Gentle Giant - Playing the Game (Official Audio)

[@mikereiss4216]

Standard rock music goes down the path everyone knows. Progressive rock takes a turn and goes down a different path that few know about.

[@bradstensland506]

the lucky few

[@michaelfuria4257]

well said..

[@wetbeans7957]

Prog still sounds fresh tho unlike dad rock

[@eddiew.6485]

And changes 9 times during the song……..

[@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms]

Idk tbh quite a bit of Garage Style Rock and Punk especially Hardcore seems wildly creative even if it's in Pop Time or whatever.

[@eitonkamelgarn9150]

Recorded 50 years ago, GG's music sounds like it was Recorded 50 years from now,,,

[@snowdog64]

Memories of me my brother and best friend listening to this in the late 70s with a case of beer and some smoke RIP Bryan and Jim

[@TinusTegenlicht]

Good memories! May they both rest in peace!

[@Part-TimeYouTubeCommenter]

The groove of this song is illegally good, Jesus Christ!

[@zigzag2510]

😅❤

[@kurthill1223]

Glad to hear Derek Shulman name this as his favorite album, I feel it doesn’t get as much love from the fans. This track is so good!

[@tbuts5859]

Yes. Arguably their best album.

[@bradwooldidge6979]

It’s my favorite. I bought this album in 1974. I still have it!

[@yadaidiott]

funny, i always thought this was most fan's favorite album or right behind free hand

[@upperiscopeUK]

A great track, yes!

[@wilderschurke2410]

I bought it in 1974,too.Fabulous!!!

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

50 years on, and still as fresh as when I first heard it. Very, very few bands can lay claim to such a legacy.

[@willywally8285]

This is the song that turned me into a Gentle Giant fan. By God they were GREAT!!!!

[@thomassicard3733]

So great that God must have had a hand in it!!! Not even kidding, here.

[@anders110]

Best song in this record?

[@d_page]

Thank you GG You were the best of prog alongside KC. You are a prime source of inspiration for upcoming musicians.

[@d_page]

@@Tawanyh Objectively, there is virtually nothing bad to say about them. They made great music, and are part of the Founding Fathers of the Genre like Soft Machine & all the others that were forgotten. Maybe Ive just havent got to swim enough in their pool yet, for I love experimental rock. Thanks for reminding me of a band that Ive forgot to binge-track as time goes by.

[@tixximmi]

Keep in mind right before they formed GG they needed to fire the keyboard player. A guy name Reggie Dwight. You know him as Elton John.

[@michaelfuria4257]

@@tixximmi wow, never knew this...

[@tixximmi]

@@michaelfuria4257 Watched it in a interview with Derek.

[@Plasmariel]

I'd throw Yes and Genesis in there

[@gigsup]

One of the best B3 rock organ solos on the break, ever. F'ing brilliant!

[@Snardbafulator]

The whole middle section with Kerry's vocals and the electric piano is brilliant. But I agree; that is an absolutely murderous organ solo.

[@evannewman8381]

Sounds very new wave-y but still very rooted in progressive rock. I feel like this was influential to discipline era king crimson

[@Voliveira96]

yeah! there are a lot of new wave here, years before new wave even existed. it's so incredible that this song it's at least 5 years ahead from your time

[@gowensbach2998]

As a drummer, I can say that trying to play to GG songs...it isnt so easy! John Weathers makes it seem so. Love this band

[@KaptainKold]

I love Gentle Giant! I love how funky they are with "progressive rock "!

[@thomassicard3733]

Just listen to the repeated lick played over the diatonically shifting bass line... BRILLIANT!!!! Where's my Guinness?????

[@franciscojavierrodriguez8236]

As I hold the key to the back door Of the world I feel my Hand touching bounds never had before I can view the power of my position and my Eyes can see more than anyone in any place I'll play the game and never ever lose I'm the king in fighting competition And the other pieces Are there for my art and my tactics now All my games are won before they're played for I have planned that no opposition can stage a fight I'll play the game and never ever lose My thoughts never spoken only the Visions inside my head the truth never broken Within my silent words left unsaid I will steer the helm of all the nation As the captain Take my rewards for all the good I'm doing now And no words that I'm the knave will alter my Philosophy for if any are heard, the games started Again I'll never ever lose

[@infernozy]

Kerry's keyboards were, are, hypnotic, another musical planet, style, wisdom and taste and much more that cannot be explained. GG, attempts at imitation, but .......... the case is closed, long live the Giant

[@rjpmh5426]

I read an article about GG and critics and professional musicians rated GG from some top quality 500 bands around the world, GG was rated 54 in progressive rock n roll. Long Live GG!

[@radgator1]

Nice. They got it close. They were only off by 53.

[@riotribunalrio7461]

The best album from Gentle Giant

[@Jonathan-ts1yk]

Som sofisticado demais pra 1974... Biscoito finíssimo!!! 😍

[@rosianesiqueirasilva2937]

Concordo plenamente. Genialidade ao extremo! Nunca mais teremos um clássico desse. Demais!!!

[@forestwalker5798]

An amazing song at the top of progressive music.

