Author Topic: King Crimson Appreciation Thread (Read 96068 times)

ytserush · « **Reply #525 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:30:51 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on July 09, 2014, 11:36:29 AM

Anyone else remember these guys?

M'Boom - A band with eight percussionists and nothing else

Heard of this, but never experienced it.

The world needs more of it in my view.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #526 on:** July 31, 2014, 10:28:03 AM »

listened to a first press of Red last night and it was totally mindblowing. "Starless" is just insanely good and easily ranks right next to 21SM and TCOTKC for me!

millahh · « **Reply #527 on:** August 02, 2014, 06:56:20 AM »

I'm really interested to see how they rearrange the music to take advantage of the three drummers...particularly in light of the fact that the drums will be considered the "front line", while the back line will be Fripp/Collins/Levin/Jakzvxgjkzxk. I can't imagine that B'boom/THRAK won't make an appearance; I also think it opens up the opportunity to revisit some early material (LTIA pt. 1? The Talking Drum/LTIA pt. II?).

GentlemanofDread · « **Reply #528 on:** September 02, 2014, 01:43:08 AM »

Robert Fripp launched a DGM Live youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBxEf1UWDjbIEoh2MAQR7zQ

The 3 minute drum solo is incredible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1JapuD0ikk

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #529 on:** September 11, 2014, 03:43:51 PM »

Just got tickets to see KC.

$75 bucks for 14th row. Definitely a band I've been waiting a long time to see.

millahh · « **Reply #530 on:** September 12, 2014, 06:45:16 AM »

You're going to one of the NYC shows? Which night?

Staying away from setlists has been a challenge...

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #531 on:** September 12, 2014, 10:56:43 AM »

Philly show on saturday.

originally I wasn't even sure if I was going to go, since I really wanted to see Belew in the band, but at the same time, I've never once seen Robert Fripp perform and its been like 7 years since the last time he toured and with his age right now, this is probably my last opportunity, so I figured what the hell. It should be decent, and the price what right, so its all good.

Orbert · « **Reply #532 on:** September 12, 2014, 11:32:57 AM »

Belew is awesome for sure, but you've made the right decision. Just seeing Robert Fripp, especially with any version of King Crimson, will be well worth it. I can't imagine any King Crimson show not being amazing.

Grizz · « **Reply #533 on:** September 12, 2014, 07:59:00 PM »

Quote from: millahh on September 12, 2014, 06:45:16 AM

You're going to one of the NYC shows? Which night?

Staying away from setlists has been a challenge...

I'm going to Sunday. I assure you the set I saw online was good, even if I'm familiar with a lot of the eras they were going for.

millahh · « **Reply #534 on:** September 13, 2014, 11:35:44 AM »

I'm going Thursday (got my ticket about 20 minutes before the Sunday show was added).

I did bumble across a partial setlist, but probably only about half of the show, so still plenty of surprises. And it actually helps with knowing where to focus in the era that I never got into (everything prior to LTIA).

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #535 on:** September 13, 2014, 09:03:54 PM »

Very sweet show. I'm very happy I went

SystematicThought · « **Reply #536 on:** September 13, 2014, 09:45:32 PM »

I forgot Gavin played with them. I did a double take when I saw the picture

millahh · « **Reply #537 on:** September 19, 2014, 05:56:39 PM »

Duuude....

I'll not spoil anything for those attending the non-east coast show, but i nearly soiled myself a couple of times with their song choices.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #538 on:** September 19, 2014, 07:16:34 PM »

Quote from: millahh on September 19, 2014, 05:56:39 PM

Duuude....

I'll not spoil anything for those attending the non-east coast show, but i nearly soiled myself a couple of times with their song choices.

Yeah, that was mental. And after I left, I had realized that I just experienced something very special.

Any fan of KC, or really any fan of music at all whatsoever, owes it to themselves to go catch this show. Its a once in a lifetime concert.

Grizz · « **Reply #539 on:** September 20, 2014, 01:04:51 PM »

29 hours

snowdog · « **Reply #540 on:** September 20, 2014, 07:49:25 PM »

I flew to Boston to see the two shows there with a friend. I've seen KC a number of times since the ConstruKCtion of Light tour and these were no doubt the best I've ever seen. Without getting into spoilers there were so many great tracks that I've never seen before. So many of my favorites in there. From a lineup perspective Levin and the 3 drummers were the highlights. Loved the interlocking drumming. And I'm reminded why Gavin Harrison is one of my favorite drummers. I'm very glad I made the trip.

lonestar · « **Reply #541 on:** October 03, 2014, 08:16:33 PM »

At the venue waiting for the show to start....

So. Many. Instruments.

lonestar · « **Reply #542 on:** October 03, 2014, 11:51:34 PM »

Ok, that was a sick fucking show.

ThatOneGuy2112 · « **Reply #543 on:** October 04, 2014, 06:08:21 AM »

Jelly is I.

Grizz · « **Reply #544 on:** October 05, 2014, 09:34:27 PM »

That was a brilliant show on the twenty-first. Except for the camera policy and how pretentiously it was conveyed.

ariich · « **Reply #545 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:43:14 AM »

So, I've decided to get stuck in to some KC.

I've had ITCOTCK and Red for years and they both get pretty regular listens from me. I also got In the Wake of Poseidon quite a while back, and I liked it, but it didn't grab me as much as the other two, and my KC journey sort of stalled while other stuff took over.

I was listening to Court the other day though and decided I needed to come back to their music. I'm going to carry on working my way through chronologically, so I've now got my hands on Lizard and Islands.

Just coming to the end of my first listen of Lizard - not bad at all. Initial impression is that there's a similar balance to ITWOP in terms of stuff that sounds awesome and stuff that doesn't really grab me. The title track is a beast though, loving it!

