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      Sustaining! 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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The King Is Dead Thu., Sep 20, 2012
Posted by: beloy51
When I first saw The King in Chicago in 1969 my mind was so blown away I wanted to throw my guitar in the river. I remember Lake’s poke-a-dot shirt, Bob sitting On A Read more
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Somehow it worked! Thu., Sep 20, 2012
Posted by: Bakullama
All tied together with great vocals & lyrics, Happy Family is a real good song. Something cool emerged from the Centipede experiment. Tippett was just plain awesome in K.Cs. abstract ventures. The haphazard Jazz guitar seems to be just on the verge Read more
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Not alone! Thu., Sep 13, 2012
Posted by: microbunny
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Context Thu., Sep 13, 2012
Posted by: Wilcox660
Hearing familiar playing in a different context has just put a huge smile on my face. Unfettered fun! The sonic mint on my pillow for the evening.
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Happy family excerpt Wed., Sep 12, 2012
Posted by: Hubert
Incredible. More, please. (Yes, I suppose I’m one of those odd souls who think Lizard is Crimson’s finest achievement.)
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FYI, This Recording is the Early Show Mon., Sep 3, 2012
Posted by: jabella
For those who have been wondering, this recording is from the early show (aka first house) on November 5th. To my knowledge, no recording exists of the November 5th late show (the first night of the Savoy Read more
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Chicago, IL November 08, 2003
Posted by: AugieD
November 8, 2003 Chicago, Park West. A trip on the ’night’ fantastic. One to remember, and remember it well. RF, guitar in hand, takes to his stool, readying the maze of processors cables and foot Read more
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Manchester, UK November 12, 1996
Posted by: peter29
Thanks, very interesting and informative. Yes, musically these pieces posses the same stagnant and cold atmosphere later found on November Suite album. Nice to hear clear choral sounds again, almost completely abandoned by Fripp with some exceptions over last few Read more
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Lots of fun Tue., Aug 28, 2012
Posted by: kalka2
Using a palette similar to November Suite, RF creates a set of 4 Soundscapes. Each one is different, and each one is worth hearing. In most cases, one can even hear the unamplified "pluck" of the guitar string before the Read more
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Manchester, UK November 12, 1996
Posted by: JoelSS
Very entertaining. Can’t wait for the Hank Williams covers... ;)
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