looks like his personal page since you can't add him or follow him
― akm, Tuesday, 3 June 2014 23:50 (ten years ago) link
could this be where KC finally does a full-on nostalgia show? they've certainly earned it, and knowing Fripp I don't see why he would prefer 10-year old material over 40-year old material as they're both firmly in the past by his standards.
― Maggie killed Quagmire (collest baby ever) (frogbs), Wednesday, 4 June 2014 16:59 (ten years ago) link
http://d1ya1fm0bicxg1.cloudfront.net/2014/05/king-crimson-tickets_10-04-14_3_5387a435cbf52.png
― lauded at conferences of deluded psychopaths (Sparkle Motion), Thursday, 5 June 2014 16:45 (ten years ago) link
From the looks of this it sounds like the nostalgia trip. I'm not complaining.
― lauded at conferences of deluded psychopaths (Sparkle Motion), Thursday, 5 June 2014 16:47 (ten years ago) link
been giving this a listen all day:
http://iapetus-store.com/album/sultry-kissing-lounge-crimson-projekct-tour-2014
Reuter is a pretty great Fripp clone, that's for certain.
Did we ever find out what happened between Fripp and Gunn? I remember there being some rumor of some falling out but never anything definitive.
― akm, Friday, 13 June 2014 23:31 (ten years ago) link
It sounded like Gunn was just worn down by Fripp being Fripp. I always got the feeling he left for much the same reasons as Bruford. In any event it's too bad because I think on balance I'd prefer Gunn to Levin on this outing.
― lauded at conferences of deluded psychopaths (Sparkle Motion), Friday, 13 June 2014 23:41 (ten years ago) link
http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2014-07-01/king-crimson-release-first-new-music
― Autumn Almanac, Wednesday, 2 July 2014 08:59 (nine years ago) link
Pretty good
― Naive Teen Idol, Wednesday, 2 July 2014 10:54 (nine years ago) link
Yeah I'd like to hear a whole album of that stuff, sans Jakko.
― goth colouring book (anagram), Wednesday, 2 July 2014 11:34 (nine years ago) link
well if you were to tell me the lineup for KC was the one on this track then I'd say we're doing just fine. Anyway I have no complaint with this minute, and do hope it leads to a new album.
― lauded at conferences of deluded psychopaths (Sparkle Motion), Wednesday, 2 July 2014 13:14 (nine years ago) link
Sounds good. What the heck will Pat have to do, what with Bill keeping the time and Gavin playing like three drummers?
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 2 July 2014 13:22 (nine years ago) link
(This is a perfect time to note that the first Rieflin solo album, with Fripp and Gunn, is pretty great. Rieflin sings like Sylvian!)
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 2 July 2014 13:23 (nine years ago) link
Very excited about these upcoming gigs, but wondering if I am $90 + fees excited. And those are the cheap seats.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 21 August 2014 21:49 (nine years ago) link
Odds of seeing anything called Crimson again are slim. I'd go---but are there even good seats left in Chicago?
If anyone has a ticket to the SF Friday show and wants to trade for Saturday webmail me.
― Dokken played here for a Ribfest and people were total assholes (Sparkle Motion), Thursday, 21 August 2014 21:55 (nine years ago) link
Yeah, there are seats for two of the three nights. This band is so nerdy it can't even instantly sell out three club dates.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 21 August 2014 21:58 (nine years ago) link
Jesus - anything other than balcony seats were gone in SF after the first week.
― Dokken played here for a Ribfest and people were total assholes (Sparkle Motion), Thursday, 21 August 2014 22:11 (nine years ago) link
How many nights?
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 21 August 2014 22:11 (nine years ago) link
2 nights
I slept on it for a few too many days, no idea why. Ticket resellers are putting floor seats at $220 - too rich for me. I'll just be happy to hear the show.
― Dokken played here for a Ribfest and people were total assholes (Sparkle Motion), Thursday, 21 August 2014 22:12 (nine years ago) link
Hmm. Well, I guess we have an extra night and ... fewer Primus fans?
I think I'm happy to listen, too. Harrison is the only guy whose skills barely translate to your ears. You have to keep an eye on him to know what he's up to.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 21 August 2014 22:13 (nine years ago) link
crystal ball is telling me I'm too broke to see Crimson :(
― before you die you see the rink (Jon Lewis), Friday, 22 August 2014 00:05 (nine years ago) link
So, wait, is this being billed as a farewell tour? I've seen some people call it that, and other people deny, no formal announcement from the central camp, but then stuff like this:
https://slotix.com/tours/king-crimson/farewell-tour-2014/806e73182a62cb86338e66df5f128b58VwR2BFV=
Not what's linked, but that it does call it a "farewell tour 2014" in the link. If this was indeed my last chance to see the band, it could be worth $100. Then again, Fripp has a habit of comebacks as well as going full hermit. He could disappear forever or tour every year until he kicks. hmmm ...
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 25 August 2014 15:10 (nine years ago) link
seems weird that the tour officially has a name 'past, present, and future' if it were a farewell tour, but who knows.
