GORDO BENNETT
(Guest Arranger on ‘Seeds for Life’)
Guitarist / Synth Guitarist / Bass Guitarist / Composer / Producer
“First and foremost I’d like to say It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to be able to work with such a great artist, musician, and advocate as Mark Trueack truly is. Being a part of this global fraternity “United Progressive Fraternity” and the stellar musicians and artists that are collaborating as well as their vision and awareness of that which is greater than all of us is incredibly inspiring and rewarding on a personal level. I feel being a part of UPF will allow me to grow in more ways than just musically, as it allows me to be able to contribute to something far greater then one person can achieve on his own – using music as a vehicle to help achieve the vision, goals, and ideals of the Fraternity in a collaborative and global effort. We have all been given choices in life, and those choices we make are what truly define us as individuals. What we do and how we use what we have been given with respect to this beautiful earth of ours, or anything that we do in our life regardless of how large or small our contribution is, is our responsibility for future generations to come.”
Gordon ‘Gordo’ Bennett, an American guitarist picked up his first guitar, a $15 acoustic, at the age of 10 and immediately fell in love with the instrument and had to have it. Finally with enough pleading convinced his mom to buy it for him. “Thanks Mom!”
By the time the mid 70’s rolled around Gord being 16 was able to get his first electric guitar and amp. Being influenced by the likes of Genesis, Rush, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, etc. Gordo was soaking up the musical atmosphere of the time. Then the awakening came in his mid 20’s, discovering bands like Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, King Crimson and Frank Zappa putting Gordo on a musical path he is still on today.
Now playing guitar for over 45 years, and having played in various rock and progressive rock bands through the years. Gord became more interested in synth guitar, electronic music, midi and audio recording and the production of music. Finally being able to build his first full fledged recording studio in the mid 90’s boosting 32 tracks of pristine digital audio Gordo’s musical dream was at last a reality. Gordo has recorded and produced several of his own albums over the years, including Electronic New Age, Acoustic New Age, Rock and Progressive Rock Albums.
Gordo’s main guitar influences include Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Hackett, Adrian Belew, Frank Zappa, and Alex Lifeson, with all of them leading him into guitar synthesis.
2014 – 2015 was a pivotal year defining Gordo musically, finding his musical niche, and fitting comfortably into it. By going back to his roots and searching out what he truly loved and wanted to do musically, he left the band he was currently in and began composing and recording music without boundaries. “I find solace and completeness in composing music” “It defines me for who I am” he says. Incorporating symphonic and classical music into his writing has been a vision of his for some time stemming from his love of classical music. This all leading him into the writing and recording of his album ‘Fun In OuterSpace’ released June 2015. All the music on this album was composed & performed by Gordo using a Godin synth access guitar and a Macbook. All of his projects are produced & recorded at GorMusik Studio’s.
In September of 2015 Gordo was asked to collaborate on the release of Ron Marquiss new album “One Or The Whole”, composing the title track, a 12 minute Symphonic Rock piece for the album, with contributions from Robert McClung and Ron Marquiss on the piece. The project is a concept album, with spoken word and narration, the brainchild of Ronald Marquiss / M Destiny including a host of many great Friday Night Progressive artists on the album.
At the same time in 2015 Gordo was approached by Mark Truey Trueack to see if he’d like to work on some music for the upcoming United Progressive Fraternity Album ‘Planetary Overload’ and was extremely happy to contribute to such a huge project. The arrangement written will feature some incredible talent on it and is entitled ‘Seeds for Life’ which will be on the Planetary Overload album – ‘Part 1 Loss’ slated for a 2018 release. Also Gordo is currently working on another arrangement for the second Planetary Overload album, ‘Part 2 Hope’ of the 2 album project.
2016 – 2017 brought more opportunities for Gordo to work his orchestral skills with Colin Tench on his Album ‘Hair in a G-String’ which was released September 2016 featuring a host of many talented musicians and vocalists.
In between working with Colin Tench Gordo was asked to score orchestra on a track entitled ‘As You Do’ for Joshua Leibowitz for his single track released in November 2016.
January 2017 saw the first single release for GorMusik’s GorFusion album featuring the bass playing of Joe Serwinowski for that side project with several more tracks currently in production.
March 2017 brings Gordo back to the Colin Tench Project. Now with a core band being established, featuring Peter Jones on Vocals (Tiger Moth Tales, Camel), Joe Vitale on drums (Joe Walsh, The Eagles), Petri Lindstrom on bass (Progeland, Corvus Stone), and now Emmy Award nominated vocalist Joey Lugassy the work has begun with Gordo scoring more orchestral arrangements for the upcoming project with Colin Tench on guitars piano and production (Corvus Stone, Bunchakeze). The new album ‘minor Masterpiece’ is slated for a 2017 release.
Currently Gordo is also working on several recording projects of his own ranging from Symphonic Progressive metal, Hard Rock, Fusion, Acoustic, and New Age music with more on the way for future release.
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