Gryphon - Red Queen to Gryphon Three *Pre-Order

Release Date Friday 10th July 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.

Red Queen To Gryphon Three is an instrumental album consisting of four
long pieces apparently inspired by a game of chess

The music has medieval/ Renaissance and folk influences, with the band using
bassoon, crumhorn and recorders alongside keyboards (piano, organ and synth),
electric and acoustic guitars, drums and other percussion. It's quite a unique sound:
primarily lilting, very melodious and, even during the parts using synth and other
modern instruments, retaining a medieval feel. Lest you feel this medieval influence
would be too much to bear, it's definitely Progressive Rock, albeit using some unusual instruments and themes in places. For those who like electronic keyboards, there are several bursts of synth.

Every song is 10 minutes long and could be splitted into 40 littles songs easily. The
pace is always changing, the tempo is jumping constantly from folk to soft rock. Folk
prog has never been this challenging.

For the progressive rock historians out there it was the success of this album which
gave Gryphon the opportunity to warm up Yes on their US tour back in '74.
A freaking monster record, thick, for mature ears.

Red Queen To Gryphon Three is available as a limited numbered edition of 750 copies on translucent blue coloured vinyl.

180 gram audiophile vinyl
Renaissance / Prog Rock album
Toured with Yes on their 1974 US tour
Limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on translucent blue coloured
vinyl

Tracks: Opening Move / Second Spasm / Lament / Checkmate

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