Gryphon

Non-standard prog act Gryphon made their mark by incorporating abandoned instruments and ancient classical elements in their work, giving their self-titled 1973 debut outstanding differences to standard rock fare. With co-founder Richard Harvey on recorders, mandolin, harpsichord, and glockenspiel and Brian Gulland, on bassoon, crumhorns, and vocals, backed by guitarist Graeme Taylor and drummer/percussionist Dave Oberlé, GRYPHON expertly channelled contemporary English folk through forgotten medieval and Renaissance styles; unlike later rock-oriented work, Gryphon showcases the band’s unadorned beginnings.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Kemp's Jig
• A2. Sir Gavin Grimbold
• A3. Touch And Go
• A4. Three Jolly Butchers
• A5. Pastime With Good Company
• A6. The Unquiet Grave

• SIDE B
• B1. Estampie
• B2. Crossing The Stiles
• B3. The Astrologer
• B4. Tea Wrecks
• B5. Juniper Suite
• B6. The Devil And The Farmer's Wife