Gentle Giant
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Past
NOV
18
2022
New Orleans, LA
Republic New Orleans
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OCT
24
2015
Los Angeles, CA
6 Rose Avenue
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AUG
14
2015
Borrego Springs, CA
Desert Ironwoods Resort
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JUL
18
2015
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica Pier
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MAY
21
2015
Bradley, IL
Lightning in a Bottle Festival
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MAY
16
2015
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica Pier
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About Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant formed out of the blues based (and later psychedelic) group Simon Dupree & The Big Sound in 1970, which featured the multi-instrumental Shulman brothers Derek Shulman, Ray Shulman, and Phil Shulman. They joined with guitarist Gary Green, keyboard player Kerry Minnear, and a series of drummers (John Weathers most consistently, also Martin Smith and Malcom Mortimore) to play music beyond the scope of ordinary rock, though with still a hint of blues in Green's guitar. Minnear's elaborate arrangements featured elements of both medieval polyphony and twentieth century composition.
In particular, the complex four-part vocal arrangements give the band its unusual character, with each part functioning independently rather than forming simple harmonies. The instrumental parts were just as complex, often featuring interlocking parts often in odd meters, all backed by a solid drum pattern. Cello, violin, recorder, saxophone, and vibraphone (all handled by band members) figure prominently in the arrangements in addition to Minnear's keyboards.
The band took their name in tribute to the giant Pantagruel from the satirical Renaissance fiction of Rabelais. The band disbanded in 1980.
In particular, the complex four-part vocal arrangements give the band its unusual character, with each part functioning independently rather than forming simple harmonies. The instrumental parts were just as complex, often featuring interlocking parts often in odd meters, all backed by a solid drum pattern. Cello, violin, recorder, saxophone, and vibraphone (all handled by band members) figure prominently in the arrangements in addition to Minnear's keyboards.
The band took their name in tribute to the giant Pantagruel from the satirical Renaissance fiction of Rabelais. The band disbanded in 1980.
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Genres:
Progressive Rock, Rock
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Gentle Parenting Apparel T-Shirt
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Gentlecook T-Shirt
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It takes strength to be gentle and ki...
$19.99
Be Gentle T-shirt
$14.02
Alimens & Gentle Cotton Regular Fit S...
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$19.99
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concerts and tour dates
Past
NOV
18
2022
New Orleans, LA
Republic New Orleans
I Was There
OCT
24
2015
Los Angeles, CA
6 Rose Avenue
I Was There
AUG
14
2015
Borrego Springs, CA
Desert Ironwoods Resort
I Was There
JUL
18
2015
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica Pier
I Was There
MAY
21
2015
Bradley, IL
Lightning in a Bottle Festival
I Was There
MAY
16
2015
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica Pier
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant formed out of the blues based (and later psychedelic) group Simon Dupree & The Big Sound in 1970, which featured the multi-instrumental Shulman brothers Derek Shulman, Ray Shulman, and Phil Shulman. They joined with guitarist Gary Green, keyboard player Kerry Minnear, and a series of drummers (John Weathers most consistently, also Martin Smith and Malcom Mortimore) to play music beyond the scope of ordinary rock, though with still a hint of blues in Green's guitar. Minnear's elaborate arrangements featured elements of both medieval polyphony and twentieth century composition.
In particular, the complex four-part vocal arrangements give the band its unusual character, with each part functioning independently rather than forming simple harmonies. The instrumental parts were just as complex, often featuring interlocking parts often in odd meters, all backed by a solid drum pattern. Cello, violin, recorder, saxophone, and vibraphone (all handled by band members) figure prominently in the arrangements in addition to Minnear's keyboards.
The band took their name in tribute to the giant Pantagruel from the satirical Renaissance fiction of Rabelais. The band disbanded in 1980.
In particular, the complex four-part vocal arrangements give the band its unusual character, with each part functioning independently rather than forming simple harmonies. The instrumental parts were just as complex, often featuring interlocking parts often in odd meters, all backed by a solid drum pattern. Cello, violin, recorder, saxophone, and vibraphone (all handled by band members) figure prominently in the arrangements in addition to Minnear's keyboards.
The band took their name in tribute to the giant Pantagruel from the satirical Renaissance fiction of Rabelais. The band disbanded in 1980.
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Genres:
Progressive Rock, Rock
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