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Written by syncopatico

Concurring heartily with previous reviews! I’ve actually "always" loved Lizard (and felt the initial stereo mix and mastering was *state of the art* for 1970 (especially the drum sound!) so i haven’t quite understood all the hubbub over the new Steven Wilson mix enabling this album to be heard clearly and spatially ’correct’ for the first time (in regards to his new stereo mix anyway); 5.1 will have to wait for this sonic resistor.

Getting back to the alternate take selection at hand, it would be interesting to know the order or number of each of the four solos recorded for Prince Rupert’s Lament (obviously we DGM visitors have only heard this alternate and the master so far of course). This particular alternate solo sounds slightly ’busier’ than the master (could this have been an earlier take?), and is as equally as valid, with perhaps a fadeout beginning at approximately 2:00 and ending at 2:12 on that long sustained note/bend being effective (on the alternate reality master/album) before Big Top kicks in.

I agree with the choice of removing the clean chordal accompaniment for the album--its presence makes the solo sound not quite lamentable enough--but is very interesting in this context to hear what RF was originally playing/listening/responding to.


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LOVELY   Mon., Jul 25, 2011
Posted by: syncopatico
Now this is indeed lovely in every way--including the recording quality, and the mix! I would say it’s Crimso ’cK’araoke time, but Ian’s flute soloing is too beautiful to sing over here: this definitely works as an (alternate) instrumental Read more

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Thank you so much for making this selection available. It has been a dream come true to hear, re-hear and get to know the spellbinding music presented in this compilation. You have never heard anything like this Read more

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Yes!   Fri., Jul 22, 2011
Posted by: pete3names
No disrespect to the frequently amazing Stormy Mondays, but this is amazing. *sctratches head* Such a strong musical feel, I can’t describe it better than that... Read more

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Awesome   Wed., Jul 20, 2011
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Oh bliss! Aural ecstacy! I feel like a flippin’ kid in a frippin’ candy store. Thank you ever so much Robert, and DGM Live staff. Read more

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Absolutely essential   Mon., Jul 18, 2011
Posted by: gasmrv
This, without a doubt, is absolutely essential listening. One of the very best downloads to date. The quality of the music & musicianship and the sheer rawness found here almost instantly makes one forget this recording is Read more

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