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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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Again, the Question Tue., Dec 5, 2006
Posted by: BillKent
What is most marvelous, and valid, about Mr. Fripp’s Soundscapes is that they contain within them an inquiry into how it is possible to make music, given the time, place, audience expectations, performer’s expectations and other factors leading Read more
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Useful Music Thu., Nov 30, 2006
Posted by: printmaker
The first question that I asked myself, in my was "Do I need to buy more Soundscape?". I decided that I did and my modest outlay has given me some very rich and useful Read more
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Peaceful and Beautiful. Tue., Nov 28, 2006
Posted by: LouieB
Once again, Robert Fripp fails to disapoint with the latest live download entitled "Evensong". Drawn from two concerts performed during Fripp’s Soundscapes tour in Estonia, the three pieces that make up this set are some of the most gentle and Read more
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The Sound of Bells Gently Chiming Mon., Nov 27, 2006
Posted by: ScottM
Does this music mostly settle into a mimicry of bells gently chiming on a quiet afternoon? Yes. Do I like the sound of bells gently chiming? Yes. Is the music reminiscent of the first two Fripp and Eno Read more
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Very Good Sun., Nov 26, 2006
Posted by: millingt
The Starlight pieces are really, reallly, quite good. Just an old guy on a stool with a guitar. Pretty impressive.
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It really is that good Sun., Nov 26, 2006
Posted by: millingt
This is a hard performance to describe, it must be heard to understood. The initial Part I wanders a bit, but from Part II- the entire second set, the soundscapes come like waves of color and emotion that cannot really Read more
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Evensong Sun., Nov 26, 2006
Posted by: Wilbert
Very beautiful, must be downloaded!!! Music with a lot of stars in it. Music to ease the mind!
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magic Sat., Nov 25, 2006
Posted by: rfwhitman
This is sublime music. The muse was present. I can’t think of a more essential performance in the soundscape mode. In terms of musicality here is a live improvisational performance that stands with "composed" electronic orchestral space Read more
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absolutely great Fri., Nov 24, 2006
Posted by: manfrombangkok
I trust the opinion of my dear cousin absolutely! This is music as it should be! manfrombangkok says hello!
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Mysterious,Timeless Thu., Nov 23, 2006
Posted by: Armand
Very, very beautiful indeed. Glimpses of other worlds, other timelines. Primal crying of pain and delight!!!!
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