Octopus

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Annotation

As indicated in the booklet, tracks 1, 2 & 5 in the Steven Wilson mix section are actually just remastered as the original multitracks were not available. Similarly the 5.1 mixes for those tracks were generated using a Panteo stereo to surround upmixer and are not new mixes.

Annotation last modified on 2024-07-21 16:39 UTC.

Tracklist

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1▼CD
#	Title	Rating	Length
1	The Advent of Panurge bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) vocals: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Advent of Panurge writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	3	4:43
2	Raconteur Troubadour bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: Raconteur Troubadour writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:03
3	A Cry for Everyone bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: A Cry for Everyone writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:07
4	Knots bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		4:12
5	The Boys in the Band bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Boys in the Band writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	4	4:35
6	Dog’s Life bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:14
7	Think of Me With Kindness bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:35
8	River bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		5:55
9	Excerpts From Octopus (live, 1976) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog, vibraphone and background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		15:41

2▼Blu-ray
#	Title	Rating	Length
1	The Advent of Panurge bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) vocals: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Advent of Panurge writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	3	4:43
2	Raconteur Troubadour bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: Raconteur Troubadour writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:03
3	A Cry for Everyone (2015 stereo mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: A Cry for Everyone writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:07
4	Knots (2015 stereo mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		4:12
5	The Boys in the Band bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Boys in the Band writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	4	4:35
6	Dog’s Life (2015 stereo mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:14
7	Think of Me With Kindness (2015 stereo mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:35
8	River (2015 stereo mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		5:55
9	Excerpts From Octopus (live, 1976; 2015 stereo mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog, vibraphone and background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		15:41
10	The Advent of Panurge (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) vocals: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Advent of Panurge writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	3	4:43
11	Raconteur Troubadour (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: Raconteur Troubadour writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:03
12	A Cry for Everyone (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: A Cry for Everyone writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:07
13	Knots (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		4:12
14	The Boys in the Band (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Boys in the Band writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	4	4:35
15	Dog’s Life (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:14
16	Think of Me With Kindness (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:35
17	River (5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		5:55
18	Excerpts From Octopus (live, 1976; 5.1 mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog, vibraphone and background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		15:41
19	A Cry for Everyone (instrumental) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: A Cry for Everyone writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:07
20	Knots (instrumental) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		4:11
21	Dog’s Life (instrumental) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:13
22	Think of Me With Kindness (instrumental) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog, vibraphone and background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:35
23	River (instrumental) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		5:54
24	The Advent of Panurge (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) vocals: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Advent of Panurge writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	3	4:43
25	Raconteur Troubadour (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: Raconteur Troubadour writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)		4:04
26	A Cry for Everyone (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and drums (drum set): John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: A Cry for Everyone writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	3	4:04
27	Knots (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		4:11
28	The Boys in the Band (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas, drums (drum set) and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) recording of: The Boys in the Band writer: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)	4	4:35
29	Dog’s Life (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:13
30	Think of Me With Kindness (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		3:35
31	River (original 1972 album mix) bass and violin: Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) cello, keyboard, Moog and vibraphone: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) congas and membranophone: John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) guitar: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) mellophone, saxophone and trumpet: Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) percussion: Gary Green (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and John Weathers (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) background vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) lead vocals: Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant) (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05), Derek Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05) and Phil Shulman (from 1972-07-24 until 1972-08-05)		5:55

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Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/8773513 [info]
ASIN:	US: B014JDO9R8 [info]

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associated singles/EPs:	The Advent of Panurge / Prologue
included in:	Three Friends / Octopus Unburied Treasure

part of:	Rolling Stone: 50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time (number: 16) (order: 16)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/15513 [info]
lyrics page:	https://genius.com/albums/Gentle-giant/Octopus [info]
reviews:	https://web.archive.org/web/20160414182028/http://ssmt-reviews.com/artist/gentle.html [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/gentle-giant/octopus/ [info] https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/75163/ [info] https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=616 [info] https://www.spirit-of-rock.com/en/album/Octopus/2780 [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000203971 [info]
Wikidata:	Q1931823 [info]

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