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 Towering Tape-delay Extacy February 1, 2011
Written by Blackwater
I have been a great fan of both Fripp and Eno for over thirty years becoming hooked when I aquired a second hand copy of ’No Pussyfooting’ from a friend who thought it was ’crap’. This friend also attended a London show by the duo and assured me, indeed the performance was ’crap’. More recently another friend who attended the self same show confirmed with a snear of disgust ’Yes! They were crap! Pretentious crap at that!’ I have listened to this album only once so far; on a long drive in my car. I can appreciate why some people might think music like this is ’crap’, but given the musical inclinations of said friends, I suspect it has more to do with a failure to like anything that does not fit into the strict parameters of what is ’normal’ to them. (They also assure me that ALL modern music is ’crap’; a point of view I thought could only be associated with our parents generation. Clearly some peoples musical brains cut out automatically when they reach a certain age) This album is utterly stunning. It gives a unique and long hidden insight into the evolution of ’Frippertronics’ and the later ’Soundscapes’ whilst remaining unique in itself. The music ranges from the light and whispy alure of ’Wind On Water’ to some of the most demonic guitar playing ever commited to tape. Fripp astounds me. He has always been completely unlike any other player I have heard and this album captures his forthright experimentation perfectly. ’Crap?’ Well, these guys have influenced generations of musicians. As for my friends assesment? I just feel sorry for them. What a dull musical world it would be without music like this to challenge and stimulate the brian cells.
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Thank You Mon., Jan 10, 2011
Posted by: donhenson
The bootleg I have listened to for years cannot come close to this. What a wonderful way to start the new year. That this document exists at all is the most amazing Read more
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Paris, France May 28, 1975
Posted by: Sean_Hollenhors
Having lived with this set for about a week now, I can safely say that this collection contains some of my favorite sounds ever produced. Mr. Fripp and Mr. Eno straight bring the Read more
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Joy, near perfection... Sat., Jan 8, 2011
Posted by: johnemr
After recently witnessing all four of the WFC performances by this Fripp, I’m loving this release. I am an attendee of all of the early NYC Frippertronics gigs, and even, through the haze of years and drugs remember a private performance in Read more
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Wind On Lava Fri., Jan 7, 2011
Posted by: Backspacer
’Evening Star’ is my all time favorite record since i heard it the first time. I always thought it’s first half came a little bit too short, since I never was a very big fan of ’An Index For Metals’, Read more
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CD release ? Thu., Jan 6, 2011
Posted by: fromheaven
This is such a fine release it should be out as a CD-set with liner-notes , new interviews with Brian Eno and Robert Fripp. Maybe try to find some who attended the Read more
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Buy it right now! Thu., Jan 6, 2011
Posted by: Ukulele
I have friends no longer with us that would have loved this. This was the start of so much & it sounds like what the kids are doing with loop pedals Read more
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The BEST Fripp & Eno Tue., Jan 4, 2011
Posted by: ebubier
Like many others I too have had various versions of this concert for many years. This release is far superior to any of those! The bonus disks of raw loops is an eye-opening wonder as Read more
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Paris, France May 28, 1975
Posted by: toddalcott1
Yesterday I didn’t know this recording existed. Today I don’t know how I lived without it. The Frippertronic concerts are some of my most sought-after recordings, and to have this show, where Frippertronics were born, as it were, Read more
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