Gentle Giant - Playing The Fool - The Complete Live Experience (2025 Remaster) [CD]

Originally released in January 1977, Playing The Fool captured Gentle Giant at the peak of their live performance prowess. Now, over 45 years later, the beloved live album has been re-imagined, mixed and mastered, bringing a fresh level of clarity and depth to the Gentle Giant live experience.

Produced by Dan Bornemark, who has worked extensively with the band on archival projects, The Complete Live Experience captures the full scope of the band's artistry as they were meant to be heard, including restored in-between-song commentary, band introductions and authentic venue ambience. It features the complete full original setlist, plus three unreleased tracks -- 'Interview', 'Timing' and Ray Shulman's solo violin feature.

Available as a 2CD/Blu-ray in 96/24 Stereo, 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos, this release gives fans the ultimate Gentle Giant experience as never before, with stunning clarity and spatial audio that places the listener right in the middle of the show. It's the definitive version of a legendary live performance from one of progressive rock's most unique and influential bands.

• Includes double sided poster and exclusive booklet with photos and new band interviews for all formats.
• Full Original Setlist: Includes the complete performance from 1977, plus three previously unreleased tracks.
• Immersive Audio: Includes Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, and 96/24 stereo, placing listeners in the heart of the performance.
• A fan favorite and beloved live album that captured Gentle Giant at the height of their artistry.
• CD/Blu-ray contains over 90 minutes of stunning newly created visuals

Intro

Excerpts from Octopus

Just the Same / Proclamation

Band Introduction

On Reflection

Funny Ways

Interview

Timing / Violin Solo

The Runaway / Experience

Free Hand

Sweet Georgia Brown (Breakdown in Brussels)

Peel The Paint / I Lost My Head

So Sincere

• Genre: Rock
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 810098507486
• Release Date: May 02, 2025

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