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 Celebrate good times, c'mon! September 1, 2008
Written by davidfsnyder
I’ve had three dedicated listenings to this particular download (not in headphones), with time after each listening to "digest" what I heard. I’m still digesting it, as it definitely is different from previous KC performances.
The audio quality is excellent. Astoundingly good for a FOH mix. I can clearly hear each player (except at times the drummers are so in sync that they sound as one) and the tone is excellent on each instrument.
The introductory soundscape (twern, twern, bleep, bleep) was very delicate, a bit tentative, with a sprinkle of impishness. It does help draw this listener into the performance. It is not one of RFs strongest offerings of this type.
The drums on Sleepless and Level Five are particularly terrifying. Robert’s playing on the instrumental break in Frame by Frame is ferocious, as well as on Level Five. Adrian’s finest vocal moment, in my opinion, is on The Construction of Light in which he sings the "random word-pool selection" section with the most convincing feeling I have heard on any of the many recorded performances I own of that song (or in any of the performances I’ve attended); very touching. His instrumental performance on Talking Drum is also stellar, for those who appreciate his mastery of the shrutis via the whammy bar etc. Tony is, as always, a monster bass player on every song. But, to me, the drummers really stole the show. The new kid Gavin Harrison in particular added some astonishing tasteful mmph to various pieces, and he and Pat had very strong, playful synergy. The tightness of their unisons: monster.
The main in-your-face clam was during Adrian’s otherwise amazing solo in Sleepless. And a couple of moments, I felt TL’s rendition of TG bass lines weren’t as compelling as TG’s (not surprising, given the short rehearsal and few number of shows). So, it’s not all perfect; but these points are few and far between.
The band performance was good to very good and often excellent. The rendition to digital media is excellent.
I do hope to hear more of this lineup in action, in particular to hear new compositions inspired by this lineup.
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Fresh approach Wed., Aug 20, 2008
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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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