Having completed their North American tour, the Crims are heard here in London on the European leg following the release of Beat. With the exceptions of the studio improvisation, Requiem, and the ballad, Two Hands, a good portion of the second KC album from the 80s is represented here though Sartori In Tangiers is tragically incomplete. The band’s form here is crisp on everyone is alert and on their toes. Clams Crimsonique however, can come in all sorts of shapes and sounds. Sometimes it's down to the feet or fingers letting the player down, and sometimes, as it is here, it’s the equipment that will betray you. When Fripp comes in with the opening theme his Roland guitar synth has tuning spectacularly off. While his three colleagues on the bandstand effect a holding pattern, Fripp and his techie get to grips with the settings. After a few bars order is restored and the correct pitch sings out to much applause. Just one small moment in a very good gig that’s remarkably clear.
