What happens when three incredibly musical brothers who each play a variety of instruments decide to create a band at the dawn of the prog-rock movement? You get Gentle Giant! Destin and Drew discuss the eponymous debut album from the minds of the Shulman brothers, who incorporate fiddles, xylophones, mandolins, trumpets, and a whole slew of instruments to craft their signature symphonic sound. While many compare this release to early King Crimson works, Destin and Drew contend that this album has a unique, gothic, yet folksy quality that gives it a unique identity. Compared to many of their contemporaries, Gentle Giant stayed relatively in the background, but that does not mean they went unrecognized. Any true prog rocker will at least recognize their name, if not fawn over their absurd talent and musical creativity.
**Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.
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