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| == Background== | == Background== | ||
| Michael Gungor grew up in central Wisconsin as the son of speaker and author Ed Gungor. He began writing and playing music at a young age and went on to study jazz guitar at both Western Michigan University and the University of North Texas while also touring and working as a musician in local churches. He is married to Lisa Gungor, who is also an artist, and the other primary voice and songwriter in Gungor. They have a young daughter named Amelie. | Michael Gungor grew up in central Wisconsin as the son of speaker and author Ed Gungor. He began writing and playing music at a young age and went on to study jazz guitar at both Western Michigan University and the University of North Texas while also touring and working as a musician in local churches. He is married to Lisa Gungor, who is also an artist, and the other primary voice and songwriter in Gungor. They have a young daughter named Amelie. | ||
| == The Michael Gungor Band== | |||
| In 2002, he helped record an album for his local church, and the project was picked up by Integrity Music. They released the album "Bigger Than My Imagination" in 2003. As he began to travel, the "Michael Gungor Band" began to evolve and he produced "All I Need is Here" with Michael Rossback in 2005. In 2007, he was signed to Brash Music, and the Michael Gungor Band came out with their first album, "Ancient Skies", which was simply "All I Need is Here" with the addition of a few newer songs to the album as well. Michael also contributed in the composition of songs for other artists such as "Friend of God" and the Dove Award-winning "Say So" alongside ]. | |||
| == Bloom== | == Bloom== | ||
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| Michael Gungor | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Gungor |
| Born | (1980-09-11) September 11, 1980 (age 44) Wisconsin, United States |
| Genres | Experimental Singer/Songwriter, Liturgical Post-Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano, drums, vocals |
| Years active | 1999—present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | gungormusic |
Michael Gungor is a singer/song writer living in Denver, Colorado United States. He leads a multiple Grammy nominated musical collective called Gungor that tours around the world performing their fairly eclectic music. Aside from his work with the band, he has written and produced music for other artists as well as written a book called "The Crowd, the Critic, and the Muse: A Book for Creators."
Background
Michael Gungor grew up in central Wisconsin as the son of speaker and author Ed Gungor. He began writing and playing music at a young age and went on to study jazz guitar at both Western Michigan University and the University of North Texas while also touring and working as a musician in local churches. He is married to Lisa Gungor, who is also an artist, and the other primary voice and songwriter in Gungor. They have a young daughter named Amelie.
Bloom
Michael Gungor and his wife, Lisa, moved to Denver and eventually founded a progressive church community called Bloom.
Gungor
After moving, the group's name changed from "The Michael Gungor Band" to simply "Gungor". The first album to be released after the name change was "Beautiful Things" in 2010. In 2011, the song and the album "Beautiful Things" were nominated for the Grammy categories Best Gospel Song and Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album, respectively. The specific makeup of the band seems to change tour by tour. For instance, in 2011, they toured with the David Crowder Band as a three piece (Michael, Lisa, and their beatboxing cellist friend, Kevin Olusola). Then in 2012, they toured as a ten piece band that included a three piece string section, banjo, harmonium, glockenspiel and electric guitars.
Discography
- Ancient Skies EP (March 24, 2006)
- All I Need Is Here (2007)
- Ancient Skies (2008)
- Beautiful Things (February 16, 2010)
- Ghosts Upon the Earth (September 20, 2011)
- A Creation Liturgy (October 9, 2012)
Awards
- GMA Dove Awards 2008: "Say So" – Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Publications
- The Crowd, the Critic, and the Muse - (2012)
References
- "Interview on music and Bloom community". The Collision Podcast. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- "Dove Awards History Artist: Michael Gungor". Gospel Music Association. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
External links
- Gungor - official website
- Gungor's Vertical Music web page
- Bloom Church - Denver
- Interview with Michael Gungor