Robert Fripp

Robert Fripp's Diary

Tuesday 02 May 2000

The Rhythm Buddies have arrived

11.35
The Rhythm Buddies have arrived. John is kneeling in front of the Lunar Module: this is not an act of obeisance, I believe, more an attempt to get it responding to some command. Sounds now emerge from a guitarist I recognise as (the formerly Baldy) Belew, struggling to merit a place in King Crimson. I shall join shortly and audition for the role of second guitarist. Oh no! it's the shots from "FraKctured" to begin the day!

18.21
Two days in and we're begin to vibrate. And dribble. And sweat. Our approach is to paint in broad strokes, to get an overview, and then move in to the details. "FraKctured" is terrifying, but we're getting better at picking up when we fall apart. And, on stage, there are going to be some impressive pile ups with this one.

My Sister reports from the merchandising front that she is already receiving pre-orders for her production of the "Brother - He Talks As Well" cassette pack. Is this my future? I wonder.

Now the weather report: the sun shines, the sky is blue, but often the day begins with clouds.

Now, the food report: last night the group plus Bill Munyon went to Loco Lupe's with a Monster Margarita for the second guitarist's reward for a hard day's work.

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