Gentle Giant - Unboxing the Unburied Treasure

[@1359401]

The greatest most criminally underated band ever

[@ericarmstrong6540]

The amount of musical talent assembled in this band was staggering. There were no others that exceeded their talents and few were their equals.

[@dingoflim6248]

Not really, they were a band for musicians with no mainstream appeal in the 70s. Musical talent was not appreciated to the extent that we tend to assume these days, unfortunately.

[@notadoc2130]

@@ericarmstrong6540 NONE were their equals!

[@paulomauriciorpinto2334]

Here in Brazil we love them

[@sg2654]

I agree.

[@ulfingvar1]

Thank God this band is finally getting the attention that has so long been denied them..

[@michaelw.4434]

Mr John Weathers?..Such a great drummer!!

[@alessandromancino8380]

The best Band of all times

[@martyndormer]

I first saw Gentle Giant at Cheltenham Town Hall supporting the film Jimi play’s Berkeley. None of us knew who they were at 16 years old. I have venerated them for the rest of my life and am honoured that I met Ray Shulman on a couple of occasions. We’re not worthy.

[@joshuacebe]

Where is Ray? 😞😞

[@dgcmusi]

No one on the planet could compare to this band 😊

[@gringochucha]

Gentle Giant's music (especially the first six albums) never ceases to amaze and inspire me. They were in a category of their own and can't be compared to any other bands.

[@DeadnWoon]

All 12 original ones had something to offer, imo. Wasn't "Giant For A Day" the song a direct ethereal inspiration for Queen's "I'm Going Slightly Mad"?

[@martinbrodie8507]

@Russbot Apocalypse 2020 , I concur.

[@joshs4594]

Gentle Giant will always be the most artistic and best musically educated band. After all this time their music never gets old. Cheers guys. 👍

[@markdouglas9182]

I wish Gentle Giant would play live again. For those of us who were too young first time around it would be great!

[@boblatzer]

I saw them 5 times. Still have my ticket stubs.

[@mrtyreus0]

Me too. But they respect their history enough not to taint it. It would take an insane amount of practice and rehearsal to live up to what they've already accomplished. If they fall short their legacy is tainted. Many would agree it's time for Yes to retire. Gentle Giant is smart enough to make sure that they don't suffer a similar downfall.

[@jeeb6596]

@@mrtyreus0 or they could pull a King Crimson, and get some young studs to help fill in and make a couple good live albums

[@martinboere3274]

Funny to see how Gary Green automatically claims his position as a spokesman on occasions like these. A role he’s able to fulfill quite well, I must say. I wonder if there’s going to be any further activity around Three Friends, the GG tribute band, after they had to quit performing a few years ago due to Gary’s health problems. Rumours back then told that the band was working on newly written repertoire. If that would only come true! Especially if Kerry Minnear would be prepared to throw in his unparalleled composing skills. It would mean the rebirth of Prog Rock!

[@gringochucha]

Hmm, I'd heard that they stopped because the Shulmans weren't happy with it...

[@martinboere3274]

@@gringochucha I'm afraid those rumours might be right. When Three Friends took off (back in 2006 I believe it was) Kerry Minnear initially was a band member, but left soon afterwards, as it seemed because the Shulman bros considered his contribution to TF inappropriate.

[@gringochucha]

@@martinboere3274 It's a huge shame. Being only 31, I never got the chance to see them live. Of course Three Friends wouldn't have been the same, but it would have been the closest thing nowadays, and Kerry and Gary were a huge part of their sound and music, so it would've been a dream just to see them. Oh well...

[@gringochucha]

@Luka Meah What a shame.

[@DeadnWoon]

I have strong undeniable doubts GG could have made something as great nowadays. Times tend to change. There's something in the air that changes with time. I am personally proud to know that there's at least one prog monsters that never rejoined after disbanding in the prog rock's boo-day. KC, JT, VdGG, even Cressida and Cirkus, Beggars Opera and who not - all got together anew. I understand and appreciate and respect that most of GG members are probably not that very rich and simply not famous yet they are proud and sane enough to not go onstage again. Dignity values more than money and fame. All hail Gentle Giant!

[@joethompson2910]

Dang it!.... I wish that was still available.... my brother Dan (love ya dude) and I were listening to Gentle Giant back in 1972 and have loved them ever since!....Ray was a very important member....wish he'd have been there!❤️👊🏻🇺🇸

[@aarondrawyer1753]

I've always considered myself musically diversified with tastes running from classical to heavy metal and just about everything in between. But I never even heard of these guys up until about 15 years ago or so when I and my then girlfriend house/pet sat for Gary and his wife. Super nice guy.

