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Scattered Pieces - Album

My Dependence

Fantasy

Don't waste your life!

Gloria - Album

Gloria

Tidings of comfort and joy

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04.11.2023 – music-evolution.com reviewed ‘With You’

“… Gimbal.Lock‘s “With You” is a dynamic mix of pop, rock, and punk influences, redefining traditional music boundaries. It captivates with catchy melodies and powerful guitar riffs, creating a high-energy vibe that keeps you engaged. ..…” by Victoria Harper – https://music-evolution.com

The music blog music-evolution.com wrote a review about our song ‘With You’ – Read full article here

03.11.2023 – Click Roll Boom music blog reviewed ‘With You’

“… The sound is great, really bright and vibrant with a wonderfully chiming and celebratory nature. They combine different tempos, from the slow-burning, thoughtful intro to a joyful indie crescendo, accumulating into a more distorted explosion before mellowing again and ramping back to a jangle fest to finish. It’s a great track, and sound-wise, it’s perfect …” by Amy – https://clickrollboom.co.uk

The music blog Click Roll Boom wrote a review about our song ‘With You’ – Read full article here

02.11.2023 – ChristianDance reviewed ‘With You’

“… ‘With You’ is more than a song – it’s a testament to a faithful journey. Through extraordinary musical expression, gimbal.lock extends a loving invitation for you to experience this intimate revelation and find comfort in the thought that God is with us, wherever we go..…” – https://www.christiandance.eu

The music blog ChristianDance wrote a review about our song ‘With You’ – Read full article here

28.08.2023 – Click Roll Boom music blog reviewed ‘Don’t waste your life!’

“… It’s a great retro-sounding, instant anthem with an unwavering, positive and driven message.…” by Amy – https://www.clickrollboom.co.uk

The music blog Click Roll Boom wrote a review about our song ‘Don’t waste your life!’ – Read full article here

16.08.2023 – soundsgoodwebzine music blog reviewed ‘Don’t waste your life!’

“… Con questo nuovo brano, i gimbal.lock, dimostrano di sapersi muovere nel loro ambiente Alt. Punk Rock , troppo spesso navigato da proposte banali e scontate , mentre in questo caso siamo di fronte ad una proposta, attenta a non trascurare nessun dettaglio per proporre una traccia che vince e convince. .…” https://www.soundsgoodwebzine.com

The music blog soundsgoodwebzine wrote a review about our song ‘Don’t waste your life!’ – Read full article here

15.08.2023 – En Tijuana Hay Rock music blog reviewed ‘Don’t waste your life!’

“… Esta canción, que destila melodía y energía, ha captado la atención por su producción impecable y su mensaje claro y contundente. Aunque se enmarca en cierta parte de su estructura género del hard rock, su atractivo es amplio y llega a diversos públicos .…” https://entijuanarevista.wixsite.com/somosentjhayrock

The music blog En Tijuana Hay Rock wrote a review about our song ‘Don’t waste your life!’ – Read full article here

29.05.2023 – Interview with Marc Schuster of the Abomination blog

We talked about fantasy, the struggle of today’s society, gimbal locks and our musical plans for the future.

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10.04.2023 – Click Roll Boom music blog reviewed ‘Fantasy’

“… ‘Fantasy’ is an effortless foot tapper that takes the listener on a journey through their imagination, washing over with a sense of calm and heartwarming positivity. No matter how serious life gets, we all need to take a moment out to embrace our fantasies and live in our alternate dreamworld once in a while.…” by Amy – https://www.clickrollboom.co.uk

The music blog Click Roll Boom wrote a review about our debut song ‘Fantasy’ – Read full article here

01.04.2023 – Fresh New Track #25 – eclecticmusiclover music blog covered ‘Fantasy’

“… For me, the musical highlight of the song is its enchanting Middle Eastern flavor, thanks to the use of exotic instruments like the buzuq, a long-necked Arabic fretted lute, and the santoor, a trapezoid-shaped Indian hammered dulcimer. “Fantasy” is a promising debut from gimbal.lock, and I’m eager to hear more music from them! …” by Jeff Archuleta – eclecticmusiclover.com

Fresh New Track #25 of the music blog http://eclecticmusiclover.com by Jeff Archuleta choosed to write some words about us and our debut song ‘Fantasy’ – Read full article here

01.04.2023 – Indie Music News Worldwide blog covered ‘Fantasy’