What should I expect from Islands?

goo-goo · « **Reply #546 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:53:06 AM »

I just hope some audio from the current tour shows up at the DGM website. I'm ready to hit the purchase button as soon as they come up live. I regret not being able to travel to watch this lineup.

HolidaysAnoraks · « **Reply #547 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:44:42 PM »

What should I expect from Islands?
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Islands is one of the most accessible of the early Crimson records, IMO. It's got a lot of the more orchestral tracks, similar to stuff like Lady of the Dancing Water.

Mladen · « **Reply #548 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:51:59 PM »

I'm glad you liked Lizard, it's definitely my favorite album of theirs. But I hate Islands, honestly - wait till you get to Larks tongue.

ariich · « **Reply #549 on:** October 07, 2014, 01:36:21 PM »

Quote from: HolidaysAnoraks on October 07, 2014, 12:44:42 PM

Islands is one of the most accessible of the early Crimson records, IMO. It's got a lot of the more orchestral tracks, similar to stuff like Lady of the Dancing Water.

Quote from: Mladen on October 07, 2014, 12:51:59 PM

But I hate Islands, honestly

Now I don't know what to think!

me7 · « **Reply #550 on:** October 07, 2014, 02:27:15 PM »

Islands was an album that I appreciated immediately on my first listen, but that got boring fast.

In contrast, I didn't like Larks Tongues on my first listen at all, although now I love it.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #551 on:** October 07, 2014, 04:58:04 PM »

really dislike ITWOP, Islands, and Lizard. absolutely nothing on them lives up to ITCOTCK, imo. they pursue the pastoral "I Talk to the Wind" approach so often that i am completely bored for most of each album!

that said, i do like some material from the three: "Formentera Lady," "Sailor's Tale," and "The Devil's Triangle" are pretty great.

Nel · « **Reply #552 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:33:36 PM »

While I don't think ITWOP is on par with ITCOTCK, I think the title track is one of the most beautiful songs ever made.

millahh · « **Reply #553 on:** October 08, 2014, 02:59:26 PM »

TLev confirmed that we'll be hearing from KC again in 2015! Not sure if tour or album, but either way...

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #554 on:** October 08, 2014, 03:18:58 PM »

Frame by Frame is a fun song to sing along to in the car. Discipline and Three of a Perfect Pair are great records.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #555 on:** October 08, 2014, 03:34:22 PM »

Quote from: ariich on October 07, 2014, 08:43:14 AM

So, I've decided to get stuck in to some KC.

I've had ITCOTCK and Red for years and they both get pretty regular listens from me. I also got In the Wake of Poseidon quite a while back, and I liked it, but it didn't grab me as much as the other two, and my KC journey sort of stalled while other stuff took over.

I was listening to Court the other day though and decided I needed to come back to their music. I'm going to carry on working my way through chronologically, so I've now got my hands on Lizard and Islands.

Just coming to the end of my first listen of Lizard - not bad at all. Initial impression is that there's a similar balance to ITWOP in terms of stuff that sounds awesome and stuff that doesn't really grab me. The title track is a beast though, loving it!

What should I expect from Islands?

I can't wait to hear your reaction to discipline, when you get up to it. I also went chronologically and was like WTF, but it has since become my favorite KC album.

ytserush · « **Reply #556 on:** October 10, 2014, 01:26:17 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on October 03, 2014, 11:51:34 PM

Ok, that was a sick fucking show.

I can imagine. That show was a casualty of budget cuts for me. I think I'll be seeing Crimson come around again before Flying Colors does.

Grizz · « **Reply #557 on:** October 10, 2014, 03:18:35 PM »

Grizzly had a little cam,
little cam,
little cam,
Grizzly had a little cam
Made back in '06.

He took it to KC one day
KC one day
KC one day
He took it to KC one day
Which was against the rule.

But he didn't care. If it's any consolation the screen imploded after this concert.

ariich · « **Reply #558 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:39:51 AM »

Update on my KC journey:

After a number of listens, I liked Lizard more and more. It's settled pretty nicely in my opinion, definitely one of my preferred KC albums so far, maybe on a part with Red but not as great as Court.

Islands I also think is a nice album, probably grabbed me more on my first listen but hasn't kept my attention so well as Lizard. As with Wake, there is some great stuff but stretches of the album don't do anything for me.

Larks' Tongues I've only listened to once so far, but nothing really stood out to me. I know it's one of their most revered albums, but very little in it really excited me. Only one listen though, so I'll continue to give it a chance.

I've also just listened to Starless for the first time, and am liking it a lot already. Definitely has a bit more energy and just feels a little more melodic than Larks's, particularly in the first half of the album. I'm digging the mix of melody and groove, that kinda reminds me of ITCOTCK, albeit quite different stylistically.

So, my ranking so far (very tentative in the case of the last two albums I've got):

1. In the Court of the Crimson King
2. Lizard
=. Red
4. Starless and Bible Black (tentative)
5. In the Wake of Poseidon
=. Islands
7. Larks' Tongues in Aspic

XB0BX · « **Reply #559 on:** June 01, 2015, 07:05:30 PM »

I think I'm alone in loving the song and album Lizard. Lizard the album is perfect, with 5 great songs in a row, including one of the top 5 songs of their career with the title track. The drumming part of Lizard that starts around 5 minutes is just beautiful. I love the main melody of that section. When it comes back around 10:00? Chills, every time. Just beautiful.

My only complaint with Lizard is that it should have ended around 11:00. It's such a climactic ending, they should have changed the sections around so that that was the conclusion. Always confused me.

1. Red (Sidenote: Starless is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Possibly my favorite song)
2. Lizard
3. Court of the Crimson King
4. Discipline
5. Larks' Tongues in Aspic

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

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