Betcha Thought We Couldn’t Do It!

There are many splendid things about the new version of Gentle Giant epic Proclamation that the band posted online on July 15. But the biggest and best is surely the sight of all seven surviving members of the classic line-ups bellowing ‘Hail!’ onscreen together (albeit remotely, as is the way in 2020).

Conceived and organised by Noah Shulman, filmmaker, Sony Music creative and son of Gentle Giant frontman Derek, the video is an absolute joy. Primarily performed by fans from all over the world, but featuring cameos from Jakko Jakszyk, Billy Sherwood and ARW/Steve Hackett bassist Lee Pomeroy, its chief selling point is the unexpected sight of Derek, Ray and Phil Shulman, Kerry Minnear, Gary Green, John Weathers and Malcolm Mortimore all performing together for the first time in four decades. Given the band’s