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Free Hand/Interview
Although Gentle Giant’s personnel remained an extremely stable unit throughout their Capitol years (1974-1980), there also existed two distinct approaches to their music for the duration of that six album stretch — seven if one particular consists of their reside Playing the Fool: The Official Live album. Thankfully, these two releases caught Gentle Giant in their prime as they creatively combined jazz, folk, early music, funk, and rock, producing their unequaled brand of offbeat progressive rock. Marked by intricately timed passages, tight, focused playing and detailed vocal harmonies, these two albums, Interview in particular, also brought to an finish their reign as 1 of the more influential of the non-mainstream British progressive bands. The Missing Piece in 1977 would see them shift to a far more fundamental, radio-friendly sound that, in inimitable late-’70s fashion, both disappointed their devoted fans and failed to garner wider commercial appeal. In retrospect Interview was viewed by the band as a hasty effort in which it failed to progress. But, from a fans’ standpoint, it was a godsend, as it gave them 1 far more album to cherish ahead of the 180-degree shift took spot in 1977. An added bonus to this release is a six-page, detailed account of these two albums chronicling both the recording method and aftermath, including quotes by band members Ray Shulman and Derek Shulman. ~ Dave Sleger, Rovi
Performers: Derek Shulman – Vocals, Saxophone Gary Green – Guitar John Weathers – Drums Kerry Minnear – Keyboards Ray Shulman – Bass, Violin
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