Gryphon - Treason (CD)

Treason!

By robert  Mar 25, 2003

Gryphon’s pseudo-medieval exercises are of the same nature as the experiments with classical music of such groups as ELP, Deep Purple, Egg and, to a lesser degree, Yes. It was fashionable to borrow from the past, and if there were Roman or ancient E...gyptian scores, someone would have put them to work too. Not to confuse with another genre influence – classical (and medieval in case of Gentle Giant) influences of Yes, Banco and other prog bands reflect their commendable learning efforts. Writing like Mozart or Henry VIII would be vanity and futility; why would anyone need an imitation if a genuine thing exists? Troubadours and minstrels in the 20th century - it’s a certain fake. Actually Treason has the least of it but is weak nonetheless. Read more Less