Gentle Giant

Playing The Fool - The Complete Live Experience (2025 Remaster)


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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 adouble CD, this release gives fans the ultimate Gentle Giant experience as never before, with stunning clarity that places the listener right in the middle of the show. It's the defnitive version of a legendary live performance from one of progressive rock's most unique and infuential 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.

A fan favourite and beloved live album that captured Gentle Giant at the height of
their artistry.

Tracklist

Intro 
Just The Same
Proclamation
On Reflection 
Interview 
The Runway
Experience
Sweet Georgia Brown (Breakdown In Brussels)
So Sincere
Excerpts From Octupus
Band Introduction 
Funny Ways
Timing
Violin Solo
Free Hand
Peel The Paint
I Lost My Head