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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. Associated with progressive rock, the term describes a loosely-defined, improvisational style that blended elements of jazz, rock, and psychedelia.
Feb 16, 2023 · From the sublime to the ridiculous, from jaunty tunes to head-spinning jazz rock, the Canterbury scene is a prog-head’s Utopia. (Image credit: Soft Machine: Michael Ochs Archives | Canterbury: Oversnap) There are two things worth knowing about the 70s Canterbury scene. One is that many of its major players are not actually from Canterbury.
Feb 16, 2023 · https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-canterbury-scene-best-albums
Oct 4, 2023 · The historic city of Canterbury birthed a scene defined by its jazz-influenced vibe, quirky lyrics, and refusal to take itself too seriously.
Mar 17, 2022 · This strange and entheral music that heralded from Canterbury England in the mid to late 60s, is seen as a tributory or sub-genre of prog. In this video we e...
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Aug 10, 2023 · Clearly Canterbury is more a state of mind and attitude to making music than any adherence to strict geographical boundaries. It can be confusing but here are some examples of the Canterbury scene that should help it all make sense. And if it doesn’t, well it’s just some damn fine music regardless.
Apr 17, 2015 · With their journey from psychedelic pop to jazzier experimentalism, embodied by 1970’s Third album, Soft Machine might be said to be the head of the Canterbury Scene. If that’s so then there’s a strong case to be made that Caravan are the heart of the scene. “I like that,” says Hastings.
