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World Financial Centre New York, New York |
Wash Away The Noise November 30, 2000
Written by Robert C. Parducci
A fine performance which lasted about one hour. At the
beginning of the show John Schaefer announced by that the concert would later
be broadcast on WNYC (93.9 FM) sometime in January 2001. John also had kind
words to say about the entire series of six concerts, which he described as a
journey. Robert arrived on stage and greeted the audience, left, centre and
right. The audience was attentive and played their part well. Robert met or
exceeded our expectations. The first soundscape was introduced by a several
bell-like tones from the guitar, perhaps to test the water.
What followed was a
gradually built tapestry of tones and timbres, gently wafting through the
space. I took full advantage of the opportunity to shut my eyes and relax,
allowing the sound to wash away the noise one typically encounters during a day
in NYC. The second piece was presented in similar fashion. There seemed to be
an element of digital noise or clipping during the piece that must be an artefact
of the technology Robert uses. I have my doubts that this is a deliberate
effect. About halfway through the second piece there was a short moment of
silence, then Robert continued on. The piece finally ended with a swooshing
stereo effect, and it was over. A standing ovation, marred by some thoughtless
flash photography.
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Powerfully moving Sun., Jul 11, 2010
Posted by: Grouch
It was an excerpt from this recording - I believe released by RF in the wake of 9/11 - that awakened me to the power of soundscapes. Over the years since I downloaded the full performance, it has proven unfailing Read more
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Light, Shade & Dark Sat., Dec 6, 2008
Posted by: DeVito
I downloaded this concert three months ago. After a dozen or so listens, I’m only beginning to be able to sort out and articulate my feelings about it. I’ve been trying to work my way into Soundscapes (or they’ve Read more
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Out of the muck and into the stars Thu., Mar 22, 2007
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It really is that good Sun., Nov 26, 2006
Posted by: millingt
This is a hard performance to describe, it must be heard to understood. The initial Part I wanders a bit, but from Part II- the entire second set, the soundscapes come like waves of color and emotion that cannot really Read more
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Soundscapes World Financial Centre, New York Tue., Apr 11, 2006
Posted by: Wilbert
This is extremely beautiful, even more beautiful than Love Cannot Bear.
Beautiful, Quiet, Peaceful Serenity, I have no other words.
Robert, this is the One..... I follow your work since Crimson’s Read more
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WOW Sun., Apr 9, 2006
Posted by: skeeler87
Wow, I wish I was at this performance! It must have had such a strong emotional presance when it was being performed because it really comes across in the recording. Essential to a RF soundscapes Read more
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I was at this show Sat., Jan 7, 2006
Posted by: ManhattanKid
It was one of the most interesting things I have ever heard.
Very moving at the time and also in retrospect considering all that connects to its location in time and Read more
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Soundscapes, World Financial Centre Sat., Dec 24, 2005
Posted by: ashgray
The one I’ve been waiting for, and for me, a culmination of everything that make Soundscapes such an evocative, stimulating and moving musical experience. This is "out there", as original as it gets, and stunningly Read more
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Beautiful and Majestic. Sat., Dec 24, 2005
Posted by: LouieB
Applause to DGM Live for the release of Robert Fripp’s now historic complete performance at New York’s World Financial Center in November 2000.
The 95-minute performance evokes many moods from Fripp’s guitar soundscapes - some which are serene and beautiful, others Read more
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