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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. [1] Associated with progressive rock, [2] the term describes a loosely-defined, improvisational style that blended elements of jazz, rock, and psychedelia. [1]
In many ways England's Canterbury Scene was a membership club that included a small but dedicated group of musicians who primarily engaged in the unique psychedelically tinged progressive jazz-rock sounds that made this particular strain of fusion so utterly unique.
Oct 4, 2023 · The Canterbury sound blossomed in the 70s as a good-humored variant on progressive rock.
The Canterbury scene, a progressive rock movement from the late 1960s-70s, blends jazz, rock, and psychedelia with a whimsical, English twist. Key bands like Soft Machine, Caravan, and Gong shaped its unique sound.
Dec 2, 2015 · If you are new to the progressive rock genre, the Canterbury scene is great place to start. Gong, Soft Machine, and Caravan should certainly not be missed. Oh, by the way, “Camel”, though aren’t Canterbury scene, they should still be listened to.
Apr 14, 2021 · In this BBC segment, edited out of a longer documentary on prog rock, they look at the roots of the Canterbury scene, what made it special, and how it fits into progressive music and rock in...
Apr 17, 2015 · Syd Arthur, whose 2014 album Sound Mirror artfully merged psychedelic and progressive music sensibilities, are not only aware the sense of lineage, but have earned an endorsement from some older- generation Canterbury players.
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