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All Saints Church Broad Chalke, Wiltshire, UK |
 A peak soundscape performance November 25, 2008
Written by davidfsnyder
While following the same general structure as the other soundscapes in the general time zone of this perfformance, this particular performance finds the heart of that structure and releases a fascinating interplay of tone and temperaments that is richer than others in the series.
In Time Stands Still, Mr. Fripp gives an electric guitar solo that plainly paints an aching and longing picture of great beauty.
The Queer Improv sections, more numerous (3) than on previous or following performances, provide constrastive counterpoint to the more reflective sections. The three different modalities, and the sequence in which they are chosen, form a rich mixture and fasicinating rejoinders to the more contemplative sections. The choice of tones for the solo lines, typically dual in nature, are well chosen and provide interesting and palatable sensations for the sensitive ear. I particularly enjoyed the piano/guitar, very subtle in tone and it worked well with the melodic development.
Future Shift makes good use of bell tones and other synthesized effects to transition into the awesome At The End of Time, a journey in its own right.
The ending of this release is, indeed, abrupt, but I do note that the performance barely squeezes onto an audio CD, but it does and I am grateful.
Well, a soundscape for the ages, which I will rank at the top with the World Trade Center soundscape and Mie Gakure, which are also paragons of this art form.
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A peak soundscape performance Tue., Nov 25, 2008
Posted by: davidfsnyder
While following the same general structure as the other soundscapes in the general time zone of this perfformance, this particular performance finds the heart of that structure and releases a fascinating interplay of tone and temperaments Read more
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Broadchalk Sun., Aug 20, 2006
Posted by: millingt
Delightful. Buy this and the soundcheck. Of all the soundscape performances I have heard, this is my favorite. Everything really comes together. Of course, it is a little unsettling knowing that the performance was edited down a wee bit, but Read more
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A Clean Transaction Sat., Feb 4, 2006
Posted by: rfwhitman
More profound and beautiful music in the Soundscape series... I agree with the previous post that here Robert Fripp uncovers deeper implications of the ideas being revealed in the late 2005 Read more
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In Greater Depth Tue., Jan 31, 2006
Posted by: mflaherty
This time out, Robert is not opening for a rock concert, but playing in a church as a featured performer. This gives him more time to stretch out and develop the themes in greater Read more
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Robert Fripp in Highest Form!!! Mon., Jan 30, 2006
Posted by: LouieB
Robert Fripp has begun 2006 with a bang and the proof is in his most recent performance at Broad Chalke All Saints’ Church which took place just a few weeks ago at the time of this Read more
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Absolutely Breathtaking Fri., Jan 27, 2006
Posted by: guitarsvenson
After downloading the Tone Probe Soundcheck of this performance I knew the full performance would not disappoint. Thank you for making such wonderful delights of musicality and for making it available to those who appreciate it.
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Jan 14 2006 Fri., Jan 27, 2006
Posted by: jbricker
Really beautiful; I’m touched. This will most likely lead to further separation of me and my money. Well done, Robert!
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