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Infinity

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Posted: July 11 2005 at 11:15

thank you thank you thank you Gabbel, liking the sound of that especially if it's a strong enough read to alter the perception......which can be a little hazy sometimes

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Posted: July 11 2005 at 11:09

Rocking The Classics (English Progressive Rock and the Counterculture) 1997 Oxford University Press by Edward Macan is a very good read. It might even change the way you look at, or hear all this progressive stuff.

dead things don't talk too well, they've got a shaky sense of diction.

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Posted: July 11 2005 at 11:09

Trouserpress wrote:

I know what you mean about properly appreciating them! The subtleties in their music can be breathtaking. Take your time with Octopus! I agree it's not the easiest nut to crack. If you haven't already done so I also heartily recommend you invest in Free Hand.

Anyway, I'd better shut up. I sometimes wonder if I'm subconciously trying to turn this place into a Gentle Giant forum!

I'll sign up if you do!

Right 'Free Hand' it is.......Might just have to be the 30th Anniversary version (and then the original on vinyl....of course! )

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Posted: July 11 2005 at 11:00

Infinity

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Posted: July 11 2005 at 10:53

Thanks Monsiuer Press...

I will track that down. I am finding that band utterly fascinating right now. I properly appreciated 'Three Friends' having listened to it on the headphones whilst flying to Sydney a month or so ago. More recently I've been toe tapping away to 'In A Glass House' I think this is the best so far, have yet to conquer 'Octopus' though, find it more obscure but need to listen

thanks again

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Posted: July 11 2005 at 10:43

I know for certain that there's a biography of Gentle Giant called "Acquiring the Taste". It's written by a chap called Paul Stump. I've not read it yet though.

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Posted: July 11 2005 at 10:36

Bonjour,

Having only acquired 'The Prog Rock Files' by Jerry Lucky, a very informative read, certainly at least in terms of the band listings and reference guide...I was wondering what other books any of those in the know might recommend...particularly on the general history of symphonic prog but also namely books that focus on King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant and Pink Floyd...

Suggestions if you so care?

merci.

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