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 The Mighty Crim isn't dead! May 16, 2010
Written by Slipstream
If it weren’t for the odd mix I’d give this show a six-star rating, but I felt that it had to be reduced to a "mere" five...
Let’s face it, King Crimson’s flame delayed to begin to catch that night, however, when it did, the boys simply nailed the setlist with intense fury and power, problably to recover the lost time. Gavin Harrison proved to be a fine addition to the band, specially because his playing matches Pat’s and yet, it’s different, complementing the sound and leaving more room for Mastelotto to use triggers and samples.
Levin isn’t Gunn, and for anyone who’s expecting Gunn’s parts being exactly the same with Levin, disappointment is the word. Tony embraces Trey’s parts but, instead of trying to reproduce them, he gives ’em his own arrangement and interpretation.
Robert and Adrian are somewhat low and seemingly absent on some points, yet, that doesn’t mean you won’t hear them or their soloing. The balance is very good and, instead of being claustrophobic and only focusing on guitar, you get to hear every nuance of every member equally clear.
For me, high points include the extended "Sleepless", the reinvigorated "Larks’ Tongues In Aspic - Part II", the "Red" with a Chapman Stick, the insaner-than-normal "Indiscpline" and the soundscape in the end of "Coda: Marine 475"...
Some reviewers complained about the clear coldness of the band that night. Welcome to the Soundboard World! Soundboard recordings are like this, you could record even a King Crimson 1973 show or a System Of A Down 2001 gig and it would still sound weak. The fault is of the soundboard and not of the band...
Well, probably, the previous shows have a bigger sense of uncertainty and the latter shows are best performed, but this one balances both, it has some uncertainties (specially during "The ConstruKction Of Light") and is finelly played, also, it is forceful and strong. So, why complain about the other 2008 shows not being available while you can delight yourself with this one?
Buy it! It’s a good one!
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What's this? Wed., Sep 3, 2008
Posted by: kcpebras
I’ve just had a look on the set list. If you couldn’t see them live, this lineup doesn’t bring you anything new. It’s the double trio repertoire plus some drum duets and 2 double duo Read more
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Wow Wed., Sep 3, 2008
Posted by: lesheifner
I waited with patience for the first release of this new Crimson to come about. Now, I listen in amazement again, for the first time in ages. I tend to give myself big breaks from listening to KC Read more
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Celebrate good times, c'mon! Mon., Sep 1, 2008
Posted by: davidfsnyder
I’ve had three dedicated listenings to this particular download (not in headphones), with time after each Read more
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This is my brain on music Fri., Aug 29, 2008
Posted by: DeVito
"Music is very fucking subjective," as someone once said. I attended all three shows at Park West (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), and my subjective experience was that Thursday night was the least compelling and involving of the Read more
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Overwhelming and Powerful Fri., Aug 29, 2008
Posted by: gravityman
I downloaded this amazing performance while watching the (more like monitoring) the presidential related speeches.
It really struck me previewing these tracks how powerful a sincere and well crafted musical performance in the moment can Read more
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bring it on!!! Wed., Aug 27, 2008
Posted by: mikey072
this show is well worth the purchase......it sounds great from the soundscapes to the drum duets....i just hope that they let the beast from the last night of the tour out of its cage, cause the vibe and the sound Read more
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Secondary Percussion Parts? Wed., Aug 27, 2008
Posted by: GrassySound
I was very happy to see a show from the latest tour so quickly offered on DGMLive! Having immediately purchased it, I eagerly sat down to give it a detailed listen. I enjoyed hearing the remarkable T-Lev back in Crimson, and Read more
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Chicago, Illinois August 07, 2008
Posted by: maxtognoni
After a lot of enthusiastic reviews I try to write my bittersweet impressions.Anyway is a good performance of the new line up but (for me) Crims can do better. I like very much the performance of Robert and Adrian, very brilliant as Read more
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The Beast in Chicago! Tue., Aug 26, 2008
Posted by: Otohiko
They’re back and while there’s not much new content-wise on the plate, I wouldn’t be fooled for a second that this is the same KC that I saw 5 years Read more
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