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Park West Chicago, Illinois |
 Where R We? December 26, 2011
Written by harmonicscarf
i waited quite a while to get this one........and i have such immense and unwieldy feelings about it. on one hand, the ’sickness’ of the percussion is devastatingly grandiose and stellar. on the other hand that same mastery puts everything into a weird light, almost like a drum clinic. Nearly all of the the guitar ’solos’ or even moments when things ’gell’ are missing.I do truly ’dig’ the frame by frame, with it’s permutations. and there the percussion is most well established.
I should here point out that "I" fully understand that King Crimson does not owe me anything whatsoever. I am not paying taxes to the band in any way. I choose to injest what selections I may, but I will continue to indulge in this ’review’.
a perfect example of the dynamics of this concert is illustrated in "Level Five", one of my personal favorites. Everything is grand even through the awesome permutation on the "busy section". This is glorious by the way, I absolutely lose myself in it. I even slightly attempt to not identify with it’s majesty,......but....i won’t spend much time on the something missing from the usually sweeping grandeur on Fripp’s lead subsequent to that aformentioned flourish....it’s the following section that is so curious. when the normal 7 time beat during Belew’s solo is kinda slaughtered by the drum section. To me, this is a time to play with simplicity and brutality while the guitar solo screams. But what happens is so chaotic, and perhaps even improper, .....I am compelled to raise the point.......but should I write a personal letter to Gavin? no, that’s not even close to being an option of any reasonable consideration....ahhh, well, I do hate to have any negativity in this, but continuing shall proceed as it will........the ’swingin’ talking drum? there are two hands for most people. for me, one of my mind hands is totally groovin’ to it, but then there’s something obligatory and forced about it. Is it the thing to play? would the "sailor’s tale" have been a worst choice? I have to wonder what are the criteria for set lists. This was one of the only times that i’ve ever felt that the Crim was playing greatest hits. Is that due to the ’retirement’ of Trey Gunn? Was Mr. Harrison’s inclusion a slight remedy to that situation? to provide an overwhelming display of mastery in exchange for hot burning new material? In comparison, the Japan DVD from 2003 is a better view of the "sphinx’s tits", there is more mystery maybe (alliteration boom!) and I guess I’ll just say :so what.........it is not my intention to be a horrible stick in the mud. quite frankly, I’ve enjoyed this release immensely, i just have feelings about it that i have now found urgent enough to share on this computer interface dashboard. the drum duos are "sick" indeed. clinical bitchin’-ness for the rhythmically acute. or something. This I will make one more point.......about LTIA II........we’ve heard it a lot.....and frankly, one of my favorite versions of this is the album version. Who can’t be moved by the violin solo section? with the freakish drum clatter, maybe the ultimate demonstration of dual percussion action. .... so, I guess i’m not experienced enough to know how a band can keep that magic alive after so many playings. The ideas are phenomenal in this track but it just seems to be less "fundamental" to today’s world.....fuck, what am i saying, I just listened to and relished the sensation of Haydn’s symph 92 fourth movement., is that not relevant today?........there are many contradictions. .... but just get this recording for whatever reason. buy it today, it’s stellar, yeah! I regret that i’ve never had a hot date with the Crim beast, so maybe i’m just jealous that i wasn’t "there"........but it’d be presumptuous to claim that i’m even here............merry christmas. may you find the higher realms.
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Ya DID have to be there! Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: dacope
For my 18 year old son and me, this concert was a culmination of our pursuit of the Crimson King. This past year, we saw Pat with TU opening for Tool, Gavin with Porcupine Tree, Ade with his Power Trio Read more
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Average, unfortunately... Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: takavl
Let’s just say that I’ll listen to it again...opinions being subject to change, of course.
However -- p’raps something was lost in translation...maybe ya had to be Read more
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Not So Great Recording Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: ScottM
I’m sure it was a lot more fun in person with big waves of electric noise hitting people. On this, which sounds like a soundboard recording, as per usual for those, there’s not much energy, the drum sound is unappealing, Read more
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A MUST BUY!!!! Sat., Aug 23, 2008
Posted by: mahanta
I have seen Crimson every show since 1974. The two shows in Philly were the best I have ever seen/heard. If you were not one of the lucky few to catch them on this abreviated tour, at least this will Read more
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Utterly Mysterious Fri., Aug 22, 2008
Posted by: BilSabab
Having been at this show it’s interesting to compare the memory of the experience with listening to this recording. The front line is hung out to dry a bit in this Read more
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Disappointing Fri., Aug 22, 2008
Posted by: tmansrp
Under-rehearsed & sloppy. The lack of synergy between Belew & Fripp came as a complete surprise, as did hearing TLev struggle with Trey’s parts, particularly on ConstruKction of Read more
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very worthy Fri., Aug 22, 2008
Posted by: timohara
I was at the 8/17 show in New York and was very satisfied. I did, at the time, feel like the guitars were too far back in the mix, though the sound overall was nicely Read more
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Wow. Fri., Aug 22, 2008
Posted by: foodforthemoon
So, for the first time since 1995 I’ve missed a King Crimson ’tour’. The Park West is a fantastic venue for the band, but a prior commitment to a family trip prevented me from Read more
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The Big Crim Fri., Aug 22, 2008
Posted by: JPrisco
All right then; we see the pattern: those who have not heard this lineup find this to be fantastic, and those who have heard/seen shows later than this find it to be lesser than what they have already Read more
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Chicago, Illinois August 07, 2008
Posted by: sshindell
Do not hesitate to buy this show--the sound quality is superb and the "new" take on old favorites is a delight. But let’s hope (and lobby!) for a hotter night. I was at the 8/12 Keswick show and this one Read more
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