[@chriswakefield9538]

What pets did he have?

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@chriswakefield9538 lots of guitars 🎸 lol

[@martinbrodie8507]

No other band in the 70s had an effect on me like Gentle Giant. I was blessed to see them live at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in 77.

[@joctre]

My 3 favorites bands: Gentle giant, Banco, PFM...

[@RAFallani]

One of the best prog band ever!

[@giosa7171]

Meraviglioso! Il biglietto in copertina sul CD del Concerto di Torino (1973) min. 12'12" è il mio biglietto, che avevo inviato all'Official GG Web Site! Grandissimo onore!!

[@dbc7772011]

I can still remember the first time hearing Gentle Giant. With some high school friends, he said something like, “see what you think of this band.” It was Peel the Paint. I was instantaneously hooked. This was in about 1978. Fortunately saw them live during their last tour at Kleinhan’s Music Hall in Buffalo, NY. Perfect acoustics and venue to showcase their unique incredible music.

[@brucechambers9390]

I was also at that show.

[@johnmichaelpatrick369]

These men are heroes ! Cheers from Québec City !

[@waynedoyle5070]

I saw them twice, both times in Cincinnati. I was blown away. They opened for Rick Wakeman the first time and ELO the second time. There is prog rock and then there are GG, in a class by themselves.

[@ricardoaggio9755]

My favorite band ever

[@richardjustrichard834]

These guys and the others not present should be living in castles, some of the richest men on earth. Gentle Giant are some of the most magical artists of any kind I've ever encountered, and I'm including those throughout history.

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Oh my God...four members of the greatest prog band of all time in one place at the same time. I would travel to the ends of the earth to see them play again. NO one, ever, was as musically vast as GG. I'm literally in tears.

[@1359401]

they are/were the greatest most criminally underated band ever

[@sufamidan1006]

1359401 part of me selfishly hopes it stays that way. If I ever hear their music on a car commercial I’m gonna top myself.

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

Awesome!

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

Crimson Lens OFFICIAL I gave it to him that morning and he wore it all day. Honored.

[@chuckamok12]

so great to see these guys together, looking good, in good humor, getting the respect they so richly deserve. God bless 'em!

[@sirtwosheds1501]

Near the beginning when Gary says "...well then we win" was in response to me asking "what if it has the golden piece"

[@willyg6015]

Lucky enough to have seen them live 3 times. Nothing like them before, or since. They stopped to soon.

[@martinbrodie8507]

Fox Theater, 1977 was when I saw them live.

[@peterfromchile634]

Hermosa presentación de una banda de culto, muy querida y valorada en Chile, ocupan un sitial de privilegio en el rock progresivo mundial. Siempre han tenido un fiel público entre los seguidores de las generaciones de los años 70 y 80. Su obra continúa conquistando adeptos en este milenio, nunca ha sido una banda subestimada ni infravalora, la crítica siempre los trató bien, su música es única irrepetible. Solo esperamos una última reunión aún cuando lo han descartado, si ese milagro ocurre, bienvenida será su gira y ojalá pasen por Sudamérica. Larga vida al Gigante Gentil.

[@alwantamalus3709]

I'm glad they still alive.

[@mikereiss4216]

All but one former member is still alive.

[@benmen8699]

SOME FOLKS ON THIS PLANET STILL APPRECIATE LEGONDARY GREATNESS !!!!

[@chutch15]

Such nice guys.

[@SuperWalshBros]

My favourite band of all time. I'm considering getting this I really am despite the price being quite steep for me...

[@martinbrodie8507]

I was in high school in the early 70s and had all their vinyl.

[@klinkerkk]

How 'bout Ray Shulman and John Wheaters?

[@jayburdification]

Love these guys. True originals.

[@raynaldgrenier7800]

I was at the Montréal show they are talking about, at the long gone Autostade. First time hearing and seeing Weather Report opening for Gentle Giant. Two great gigs. I was blown away.

[@BMichel347]

I was there as well, only 8 years old, my 18 years old neighbour brought me there, that was à blast

[@bytoriasnowdoggy]

Dig it! Saw them at the Paramount Northwest in Seattle, Washington 1972. The Giant opening for Sha-Na-Na!!!! (I was fifteen years old).. Wow!!

