{"product_id":"pre-order-gryphon-red-queen-to-gryphon-lp-180g-blue-vinyl-import","title":"PRE-ORDER: Gryphon \"Red Queen to Gryphon\" LP (180g Blue Vinyl) [Import]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around JULY 17th, 2026. Any items ordered with this will be held until they can ship together. If you need other items faster please place a separate order for those items. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on 180 gram translucent blue coloured vinyl. 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 split into 40 littles songs easily. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack List:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Opening Move\u003cbr\u003e2 Second Spasm\u003cbr\u003e3 Lament\u003cbr\u003e4 Checkmate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003estreet date 7\/17\/2026\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113084182728,"sku":"8719262043824","price":63.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1337\/2616\/files\/4517639-3610587.jpg?v=1781053828","url":"https:\/\/1234gorecords.shop\/en-ca\/products\/pre-order-gryphon-red-queen-to-gryphon-lp-180g-blue-vinyl-import","provider":"1-2-3-4 Go! Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}