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It is generally accepted that the Gentle Giant group is unique and original even by the standards of such a genre as progressive rock. Indeed, their multi-instrumentalism, the ability to combine rock and music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras in their work, and the use of academic music techniques distinguish them from their fellow genre members. It is also well known that Gentle Giant could not withstand the struggle with the market and ceased to exist in 1980, having given the world 11 albums. Since then, the musicians have never reunited. How did it happen that this group now has a cult character and is revered, perhaps, even more than in the 70s? What can the life of the founders of this group teach you, even if you have nothing to do with music? And what do Jon Bon Jovi and Travis Scott have to do with it? The answers to these and many other questions are in the new video on the KONTRAPUNKT channel. 0:00 INTRO 1:15 Simon Dupree 4:22 Birth of a Giant 8:39 The Giant Finds Itself 17:14 The Giant Begins to Thunder 25:38 The Band's Creative Peak 30:52 An Attempt at Commerce 35:09 Why Is This Band Unique? COUNTERPOINT on Telegram: https://t.me/cntrpunto Instagram channel host: / gaetanodon Channel author's jazz playlist: / all-jazz For contact / Advertising inquiries: [email protected] #COUNTERPOINT #GentleGiant #ProgressiveRock