[@noelgoode4080]

I spent my youth at the Paramount! Didnt see that show but saw many life changing ones!

[@bytoriasnowdoggy]

​@@noelgoode4080 Hello Noel Goode, Loved going to the Paramount to see shows always a life changing event. I gotta mention a tid bit about that show in particular that was plain to see. The majority of the audience was there to see Sha-Na-Na (Greaser Crowd) in which I didn't anticipate and I'm not sure if Gentle Giant did either. I went to see Gentle Giant of course. Feeling lucky our seats we got were front and center third row, we were happy! So, when Gentle Giant hit the stage opening the show well...naturally they were Boo-oo--oo-ed. It was awkward because we were surrounded by Greasers. They did actually had settled down after a short time which I was extremely grateful to them but at the same time a strange feeling came over me of only in Seattle that this had went by so smoothly. You know (Greasers) how they can get pretty rowdy if you ever saw the movie..(The Wild Ones)!!!! Thanks Noel you helped me tell this story. Peace to you and the city of Seattle. Rock on!

[@dollhaus1]

4 musical geniuses. I was there for ProgStock but missed this Gentle Giant showing. I was at a Nektar rehearsal down the road with my friend / bassist Derek Moore from Nektar.

[@whiskeycreammedia]

For the record, this is absolute and pure joy. God bless these titans of creativity and may they live forever!

[@notableart1246]

Wow, great. One of my three favorite bands.

[@JCridford]

Damn that's cool! I'd best start my old pasta and tinned-tomato diet from my student days to pay for it! Great to see them together again, joking like old mates. I couldn't imagine what it must have been like to see them back in the day. My introduction was at 15 in 2005 - I was buying a Yes album from Cambridge market, and the guy said: "You like prog stuff, mate?" I think I just nodded sheepishly. He handed me a CD of 'In a Glass House' and said "This will split your brain in half!" Still picking up the pieces of my brain 14 years later!

[@gerhartgeisel1735]

One of the best things during the Corona Time.Congretulations

[@UnseenEternalStudios]

What is “corona time”. You realize you’re enabling tyranny in your life by even mentioning it? What does “corona” have anything to do with time and who cares?

[@tranquilitybase6417]

I really miss these guys (and this era in music). Thank God I was alive during this era!

[@antonwhelan7592]

Absolutely, life beens good man, especially when GG has been a part of it. Ray Shulman, the worlds greatest bass player & all round musician!!! Sail on sailor!!!

[@mikereiss4216]

So you think prog rock no longer exists?

[@tranquilitybase6417]

@@mikereiss4216 - not the ‘traditional’ prog.

[@UNIT-h2d]

I was introduced to progressive rock in 2002 by our flute player, Cheung Yiu Munn. He was then 18 and from Hong Kong...yet he was superbly knowledgeable about late 1960s and early 1970s progressive rock groups. Prior to meeting him, my love of music focused exclusively on baroque and 20th century classical works...and nothing else! Well, after sampling 2 or 3 tracks each of Jethro Tull, Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, The Family and Van Der Graff Generator (and only The Family really impressed me at the time) I listened to Gentle Giant and it happened to be this album. I could not believe what I heard! I listened to the entire album...then made a mug of tea, rolled a cigarette and listened to the whole album again. By the end of the month I had purchased ALL their studio albums (which means, of course, I had to endure the shabby pop pap of the final 3 which, though superbly played, are not impressive as music, at least compared to what came before it). From Giant to Interview there's not a single track I don't enjoy. Three Friends (especially Schooldays) and Octopus (especially Knots, Boys In The Band and Think Of Me With Kindness) are probably my favourites. Our own group, UNIT, began to explore progressive rock territory as a result of my acquaintance with all this music and our sound changed accordingly although we never sounded like Gentle Giant. How could we? I mean, how could any group sound like them? Splendid stuff.

[@pensadores-reflexoessobrer4581]

Fantástic, great guys living forever, the Band is top of the tops.perfect musicians, where is Ray and Phill Shullman ?

[@Modulation4001]

I WANT THAT POWER AND THE GLORY POSTER AHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[@marcotacchini801]

The story the great music all the time !

[@Victormormusic]

Can you imagine if they all of a sudden reunite and start recording a new album?

[@1359401]

As much as we all would love to see that you and i have a better chance of winning the lottery than that happening

[@Victormormusic]

@@1359401 😂😂😂

[@markdouglas9182]

I would love that very much!

