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Persona Grata progressive-rock / Bratislava
Členové skupiny
Nástrojové obsazení:
Syntezátor / Sampler,
Piano, klavír
Kontakty a odkazy
Dodatečné info
Persona Grata is bringing new quality to progrock genre. Influenced by groups such as ’Yes’, ‘Jethro Tull’, ‘Dream Theater’, ’Meshuggah’ and contemporary ‘Muse’- developed the signature-sound being natural evolution of all above
inspirations together with emphasis on melody and complex rythms. Find out more on www.personagrata.sk
Martin Stavrovský - spev
Ján Šteňo - bicie
Peter Luha - gitara
Jana Vargová - flauta, spev
Matej Mikloš - klávesy
Timotej Strieš - basgitara
CONTACT: personagrata@gmail.com
PERSONA GRATA OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://www.personagrata.sk 
Bio a historie
Persona Grata is a progressive rock group formed in Bratislava, Slovakia. The band, known for their signature sound and original material, is bringing a new quality to the Progrock Genre. Influenced by groups such as Yes, Dream Theater and contemporary Muse, the band has developed a sound focused on melody and complex rhythms, which has evolved from the above inspirations.
The band was formed in 1999 when the keyboardist Adam Kuruc and the solo guitarist Martin Huba joined and the band and since that time Persona Grata went through various stages; members were changing, technology was changing and most of all the musical
taste of band members was evolving in different directions
It just happens to be, that the music Persona Grata creates and loves can best be described as “Progressive Rock”. As in their opinion “there is no other genre that holds such immense possibilities, so expressive and enabling to work with such
contrasts”. Persona’s music is full of rhythmical structures and odd-time grooves. Combined with raw energy it offers excitement which is - according to band members - very hard to achieve while playing any other type of music and gives great freedom of
musical expression.
Persona Grata started to work on the debut album Reaching Places High Abovecouple of years ago. Once the whole concept was finished, the band was constantly rethinking arrangements, adding and removing layers, minimizing and expanding different parts until finally a demo version was finished from a production standpoint. Professional mix and master gave a final touch to the current sound of the album, which was officially released in August 2013.
Recently PG went thru major changes. Band’s keyboard player was offered an unique opportunity as a music composer in the film and game industry which he decided to pursue and therefore had to leave the band. Shortly after, solo guitarist followed his own musical career.
Finding the right band members that could stand up to the legacy of the previous ones proved to be a real challenge. Nevertheless, not long after that the right people were found: Matej Miklos – a composer, keyboardist and an amazing performer and Peter Luha – a man with stunning guitar technique, great feeling and experience. Persona Grata immediately started to work on the following album – as a first thing finished up the new single Forevermore as a showcase of the new formation and band’s new sound
MARTIN STAVROVSKY - vocals, rhythm guitar
The lead vocal, guitarist and songwriter is with the band from the very beginning. Influenced by vocalists such as Robert Plant and Ian Gillan he brings Persona Grata an exceptional vocal range and uncommon interpretations.
JANA VARGOVA - flute,vocals
Jana Vargova started her musical journey from an early age - as a little girl she was attending lessons of piano and flute, she continued to study both instruments under the watchul eye of professors: Braunsteinerova and Čerman at the Conservatory in Bratislava. Jana decided to pursue with transverse flute at VŠMÚ in Bratislava as well as in French Aix en Provence, where she was leaded by Jean-Marca Boissier.
Amongst many different projects as a solo flautist, Jana is involved in orchestral and chamber concert activities. She is also an amazing performer with great voice - you can hear her vocals and flute parts on our album Reaching Places High Above
PETER LUHA - electric guitar
Unique style in his guitar playing comes from mixing classical and different non-traditional guitar techniques /slap, tapping, percussive playing../ on electric and acoustic guitar without genre restrictions. Also plays bassguitar, mandolin,
flute, oud and violin..
http://www.peterluha.com/
http://www.youtube.com/pitu1
https://www.facebook.com/peterluha.guitart
MATEJ MIKLOS - keyboards
The keyboardist and main contributor in the new material. He is a self trained piano composer who started his journey as a teenager. His experience with multiple bands, projects and progressive compositions is moving Persona to new exciting
directions.
JAN STENO - drums and percussions
The drummer, producer, songwriter, huge fan of Queen and Mike Portnoy. Influenced Persona with his extraordinary drumming skills and a feeling for unconventional arrangements.
TIMO STRIES - bass guitar
The bass player whose signature is the feel for melodic bass and odd rhythms. His evolved taste for music always keeps Persona’s compositions on the right track.
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* Musicians involved in composing and producing the album “Reaching Places High Above”:
- Martin Stavrovskỳ - vocals, guitar
- Jana Vargová - flute, vocals
- Martin Huba – solo guitar
- Adam Kuruc – keys
- Timo Strieš – bass guitar
- Ján Šteňo – drums
