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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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In a word: Lucid Tue., Apr 25, 2006
Posted by: DavidCooke
Even more than in the December Suite performances, Mr Fripp here lets his guitar speak in its own clear voice against less densely textured backgrounds. For example, At The End of Time has evolved a long way Read more
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Wonderful Sat., Apr 22, 2006
Posted by: cribguy
I was also there, with my 10 year old son. Wonderful show. Download it...NOW!
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A Wonderful Magical Evening! Thu., Apr 20, 2006
Posted by: mudfish55
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this download as I was there
and this was one of the more ineffable experiences of the year for me. My friend Stevie drove us into Atlanta
in pouring rain for four Read more
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End of time Feb 21 2006 Thu., Apr 20, 2006
Posted by: lightsweet
Imho the best soundscape available from DGMlive so far ! When can we download a live version of Frakctured ?
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Review: At the end of time Tue., Apr 18, 2006
Posted by: rfwhitman
If the performance began tentatively, then a certainty and a "holding of the space" is in effect when At The End of Time is performed. The themes... colors... moods... are introduced with a deliberate sureness and Read more
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Soundscapes World Financial Centre, New York Tue., Apr 11, 2006
Posted by: Wilbert
This is extremely beautiful, even more beautiful than Love Cannot Bear.
Beautiful, Quiet, Peaceful Serenity, I have no other words.
Robert, this is the One..... I follow your work since Crimson’s Read more
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WOW Sun., Apr 9, 2006
Posted by: skeeler87
Wow, I wish I was at this performance! It must have had such a strong emotional presance when it was being performed because it really comes across in the recording. Essential to a RF soundscapes Read more
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RF Newlyn 2005 Sun., Apr 9, 2006
Posted by: trishula
Well,
I have just downloaded this and I chose to sit for my "first- a-listening"- in the garden, with the sun shining between intermittent showers, to what the brothers (and sisters?) in Oregon had sent me via Fripp world central or Read more
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Great fun! Fri., Mar 24, 2006
Posted by: paulwelsh
"I prostrate myself at the feet of the world’s greatest living comedian!" Silly quotes aside, this is an engaging listen; Mr. Fripp is a wonderfully articulate speaker;this conveys his generosity towards his audience Read more
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it's RF Unplugged...Lite Fri., Mar 17, 2006
Posted by: SSImuse
Say, kids - ever wonder what ol’ Uncle Venal really thinks of Brian Eno? Did you hear the one about Fripp playing Donna Summers? And just what do you do with a dead Read more
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