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Apollo Glasgow, Scotland |
 Another Amazing Revelation!!! December 18, 2006
Written by LouieB
Like their June 1974 gig in Asbury Park NJ, King Crimson’s gig at the Apollo in Glascow, Scotland on October 23, 1973 has gained legendary status. Part of this concert was used in the band’s classic 1974 release "Starless and Bible Black" while years later, a hefty amount of this material was used in the 1992 box set "The Great Deceiver". Now, thanks to DGMLive, the complete concert as it was captured in Glascow on that glorious night is now available for the first time ever and I must say, this entire concert is amazing. The entire band was on an all time high during this particular gig and you can definitely hear it in this download. Standouts include razor-sharp renditions of "Larks’ Tongues In Aspic pt.1" and "Easy Money" as well as a fresh performance of "Lament". "Fracture" was still in its working stages here as it includes an additional passage that would later be omitted and later included as a part of the track "Starless" (with a slight difference in variation). The second half of the concert is where the stops really get pulled out. Beginning with the mellow "Book of Saturday" and gradually building through the "Tight Scrummy" improv which is built around a clever drum machine rhythm. A dramatic "Exiles" follows which leads to another improv that paves the way for a no-holds-barred "Talking Drum" and "Larks’ Tongues in Aspic pt.2". The audience was definitely enthusiastic as it can be clearly heard in the five minutes that follows. For the encore, the band throws in another surprise by first beginning with "Peace-A Theme" and then slamming into the rarely performed hit "Cat Food". John Wetton definitely makes the song his own as does Bill Bruford. A great way to end the concert. Hats off once again to DGMLive for yet another treat into King Crimson history. Like the Asbury Park and Amsterdam gigs, this is the 1973-74 Crimson at their very best. It’s great to finally be able to hear ALL that went on during this legendary concert including Robert Fripp’s speech getting cut off because "George had to change the reel". As for the music, it doesn’t get much better than this. Fripp, Wetton, Cross and Bruford at the height of their powers!!!
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This band had Mon., Feb 8, 2010
Posted by: clintbahr
This release is worth it if just for the track "Guts on My Side".
A very interesting tune from the Gents.
Cheers!
Clint
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Asbury Park Thu., Feb 4, 2010
Posted by: 40yearKCfan
Wow! I was at that concert, and remember shouldering my way right up to the front of the crowd. Drove to Asbury Park from Bethlehem, PA (where some time earlier I’d caught Lizard/Islands-era KC at a gig at Lehigh University) with Read more
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Being there was grand Thu., Feb 4, 2010
Posted by: soveryfaraway
This was a superb experience to behold live. Fierce energy... but I also seem to recall RF having a rather bemused expression whilst observing club patrons on the floor trying to dance to some of this material Read more
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The amazing Mr. B Fri., Jan 22, 2010
Posted by: paulwelsh
As an addendum to my previous comments might I just add that Bill seems to have enjoyed a coffee or two before this one. The tempos are a little on the aggressive side and he’s just cutting loose all Read more
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New york improv Thu., Jan 21, 2010
Posted by: jogrant
Guts on my side is the New york improv from the Don kirshner film, with words! Awesome, I always loved that and dreamed there was a studio version or a full song, so here we Read more
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Great, but needs something . . . Wed., Jan 20, 2010
Posted by: DeVito
. . . something that’s now provided by Udine from the day before -- an ending. Add the soundboard recordings of "Exiles," "Fracture" and "Larks’ II" from Udine 3/19/74 and you have a great Read more
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Udine + Brescia = Great Concert Wed., Jan 20, 2010
Posted by: DeVito
This one seems to be causing some disagreement. I’m with the "hot date" crowd -- this is a good, raw, blasting set. "Guts" is fun, but obviously didn’t suit the band -- maybe they played it on a Read more
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Guts Wed., Jan 20, 2010
Posted by: Wordsmith
"Guts on My Side"? Or is it "GODS On My Side"? Or "GOD’S On My Side"? We may never know! Is it just me, or does this proto-song remind anyone else of UK’s "Caesar’s Palace Blues", especially in the verses’ Read more
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Not a hot date Tue., Jan 19, 2010
Posted by: gasmrv
In my view this download is only worth it for collectors as it offers the rare track Guts On My Side, which I can understand why it was quickly dropped by the band, ie it’s not really worth it Read more
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Never mind the quality, feel the width Mon., Jan 18, 2010
Posted by: paulwelsh
Man, this is an amazing gig. This shit is just on fire! You’ll never hear a more intense "Exiles", the improv is wildly intense, and it has a cool little song you won’t find anywhere Read more
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