Pulsar
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: France
- Born: 1971 in Lyon, France
- Active: 1971 - present
Biography
Pulsar is a French space rock and symphonic progressive band from Lyon, formed in 1971 by Jacques Roman, Gilbert Gandil, Victor Bosch and *Philippe Roman*, later joined by flautist Roland Richard. Their albums 'Pollen' (1975), 'The Strands of the Future' (1976) and 'Halloween' (1977) combine flute, mellotron and electronics in long, atmospheric compositions influenced by *Pink Floyd* and *Gustav Mahler*. The band returned after a long break with 'Görlitz' (1989) and 'Memory Ashes' (2007).
Genres
Pulsar Discography
- Pollen (1975) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- The Strands of the Future (1976) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Halloween (1977) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Bienvenue au conseil d'administration ! (1981) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Görlitz (1989) - Album - rated 3.38/5
Members
- Jacques Roman - keyboards, synthesizer, mellotron (1971–Present)
- Gilbert Gandil - guitar, lead vocals (1971–Present)
- Victor Bosch - drums, percussion (1971–Present)
- Roland Richard - flute, piano, clarinet, saxophone (1974–Present)
- Louis Paralis - bass (1981–Present)
- Michel Masson - bass (1975–1978)