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Simon Dupree and the Big Sound - Part of my Past 2 x CDs (remastered)

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Simon Dupree was not a person. Simon Dupree was the 3 Shulman brothers (Derek, Phil, Ray) before they formed Gentle Giant. They started as a soul act and turned into a psychedelic band. This is the definitive anthology of their work. It includes their singles (including the UK Top 10 "Kites" and "we Are the Moles" under the pseudonym the Moles) and their album "Without Reservation" in both mono and stereo. In addition there Are 16 previously unheard recordings, some of which were for a proposed second album. It is funny to hear this - it's recognizably Derek singing, but it sure isn't recognizably Gentle Giant! Still, the psych stuff is pretty good psych pop and this is a lot of music for a small price.

"If you've ever wondered what Gentle Giant was up to BEFORE Gentle Giant, this 2 disc CD reveals all. Derek's voice is here in all it's glory, the instruments are all here, violin, trumpet, saxophone, keys, guitars, drums, percussion, even vibes and marimba as well as Mellotron, and the orchestrations and arrangements are tasty and well thought out. No, you're not going to hear any songs that are much like Gentle Giant, but what is here is VERY good. They run the gamut from calypso and Motown to The Beatles and even Chicago! Just as you'd expect from Gentle Giant, they always seem to find a way to do things a little differently than their peers. The strangest thing about this music, is every time I listen to it, I like it better! Sound familiar? Highly Recommended for Gentle Giant fans."-Mark J. Dye


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