Derek Shulman returns to the podcast to talk about the new Gentle Giant ‘Playing The Fool’ The Complete Live Experience’ Reissue, signing Dream Theater and Pantera, and more. The brand new reimagined, mixed and mastered version of Gentle Giant’s classic 1977 live album ‘Playing The Fool’ was released on May 2nd.
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‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’, will be released across several formats including double CD, triple vinyl, Blu-ray and digital download in 96/24 stereo, 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos mixes.
The album has been painstakingly mixed and mastered from the original source tapes by producer Dan Bornemark, who has worked extensively with the band on archival projects.
You can purchase the album here: https://gentlegiantuk.lnk.to/PTF
Containing new sleeve notes together with a plethora of photographs along with a track list that reflects the original running order of the setlist played on the tour including three previously unreleased songs and the between song banter from frontman Derek Shulman, this represents the most accurate account of Gentle Giant live at the very peak of their prowess.
Check out trailer for the album here: https://youtu.be/vcoaAzfj8Gw
Derek Shulman: “Effectively what you’re hearing on this album is the whole show with all the bells and whistles included with me speaking to the audience and to the band just like it was on the night.”
‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’
Intro [1:24]
Just the Same / Proclamation [10:40]
On Reflection [7:31]
Interview [7:06]
The Runaway / Experience [9:54]
Sweet Georgia Brown (Breakdown in Brussels) [1:54]
So Sincere [10:42]
Excerpts from Octopus [15:58]
Band Introduction [1:23]
Funny Ways [8:58]
Timing / Violin Solo [11:40]
Free Hand [8:20]
Peel The Paint / I Lost My Head [8:01]
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