Man that Gentle Giant song that just played sounds just like Black Sabbath (minus vocals). The likeness is scary. No wonder I like it.

Do you know the name of the track KidSock ?

There are several 'Gentle Giant' tracks on the playlist at the moment and I'm curious as to which one it is ...

It ended in 'Nativity'. After googling around I noticed that GG toured with Sabbath way back in 72'.

Ahh ... that would be 'Pantagruel's Nativity' from the album 'Acquiring The Taste'.

[quote author=KidSock  link=1108719943/0#2 date=1108784510]After googling around I noticed that GG toured with Sabbath way back in 72'.[/quote]

Now, I didn't know that ... ::)

I have to agree with KidSock.
Haven't heard much of GG until coming here, but, a few tunes do sound quite similar to Black Sabbath.--All way cool!!
Marillion sounds a bit like PG singing too on some tunes!!
Not really scary, but, GOOD!!

Glad that 'Gentle Giant' has received such a warm reception. They really are an excellent group - very unique style. Plenty more of them to come ...  ;D

The comparison between 'Marillion' and 'Genesis' has been made before. The track 'Grendel' which is currently on the playlist springs to mind. Anyway, I'll leave it to our 'Marillion' guru 'Silver' to comment on this further ... ;D

I'm certainly not going to deny that early Marillion had a Genesis influence, although Grendel is the only Marillion song that blatently sounds like them. Fortunately the band were given time to develop their own sound and dare I say it, progress. Which thay continue to do to this day. ;D

Just for the record, seeing as this is a Gentle Giant thread and not a Marillion one. Gentle Giant are not my cup of tea at all. Can't win 'em all I suppose.

[quote author=silver  link=1108719943/0#6 date=1109007865]Just for the record[/quote]

lol - like it Silver ... ;D

I can well understand 'GG' not being everybody's cup-of-chaa. However, like a lot of Prog bands they do vary significantly from album to album. Perhaps some of their later material might be appreciated ? We'll have to see ... ;D

wrote on 21^st Feb, 2005 at 9:05pm:

lol - like it Silver ...  ;D

;D

Try 'The Power and the Glory' or 'Playing the fool (LIVE)'. Absolutely mindblowing stuff! These guys play around fifty thousand instruments each, HONEST!!!!

Christ knows how big their tourbus must've been. ;D

Incidentally, Derek Shulman as some of you may know, went on to work for a major US record label and was responsible for signing some of the heaviest acts out there.

So just goes to show there was metal in the guy all that time ago eh? ;)

The_Carpet_Crawler wrote on 23^rd Nov, 2005 at 12:50am:

Incidentally, Derek Shulman as some of you may know, went on to work for a major US record label and was responsible for signing some of the heaviest acts out there. So just goes to show there was metal in the guy all that time ago eh?  ;)

Good post TCC. Nope, I didn't know that but do now. [smiley=laugh.gif]

The_Carpet_Crawler wrote on 23^rd Nov, 2005 at 12:50am:

These guys play around fifty thousand instruments each, HONEST!!!!

:D You're telling the truth CC! I saw the Giant in 1977 at the Shrine Auditorium, LA.  This would have been supporting the Playing the Fool Live album.
At one point in the concert all five players, even drummer, were playing Guitar, then all were playing Recorders, then all percussion, then all acapella.  Most incredible night of my life!  Made me a fan for life! (I think shortly after that concert I bought an alto recorder)
The opener was Renaissance (song for all seasons tour), and they were quite amazing too! (have any of their stuff Dee?)

Heracleum Mantegazziani wrote on 23^rd Nov, 2005 at 8:06pm:

The_Carpet_Crawler wrote on 23rd Nov, 2005 at 12:50am: These guys play around fifty thousand instruments each, HONEST!!!! The opener was Renaissance (song for all seasons tour), and they were quite amazing too! (have any of their stuff Dee?)

Nope, but I will investigate. 8-)

Annie Haslam has a wonderful voice-clear as a bell. (think-Maddy Prior or Sandy Denny) I remember her and the bass player as being predominant/ Very symphonic stuff-great keyboard work. Mother Russia from Turn of the Cards is probably my favourite. 8-)