[@JoshJohnson-yl7ll]

Just got into Genital Giant. I love it so far.

[@buddhawasright]

GENITAL

[@michaeljones1686]

@@buddhawasright lol

[@michelbernardo6087]

Leur discographie est un véritable trésor . Chaques Opus relève de la maestria Celui-ci n’y échappe pas .

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Absolutely, always, anytime, anywhere, ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH with G.G. Fabulous music. Good time for you

[@sepuste]

Finally a track with a satisfying sound quality on YT, I was already losing hope.

[@custodioguimaraes9981]

Gentle Giant: to know and to love!

[@paulmorin1286]

WOW IHAVE GOOSE BUMPS, KUNDALINI RISING UP THE ROOF, PURE BLISS TO LISTEN TO GG , A GROUP OF GENIUS MUSICIANS. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO KNOW THEM AT 16.WHAT A DISCOVERY...

[@beatlegirl99]

One of the best bass lines I've ever heard, wow.

[@chrismarkbayne]

Such great musicianship and and still inspires to this day.

[@luisdavid_1990]

Long live the Giant!

[@mehcol]

So glad I saw G.G. twice at The Newcastle City Hall 1975 ish

[@shotgun3217]

I didn't expect to find this melody years after hearing it while going through GG's discography...

[@joaluar]

as always, the rhythm of melodies is sublime, but also de colors of harmony, is magic

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Words can never adequately describe Giants music!!

[@SphericalCheese]

Aaaaaah the audio is so crisp and clean!

[@ANTHONYCUSHEN]

13yrs powerful Young fellow and the progressive idiom around

[@thomassicard3733]

BRAVO!

[@Deslaure]

Great song!

[@jamespollard8090]

I played this song over and over hundreds of times. I love your work!!!!!!!

[@zigzag2510]

Absolutely fantastic❤

[@TinusTegenlicht]

I like the live version better, this one is tame in comparsion, although not bad of course. Nice to have 2 versions 👍

[@eduardoferreira1963]

You are the best, GG!!😁

[@steve-op4]

Absolutely outstanding!!!

[@massimolanteri6025]

incredible GIANTS

[@nikolaosmosxakis3395]

very very good......................................................................

[@kevinpugmire9239]

In it’s time, musicians music

[@echoarcade_nj]

wow..amazing tune!

[@sandroaguila7063]

notable

[@Juanjo-Quetzal]

Im listening to this track about half an hour now...yo do the math!

[@chiefwhitenoise5227]

Suggested reading: Marcus Aurelius - The Emperor's Handbook 🙂

[@sandroaguila7063]

una maquina !!!!!!!, noooooo?

[@lightningfirst689]

"Okay, I'm going to attempt to drown myself. You can try this at home. You can be just like me."

[@Pete_Delfina]

Prog Rock? This is so *funky*

[@altercharmeur2554]

Here is the Shulberry in action.

[@massimolanteri6025]

THE WIZZARDS OF THE UNIVERSE MUSIC

[@KaptainKold]

I'mo rap to this shit soon! I love progressive rock

[@chiefwhitenoise5227]

Suggested reading: Erich Fromm - The Sane Society🙂

[@AurelianoBuendia01]

Aguante GG carajo.

[@stefanturner1802]

Arguably their most complex and ‘difficult’ album - I think it’s a masterpiece. Only In A Glass House is better.

[@dudleylitz7369]

shot 16mm as if this were a commercial of a young couple going to an ATM before their Date! ~1983.

[@antrygis1]

The beginning makes me think of a western movie mixed with Frank Zappa.

[@databasedan6833]

Didn’t they invent that instrument at the top of the track?

[@pro-lapser]

I heard this song and watched the video on acid, all I can say is... Jesus

[@anders110]

What do you think GG-fans, is this their best song? To me it is

[@shanedigby]

Todd Rundgren must have been influenced by this song when he recorded Utopia (or vice versa!)

[@0verdose.]

SUPREMIUM

[@Blue_ocean66]

Can God beat the devil at his own game while playing by his rules? 🤔

[@KaptainKold]

I would love to rap to this

[@elvergalarga4461]

Please don’t.

[@unknown6390]

People have tried to rap to samples of Gentle Giant before and the only MC I recall pulling it off and with good taste is MF Doom on the song 'Strange Ways'

[@theserpent6070]

DOOM used a track from their first album. He killed it like everything on the madvillianey album

[@antoncardus7864]

Why destroy a work of art with the sterile garbage of shit that is rap (hip hop)? This crap can't even be called music! This rubbish has been, for decades, the same poor rhythm as always with idiotic gestures to accompany it. It always sounds like the same prayer! ...nha, nhanhanha, nhanhanha nhan...! Always the same! No creativity! Destroy this shit residue once and for all! We are tired of the garbage verbiage of that "street poetry" full of "fucks", "kill the white man"... etc. Let the Music in Peace!

[@unknown6390]

​@@antoncardus7864Your heroes in Gentle Giant would call you a fool and have confessed on several occaisions that rap is progressive music. Its funny people like you enjoy this type of art and can still be so close minded and ugly

[@steffischander8289]

ace of hearts♥