In stock now..... "Gentle Giant was born out of the ashes of Simon Dupree & the Big Sound, a successful UK rock and R&B-based outfit led by the Shulman Brothers. In 1970, the brothers founded Gentle Giant. Derek was lead vocalist and played alto sax and bass, Ray sang and played bass & violin, and Phil handled the saxophone and added vocals. Kerry Minnear, on keyboards, came straight from the Royal Academy of Music, and Gary Green became guitarist. John Weathers joined the band in 1972 and was the drummer for these 2 albums"
The CD/DVD format features a recently found 4.1 quad mix - that has never been released before.
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Gentle Giant - Free Hand 1) CD for £11.99 and 2) Vinyl LP for £15.99
"Free Hand is perhaps Gentle Giant's most realized effort. After the excellent In a Glass House, the group further developed its Renaissance-medieval approach, producing one of the most creative and complex recordings in progressive rock history. Their vocal approach to the four-part fugue "On Reflection" was revolutionary for its time and is looked upon as one of the genre's defining moments. Despite the complexity of the arrangements, the music never sounds academic and in fact is very accessible thanks to several melodic hooks. The combination of superb musicianship, dry wit, and creative compositions make this an essential and historical recording" allmusic.com
Tracks:
CD Album + Bonus DVD (2)
CD
1. Just The Same (2011 - Remaster)
2. On Reflection (2011 - Remaster)
3. Free Hand (2011 - Remaster)
4. Time To Kill (2011 - Remaster)
5. His Last Voyage (2011 - Remaster)
6. Talybont (2011 - Remaster)
7. Mobile (2011 - Remaster)
DVD AUDIO ONLY: 4.1 QUAD MIX PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
1. Just The Same (2011 - Remaster)
2. On Reflection (2011 - Remaster)
3. Free Hand (2011 - Remaster)
4. Time To Kill (2011 - Remaster)
5. His Last Voyage (2011 - Remaster)
6. Talybont (2011 - Remaster)
7. Mobile (2011 - Remaster)
Vinyl Album
Side 1
1. Just The Same (2011 - Remaster)
2. On Reflection (2011 - Remaster)
3. Free Hand (2011 - Remaster)
Side 2
1. Time To Kill (2011 - Remaster)
2. His Last Voyage (2011 - Remaster)
3. Talybont (2011 - Remaster)
4. Mobile (2011 - Remaster)
Gentle Giant - In'terview 1) CD for £11.99 and 2) Vinyl LP for £15.99
Allmusic.com:
"Generally considered to be the last must-have recording from these progressive rock giants. Recorded at a frenetic pace, the band had the impossible task of topping their classic, Free Hand. While they didn't surpass the success of previous efforts, they did continue to propel their unique brand of complex music into surprising new directions. Interview is actually a concept album centering on a fictitious interview based upon the music business. There are the typical complex harmonies and intricate musical passages, but the real progress is in the group's expanded sound, thanks in large part to Kerry Minnear's stellar keyboard innovations. Although the songs are not as memorable as those on Free Hand, there isn't a weak one in the bunch, with the reggae-styled "Give It Back" being a standout. Unfortunately progressive rock was nearing its initial run as a popular form of music, forcing most prog bands to either adapt to the changing times or simply fade away. Gentle Giant's legacy began with their eponymously titled debut and ended with this one"
Tracks:
CD Album + Bonus DVD (2)
CD
1. Interview (2011 - Remaster)
2. Give It Back (2011 - Remaster)
3. Design (2011 - Remaster)
4. Another Show (2011 - Remaster)
5. Empty City (2011 - Remaster)
6. Timing (2011 - Remaster)
7. I Lost My Head (2011 - Remaster)
DVD AUDIO ONLY: 4.1 QUAD MIX PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
1. Interview (2011 - Remaster)
2. Give It Back (2011 - Remaster)
3. Design (2011 - Remaster)
4. Another Show (2011 - Remaster)
5. Empty City (2011 - Remaster)
6. Timing (2011 - Remaster)
7. I Lost My Head (2011 - Remaster)
Vinyl Album
Side 1
1. Interview (2011 - Remaster)
2. Give It Back (2011 - Remaster)
3. Design (2011 - Remaster)
Side 2
1. Another Show (2011 - Remaster)
2. Empty City (2011 - Remaster)
3. Timing (2011 - Remaster)
4. I Lost My Head (2011 - Remaster)
