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All Saints Church Broad Chalke, Wiltshire, UK |
 A Clean Transaction February 4, 2006
Written 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 performances. This may be off-topic but i hope the moderator will indulge a comment on the Soundscapes recordings for Microsoft, or direct it to its proper place. Those who appreciate Robert Fripp’s music should be glad anytime he can make, as he said, "a clean transaction" to do what he does. To my mind it’s neither "evil" nor venal to accept a check from Microsoft in exchange for doing what you do well. Money gladly released in fair exchange for good work performed, with correct intent all around, can only be good. That’s why it’s called "kosher" money. It depends upon how it is earned and then spent or shared. Obviously, the input of money lets Fripp go on making this internal, not-extremely-commercial music. If the artist can prosper doing that, there’s little reason to take the other money, for example becoming a producer for some abysmal boy band or dance act, disappearing into the black hole of the ordinary music business as many artists do. I for one am happy for Robert Fripp that he doesn’t have to face that. Partisans of this or that computer, politico, etc. shouldn’t hope to enlist their favorite artists to prove what’s best and who’s right. I won’t say that the partisanship directly damages the art ... i either maintain my protective circle, or allow it to drop...in other words, either i use a certain quiet means to deflect the intrusion, or I let it find its mark in me via my reaction. Thus the decision to be damaged or not lies with the artist. But the fans should also leave their favorite artists out of all partisanry, if that’s a word in English... Some wish the Soundscapes collaboration had been with Apple, and indeed it would have made sense, if they had asked Fripp to do it. Meanwhile, resourceful users of non-MS computers can figure out how to use a tone probe as a system sound, and have that pleasure now. Thanks again Robert, and best wishes.
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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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