“…Part of what sets “Fantasy” apart is an uncommon Arabic underpinning in the composition which will appeal to anyone who’s gotten tired of the same old, same old American rock standards…” by Sean McCauley – IndieMusicNewsWorldwide

We’re thrilled to share that our song ‘Fantasy’ has been covered by the music blog Indie Music News Worldwide! It’s an honor to be featured on their platform and we’re grateful for the support. – Read full article here

About 'Scattered Pieces'

“Scattered Pieces” is an atmospheric rock album that incorporates elements from various rock genres, such as soft rock, progressive rock, hard rock, folk rock, and acoustic rock, creating a diverse collection of self-composed songs. The album experiments with various instruments and effects, including violas, bouzouki, santoor, piano, and synths, in addition to classic rock instruments like drums, bass guitar, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar. This diversity creates a captivating musical landscape.

The album cover features a stained glass artwork that reflects the diversity of the songs within, much like colorful glass pieces held together by a delicate frame. Each track is a unique expression of artistry and emotion.

“Scattered Pieces” invites you to immerse yourself in its atmospheric rock atmosphere. Each song explores its own theme and mood, taking listeners on a dynamic sonic journey. While the lyrics convey positivity, the album also encourages introspection, prompting deep contemplation and reflection on life.

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by Jeff Archuleta - eclecticmusiclover.com

“… For me, the musical highlight of the song is its enchanting Middle Eastern flavor, thanks to the use of exotic instruments like the buzuq, a long-necked Arabic fretted lute, and the santoor, a trapezoid-shaped Indian hammered dulcimer. “Fantasy” is a promising debut from gimbal.lock, and I’m eager to hear more music from them! …”

by Sean McCauley - indiemusicnewsworldwide

“… Part of what sets “Fantasy” apart is an uncommon Arabic underpinning in the composition which will appeal to anyone who’s gotten tired of the same old, same old American rock standards … “

by Amy from Click Roll Boom

“…. ‘Fantasy’ is an effortless foot tapper that takes the listener on a journey through their imagination, washing over with a sense of calm and heartwarming positivity. No matter how serious life gets, we all need to take a moment out to embrace our fantasies and live in our alternate dreamworld once in a while .… “

This soft rock song leads the listener into the wonderful world of his own imagination.

Written in 2005, revistied in 2022; gimbal.lock recordings in 2022

Ralph Bayer: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Bouzouki, Santoor, Synthesizer

Thomas Geißler: Drums

Guest musicians

Papa Lu: Piano

Recording and Mixing by Ralph Bayer

Mastered by Charles H. Root, III at Electric Owl Works, South Wales, NY, USA -> Link

Fantasy

Close your eyes and follow me
Yes, use your fantasy!
Imagine you can fly
Soar up into the sky

Untouched land and open sea
Infinite space to be free
You can travel very far
You can reach out for stars

Use your fantasy
And free your mind
Forget your pain
And touch the sky

You can do it your own way
No matter if it’s night or day
Just close your eyes and decree
How it has to be

If you want to get the best
Or just need a spot to rest
If you want to shout
In your fantasy all is allowed
All allowed

Use your fantasy
And free your mind
Forget your pain
And touch the sky

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By Amy from Click Roll Boom

“… It’s a great retro-sounding, instant anthem with an unwavering, positive and driven message.… ”

En Tijuana Hay Rock music blog

“… Esta canción, que destila melodía y energía, ha captado la atención por su producción impecable y su mensaje claro y contundente. Aunque se enmarca en cierta parte de su estructura género del hard rock, su atractivo es amplio y llega a diversos públicos .…”

Soundsgoodwebzine music blog

“… Con questo nuovo brano, i gimbal.lock, dimostrano di sapersi muovere nel loro ambiente Alt. Punk Rock , troppo spesso navigato da proposte banali e scontate , mentre in questo caso siamo di fronte ad una proposta, attenta a non trascurare nessun dettaglio per proporre una traccia che vince e convince. .…”

Time. The most precious thing we have in our lives. This rock song reminds us all not to waste it carelessly.

Written in 2006, revisited in 2022; gimbal.lock recordings in 2022/2023

Ralph Bayer: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums

Recording by Ralph Bayer

Mixing and Mastering by Charles H. Root, III at Electric Owl Works, South Wales, NY, USA -> Link

Don’t waste your life!

