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 Out of the muck and into the stars March 22, 2007
Written by tungarbulb
I’ve loved electronic music ever since I heard my first TV re-run horror-movie theremin licks. Walter (Wendy) Carlos’ Switched On Bach was my formal initiation into the ranks of electronica fans. While Carlos utilized an entire studio built around a classic "switchboard"-type Moog synthesizer and multi-track analogue tape to virtually re-write the rules of classical performance, Fripp’s live improvisation in this now-lost landmark venue showers us with heavenly blue and hellfire red and every shade in between using only his trusty guitar and some sound-processing gear (certainly a far cry from the early 2-tape-deck Frippertronics setup).
Would I pay cash dollars to hear a pristine version of this concert when there are freebie bootleg versions floating around? I just did, and I’ll tell you why. My bootleg edition of this concert was made from a Realaudio capture. Realaudio is a relic of the days when "streaming" meant cramming an audio stream through a 14.4Kbps dial-up modem and hoping it didn’t sound too dodgy. I still consider Realaudio to be for tin ears only. I settled for this mediocre recording of this stellar performance because barring official release, that was probably the only way I’d ever be able to hear it. Thank you, Mr. Fripp for making top-quality versions of these excellent performances available for purchase at last!
Even though I now have the best-sounding available version of this performance, I still think I’ll hang onto my bootleg edition. It’ll make a wonderful drink coaster!
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''Immense Beautiful'' Sat., Aug 11, 2007
Posted by: Armand
This particular soundscape has a quality which I can’t describe in usual terms. It is so extremely good and it is standing on its own. The power it generates is comparable with a solar Read more
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Royalston Talk Thu., Aug 9, 2007
Posted by: richard62
A fascinating and challenging recording. Not as challenging as being there, as you have the easy option of replaying any part ad infinitum until you grasp the point. It has had the effect of making me look at my playing Read more
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A Timeless Piece!! Sun., Aug 5, 2007
Posted by: Armand
This Soundsculpture has a intense energy level. Which is a real refreshment. Especially Splash is like a wonderful fresh shower with sparkling waterdrops!!
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Beautifully Haunting Sat., Aug 4, 2007
Posted by: LouieB
Robert Fripp strike’s gold again with another album-length Soundscape known as "Sound Sculpture". This 70-minute piece was created as pre-show background music for The League of Crafty Guitarists concerts in Buenos Aires this past Read more
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Really, A Good One Fri., Jul 13, 2007
Posted by: ScottM
Not all of the Soundscapes work grabs me - honestly, much of it doesn’t. This one does though and I think it’ll appeal to the large group of people who really loved the first two Fripp & Eno records and Read more
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Nice but what's up with Thu., Jul 5, 2007
Posted by: LouieB
It’s always a pleasure when a new download from Robert Fripp pops up on DGMLive. The 20-minute "Soundsculpture" piece is an amazing slice of beautiful minimalism similar to "Glass and Read more
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Awesome Wed., Jul 4, 2007
Posted by: BillyMay
It started with the release of No PussyFooting & Evening Star, to the present Sound Scapes, which continue to surprise, fascinate and soothe my soul. Thank you, Mr. Read more
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Cascading Frippery Tue., Jul 3, 2007
Posted by: yesworld
Brilliant music Robert.
I have been a fan for years.
About 30 years to be exact.
This soundscape just washes over you.
I do not no how you do this Robert , but I love what you do with the Read more
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Music Quite Acceptable, Buenos Aires Fri., Jun 29, 2007
Posted by: cuicawrangler
I particularly enjoy the version of Time Stands Still, as well as the brief Circulation.
Fascinating to contrast this recording, a mere 3 weeks old as I write, with the Chicago 1979 Read more
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Radiophonics Revisted!!! Sat., Jun 16, 2007
Posted by: LouieB
1995’s "Radiophonics" is only one of the many volumes in guitarist Robert Fripp’s ongoing ’Soundscapes’ releases. Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina, "Radiophonics" finds Fripp stretching his soundscapes into lengthy dissonant explorations which are sometimes beautiful, sometimes frightening but always Read more
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