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 Smiling about Chicago August 24, 2008
Written by theundercoverman
So, it was the drums all along. Putting two, mostly acoustic drummers together, with the usual guitarist’s wet dream of Fripp and Belew, and inviting Tony Levin to bounce around with his stick, in between the two happy couples, is what Fripp has been getting ready for these past 40 years.
Even my wife quite likes it, and she, being female, is normally scared away by the band’s previous rhythm sections’ ugly, muscularity, with the exception of Bruford and Wetton in about two songs, oh alright one – Easy Money. This is a set you can actually, sort of dance to, and it’s still as heavy and clever and inventive as King Crimson always is.
The highlights are songs I hadn’t liked too much in the past – Neurotica is cinematic and hallucinatory, rather than cacophonous. Sleepless’ is sexier, more fluid. Level Five used to sound like a guitar lesson. Now it’s a celebration, with twin machine guns joyously punching the air on either side. The Construction of Light is more light, less construction. Even Dinosaur is OK.
If they were to market this album, it could do quite well. They won’t, so let’s be happy to have found it by ourselves. Please bring the show to London Robert, or Europe at least. Please.
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Fresh approach Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: gfaiers
On first listen, I am not only impressed with the impact that the twin drumming has on the performance, but it seems that Fripp, Belew and Levin have really approached this material from a new Read more
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Review: The Beast - August 7, 2008 - Chicago Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: DanAnderson
Just downloaded the show. Interesting. For the third time the Beast is defined by its rhythm section. The first was the live Lark’s Tongues band. If not defined by it, definitely driven by John & Read more
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Most Rockworthy! Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: cuicawrangler
Having been fortunate enough to experience this show, I can attest to the energy and excitement levels. Thanks for loading this so quickly!
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Chicago, Illinois August 07, 2008
Posted by: tmarciniak
Excellent show. Lots of energy and a spark of inspiration and humour in every note/pause played or missed (there are quite a few in here).
Warning: powerful rhythm section. Prepare to be blasted.
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it kCarries over Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: davidly
The crowd was too restless to sit and listen to the Introductory Soundscape that night, so it’s nice to have a undisturbed piece of it here for Read more
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Phenomenal Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: Andrew72287
I was also at the 8/17 show and am desperately hoping that one is released as well. But this show sounds phenomenal as well. I will also be buying this one as Read more
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Intriguing Lineup Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: JonathanLane
I was at the 8/17 show in NYC. It was an intriguing lineup, with interesting takes on some old favorites. Gavin complemented several of the tunes nicely, while only a handful seemed to not really gain much from Read more
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Excellent Sound! Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: jfortier
Thank you for making this available!! I was at this show, and now I get to re-live some truly memorable performances! The beast was unleashed this night!
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Sounds great! Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: Wilcox660
Listening to these samples, I’m struck by the depth of the "soundfield" for lack of a better word. An excellent sounding recording that reveals many fine pings and bangs. Ah, if only DGM accepted checks or money orders, so I Read more
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FINALLY HERE Wed., Aug 20, 2008
Posted by: AcousticPhenomena
To anyone who was not at any of the shows: YOU MUST HAVE THIS. To anyone who was at any of the shows: A MUST HAVE!
This lineup of crim is out of this Read more
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