Orphaned Land Members, Gear & Sound
Members
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About
Orphaned Land is an innovative metal band hailing from Israel, renowned for their unique fusion of progressive, symphonic, folk, and oriental metal. Since their formation in 1991, the band has been a pioneering force in the genre, blending traditional Middle Eastern sounds with heavy metal. The current lineup consists of Kobi Farhi (vocals), Chen Balbus (guitars, bouzouki, baglama), Uri Zelcha (bass), Matan Shmuely (drums), and Idan Amsalem (guitars). Known for their profound and conceptually rich albums, Orphaned Land uses their music to convey messages of peace and unity, resonating with fans worldwide, including a significant following in the Arab world.
How to Sound Like Orphaned Land
Orphaned Land's soundscape is a rich tapestry of melodic and rhythmic complexity, defined by the seamless integration of Middle Eastern instruments like the Baglama and Egyptian Oud with traditional metal elements. Their music often features layered, harmonic guitar work and dynamic shifts, creating an intricate and immersive listening experience. The band achieves their distinctive sound with amplifiers like the Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, which provides a robust and versatile base for their genre-blending compositions. The use of delay pedals such as the Modtone MT-AD Vintage Analog Delay Pedal** enhances their sound by adding depth and dimension, allowing for atmospheric passages that contrast with their heavier, more aggressive sections.
Discography
Sahara (Re-issue 2016) [Remastered]
1994
El Norra Alila (Re-issue 2016) [Remastered]
1996
Mabool - The Story of the Three Sons of Seven
2004
The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR
2010
The Road To Or Shalem (Live)
2011
All Is One
2013
Kna'an
2016
Orphaned Land & Friends
2017
Unsung Prophets And Dead Messiahs
2018
Resurrection: The Very First Years Of Orphaned Land
2021
The Beloveds Cry - 30th Anniversary Edition
2022
A Heaven You May Create (Live)
2023
Get the Orphaned Land Sound
Want to sound like Orphaned Land? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.