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The Canterbury scene (or Canterbury sound) was a musical scene centred on the city of Canterbury, Kent, England during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Associated with progressive rock, the term describes a loosely-defined, improvisational style that blended elements of jazz, rock, and psychedelia.
945. 20K views 3 years ago. In this video, I’d like to dedicate some time to explore some of the musicians who made up the Canterbury scene and what each of them brought with them into their...
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Feb 16, 2023 · From the sublime to the ridiculous, from jaunty tunes to head-spinning jazz rock, the Canterbury scene is a prog-head’s Utopia. (Image credit: Soft Machine: Michael Ochs Archives | Canterbury: Oversnap) There are two things worth knowing about the 70s Canterbury scene. One is that many of its major players are not actually from Canterbury.
Aug 10, 2023 · Clearly Canterbury is more a state of mind and attitude to making music than any adherence to strict geographical boundaries. It can be confusing but here are some examples of the Canterbury scene that should help it all make sense. And if it doesn’t, well it’s just some damn fine music regardless.
Mar 17, 2022 · This strange and entheral music that heralded from Canterbury England in the mid to late 60s, is seen as a tributory or sub-genre of prog. In this video we e...
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Feb 16, 2023 · https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-canterbury-scene-best-albums
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Canterbury Scene is a progressive rock music sub-genre. Top Canterbury Scene artists: Caravan, Gong, The Soft Machine, Robert Wyatt, Hatfield And The North, Steve Hillage, National Health, Supersister, Egg, Khan, Kevin Ayers, Picchio Dal Pozzo, Matching Mole, Cos, Zopp, and more.
