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Breathless Drumming

Posted by Hugh O'Donnell
24 Feb 2025

A drummer's perspective on King Crimson’s 2018 live performance of powerhouse instrumental Breathless from the Fripp solo album Exposure, featuring Pat Mastelotto, Jeremy Stacey and Gavin Harrison on drums.

Recorded live in Krakow, Poland. A thrilling addition to the set, Breathless was played at concerts in 2017-2019.

Download here: Breathless Drumming King Crimson - ICE Congress Hall, Krakow, Poland, June 16, 2018

Breathless Drumming

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