"Nič manj značilna ni enakost pravic v staroslovanskih družbah. Polno pooblastilo je pripadalo celotni skupnosti, in zatorej so se morali sklepi sprejemati soglasno. Prvotno je beseda mir pomenila občinsko skupščino in hkrati soglasnost njenih sklepov[...] Izraz mir odseva obdobje v katerem je imel vsak član skupnosti -- ženske ravno tako kot moški -- enake pravice."
-- M. Eliade
Biography:
They are The Grand Astoria. They were born and raised under the scorching sun of Russia's South and their music first saw the light of day in the blistering cold of St. Petersburg. They don't want to call their music any names but for the lack of better words are often labeled as psychedelic stoner punk band.
Even though punk rock and metal are two major influences they enjoy rock music in all its diversity, so when you listen to TGA's new record you never know what's coming up next. It could be a metal hymn, or a psychedelic vibe or a skillful bluesy number. It may sound crazy but somehow all these styles and grooves come together in really a beautiful way in TGA's music. With their love to old-school and willingness to experiment the band wins the hearts of fans and critics alike all over the world. They write music, tour with it and repeat the cycle again, succeeding in surprising their audience with the never heard before blend of rhythms and cultures.