This flute-dominated instrumental, based on Bach's 'Suite in E Minor for Lute', was a track on Jethro Tull's excellent 'Stand Up' (1969).
Personnel: Ian Anderson (flute, vocals), Martin Barre (guitars), Glenn Cornick (bass), Clive Bunker (drums)
Composer: J.S. Bach (arr. Ian Anderson)
This mellow, flute-led instrumental ballad was one of the jewels in the crown of Focus' breakthrough album 'Moving Waves' (1971) and established them as one of the more talented of the fledgling progressive rock groups at the time.
Personnel: Thijs van Leer (flute, keyboards), Jan Akkerman (guitars), Cyril Havermans (bass), Pierre van der Linden (drums)
Composer: Jan Akkerman
This seldom remembered symphonic classic was a staple on Fruupp's album 'Seven Secrets' (1974).
Personnel: Vincent McCusker - guitars, vocals, Peter Farrelly - bass, flute, lead vocals, Stephen Houston - keyboards, oboe, vocals, Martin Foye - drums.
Composer: Stephen Houston