The musician and producer of reference in progressive rock has worked on the remixing of six albums in this British group which he considers underestimated
Steven Wilson Spotlight attracted for the first time with the Porcupinein the 90s. So he built an excellent solo career and at the same time he became one of the most requested producers of progressive rock. Especially when the task is to remind the classic albums.
Among the bands he worked with, attention is attracted on the degree of devotion shown by Steven. This is Gentle GiantBritish prog group that is so fan that it simply considers less than Beatles In the appearance of “innovation and genius”.
In an interview with Noise11, Steven said that one of the most beautiful things was able to introduce delicate giant to new people by his remixes.
He said (transcription via the Ultimate guitar):
“This, for me, is the greatest gift of all: being able to present songs that I find surprising for people who did not know them before. And this happened very much with delicate giant. For me, it is immediately after the Beatles in terms of innovation and genius in the composition. And being able to present it to my fans is an incredible feeling. So that’s why I also do the remixes of Gentle Giant.”
To already coordinate the remixing of the classics Sabbath Black, Jethro Tull, Rush, King Crimson And others, Steven Wilson believes that his “quality seal” looks at fans of his work for bands who did not know so far. This is the case of the delicate giant “underestimated”.
Explains:
“These bands are what you would call a little underestimated. And one of the beautiful things to collect their job is that some people find the bands for the first time through the remixes. And they could be my fans and think: ‘Ah, Steven has remixed a band called Gentle Giant.
In addition to the quality of the work itself, Steven also underlines the personality of the members of Gentle Giant, led by the brothers Derek, Phil AND Ray Shulmanthe latter already deceased.
“The guys from Gentle Giant are the kindest guys. I don’t know if you have already interviewed these guys, but they are very kind guys. The song is incredible and deserves to have this profile.”
On Gentle Giant
Founded in 1970 in the city of London, Gentle Giant was remarkable for the instrumental refinement, moving through different shades of progressive rock. Among his main records, they are distinguished Acquisition of taste (1971), Octopus (1972), In a glass house (1973) e Power and glory (1974).
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Source: Terra
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