Look at the nature!
Isn’t she lovely?
Birds are singing their songs
Cats are playing in the fields
And the bees are working for their queen

We are living in such a beautiful world
Every moment is singular
But some people keep rushing from day to day
They are slowly wasting their lives

Air so pure that every breath is healthy
The sea invites us to swim.
We can lie down in the shades
Spilled over by the trees
And hear the leaves rustling in the wind

We are living in such a beautiful world
It’s time to focus on the here and now
But some people only dream of a brighter future
They are slowly wasting their lives

Don’t be a fool, please wake up!
You waste your life before you know it
Don’t be a fool, please wake up!
You waste your life before you know it

Don’t just sit around there’s so much
you can discover: This real life!

We can’t add time to our lives
So make your lives time more!

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‘My Dependence’ is about holding on when you know you should probably let go – that space between love, rejection and obsession.

Written in 2006, revistied in 2022, gimbal.lock recordings in 2023-2025

Ralph Bayer: LD-/BG-Vocals, A-/E-Guitars, Synths

Zsolt Themes: E-Guitars

Thomas Geißler: Drums

Guest musician

Markus Schoormann: Bass

Recording and Mixing by Ralph Bayer Mastering by Charles H. Root, III at Electric Owl Works, South Wales, NY, USA -> Link

My Dependence

You’re the only one for me
And if you just let me
I’d give you everything I have

Wonderful you’re wonderful
The cutest girl I’ve ever seen
Wonderful so wonderful
Your smile brings joy
To hear your voice is my desire
I long for you!

But, there is something wrong with you
Looking so innocent and highly enticing
Yet you are so spiteful!
Oh, you look so innocent and highly enticing
Yet you are so spiteful!

Magical you’re magical
My northstar in the night
You set my heart on fire
Magical so magical
I am bound in my lust for you!
Oh, they tell me that it is crazy!

But, you only rejected me
Every single cell of me desires your love
Yet you tear my hopes apart
Every single cell of me desires your love
Yet you tear my hopes apart
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You tear my hopes apart
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Tear my hopes apart
Oh, you tear my hopes apart

I’ve tried everything
But you act like I’m nothing
Can’t you see
That you’re breaking me?

Oh, you don’t want to be by my side
Oh, sometimes I wish that I would die
I want you fully in my life
Then our hearts could fly
But, you don’t want to be by my side
Oh, sometimes I wish that I would die
I want you fully in my life
Then our hearts could fly
Could fly

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gimbal.lock’s new interpretation of a traditional christmas tune.

gimbal.lock recordings and arrangement in 2022. Remixed and remastered in 2024.

Ralph Bayer: LD-/BG-Vocals, A-/E-Guitars, Bass, Brass, Perc.

Zsolt Temes: BG-Vocals, E-Guitars

Thomas Geißler: Drums

Guest musicians

Ulrike Essmann: BG-Vocals -> Link

Heleen Bayer: Piano

Recording and Mixing by Ralph Bayer

Mastered by Charles H. Root, III at Electric Owl Works, South Wales, NY, USA -> Link

Gloria

Music: Unknown (ca. 1842), Lyrics: James Chadwick (1862)

Arrangement: gimbal.lock (2022)

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!

See Him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While our heart in love we raise.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!

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gimbal.lock’s new approach on a traditional christmas tune.

gimbal.lock recordings and arrangement in 2023. Remixed and remastered in 2024.

Ralph Bayer: LD-/BG-Vocals, A-/E-Guitars, Bass, Orchestra, Choir

Thomas Geißler: Drums

Guest musician

Ulrike Essmann: BG-Vocals -> Link

Recording and Mixing by Ralph Bayer

Drum editings (Premix): Charles H. Root, III

Mastered by Charles H. Root, III at Electric Owl Works, South Wales, NY, USA -> Link

Tidings of comfort and joy

Also known as: God rest you merry, Gentlemen

Music: Unknown (documented ca. 1760)

Lyrics: First known full release William B. Sandys (1760)

Arrangement: Ralph Bayer – gimbal.lock (2023)

God rest you merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
For Jesus Christ our Saviour
Was born upon this day,
To save us all from Satan’s power
When we were gone astray:

O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

From God our heavenly Father
A blessed angel came,
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same,
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name:

O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

Fear not, then said the Angel,
Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Saviour
Of virtue, pure and bright;
To free all those who trust in him
From Satans pow’r and might

O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

Now to the Lord sing praises,
All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All other doth deface.

O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

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