Story in Gitarre & Bass
I am featured in the most recent issue (February 2022) of prestigious German magazine Gitarre & Bass, with an interview on three pages, conducted by the versed Heinz Rebellius!
The essence of a two-hours-long discussion online – and probably the longest I’ve been talking about guitars ever. Not that I don’t like guitars – I am quite fascinated by this graceful and versatile instrument, but more than talking about them I like to fight them! đ (alluding to the last part of the text, which I intend to translate from German and post here soon.)
Back to Gitarre & Bass, this is the magazine I’ve been collecting and studying with for so many years, and, like any musician in Germany  I suppose, worshipping to bits! That’s why it’s still difficult for me to believe this has just happened! Thanks to Klemens Möllenbeck (credits for the pic above), and to one more friend in Germany, Johannes Leitner, who sent prompt photos and provided some sort of proof!
Guitars and Vocals on Devin Townsend’s Latest Release
I am thrilled to be a contributor on Devin Townsend’s latest double-album The Puzzle/Snuggles!!

(here an article by Greg Kennelty for Metal Injection listing everyone’s names: https://metalinjection.net/av/full-album-stream/devin-townsend-streams-new-albums-the-puzzle-snuggles )
The Resistance Movement
“It is a compositional “tour de force” in the jazz-rock field, with thoughtful lyrics, celebrating the sprightliness of life. Although surrounded by high-calibre musicians like Zoltan Csörsz (Flower Kings) -drums, Jonas Hellborg (Ginger Baker, John McLaughlin etc.)- bass, plus the famed Devin Townsend (who’s playingâŠbass on the song âTrivialize Loveâ), they not only avoid taking over, but also highlight Ana and her compositions (music and text). This I find remarcable!”
24 years ago, journalist Alex Revenco was announcing in a main newspaper my winning of a quite important music festival, back in native Romania. Now he is reporting again, on some of my music adventures since, the new album and the remarcable musicians that have been providing all the help and inspiration for this marathon project.
Click here for the full article (in Romanian) on rock platform The Resistance Movement (https://miscareaderezistenta.ro)
Art/Music Exhibition
In these pandemic times, that make it difficult for the musician and the audience to meet, it’s inspiring to find alternative opportunities for making this happen!
Such as this collaboration with progressive and adventurous artist Luciana Tamas, whose art exhibition is happening these days, in Braunschweig, Germany! She has invited artists from different fields to contribute works, and I am is happy to represent Music, alongside bass virtuoso Jonas Hellborg!
Whoever is inspired and lucky enough to visit Tamas’ exhibition âKritik der hĂ€uslichen Vernunftâ (âCritique of Domestic Reasonâ), and its joint âproject24 plus: artist to artistâ until the 25 of July 2021 in halle267âstĂ€dtische galerie braunschweig, can also view my video “Mood”, and a magnificent Hellborg improvisation over a Swedish lullaby called “Byssan Lul”.
The videos are also available online here: https://www.braunschweig.de/halle267/begleitangebot.php
When Words Fail…
James Cox in South Carolina payed a visit to this charming place in the Swedish forest via Zoom for a lengthy conversation on music and other aspects of life and creation, for When Words Fail Music Speaks.
The audio version is online here , and the video interview will follow soon.
Here’s what When Words Fail Music Speaks have to say of this meeting:
Ana Patan is the most down to earth, sweetest person we’ve ever met doing this podcast! It’s no wonder we fell in love with her and her music!Â
Ana’s new record “Spice, Gold and Tales Untold” takes me back to great times in my life to where I had the most fun! đ€đ»
Her music also helps with my depression. With just listening to one song or the whole album, instantly makes me feel 10,000 times better
In this great interview we discussed:
đ€Her life in Romania and a contest she entered
đžHer all female band “Triple Sweet”
đžGuitars she has
đ€Her injury of her wrist
đ€Her latest album “Spice, Gold and Tales Untold”
Guitare Xtreme Magazine – France
Guitare Xtreme Magazine – le magazine des guitaristes features Ana in their May 2021 issue (no. 101) with a set of questions on her prefered playing equipment and setup, music influences, past career and of course her newly released album “Spice, Gold and Tales Untold”.
It is thrilling that Patan’s introduction to the French audiences is made through such a distinguished publication!
