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Written by Maksym Bończak

23 January, 2020

Walk On: Arlington [06/10/1973]

Dear Alex Does it appear to be known what track was used as a Walk On at the Arlington University 06/10/1973? It doesn't sound like anything from "(No Pussyfooting)" (especially it's not "The Heavenly Music Corporation II", so often used as a walk on during these years), altough there are still audible loops. Has the track been indentified? Sincerely, Max

Alex Mundy replied:

Dear Max, I'm not sure what that intro music is, but it does sound (to my ears) like something running at an incorrect speed and running backwards. Not sure if it's a Frippertronics though.

Written by Eduardo Gonzalo Muntaner

21 January, 2020

Exposure

Exposure sessions are excellent, it's nice to be listening for hours and hours, very good, Regards.

Written by Gustavo Ernesto

21 January, 2020

The Schizoid Man and the Crimson King

What do you think would have happened if Belew did become the 9th member of King Crimson? 3 guitarist and 2 main singers? Maybe they would have done songs ala Gente Giant with them singing to things at the same time, like with 21st century Schizoid Man or Easy Money, one of them singing the original lyrics and the other singing new lyrics in between or like the new edit of Cadence and Cascade, the two of them taking turns to sing. Or in Discipline, why not a duel among the three guitarist, each one teaming up with a drummer to attack the other duos? Or a Hell Hounds of Krim type composition for the guitarist? Or to give some variety to the dates, why not one day with Jakko being the principal singer and the next day Belew? Now that's an interesting "what if?" Maybe later, maybe never. On the meantime, I'm holding my breath for this year activity,since the King already blew my mind last year, I have no doubt that it will do it again.

Written by Gustavo Ernesto

21 January, 2020

Above and Below

Searching information to a guitarist called Friedman on Facebook (and of course, I misheard the name and wrote Frippman) I found a publication made by Robert Fripp on the third of September of 2017, saying Belew agreed to be KC 9th head. I always thought it was just a "dude trust me" fact, something people just made up. What happened? With the last member, we know the reason was that he wanted to take a break but I have never seen anything about Belew. Was there ever an official statement of why that didn't happened?

Alex Mundy replied:

Dear Gustavo, I'm just taking a stab at this, so bear with me. When Bill originally took a break a replacement drummer/keyboardist was required, so on board came Jeremy. When Bill returned, the band now had a dedicated keyboards player, and still required 3 drummers. I can only assume that the band doesn't require 3 guitarists and two main vocalists at this time. The 9th head waits in the wings.

Written by Michael Zeck

17 January, 2020

BD Disc 23 Starless and Bible Black Box Set

Dear Alex, unfortunately I have got a faulty BD Disc 23 in this amazing Box set and would be grateful if you could send me a replacement disc. Much obliged! Best wishes Michael

Alex Mundy replied:

Dear Michael, We're on it. I have forwarded your details to our colleagues in Poland for a replacement disc.

Written by Zigomar José Espíndola

15 January, 2020

Mister Alex!

Muito obrigado pela informação. Vou ver se consigo achar o KCCC47, pois o 48 já tenho. Vida Longa ao King Crimson. Vida Longa a DGM. Grande Abraço

Alex Mundy replied:

Dear Zigomar, Club 47 is available here https://shop.schizoidshop.com/king-crimson---cc---live-in-argentina-1994-2xdvd-a-p1285.aspx

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Written by Robert Jordan

King Crimson, 7th of August 1982 at Poplar Creek

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Written by Leslie Heifner

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I was already well familiar with Frippertronics when I made an exciting vinyl purchase at Amoeba records in San Francisco back in 2008, and my mind was further blown. Judging by the packing, I was hoping to slide open the sleeve and see an EG "for promotional purposes only" sticker. But I had a bootleg. Cheers for the opportunity to purchase an official, definitive copy. What fun.

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The Holy Grail of Frippertronics releases.

I've been asking for this to be released since the early days of DGMLive. I got a cassette of the first house in September of 1978. It's been a constant companion for 40 (gawd, can it really have been forty) years. This show takes me places no other music ever has. Absolutely my all-time favorite Frippertronics show. And now, with the second house also officially released (with much better sound than the lousy boot I acquired in the mid 1980's) what a wonderful Christmas present. Thank you, thank you, thank you.