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t d wombat
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Posted: September 05 2015 at 01:47 |
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^^^ Me neither. Octopus through to Free Hand is my favourite GG period. I never found GG to be the kind of band that could really touch my heart the way say KC could with Fallen Angel. On the other hand, their stuff has a (probably inadvertent) goofiness and playfulness that probably none of the other big prog rock bands quite have to the same extent. I thought this playfulness was accentuated in the Octopus and onwards phase as the music got tighter at this point. Regardless, I love Acquiring the Taste a lot too. GG were one of the most consistent prog rock bands until...well, their sound changed. |
I've been listening to ATT and yes, I do find it more enjoyable than their later stuff. I doubt I'd ever go overboard about it but it is certainly pleasant and well executed. To be fair, had I got into it back in the day I'd probably have a bit more affection for it.
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Saperlipopette!
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Posted: September 05 2015 at 01:23 |
^a virtuoso no doubt.
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Posted: September 05 2015 at 01:20 |
^ love the harp-playing coon
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Saperlipopette!
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Posted: September 05 2015 at 01:17 |
^I agree with all that. King Crimson is dark and existential art while Gentle Giant are often touching in their wondrous playfulness but they never had the profound impact on me that the former band has. The chosen band names says it all really. They were aiming for different things.
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rogerthat
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Posted: September 04 2015 at 22:35 |
^^^ Me neither. Octopus through to Free Hand is my favourite GG period. I never found GG to be the kind of band that could really touch my heart the way say KC could with Fallen Angel. On the other hand, their stuff has a (probably inadvertent) goofiness and playfulness that probably none of the other big prog rock bands quite have to the same extent. I thought this playfulness was accentuated in the Octopus and onwards phase as the music got tighter at this point. Regardless, I love Acquiring the Taste a lot too. GG were one of the most consistent prog rock bands until...well, their sound changed.
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Saperlipopette!
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Posted: September 04 2015 at 16:33 |
Finnforest wrote:
Strange, I find Octopus to be their warmest and most listenable recording. Great melodies and interesting ideas and sounds. Without trying too hard to be complicated like their more prog-cred albums.
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Yes I don't get this reservation towards their earliest stuff. If it was Free Hand I'd understand (although I like it). I think their first quartet of albums has plenty of warmth, heart and playfulness. More than most prog really. Think Of Me With Kindness is nothing but a big loving heart.
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rogerthat
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Posted: September 04 2015 at 09:22 |
Supposedly a highlight of her gigs, or at least so I have heard. I mean her bare feet.
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SteveG
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Posted: September 04 2015 at 08:52 |
^She has great feet.
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rogerthat
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Posted: September 04 2015 at 08:11 |
True to my word, here it is:
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rogerthat
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Posted: September 04 2015 at 07:01 |
You bet it does. If it were some other album like say Selling England, I might have been tempted to change my vote. But just out of the root-for-the-underdog spirit, I am going to post a more potent photograph from Renaissance Fanfare. Struck by beauty gripped in fright, Rael will helplessly succumb to Renaissance.
Edited by rogerthat - September 04 2015 at 07:06
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micky
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Posted: September 04 2015 at 06:44 |
the power of Annie compels you.... the power of Annie compels you...
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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verslibre
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Posted: September 03 2015 at 20:01 |
Renaissance, of course.
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Posted: September 03 2015 at 19:17 |
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SteveG
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Posted: September 03 2015 at 19:05 |
^What, Annie could also sing? No way! Yeah, Grace was awesome too! But I was always afraid of girls that could drink me under the table!
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Posted: September 03 2015 at 18:40 |
zravkapt wrote:
Renaissance can take a trip to the Renaissance Fair and get lost.
Voted Octopus
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This.
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SteveG
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Posted: September 03 2015 at 18:39 |
Absolutely!
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Posted: September 03 2015 at 18:35 |
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Scheherazade by Goddess! |
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SteveG
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