Bredonborough A grey day I
10.30
Bredonborough.
A grey day I…
II...
11.44 Today is the first day, following the Return From Raft Island, that I have experienced a measure of sentience.
Morning reading continues.
12.36 The Minx’s PA John has just arrived & is loading large amounts of meat into the American fridge for tomorrow’s Vampires’ lunch. T&J are shortly off to Llandudno for tonight’s Vamping.
15.21 Computing. A portion of
today’s conspicuous deception…
9/11/2009 | Moscow News №43 2009
Seventies flashback
Vladimir Kozlov
King Crimson Festival
November 10, 9 pm, B1 Maximum, 11 Ul. Ordzhonikidze,
m. Leninsky Prospekt
Although it wasn't easy for King Crimson's records to make it through the Iron Curtain in the 1970s, the band had a cult following here thanks to tape copies of iconic albums including "Islands" and "Larks' Tongues in Aspic". Not surprisingly, many old fans have remained devoted to the band and are eager to attend any show related to King Crimson. The first King Crimson Festival took place in Moscow last year, and now it is to be an annual event.
To the dismay of some fans, the legendary British progressive rock band itself isn't actually taking part in the fest, but one of King Crimson's current members - singer and guitarist Adrian Belew - is to perform with his side project, the Adrian Belew Power Trio. Their set is expected to be the fest's main highlight. Belew, who has been a King Crimson member since the band was formed by guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles in 1969, is known for participation in many other projects. And while King Crimson is currently in a phase of semi-activity, Belew has been quite focused on touring and recording with his trio…
Another notable artist scheduled to appear is Eddie Jobson, a violinist and keyboardist who collaborated with King Crimson in the 1970s. He didn't have a high-profile presence in King Crimson, playing violin and electric piano on studio overdubs for 1975's live album "USA", but was quite well known as a member of Jethro Tull, a collaborator with Frank Zappa and, later, a participant in the supergroup U.K. in the late 1970s…
The second King Crimson Festival? Understandably, fans are dismayed that KC is not playing there. But that’s what happens when deceit is employed to extract the hard-earned pay of music of fans & enthusiasts, and probably just about anyone misled by false claims for providing a particular good or service.
May we note: Ade has been a Crim since 1981, not 1969; and is a worthy participant in any festival, including one with a Crimson colouration. Eddie has my professional respect, and has never been a Crim. The extent of Eddie’s participation was one session in 1975, to replace a dodgy violin part. This is rather stretching related to King Crimson; more I knew someone from the family & had a drink with them, once. But even two performers of this calibre & their exceptional bands do not constitute a King Crimson Festival.
Friends of KC as the festival was formerly named? Kinda OK, depending on the specific details of who & how many Best Friends are taking part. But an annual KC Festival? This is dishonest & misleading and the promoter knows it. But, not all the fans are as knowing as he; and perhaps they have greater concern that the festival honour the name being invoked.
16.09 E-flurrying is without end.
21.35 An evening practicing.
