THE GARDEN – with Z'EV

I just found out there are still tapes available with our 2011 recording "The Garden", a nearly 20 minute track we released under the name "The.Bänd". They can be ordered through the Z'EV online archive.

Percussion, Arrangement, Lyrics: Stefan Joel Weisser / Z'EV
Vocals: Alexandra Von Bolz´n
Bass, Synthesizers: Mark Kammerbauer / Fragment King
 
 

 

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