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TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS: YES ALBUM LISTENING GUIDE
Prog
|Issue 161
Assiduously in-depth study of prog’s cause célèbre.
In late 1973, Yes released what's either the highest or most divisive pinnacle of prog: Tales From Topographic Oceans was 80 sprawling minutes of sometimes abstract, sometimes inspired experimentation.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition Issue 161 de Prog.
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Classically trained multi-instrumentalist lets rip on her complex debut.
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Dogged Determination
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Born in the titular Kent city in the late 60s, the Canterbury scene spawned some of prog's most creative and quirky acts. From The Wilde Flowers and Soft Machine to Caravan and Gong, each had a distinctive sound and, in many cases, image that captured the hearts and minds of their followers. But the scene's impact didn't end in the 70s. Phil Howitt, Facelift editor and Hugh Hopper's biographer, explores the new breed of progressive acts inspired by it, both consciously and unwittingly, and unearths the secrets of the 'Canterbury chord'.
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IN MEMORY OF DAVE COUSINS
Strawbs co-founder Dave Cousins died in July following a long illness. The singer, songwriter and guitarist enjoyed an active musical career spanning more than six decades and has been name- checked by many musicians as a key influence and inspiration. We reflect on his rich legacy and reveal plans for a number of posthumous releases, including the long-awaited new Strawbs album.
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GALAHAD
Forty years ago, a group of Dorset lads named their new band after a local fruit and veg delivery business, not an Arthurian knight as was widely perceived. They've since battled through numerous lineup changes and personal challenges, but Galahad never gave up on their musical quest.
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