[@bargainbassist]

That concert poster listing “Simon Duprée” as the lead singer for the band. I like how Gary tried hiding that line. 😂

[@yevocpon]

This makes me so very happy.

[@jonatanpinadulucmusic]

How lovely

[@MrBamcito]

Bring back the Giant again.

[@rileysdad1923]

I highly recommend watching this with KZbin captions. I'm less than a minute in and it's wall to wall howlers! Eg, Malcom Mortimer is Awful Morning.

[@danjuric622]

Such a great upload. Nice to see these guys having fun with this release. Nice to see!

[@uyauabing]

Whatever the price, one can never feel being ripped-off in any way by Gentle Giant...

[@DeadnWoon]

The books are incredible - they're worth of the price. But the discs... They have to make something new. Computer games, perfumes, oat meals, whatever. You can't just buy the remasters of the remasters of the remasters of the same stuff again and again.

[@CharlieRiceMusic]

I see some instruments behind you...

[@Kruegerisgod]

This is gold 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@joshuapolak2913]

I really respect that they have not gone the reunion route but it's real nice to see them together.

[@Wizardofgosz]

Fuck that shit. I want a new record.

[@quar9012]

Amazing set!!! I want this.

[@MarAssombrado]

que maravilha! longa vida ao GG!

[@heliodecastro9926]

GIANT never sleeps, FOREVER YOUNG boys in the Band

[@qualaup]

Musical GENIUS

[@bubu10435]

Hey, where's Ray?

[@DeadnWoon]

Where're all, basically? And why Mr. Mortimore keeps silent?

[@klinkerkk]

10:15 The rasta guy passing by the window has no a single idea about the musical Gods in the building. He just takes a quick glance as thinking: "A bunch of oldmen doing boring stuff. The normal things in this neighbourhood". If I were him sure would be crying of joy instead.

[@breakfastplan4518]

We don't know what that rasta was thinking. Chances are that he would have more respect for those men in sitting at that table than a lot of other people walking by. Some of the most open-minded musicians i've ever met on my musical journeys were black people.

[@klinkerkk]

@@breakfastplan4518 I love black musicians, In fact. They invented music.

[@seancurtin5131]

As someone just discovering the band, I'm feeling most privileged to have the opportunity to explore the band with this amazing all encompassing box set. Looking forward to digging into it once my copy arrives. This has to be up there with the amazing King Crimson box sets without a doubt. The King Crimson box sets are a must for die hard fans, picture a set like this times 6 so far and growing. As for gentle giant it's the quality that matters and I'd agree a massively understated and underrated band for sure and for certain. These guys were amazing and I've only heard 6 pieces of there music so far.

[@DeadnWoon]

The only problem here was that those who had been into GG for a long time already had all those studio albums and so for the most part now they're paying for the books - two marvelous books. Which is a bit too much, you know...

[@seancurtin5131]

@@DeadnWoon Well you do also get a beautiful A4 sized photo hand signed by each band member which is worth the price on it's own but also there must be a couple of live albums in the collection that you don't already have and then of course the previously unreleased material. Personally, I found it amazing value and had 5 of the albums on Blu ray audio before the set even arrived and still found it excellent value. If there are any left and your a huge fan, this is where you buy this , then give your old collection on to others to inspire them and expand the fan base thus supporting gentle giant.

[@DeadnWoon]

@@seancurtin5131 I'm always happy to read someone's answer to my posts. And I pressed Like to your one, and sure you are right. However, it may shock you, but I personally prefer to listen to any sort of music in 128 Kbps tagless mp3. And, honestly speaking, there's not so much diversity between the band's live performances - well, each one is diverse over the top, but comparing to the other their performances, over the years - it's pretty much the same. The same good quality and so on - but it's the same. Winchester College CD had long been sold before. To me personally it kinda looked like a filler to reach the magical number of thirty. I have no doubt that Gentle Giant ought to be supported - but then, it is doubtful that buying a very limited number of released copies would really improve the boys' lives that much or make them mega popular outside the prog rock sphere. You are right and I am right, thus. The books are groundbreaking, certainly. The photo is also a good appendix.

[@andymann11Amann1]

Great to see,thanks

[@ashratempel5094]

"Three Friends" still my fave prog album.

[@martinbrodie8507]

Mine is a toss up between Octopus and In A Glass House.

[@tommyrawlings3046]

@@martinbrodie8507 The first Giant album I ever heard was in a Glass House & I remember I was stunned & speechless afterward & just wanted to hear it again!

