The Musical Instruments of Progressive Rock with Gerard Bassols – 516

Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius

It was great to speak to Gerald Bassols from Spain this week all about his amazing book, The Musical Instruments of Progressive Rock which very much does what it says on the tin. Stay tuned for that conversation.

Whatare the best 'Spinal Tap' moments in his book?Did digital technology kill musical creativity?What instruments typify progressive rock?

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The book on Amazon.co.uk!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Musical-Instruments-Progressive-Rock/dp/8413385997

Some photos I took of the contents:

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from: archive.org