When King Crimson added Three Of A Perfect on the Double Duo set lists audiences of the day frequently commented that they were amazed to see and hear it performed as an Ade-only acoustic guitar outing, such is the complexity and syncopation of the guitar line and vocal lines.
So, for those Crimheads who spend most of their time listening to that era’s live versions of this song, it’s understandable if this new mix taken from the original album multi-tracks sounds rather familiar.
Of course it’s anything but. Absent from the final mix of the finished album, the acoustic guitar is reinstated and brought to the fore in this special Stormy mix where it positively sparkles and dazzles. We also get to hear so much more depth and detail that went into those vocal harmonies from Ade and Tony.
Despite the drums being taken out of the equation on this version, the piece nevertheless maintains its momentum thanks to the cyclical guitar motif and the buoyant bass figures that bob up and down between the groove. An absolute gem!
This track is available for download as part of a bumper collection of Mr Stormy's Monday Selections. His Eighth year of treasures from the murky, cavernous DGM archives, are now available in Full Flac Fidelity