― akm, Monday, 25 August 2014 17:41 (nine years ago) link
Esp. weird he would call it "future" after saying this version has no plans to record.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 25 August 2014 18:36 (nine years ago) link
Well, he hates his past, too, so that doesn't leave much to celebrate or say farewell to:
Robert Fripp: “My professional life has been so devoid of joy”
https://m.facebook.com/UncutMagazine/posts/873569076006412
― Naive Teen Idol, Monday, 25 August 2014 21:35 (nine years ago) link
By "joy" I'm pretty sure he means "money."
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 25 August 2014 21:36 (nine years ago) link
yeah man i heard he had plenty of joy touring with enohehehehe
― cross over the mushroom circle (La Lechera), Monday, 25 August 2014 21:37 (nine years ago) link
fripp heads should get the upcoming Heldon reissue - Allez-Téia! I'm listening to it right now. There is even a song called In Wake Of King Fripp.
― tylerw, Monday, 25 August 2014 21:46 (nine years ago) link
How is it compared with the Cuneiform reissue? Also: Heldon/Richard Pinhas: S&D
― Elvis Telecom, Monday, 25 August 2014 22:14 (nine years ago) link
i'm not sure! i think this is just a vinyl reish on superior viaduct.
― tylerw, Monday, 25 August 2014 22:49 (nine years ago) link
anyone nab any of the recent Crimson vinyl reissues? Bought Red today (my fave) but have not listened yet.
― Jimmywine Dyspeptic, Tuesday, 26 August 2014 00:27 (nine years ago) link
Completely joyless, I heard.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 26 August 2014 01:00 (nine years ago) link
Hmmm
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/983756_10204866033075152_5762559804329043367_n.jpg
― Dave Depper (Davey D), Wednesday, 27 August 2014 00:16 (nine years ago) link
― tylerw, Monday, August 25, 2014 3:49 PM
correct, it is a vinyl reissue whereas the Cuneiform was CD. I assume the same master tapes were used.
― sleeve, Wednesday, 27 August 2014 00:24 (nine years ago) link
Crimson YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYru1JoobMQ
― Malibu Stasi (WilliamC), Monday, 1 September 2014 15:27 (nine years ago) link
OK, that drum trio is genuinely compelling and listenable. Suddenly I am psyched.
― Three Word Username, Monday, 1 September 2014 16:00 (nine years ago) link
no e-drums or triggers, hallelujah
― Dokken played here for a Ribfest and people were total assholes (Sparkle Motion), Monday, 1 September 2014 17:38 (nine years ago) link
ok I spoke too soon but still sounds natural and quite good
― Dokken played here for a Ribfest and people were total assholes (Sparkle Motion), Monday, 1 September 2014 17:39 (nine years ago) link
I am very much looking forward to the KC cover version of "My Pal Foot-Foot".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_d1ud6bLmI&list=UUBxEf1UWDjbIEoh2MAQR7zQ
― Three Word Username, Thursday, 4 September 2014 11:27 (nine years ago) link
It's only recently that I realized that Fripp envisioned these three drummers as his frontline leads. Wonder what the songs will sound like?
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 4 September 2014 12:45 (nine years ago) link
Fripp is on the cover of the upcoming issue of The Wire. Should be interesting.
― Humorist (horse) (誤訳侮辱), Thursday, 4 September 2014 15:04 (nine years ago) link
I bet he complains a lot in the interview. "I have packaged and resold each of the King Crimson albums 15 times, in every format, but what do I have to show for it? Plus, I have yet to find a benefactor who will pay me not to tour, so until I do, I will meditate, practice my guitar and perfect the art of speaking about Fripp on the third person."
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 4 September 2014 15:12 (nine years ago) link
I wish he'd hurry up and publish The Writing Project.
― Malibu Stasi (WilliamC), Thursday, 4 September 2014 15:16 (nine years ago) link
I kept hearing "it's a band of seven eagles"
― Dokken played here for a Ribfest and people were total assholes (Sparkle Motion), Thursday, 4 September 2014 18:08 (nine years ago) link
It's the true story of seven strangers.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 4 September 2014 19:02 (nine years ago) link
psyched for the melotron emulator.
― Dokken played here for a Ribfest and people were total assholes (Sparkle Motion), Thursday, 4 September 2014 19:33 (nine years ago) link
Any ILXors in Albany for tonight?
― Malibu Stasi (WilliamC), Tuesday, 9 September 2014 16:33 (nine years ago) link
setlist spoilers over at progressiveears
― Maggie killed Quagmire (collest baby ever) (frogbs), Tuesday, 9 September 2014 17:29 (nine years ago) link
Huh. Intriguing. I guess it's not surprising it should take several cues/moods from the Fripp-Jakko-Collins project. From that report, it sounds like the band was still figuring stuff out (?). Then again, the 2008 iteration was apparently not always up to Fripp's standards, but I thought it was a total monster, so who knows?
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 9 September 2014 17:41 (nine years ago) link
Still on the fence about $$$.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 9 September 2014 17:42 (nine years ago) link