Progressive rock
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Biography
Arcabuz is a rock group that was born in 1978. At that time, four young people under 20 years old formed a band in the image and likeness of the groups that were heard at that time. The influences were clearly Anglo-Saxon symphonic rock, progressive and Andalusian rock. They established their base in Santa Coloma de Gramanet, where they had their first rehearsal space. If they were clear about one thing from the beginning, it was that the music had to be their own and original. Although they couldn't escape the influences of their idols, what had to come out was something no one had heard before.
A little history
" So it was. His first work only saw the light of day in live performances, and in a demo recorded at the Gema 2 Studios in Barcelona, where most of the musicians who made history in the Spanish musical scene passed through. This recording consisted of three full-length songs: “Painful Confrontations”, “La Setrilleira Monstruosa” and “At the end of a long wait”.
With them, they performed on various stages in Barcelona, highlighting the performance at the Georgia Disco, on Pelayo Street, during Holy Week in 1979, the first time that entertainment venues were opened on these dates since the establishment of democracy. Time passed, and each one continued on their way.
« It is now, more than 30 years after the beginning, when the original members of Arcabuz decide to get together again to hear how they sounded again. Julio Francisco Álvaro “Paquito” on keyboards, Carlos López on guitar, José-Luis López on bass and Aurelio Ortega on drums, once again form Arcabuz. 30 years later, with renewed enthusiasm and with the same approaches. With new ideas, remembering the previous, but adding innovations resulting from the passage of time.
The components
Carlos Lopez
Instruments: Gibson SG, Epiphone Les Paul, Washburn Acoustics. Effects: Distorsionator, Chorus, Phase, Wah, Delay.
Born in Barcelona. His source of inspiration are the great rock guitarists of all time. Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, Joe Satriani, Joe Bonamassa, are among his great idols. He likes to listen to the great rock bands of the 70s, and everything related to progressive jazz rock, of which he is a great follower. He currently lives in Sant Cugat del Vallés and practices his profession as a doctor in Barcelona.
Aurelio Ortega
Instruments: Drums: Premier Genista
Born in Barcelona. Great follower of the symphonic rock of the 70s. Yes, Génesis, Jean Luc Ponty and others of this style are among his cult groups. The great Andalusian Arabic rock groups on the Spanish scene also influenced their musical ideas. After his time in Arcabuz, he played in various groups, some professionally, such as Guadaljarafe. Resident in Barberá del Vallés. His profession is a draftsman, being an expert in graphic design.
Julio F. Alvaro "Paquito"
Instruments: KORG Keyboard, MOOG Synthesizer
Born in Segovia, musically he has drawn on the sources of Castilian-Leonese folklore, whose influences are evident in some of Arcabuz's current songs. Like the rest of the components, symphonic rock and Andalusian rock are part of their particular discography. In addition to keyboards, he masters other wind and percussion instruments, which gives him great versatility when it comes to contributing ideas for the group's compositions. He currently resides in Manresa and is a businessman in the decoration sector.
Jose Luis Lopez
Instruments: Fender Jazz Precision, Aria Jazz Bass, Cort 5-string Fretless.
Born in Barcelona. He was always close to the rock of the 70s, especially the jazz rock of Catalonia. Follower of groups like Iceberg or Música Urbana, in addition to everything related to Catalan salsa and rumba. In general, he always closely followed all the musical trends of the 70s and 80s. He currently lives in Barberá del Vallés and practices his profession as a biologist in a company in the hospital sector.
