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 Perfecting in Perfection in Perfecting ... January 2, 2007
Written by landru141
I’m often asked why I collect certain band’s live material. Why, for example, would you want multiple shows of the same band playing the same songs from the same tour? But, the truth is only a few bands have that magic for a period of time that make almost every performance worth hearing. I suppose King Crimson (especially this era) is the absolute epitome of the variations a set of songs can take. The combination of classical music’s heavy construction and jazz’s improvisation provide a wealth of musical information, while still maintaining a feeling of "vibe" so lacking in other prog rock bands. A track like “Lark’s Tongue …” has sections that you remember, but the whole piece seems constantly to move and change from recording to recording. Imperfections or variations become little landmarks. A particular bass or cymbal hit can make all the difference. This particular set is absolutely stunning. As noted in other reviews, the recording was used as part of the "Starless and Bible Black" album, which should indicate the quality level. But, in some ways, this album supersedes SABB by restoring the full free-range of the set and the band’s natural ability for dynamics. It is hard to say it’s better ... but it is certain that if you love the that album, this era of the band, then this is a MUST HAVE download. I only review when I am truly blown away and this set is absolutely why I look at dgmlive on a weekly basis ... just waiting for a tasty treat like this. And, "Cat Food" to boot ...
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Addendum Tue., Jan 25, 2011
Posted by: Carnamagos
I’ve nothing to add to the other superlatives here, but I want to note one thing about this recording that no one else seems to mention: David Cross’s mellotron was largely missing in action for much of the Read more
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Great!!!! Sat., Aug 21, 2010
Posted by: ekimshield
I saw this band in June ’73 (a few months before this recording) performing much of the material presented here. This a faithful document of that (and this) hair-raising night. A desert island recording if ever there were Read more
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Glasgow, 1973... Tue., Dec 29, 2009
Posted by: avakashitar
I wish I could’ve been there (but I only arrived on Earth a full month and three days later, so, no good for that...).
Although I had the studio albums and "The Night Watch", and had heard most of "The Great Read more
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great but redondant and an overview Mon., Aug 31, 2009
Posted by: danielontheparapet
All those coming out concerts are great but it becomes redondant , even if it’s never the same excatly! The problem is that this incarnation of the band was always playing the same Read more
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Staggering Wed., Jan 21, 2009
Posted by: kevineden
My first DGM download and what a scorcher. Having heard some of it on the Great Deciever box I was partly prepared for this gig. What a staggering beast of sonic power this KC Read more
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Amazing Wed., Oct 31, 2007
Posted by: HenryKC
I was lucky enough to be at the Apollo on October 23, 1973. It was a truly amazing experience. As you can hear from the demands for an encore, the crowd went crazy at the Read more
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Devastating!!!!! Mon., Oct 15, 2007
Posted by: wolverinepete
I burned this beast onto a CD and am now blasting it at concert level over a quality stereo system at home, just unreal. This is my first download from this site and my God, what outstanding sound Read more
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My First Of Many Downloads Here!!! Fri., May 4, 2007
Posted by: Catfoody
First of all I must thank Robert Fripp most sincerely for the creation of this amazing website and for the offering of equally amazing live shows to download; I wish more musicians would offer the same Read more
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I have seen the future, yesterday afternoon! Thu., Mar 22, 2007
Posted by: tungarbulb
Back in 1983 or so, the late composer/performer Frank Zappa proposed an alternative to the marketing of vinyl records (CD players were brand new and unaffordable to most Read more
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WOW Fri., Jan 26, 2007
Posted by: margaret
Thanks Bob, Bill, Ian, John et al, you guys changed my life, no pre release,just a gig at the Apollo, i was 16, u gave an intro to a wider world, i know you get this stuff all Read more
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