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The Canterbury scene is largely defined by a set of musicians and bands with intertwined memberships. These are not tied by very strong musical similarities, but a certain whimsicalness, touches of psychedelia, rather abstruse lyrics, and a use of improvisation derived from jazz are common elements in their work. “The real essence of 'Canterbury Sound' is the tension between complicated harmonies, extended improvisations, and the sincere desire to write catchy pop songs.” “In the very best Canterbury music…the musically silly and the musically serious are juxtaposed … read more
The Canterbury scene is largely defined by a set of musicians and bands with intertwined memberships. These are not tied by very strong musical similarities, but a certain whimsicalness, touches of psychedelia, rather abstruse lyrics, and a use of improvisation derived from jazz are common el… read more
The Canterbury scene is largely defined by a set of musicians and bands with intertwined memberships. These are not tied by very strong musical similarities, but a certain whimsicalness, touches of psychedelia, rather abstruse lyrics, and a use of improvisation derived from jazz are common elements in their work. “The real essence of 'Canterbury Sound' … read more

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1 Play track Golf Girl Caravan
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2 Play track Priscilla Soft Machine
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3 Play track Sea Song Robert Wyatt
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4 Play track Winter Wine Caravan
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5 Play track Joy of a Toy Soft Machine
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6 Play track In the Land of Grey and Pink Caravan
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7 Play track Why Am I So Short? Soft Machine
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8 Play track A Certain Kind Soft Machine
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9 Play track Hope For Happiness Soft Machine
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10 Play track Save Yourself Soft Machine
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    Present From Nancy

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