G G were the most inventive band to come out of the 70s , their unique sound whilst not as accessible to the masses lacking AOR airplay as more popular bands at the time , that took nothing away from their stellar musicianship and most importantly enduring appeal especially with discerning young people.The legacy their talents left behind still intrigues and remains fresh 50 years later .
I understand that the tape "slide" at the modulation point in On Reflection was unintentional, but I loved that bit and it so fit the style of unique musical techniques used on the recording that I honestly thought it was deliberate! When I began collecting all the album remixes and reissues I was a bit surprised and disappointed to find the modulation replaced with a different clean modulation. For me that effect was one of the highlights of the tune and one that I've never heard deliberately or accidentally used by another band. I actually have to listen to my vinyl version to hear that unique moment! GG has been my favorite rock band since Octopus was released in the U.S. and why "Number One" wasn't on top 40 radio in the early 80s is beyond me... Cheers!
Thank you Derek. I truly appreciate you continuing to come on and tell your stories.
Thank you for posting this!
G G were the most inventive band to come out of the 70s , their unique sound whilst not as accessible to the masses lacking AOR airplay as more popular bands at the time , that took nothing away from their stellar musicianship and most importantly enduring appeal especially with discerning young people.The legacy their talents left behind still intrigues and remains fresh 50 years later .
They were really special live,the vocal interactions were always a thrill and I also remember them swapping instruments 🎉
Gentle Giant is inspiring!
I understand that the tape "slide" at the modulation point in On Reflection was unintentional, but I loved that bit and it so fit the style of unique musical techniques used on the recording that I honestly thought it was deliberate! When I began collecting all the album remixes and reissues I was a bit surprised and disappointed to find the modulation replaced with a different clean modulation. For me that effect was one of the highlights of the tune and one that I've never heard deliberately or accidentally used by another band. I actually have to listen to my vinyl version to hear that unique moment!
GG has been my favorite rock band since Octopus was released in the U.S. and why "Number One" wasn't on top 40 radio in the early 80s is beyond me... Cheers!
Thanks for this one!
I think he called him Ray around 17:10 and Derek didn’t bat an eye.
"I became Darth Vader!" 😂