely celebrated album Magic 8-Ball.
The song was inspired by Richard Russell, a ground service agent with no formal flight training who stole an aircraft and flew alone for over an hour. His conversations with air traffic control were broadcast live, and revealed a man speaking with unusual calm, humor, and clarity as the situation unfolded.
"This song is a tribute to human dignity and the refusal to conform to anyone or anything. It is dedicated to the 'Sky King' Richard Russell who performed the ultimate rejection of that mindset and reminds us that we still have wings. Fly high!"
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘SKY KING’ CREATED BY BIEDJEE PRODUCTIONS
“Masters of introspective, conceptual records”
PROG MAGAZINE
“When Norwegian Jan-Henrik Ohme raises his voice, melancholy and depth rain down”
CLASSIC ROCK
“the band are back in full glory…almost as if Radiohead were re-visiting their magnum opus OK Computer 28 years later”
ECHOES AND DUST
“It's almost as if they're searching for the perfect recipe for their musical magic potion...on Magic 8-Ball, Gazpacho's magic comes alive once again.”
ECLIPSED DE
Gazpacho – Magic 8-Ball
1. Starling [09:12]
2. We Are Strangers [04:47]
3. Sky King [05:02]
4. Ceres [03:22]
5. Gingerbread Men [07:10]
6. Magic 8-Ball [03:10]
7. Immerwahr [07:41]
8. The Unrisen [06:12]
Widely regarded as one of the most innovative acts in modern progressive music, Gazpacho have carved out a cult following with their unique blend of art rock and cinematic storytelling. From their critically acclaimed 2007 masterpiece Night to the hauntingly beautiful Demon (2014), the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of progressive music.
They've toured with legends like Marillion, played to devoted audiences across Europe, and earned a reputation for crafting concept albums that challenge and move listeners in equal measure. In March, Gazpacho will be heading out on a European tour with shows penned for Germany, the Netherlands, UK, France and more. Support comes from French band Hamasaari.
GAZPACHO LIVE 2026
26/3 Zentrum Altenberg - Oberhausen - DE
27/3 De Cacaofabriek - Helmond - NL
29/3 Boerderij - Zoetermeer - NL
30/3 Spirit of 66 - Verviers - BE
31/3 Stummsche Reithalle - Neunkirchen - DE
02/4 Das Rind - R?sselsheim - DE
03/4 Petit Bain - Paris - FR
04/4 O2 Academy Islington - London - UK
30/5 John Dee - Oslo – NO (Gazpacho only, no support)
Gazpacho are:
Jan-Henrik Ohme – vocals
Thomas Andersen – keyboards, programming
Jon-Arne Vibo – guitars
Mikael Krømer – violin, additional guitars
Kristian “Fido” Torp – bass
Robert R Johansen – drums
Follow Gazpacho online:
https://www.facebook.com/Gazpacho.Official.BandPage