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MDH Manchester, UK |
 Alone and yet not January 5, 2006
Written by AndrewJohn
Unable to arrive together with my brother I had to make a considerable personal effort to arrive I hoped in time to enjoy RF’s performance. This of course just emulates, since 1973’s THMC, the same commitment to follow the progress of this particular Wimbourne sound. Soundscapes are now much more acceptable to ’uninitiated’ than in emerging times. However, a kindly lift from my beloved from ’The West Pennines’ into Bury, the tram into Piccadilly Gardens and then a considerable walk down to the Students Union on a cold evening proved interesting, uneventful, enjoyable and most importantly timely. I was able to find a clear spot to stand and wait with the assembled people. Taking in the ambience, trying to spot ’Quarter Maintainers’, looking out for my brother and wondering what reception would await the enfolding Soundscape was enough to keep me busy until our chosen Musical Conduit quietly took the stage. Often the best moments of Fripp&Eno/Frippertronics/Soundscapes over the years have been enjoyed by many, I imagine, listening alone. I have found this, but this evening many likeminded people quietly encouraged and hoped for a feeling which after reflection and consideration availed itself to us. I enjoyed the moods, frustrations and beauty of the evolving music and sounds. Time was held without counting and I was surprised after downloading this event that it was as brief. I was tempted to intervene 4 or 5 times with nearby people who held little respect for the event. Others close by did and I believe most people who stayed in the hall paid attention also in respect to a large proportion of the audience who had come to see RF regardless of PC. My one and only intervention was when a giddy group of well groomed PC fans and their girls chatted beyond a 3 minute limit (arbitrarily set) during the Soundscape immediately in front of me. My own assertiveness and well chosen words quieted them so perfectly I surprised myself! Furthermore, Porcupine Tree were outstanding and the drummer was fantastic tonight. I found my brother in the bar later, who missed only 5 mins of RF - ’shucks I could have missed it all’ was his sarcastic opener. Thank you for gracing Manchester Mr Robert Fripp and continuing your true course in the musical muse that finds itself through you.
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Excellent performance... shame about the audience! Wed., May 3, 2006
Posted by: derrenleepoole
I was lucky enough to attend this concert. It’s so good to hear it properly, away from the din and general crowd ignorance that accompanied the performance.
Annoyingly, this was the first time I’d seen the Frippster live, and Read more
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Alone and yet not Thu., Jan 5, 2006
Posted by: AndrewJohn
Unable to arrive together with my brother I had to make a considerable personal effort to arrive I hoped in time to enjoy RF’s performance. This of course just emulates, since 1973’s THMC, the same commitment to follow Read more
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Grief than Hope Thu., Dec 29, 2005
Posted by: spider13
I definitely love this show and recommend it to all admirers of Mr Fripp’s soundscapes. Although at first glance, the overall mood of this music would suggest “grief”, after careful listening there would be a new feeling on your horizon Read more
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Moving Fri., Dec 23, 2005
Posted by: mflaherty
Of the two December 2005 releases (at the time of this writing) this is my favoite. In particular, the final track, "At the End of Time", is very moving, capturing all the beauty of the best moments of a Soundscape live Read more
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Shimmers Thu., Dec 22, 2005
Posted by: ScottM
First off, the sound quality is very strong (on the FLAC download at least). Fripp’s music has never been heard with more clarity. As to the content, I quite like Read more
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Solemnity, intelligence and most of all beauty Wed., Dec 21, 2005
Posted by: junklight
I only spotted this download because RF mentioned 3 soundscape downloads in his diary.
The shear breath taking beauty drew me away from my own thoughts a number of times. There are one or two places where the synth patch Read more
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