Robert Fripp on December 11, 2005 in Cambridge

Robert Fripp

	December 11, 2005

	Junction Cambridge, UK

Notes
On the last night of the Porcupine Tree tour, Fripp launches into a set of entrancing soundscapes that dazzle and beguile. Singer with No-Man and Centrozoon, Tim Bowness, was at the gig. “The last third of his set, which featured a more pronounced guitar solo voice over looped orchestral textures and constantly shifting melodic rhythm patterns provided a potent ending and my favourite section of the show.”

From Robert’s diary 11 12 2005

The Soundscapes set: a full venue, standing, smoky, flashes, several helpful comments to urge along the Soundscaper (ie to hasten his demise). Also, some good ears. Overall, an unsettled audience that challenged the player to remain focused. There were some musical developments, although it was difficult to feel an overall sense of the performance because so few people heard what was going on; and their lack of connection prejudiced my own. But, I trust the process, and persist.

Tracks

Disc Number 1
1.	Threshold: Bells	[PREVIEW]	1.52
2.	Time Stands Still	[PREVIEW]	12.25
3.	Queer Jazz: Minor	[PREVIEW]	8.30
4.	Threshold: Future Shift	[PREVIEW]	1.07
5.	At The End Of Time	[PREVIEW]	11.40

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Personnel
Robert Fripp - Guitar

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Band Member Diaries

Sun., Dec 11, 2005
Written by Robert Fripp

13.41

B&B Ace & Very English, Ely.

An enjoyable morning gentling, practising editing in Soundtrack Pro & Christmas carding in the downstairs lounge…

A gentle salad lunch in town. Now to the gig in Cambridge.

23.04 The venue, Cambridge Junction, is part of a small leisure development on
the outskirts of Cambridge.

Venue I…

Venue II

Dressing Room...

Last show with Porcupine Tree...

For the first time on this (UK) tour, I was able to talk to the Team: Devil Bug has retreated; and thanked them all personally for having me along in support. And learnt why the Glasgow performance was so impossible to play & to hear: 12 subwoofers were located under the stage. Death! Horror! Misery! Torment! Impossibility of Music! Suffering!

The leisure development is characterised by smoking. I visited two restaurants near the venue, for an afternoon cappuccino, and was driven out of both by the smoke. The venue itself was also a smoking zone, despite requests to the contrary.

The Soundscapes set: a full venue, standing, smoky, flashes, several helpful comments to urge along the Soundscaper (ie to hasten his demise). Also, some good ears. Overall, an unsettled audience that challenged the player to remain focused. There were some musical developments, although it was difficult to feel an overall sense of the performance because so few people heard what was going on; and their lack of connection prejudiced my own. But, I trust the process, and persist.

Back to Ely & our Wonder B&B; a takeaway Thai from opposite & computing: beginning to use Soundtrack Pro on the JGB talks.

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Fan Reviews

Highly Recommended, Wed., Feb 8, 2006
Written by fixgearbob
As this was recorded on my 45th birthday, I must admit a bias... but it certainly is a great addition to any Frippertronic/Soundscapes collection. A must-have when flying over the Nevada desert- get a window seat and a good player, and this album will be a boost to your soul- it certainly was for me. Mr. Fripp plays the music I wish I could. Thanks for so many years of good listening! Thanks for a nice commemorative set for a turning point in my life!

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