Raindance

by Gryphon

Raindance cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1975
  • Label: Transatlantic
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 40:55
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Ritchie Gold, Brian Gulland, Malcolm Bennett, Dave Oberl茅, Richard Harvey, Richard Elen

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Raindance' sees Gryphon pivoting away from their strictly medieval and renaissance roots toward a more polished, contemporary symphonic progressive rock sound. While still utilizing distinct acoustic instrumentation like the crumhorn and bassoon, the album heavily incorporates electric guitars, synthesizers, and longer instrumental suites.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, progressive, instrumental, medieval, chamber, folk, traditional

Tracklist

  1. Down the Dog (2:45)
  2. Raindance (5:14)
  3. Mother Nature's Son (3:03)
  4. "Le Cambrioleur Est Dans le Mouchoir" (2:13)
  5. Ormolu (1:03)
  6. Fontinental Version (5:35)
  7. Wallbanger (3:18)
  8. Don't Say Go (1:49)
  9. (Ein Klein) Heldenleben (15:53)

Credits

  • Malcolm Bennett - bass, flute, lyrics by
  • Brian Gulland - bassoon, backing vocals
  • Dave Oberl茅 - drums, percussion, lead vocals
  • Graeme Taylor - guitar [guitars], backing vocals, written-by
  • Tony Wright - illustration
  • Porky - lacquer cut by
  • Lennon-McCartney - written-by

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