West Hartford

This has to be one of the most memorable Entry Of The Crims in the archive. Starting with a strident rendition of the UK’s national anthem, the notes transition into The Star-Spangled Banner, all of this sonic flag-waving is Fripp’s tip of the hat to the fact that the gig taking is place on America’s Independence Day.

Appropriately enough, there are plenty of fireworks bursting throughout this good-sounding audience recording. Aside from the furious Thela, Industry, and Dig Me hums and thrums with a pensive intensity, the latter track’s melodic chorus contrasts so dramatically with its rough-hewn and somewhat atonal verses.

It’s always interesting to hear the positive reaction to what is conventionally perceived to be ‘difficult’ music. Of course, that could be because throughout Crimson’s lifespan and numerous personnel changes, ‘difficult’ was always part of the deal and most people in the crowd on this, and other evenings along the way, are fairly well prepared for what’s heading their way. A great show.
TRACK
TIME
01
Entry Of The Crims
05:59
02
Larks' Tongues In Aspic Part III
05:26
03
Thela Hun Ginjeet
06:10
04
Red
05:46
05
Matte Kudasai
03:41
06
Industry
07:56
07
Dig Me
04:06
08
Three Of A Perfect Pair
04:30
09
Indiscipline (Incomplete)
09:19
10
Sartori In Tangier
04:23
11
Adrian Announcement
00:24
12
Frame By Frame
03:46
13
Waiting Man
06:46
14
Sleepless
06:34
15
Larks' Tongues In Aspic Part II
06:45
16
Discipline
04:47
17
Heartbeat
03:58
Written by Chris Inguanta
For die hard Crimson fans like me only
Very very murky and as Michael said, muddy. Great adjective for this show. Through the mud a great performance and the Star Spangled Banner, what a surprise!!!
Written by Michael Flaherty
Below 'Bootleg' Average Sound (for club members only)
I have every 1984 concert available, and everyone of them is excellent in performance--West Hartford is no exception. Also, it has the added bonus of Robert's special Fourth of July opening. If you are a club member (I can't recommend paying 10 dollars to anyone) and love this era, it is definitely worth adding to your collection. However, I must note that the sound quality is below what we usually hear from three star recordings ( would have given it two). You can hear what they are playi...
Written by Jean Luc Michaud
4th of July 1984 Celebration of US independance day.
The entry of the CRIMS reminds me of another guitarist who was in London in 1969, and who said that the mighty CRIMS was the band to watch after seeing them perform for their concert ever at the Revolution Club. This guitarist made famous rendition of The Star Spangled Banner and the UK national anthem too. Who is he?
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