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 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars6 out of 5 starsSustaining!   March 19, 2012
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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Last show? Miniature perfect   Sat., Mar 9, 2013
Posted by: jeremykeens
This is the last soundscape available, and for that reason (mainly) I bought it. It would make sense to have these three Japan shows available as a set: they are relatively short compared to some other ones that are Read more

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Immensely beautiful   Wed., Mar 6, 2013
Posted by: orrason
A real gem this one. Outstandingly beautiful, I wish more of these ... Read more

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Breathtaking   Tue., Mar 5, 2013
Posted by: microbunny
This should have been part of the 40th Anniversary release. Astoundingly beautiful to hear it stripped down like this... Read more

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Beauty   Mon., Mar 4, 2013
Posted by: fhc339835
It is so wonderful! Pure beauty. Read more

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Yayyyy!   Mon., Mar 4, 2013
Posted by: snufkin
No offense to the Vicar, but I missed these precious Crimso nuggets. Thanks for the return of the Mighty Crim! Read more

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Great music and a small correction   Sat., Mar 2, 2013
Posted by: th6640c
Really like this CD. A small thing, but it’s spelled Champaign-Urbana. Read more

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Happy to finally have this!   Mon., Feb 25, 2013
Posted by: cuicawrangler
I missed out on the CD release, so this FLAC version is most welcomed. Crimson’s ideas and sketches, particularly from this era, are so rich and musical that they make great listening even in unfinished Read more

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Soundscapes with Mike Keneally   Mon., Feb 25, 2013
Posted by: cstack3
I’m VERY pleased to see some archival recordings of Bob Fripp and Mike Keneally from their 1997 tour together! I saw this show in Chicago, and was just stunned to see Mike (who was dressed very oddly, wearing a Read more

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Halloween Fun!   Tue., Feb 12, 2013
Posted by: tmansrp
KC on Halloween night!  T’was a night to remember for several reasons - audience members in costume, a smoking hot set of music, and Mr. Fripp getting beaned on the noggin... and still treating us to an Read more

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The King returns!!   Tue., Feb 12, 2013
Posted by: freshlet
King Crimson had been to our beautiful city of Denver as recently as of June 18th, 1995, at the same venue, The Paramount Theater. At that time, I was absolutely blow away at the power and Read more

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