Description
Release Date Friday 2nd May 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Originally released in January 1977, Playing The Fool captured Gentle Giant at
the peak of their live performance prowess
Now, over 45 years later, the beloved live album has been re- imagined, mixed and
mastered, bringing a fresh level of clarity and depth to the Gentle Giant live
experience.
Produced by Dan Bornemark, who has worked extensively with the band on archival
projects, The Complete Live Experience captures the full scope of the band's artistry as
they were meant to be heard, including restored in-between-song commentary, band
introductions and authentic venue ambience. It features the complete full original
setlist, plus three unreleased tracks -- 'Interview', 'Timing' and Ray Shulman's solo
violin feature.
Available as adouble CD, this release gives fans the ultimate Gentle Giant experience
as never before, with stunning clarity that places the listener right in the middle of the
show. It's the defnitive version of a legendary live performance from one of
progressive rock's most unique and infuential bands.
Includes double sided poster and exclusive booklet with photos and new band
interviews for all formats.
Full Original Setlist: Includes the complete performance from 1977, plus three
previously unreleased tracks.
A fan favorite and beloved live album that captured Gentle Giant at the height of
their artistry.
Tracks: Intro / Just The Same / Proclamation / On Refection / Interview / The
Runway / Experience / Sweet Georgia Brown (Breakdown In Brussels) / So Sincere /
Excerpts From Octupus / Band Introduction / Funny Ways / Timing / Violin Solo / Free
Hand / Peel The Paint / I Lost My Head
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