[@clubspanner9]

Yas Gary...... Was that Plymouth Devon England? You were backing The Groundhogs if I remember. First time I saw you live 197? Blown away.

[@paulfitterer5576]

Wonderful!

[@seancurtin5131]

I'm really looking forward to listening to this treasure trove of amazing music, not to mention reading all about the band and perusing the concerts I'd love to time travel to to see and hear. My only issue is the low bluray count and I'm wondering if I'll have snapped up a good handful of the new bluray releases before my set arrives. Still just to have the albums full stop will be amazing. The first two thousand sets sold out in record time but luckily the guys decided to do another thousand sets and I'm waiting eagerly for my very own Gentle Giant collection to arrive. So many thank you's to Gentle Giant for this absolutely amazing looking set. One the Bluray side of the fence you did get hires for the 1st album and there's only another 3 titles in the Gentle Giant catalogue available that I'm aware of, so this fine collection is still a must if you love the music of Gentle Giant beyond curiosity. Burning shed in the UK may still be taking pre orders but I'd advise any fellow fans that are interested to dive in and place your orders now as these sets will not be around for long and anyone who saw the sold out first run for sale, knows it almost doubled in price from many sellers. So not only it it a fabulous collection of music but an actual musical investment that will simply continue to go up in value while your loving and cherishing it. Hmmm, buried treasure is certainly the best possible title for this set.

[@rockonthestone4907]

GENTLE FUCKING GIANT 🔥🔥🔥

[@excaldaxr6675]

i love this guys!

[@stefanknobi5261]

Hoffe immer noch auf eine Reunion-Tour. Wie man sieht, sind die Herren noch immer in topform !!!

[@iTautra]

Great! Has to get one of those! Happy to see so many of the guys together, excellent!

[@TheMrZif]

Digging it.

[@PaulAdamssongs]

Would love to see more and more people turn on to them!!!!!!!!! Pass the word

[@pecavallo]

Giants!

[@pablogarcia1]

Una alegría verlos! Aprovecho para darles las gracias por la música, por la mágica música de los Gentle Giant!!!

[@pablogarcia1]

Creo que el sonido de GG es absolutamente único. E impresionante su personalidad.

[@DJeffvegas1]

I was at the Montreal show! Yesssir!

[@elbravovierde8010]

"Do you know? Simon Dupree???" best part! XD XD

[@MrProgKeys]

Just brill

[@andreysavelev9004]

Where"s Ray.

[@joctre]

The best of all, thats it !

[@jamesconn7979]

Where's John and Ray?

[@sergioantoniodesimone3414]

Maior admiração por esses caras!!!!!!!! maravilhoso isso!

[@danbartko164]

It looks beautiful. And I'd really like to know why I didn't get an invite to the party.

[@julianoricardo4881]

Awesome collection.

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

Funny Malcolm being there when he only made one album with the group.

[@danielrodrigues62153]

Maravilhoso... excelente, pra mim os melhores do progressivo dos anos 70.

[@ettorecimpincio8488]

Una delle più grandi band in assoluto !!

[@omarmunozcastorena4466]

I want that for christmas!! And a bag of weed please!

[@2wayplebney]

I wish I had a lot of spare dosh.

[@RiquezaEmGotas]

Very nice box but why they did not include the videos? It would make sense to include a couple of Blu-rays with all their studio and live videos, it seems the box is sold out but i would more inclined to spend US$300 if they`ve included the videos.

[@DeadnWoon]

If so, let them also include Under Construction and Scraping The Barrel. I long for the completeness.

[@MrMalenacantaeltango]

porque no tocan de nuevo amigos gentle giant

[@wesleydukesapp197]

I’m glad they rehearse the music much much much much much much more than they rehearsed this press conference,,,Or should I say; it would’ve been nice if they had rehearsed this press conference, a little bit. But they can’t tarnish the music…

[@chriswakefield9538]

I am the archivist.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

I’am an anarchist

[@bent2]

Would really like to get an hold on the New Orleans show (the only soundboard with Phil) and Chester 1977 (which I heard was a great soundboard too).

[@emilobe]

As a first-hour fan of Simon and admirer of GG I would so much like to have it, but the price, oops ... 😥

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

Derek aged incredibly.

[@MarkScott-wx3io]

I got to see them at a bar in New Jersey in 72 orr 73 for 5 bucks

[@v-menegatti]

Wow! Just wow!