0840401712108

Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience

Gentle Giant

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Format: 3LP

Cat No: CHRV1133

PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.

Release Date:  25 April 2025

Label:  Chrysalis Records

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  3

Barcode:  0840401712108

Genres:  Rock  

  • Description

    The iconic 1977 live album, now fully reimagined, mixed, and mastered for an immersive experience!

    Available on triple LP, The Complete Live Experiencedelivers the ultimate Gentle Giant live performance as it was originally intended. Complete with restored in-between-song commentary, band introductions, and the authentic ambience of each venue.

    It features the full original setlist including three unreleased tracks--Interview, Timing, and Ray Shulman's solo violin feature--plus alternate performances.

    Mixed and produced by Dan Bornemark, The Complete Live Experience brings a fresh level of clarity and depth to Gentle Giant's live recordings, capturing the full scope of the band's artistry as they were meant to be heard.

    • 3LP pressed on black vinyl and housed in tri-fold sleeve
    • Double Sided Poster
    • Exclusive booklet with photos and new band interviews

    Extended liner notes by Alan Kinsman

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Intro
      • 2. Just The Same / Proclamation

      Side 2

      • 1. On Reflection
      • 2. Interview

      Disc 2

      Side 1

      • 1. The Runway / Experience
      • 2. Sweet Georgia Brown (Breakdown In Brussels)
      • 3. So Sincere

      Side 2

      • 1. Excerpts From Octupus
      • 2. Band Introduction

      Disc 3

      Side 1

      • 1. Funny Ways
      • 2. Timing / Violin Solo

      Side 2

      • 1. Free Hand
      • 2. Peel The Paint / I Lost My Head