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GENTLE GIANT ~ THREE FRIENDS COLUMBIA 31649 (Barcode: 074643164924) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 1989 3rd album by seminal British Prog band Gentle GiantFind albums by this artist, which was their first attempt to create a concept album around a story about three childhood friends drifting apart in time, resulting in one of Prog´s timeless masterpieces. The group´s unique approach to writing, singing, performing and arranging their music set then apart from all the rest of Prog movement, which was at its peak at the time. Packed with incredible talent and unorthodox stylistic idiosyncrasies, Gentle Giant were giants indeed and they managed to change the face of music and influence generations of contemporary and future musicians. At the time of this recording the group consisted of all three Shulman brothers: vocalist Derek ShulmanFind albums by this artist, bassist / violinist / vocalist Ray ShulmanFind albums by this artist and saxophonist / vocalist Philip ShulmanFind albums by this artist with guitarist Gary GreenFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Kerry MinnearFind albums by this artist and drummer Malcolm MortimoreFind albums by this artist. The sextet was capable of producing a complex instrumental sound and incredible vocal pyrotechnics, based on madrigal-like choir techniques. Musically they also used unusual chord structures and strangely odd meters, crating stunning pieces of unparalleled intricacy. The result is absolutely unsurpassed by any other Prog outfit active at a time and each of their early albums, this one included, is an absolutely timeless masterpiece. Absolutely essential!

CD 1 Essential Recommend To A Friend

GENTLE GIANT ~ THREE FRIENDS REPERTOIRE 5114 (Barcode: 4009910511428) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2008 3rd album by seminal British Prog band Gentle GiantFind albums by this artist, which was their first attempt to create a concept album around a story about three childhood friends drifting apart in time, resulting in one of Prog´s timeless masterpieces. The group´s unique approach to writing, singing, performing and arranging their music set then apart from all the rest of Prog movement, which was at its peak at the time. Packed with incredible talent and unorthodox stylistic idiosyncrasies, Gentle Giant were giants indeed and they managed to change the face of music and influence generations of contemporary and future musicians. At the time of this recording the group consisted of all three Shulman brothers: vocalist Derek ShulmanFind albums by this artist, bassist / violinist / vocalist Ray ShulmanFind albums by this artist and saxophonist / vocalist Philip ShulmanFind albums by this artist with guitarist Gary GreenFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Kerry MinnearFind albums by this artist and drummer Malcolm MortimoreFind albums by this artist. The sextet was capable of producing a complex instrumental sound and incredible vocal pyrotechnics, based on madrigal-like choir techniques. Musically they also used unusual chord structures and strangely odd meters, crating stunning pieces of unparalleled intricacy. The result is absolutely unsurpassed by any other Prog outfit active at a time and each of their early albums, this one included, is an absolutely timeless masterpiece. Absolutely essential!

CD 1 Mini-Sleeve Remastered Essential Recommend To A Friend