gandalf

gandalf is the recording name of heinz strobl, born december 4, 1952 in pressbaum, niederösterreich, austria, who describes his work as painting musical landscapes. the name is taken from tolkien's lord of the rings. strobl is a multi-instrumentalist whose instrument collection includes acoustic and electric guitars, sitar, saz, charango, bouzuki, balaphon, piano, synthesizers, sample keyboards, and various percussion. his music blends acoustic and electronic sounds with folk elements and symphonic structures, an approach that has made him one of austria's most internationally recognised musicians.