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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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Impressions Fri., Jun 15, 2007
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I was lucky enough to attend one of the performances at Goethe Institute. I remember two things vividly from that day: first, flu was distroying me, and I was so horrified with the perspective of sneezing or Read more
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Astonishing Fri., Jun 15, 2007
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It´s not easy to like it Fri., Jun 15, 2007
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When I first heard the CD I thought my speakers were ruined. I could not believe what I heard. You don´t hear a guitar. It´s all sound. Strings, Synthsounds, cars the noises of a town all mixed Read more
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Massive! Like a Thunderstorm Fri., Jun 15, 2007
Posted by: mudfish55
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Late Night Soundtrack Fri., Jun 15, 2007
Posted by: djscomics
I really liked this one when it came out, and have continued to enjoy this ever since. It has a darkness about it that really makes the mind Read more
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Listening to Robert talk Tue., May 22, 2007
Posted by: Fermier
I found this interesting and entertaining. I realized that I would rather watch as Robert gave this talk than just listen to it. I’m missing the facial expressions that go along with the Read more
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A Good Thing Tue., May 22, 2007
Posted by: printmaker
Ambient is not necessarily relaxing; not knowing what to expect, and anticipating music that might wash over me, I found myself concentrating and listening intently to this work and delighting in the Read more
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Ringing Them Bells!!! Mon., May 21, 2007
Posted by: LouieB
Talk about a generous gift from a master musician to his fans, Robert Fripp’s latest Soundscape release "Glass and Breath" comes just days after it was recorded. In addition, he’s giving it away at no charge Read more
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