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Written by Michael OConnor

28 June, 2022

Sid Smith's book releaste

Any eta on when this is being released at the shop? Alex Mundy replied: Dear Michael, according to Burning Shed it's here. https://burningshed.com/sid-smith_in-the-court-of-king-crimson_book It is still showing PREORDER in the US shop. Are you able to tell the lag time b/t release in the UK store and in the US store?

Alex Mundy replied:

Dear Michael, I have been informed by Inner Knot that some copies are due to arrive in the U.S. next week sometime. So save your hard earned cash, and get one reserved.

Written by Edward Williams

26 June, 2022

KC's soul sits on a stool side stage (Sometimes in deep shadow)

I saw this tidbit when looking for something not related to KC. "The only band who can truly get away with changing their front man every five minutes and retain their original band name is King Crimson. The Mighty Crim are unique, though. Their soul sits on a stool at the side of the stage (sometimes in deep shadow), stares at the floor and noodles on a guitar. Fripp, the true leader of that band, is the sole exception. This is because Fripp constantly and completely reinvents King Crimson. Compare the 70s KC with the early 80s version. The two cannot be compared. Hence, if Fripp ever leaves for good. King Crimson will die."

Written by Claus Poulsen

26 June, 2022

Washington Square XI

Although not a huge Frippertronics fan, I purchased the Washington Square Church yesterday. And boy, what a wonderful release! Love it! But I am wondering a lot about the last track (XI): there are Frippertronics plus TWO layers of arpeggios! How can the first layer of arpeggios be on the backing tape for so long without fading out and not clashing with itself when the loop starts over? The answer could be that there are THREE layers on this track. IS there?

Written by Eduardo Gonzalo Muntaner

26 June, 2022

Sunday All Over The World

This is an excellent work, Toyah, inimitable, Robert, no way, this work has to be heard with headphones, it is a job well done, it has you tied, it ends, and you play it again, and you enjoy it, you are in the world , but with this work, you are in another place, it changed your mind, it is very nice, I am very grateful to be able to hear this music, thank you with love and respect, Trey Gunn and Paul Beavis without unique words, Forever.

Written by Michael OConnor

23 June, 2022

Sid Smith's book re-release

Any eta on when this is being released at the shop?

Alex Mundy replied:

Dear Michael, according to Burning Shed it's here. https://burningshed.com/sid-smith_in-the-court-of-king-crimson_book

Written by Mark Van Kempen

23 June, 2022

Exposures

Having heard almost everything in the box once or twice, the contents do not disappoint. The Frippertronics archive blu-ray discs are great, allowing for many hours of listening at a stretch. Signals from another world, yet closer than skin. The Resplendent In Divergence disc is a beauty. The new mix of Exposure is very much like the first (1979) mix, but the murkiness has gone. The track Funky Frippertronics is quite a find - Miles Davis backing band meets Frippertronics. The only thing I miss is a inflatable lifesize cardboard picture of RF playing his guitar on a stool while playing the frippertronics discs. Put the lights down low and it's almost real...

LATEST REVIEWS

Written by Rainer Robles

10 March 1980

"Better in the Dark"

It sounds to me like the aforementioned piece, which was only played at a handful of the early LoG shows, according to the archive.

Written by Coleson Dilbeck

Club Agora Cleveland

Likely some sort of AM radio recording.

While a bit lo-fi this recording seems to give off the impression of a radio performance. The instruments are far too up front and clear to be any sort of audience recording, and the volume of the bass further gives me this impression. This recording is definitely not for those with weak ears but that being said it is one of the better tapes from this part of 1973, and is a very good listen.

Written by Samuel Langer

King Crimson, 28th of July 2001 at Carefree Theater

Great concert

Great concert, awesome to see on video! Cool guitar solo effect on ITFP. Setlist: Dangerous Curves; Into the Frying Pan; The ConstruKction of Light; Level V; ProzaKc Blues; The Power to Believe (II): Power Circle; One Time; VROOOM; Coda: Marine 475; Dinosaur; The World's My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum; Adrian Announcement; Response to Stimuli (I think); Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Pt. IV; Coda: I Have a Dream; The Power to Believe (III): The Deception of the Thrush; Thela Hun Ginjeet

Written by Kelli Lehrling

Public Hall Preston England

Grim sound quality, but solid playing and set list

This isn't the worst quality recording of the Islands band, but it is by no means good. The audience is very noticeable and loud at times. With that out of the way, let me say the playing on this night is solid. Plus, it's always a pleasure to have a lengthy set list without any incomplete songs.

Written by Chris Inguanta

VROOOM (Double Trios)

Fascinating

Very interesting to hear VROOM separated into its 2 parts. Now I know how it comes all together. This one's a keeper and I enjoyed listening to it multiple times.

Written by Kelli Lehrling

A Blessing of Tears

Stunning Soundscapes

Front to back this album is gorgeous work. You'll quickly be lost in the emotional atmosphere created, and it'll keep you hooked all the way through until you're at the end wanting more. Certainly one of RF's strongest 'scapes, absolutely worth the listen. Personal highlights are The Cathedral Of Tears and Second Light.

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