GIANT TRACKS- A TRIBUTE TO GENTLE GIANT (HyberNation)released in 1997
GIANT TRACKS- A TRIBUTE TO GENTLE GIANT (HyberNation)
released in 1997
MK involvement:
All vocals and instruments on "No God's A Man"
After a protracted gestation period this Internet-hatched project finally sees the light of day, and the results make me want to repent for all the snide things I've written about how long it took for it to become available. It emerges as a truly touching tribute to many people's love for this band, and the diversity of approach makes it a varied and exciting listen. Listeners will have their own favorites, but I'm not interested in choosing; everyone contributed to this album out of sheer love and it's wonderful that all the contributors have this excellent release to show for their efforts. I'm honored to be part of it.
Of course, for me the most moving track is the opening contribution from Kevin Gilbert, "Suit Canon - Fugue Of The A&R Staff". An original composition done in the GG madrigal style, it's an unbelievable piece of work: utter teeth-bared bitterness at the misery which is the commercial record business, magically transformed into a heartbreaking, moving piece of music. If you've never heard Kev's music, this would be a fine place to dip your toe; if you have, the song will make you rue his passing all the more intensely.
Daniel Barrett maintains a Gentle Giant Website which contains all the information about this album you could hope for, including my own detailed information about the making of the track "No God's A Man". Go wander over there at http://www.quackwatch.com/GT/ and find out about all the contributors.
Hybernation Music resides at PO Box 23214, Nashville, TN 37202.
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