Innerviews
Vocalist and guitarist @ana_patan has an excellent new album out titled ‘Spice, Gold and Tales Untold.’ Itâs a live analog recording that captures deep groove interplay from a very serious band. It features stellar bass work from Jonas Hellborg, Devin Townsend & Jonathan Herrera. pic.twitter.com/MD7YDd9uLG
â Innerviews (@Innerviews) May 23, 2021
.@ana_patan's songs feature intelligent lyrics focused on the unfolding human condition, micro and macro. Her vocals are deep, soulful and kinetically intertwine with the songsâ very creative arrangements. Itâs superb stuff. Listen, learn and buy here: https://t.co/KUV3gwwtBh pic.twitter.com/oR6EJDI9gR
— Innerviews (@Innerviews) May 23, 2021
De Bassist Netherlands
Netherlands magazine De Bassist just published a great account of Ana Patan’s new album, gracing all the work that went into, and all the amazing bass players on “Spice Gold and Tales Untold”!
“The result is a delicious organic record with beautiful thoughtful lyrics, with fine guitar solos and parts, and we hear hints of pop, rock, jazz, westcoast pop and here and there a bit of Joni, Shakira and Alanis.” (click here for the original article in Dutch by Chris P. Dekker)
Top Guitar
“Spice, Gold and Tales Untold” has gotten a warm welcome in Poland today, after prominent musicians magazine “Top Guitar” has featured a story of my way towards music and the making of this album.
Signed by Maciek Warda, the article is featured both in Polish and in English, and it allows a look into the Bardo Music recording studio where, backed up by a terrific rhythm section like Jonas Hellborg, Jonathan Herrera, Zoltan Csörsz and even Devin Townsend, I could bring to life a “own interpretation of the world, in daring sounds and persuasive lyrics”
Pete’s Rock News and Views
“Ana is one of those âheart on their sleeveâ artists, her lyrics are personal, yet relatable, her sound is a little jazzy, a little funky. It contains elements of rock, even prog to some degree. Most of all it contains soul. You can just feel her smile, laughter and sometimes heartache filter through as Ana reveals her deepest emotions and memories to the listener.”
It was with a well documented and warm insight that Pete Devine reviewed Ana’s record “Spice, Gold and Tales Untold” for Rock News and Views, a publication that has been supporting Ana’s music for
“So if you want music that will lift you up, make you feel stress-free and invigorated, have moments of pure joy, excitement and love, music that will also make you think and question the norm, then âSpice, Gold and Tales Untoldâ is the album for you. It took 10 years to make, so on that basis it looks like 2031 is going to be a great year for music too.” (read the whole article here)Â
Virtual concert tomorrow!
https://t.co/YtpeaItm4n share it with friends! #virtual #concert #livestream, 3 people #band , 5 #cameras , #greenscreen #tomorrow #sunday #september #13 #7pm pic.twitter.com/hYGQcQFZTz
— Ana Patan (@ana_patan) September 12, 2020
Big Thanks to @ana_patan who is recording some special guitar Gone Fishin mixes for my up and comin new fishing series You are a star Ana âïžcheck out Ana in concert https://t.co/vUvuD4yoBD pic.twitter.com/g82iMHLQpo
— Russ Evans (@RussJEvans) June 14, 2021
Wednesday, June 30 at 7:11 AM (Pacific Time) , and 7:11 PM, we play 'General Conspiracy' by Ana Patan @ana_patan at #Indie shuffle Classics show pic.twitter.com/11Ck0XtCk2
— Lonely Oak radio (@LonelyOakRadio) June 30, 2021
Vor 3 Jahren war sie schon mal da, war cool, deshalb kommt sie am 15.11. wieder, Ana Patan aus RumĂ€nien, wir freuen uns auf das Wiedersehen đ
Posted by Jever Song Night on Thursday, November 8, 2018
a fun interview I did with James Cox for When Words Fail Music Speaks https://t.co/uy1i8A07J3 pic.twitter.com/wabh0FsGCI
— Ana Patan (@ana_patan) June 25, 2021
things have a way of settling in youâll see though nothing will probably be what you expect it to be youâre already all right take a smaller bite stop being so tight this is not a fight things have a way of saving the day youâll see
Posted by Ana Patan on Sunday, July 4, 2021
@ana_patan - Ana Patan - Colors on Hormones playing on MPG Radio..
— MPG (@mpgradio) July 9, 2021
Innovative Music Mix https://t.co/7OaiYGmi4z
Fun starts after the concert: A really fine plate of tapas for the hungry musicians and their wonderful friends!
Posted by Ana Patan on Tuesday, September 13, 2016