Gentle Giant Playing the Fool - The Complete Live Experience
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CD Chrysalis Records Release date: 02/May/2025
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#5643 in Other Pop #3211 in Pop
Style:
Other Pop
Product No.:
2101369463
Details / Tracklist:
1. INTRO 2. JUST THE SAME 3. PROCLAMATION 4. ON REFLECTION 5. INTERVIEW 6. THE RUNAWAY 7. EXPERIENCE 8. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN (BREAKDOWN IN BRUSSELS) 9. SO SINCERE 1. EXCERPTS FROM OCTOPUS 2. BAND INTRODUCTION 3. FUNNY WAYS 4. TIMING 5. VIOLIN SOLO 6. FREE HAND 7. PEEL THE PAINT 8. I LOST MY HEAD
Number of discs:
3
Description:
"Playing the Fool - The Complete Live Experience" is a remarkable live album by Gentle Giant, released in CD format by Chrysalis Records. This collection captures the band at their creative peak during their 1976 European tour, delivering intricate performances that showcase their signature blend of progressive rock complexity and musical virtuosity. Featuring dynamic renditions of classics like "Free Hand," "Just the Same," and "Proclamation," this album immerses listeners in Gentle Giant's unique sound world?marked by shifting time signatures, multi-instrumental prowess, and rich vocal harmonies. Gentle Giant are revered as pioneers of progressive rock; throughout the 1970s they pushed boundaries with albums such as "Octopus" and "The Power and the Glory." Their influence remains strong among musicians seeking to fuse technical skill with adventurous songwriting. Chrysalis Records has long been recognized for supporting innovative artists across genres, helping shape music history through its commitment to quality releases.