Gentle Giant - Front Row Center (U.S. Dates 1975 - 1980) Gentle Giant
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AN ESSENTIAL 8CD EARBOOK CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIVE LEGACY OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK VISIONARIES GENTLE GIANTFEATURING EIGHT HOURS OF RARE US CONCERT RECORDINGS FROM 1975-1980, INCLUDING THE COMPLETE 'LIVE AT THE BICENTENNIAL SHOW', THE CAPITOL STUDIOS SESSIONS, FOUR PREVIOUSLY UNCOLLECTED PERFORMANCES & A 60-PAGE HARDBACK BOOK WITH NEW ESSAY & BAND INTERVIEWSFew bands in progressive rock history earned a live reputation quite like Gentle Giant
Renowned for translating their astonishingly intricate studio recordings to the stage with remarkable precision, imagination & musicianship, they delivered performances that remain among the most celebrated of the era.
'Front Row Center (US Dates 1975-1980)' presents an extensive document of that legacy, bringing together eight CDs of rare American performances spanning the band's classic years. From the celebrated 'Live At The Bicentennial' concert recorded at New York's Calderone Concert Hall in July 1976, through the acclaimed 'Playing The Fool' touring period of 1977, to a powerful 1980 performance from Atlanta & the superb Capitol Studios recordings from 1975, this collection captures Gentle Giant at every stage of their evolution as a live band.
Across these recordings, the group's extraordinary interplay, multi- instrumental virtuosity & fearless arrangements are showcased in full, featuring definitive performances of classics including 'Free Hand', 'Proclamation', 'On Reflection', 'The Advent Of Panurge', 'Just The Same', 'Playing The Game', 'The Face', 'Funny Ways', 'Knots', 'Memories Of Old Days', extensive 'Octopus' excerpts & many more.
Housed in a deluxe 8CD Earbook edition, 'Front Row Center' also includes a 60-page hardback book featuring a substantial new essay by Alan Kinsman, drawing on extensive interviews with the band to explore Gentle Giant's unique approach to live performance, touring, musicianship & stagecraft, alongside rare photographs & memorabilia.
Expertly mastered by Peter J. Reynolds from the best available sources, 'Front Row Center' is the most comprehensive collection yet of Gentle Giant's remarkable US live recordings - an essential archive celebrating one of progressive rock's most original, adventurous & accomplished live bands.
Track List
1. Intro / Just The Same (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (07:40)
2. Proclamation / Valedictory (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (05:16)
3. On Reflection (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (06:53)
4. Interview (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (06:51)
5. The Runaway / Experience (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (10:37)
6. So Sincere (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (10:49)
7. Excerpts From Octopus (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (17:11)
8. Give It Back (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (05:26)
9. Timing (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (13:14)
10. Free Hand (The Bicentennial, NY - 13th July 1976) (07:55)
11. Two Weeks In Spain (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (02:58)
12. Free Hand (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (06:46)
13. On Reflection (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (07:12)
14. I'm Turning Around (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (04:10)
15. Just The Same / Playing The Game (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (10:11)
16. Memories Of Old Days (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (07:27)
17. Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (06:27)
18. Funny Ways (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (07:59)
19. The Face (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (16:13)
20. For Nobody (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (04:31)
21. Excerpts From Octopus (Calderone Concert Hall, NY - 16th November 1977) (16:02)
22. Two Weeks In Spain (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (03:00)
23. Free Hand (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (07:49)
24. On Reflection (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (06:09)
25. I'm Turning Around (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (04:08)
26. Just The Same / Playing The Game (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (09:51)
27. Memories Of Old Days (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (07:29)
28. Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (04:20)
29. The Face (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (13:31)
30. For Nobody (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (05:25)
31. Excerpts From Octopus - Part 1 (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (06:05)
32. Excerpts From Octopus - Part 2 (Widener College, PA - 18th November 1977) (09:45)
33. Convenience (Clean & Easy) (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (04:13)
34. All Through The Night (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (04:13)
35. Free Hand (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (08:22)
36. Knots (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (03:54)
37. Playing The Game (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (04:57)
38. Memories Of Old Days (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (08:12)
39. Giant For A Day (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (05:11)
40. Inside Out (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (06:35)
41. It's Not Imagination (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (05:05)
42. Underground (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (11:22)
43. For Nobody (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (04:58)
44. The Advent Of Panurge (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (06:34)
45. Number One (The Agora, GA - 29th May 1980) (07:35)
46. Cogs In Cogs (Capital Studios, CA - 13th February 1975) (02:59)
47. Proclamation / Funny Ways (Capital Studios, CA - 13th February 1975) (12:54)
48. Experience (Capital Studios, CA - 13th February 1975) (05:27)
49. So Sincere (Capital Studios, CA - 13th February 1975) (09:52)
50. The Advent Of Panurge (Capital Studios, CA - 13th February 1975) (05:46)
51. Mister Class & Quality ? / Peel The Paint / Valedictory (Capital Studios, CA - 13th February 1975) (08:45)
52. Two Weeks In Spain (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (03:15)
53. Free Hand (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (07:39)
54. On Reflection (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (06:15)
55. I'm Turning Around (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (04:11)
56. Just The Same (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (05:07)
57. Playing The Game (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (04:51)
58. Memories Of Old Days (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (05:19)
59. Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (02:38)
60. Plain Truth (Part) (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (06:32)
61. For Nobody (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (04:27)
62. Excerpts From Octopus (NY State University, NY - 6th November 1977) (14:52)
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