Thank you guys for this beginning, and thank you Robert for continuing it, a Big Hug with all my Heart.
Written by Andrew Mather
10 October, 2024
10.10.24
As a fan forever looking for Kconnections I found in my father’s archive a post card. Dated 15.04.69. and posted in Windsor. Post marked 5.15pm 15 April 1969. I was 12 and like JJ was in the area of KC but I was on a school trip from the North West. I wrote the card just as we passed the Houses of Parliament. So it’s a special celebration today alongside the history for at least one fan. No boo-ing allowed.
Written by Eduardo Gonzalo Muntaner
05 October, 2024
RED
When I heard it I got excited because I thought of John, Tony's way of playing is exact, and Danny on drums is also wonderful, and Adrian and Steve are excellent, it seems like it was RED's version of the original work, really beautiful, Happy Anniversary, happiness!
Written by David Kuzma
04 October, 2024
Elephant Talk / HelloinElephant
Presented by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: https://www.helloinelephant.com/
From the FAQ page:
"What is the HelloInElephant Project?
"The HelloinElephant Campaign has been created by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, in collaboration with ElephantVoices, to provide people with the ability to translate simple human words and emotions into elephant calls that signal similar emotions or intentions. A variety of elephant animations have been created to allow a visual representation of these cal...
Presented by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: https://www.helloinelephant.com/
From the FAQ page:
"What is the HelloInElephant Project?
"The HelloinElephant Campaign has been created by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, in collaboration with ElephantVoices, to provide people with the ability to translate simple human words and emotions into elephant calls that signal similar emotions or intentions. A variety of elephant animations have been created to allow a visual representation of these calls. The use, production, frequency and tone of specific calls are influenced by age and gender, and the animations are not intended as scientific representations. For the science behind specific elephant calls and elephant communication, please visit the ElephantVoices website."
(I am not affiliated with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, nor HelloinElephant. I am also not an elephant... but then I would say that, wouldn't I?)
Written by Kent Rieger
04 October, 2024
2010s band tour bundles
First off, super excited that the 2014 tour is coming up for download in December 2024! Very exciting news!
The inevitable follow up question….any idea how frequently these bundles will come up? For example, my first show in person was 2017, and hoping to not wait until 2027 to hear it again!
Alex Mundy replied:
Dear Kent, I can't say exactly when the rest of the tours will be made available, but it certainly will be before their corresponding 10th anniversary.
Written by The Prog Father
04 October, 2024
Is it really worth making albums
Following recent posts suggesting a new album, coincidentally Dave Gilmour says in an interview in the Guardian today, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/03/david-gilmour-the-rich-and-powerful-have-siphoned-off-the-majority-of-music-industry-money, this: "I think the music industry is a tough one these days, and for people who are recording in it, the rewards are not justifiable. The rich and the powerful have siphoned off the majority of this money. I was lucky to be part of the golden ...
Following recent posts suggesting a new album, coincidentally Dave Gilmour says in an interview in the Guardian today, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/03/david-gilmour-the-rich-and-powerful-have-siphoned-off-the-majority-of-music-industry-money, this: "I think the music industry is a tough one these days, and for people who are recording in it, the rewards are not justifiable. The rich and the powerful have siphoned off the majority of this money. I was lucky to be part of the golden years when there was a much better share going to the musicians, so I support anything that could be done to make that easier. The working musician today has to go out and play live – they can’t survive any other way. They won’t do it by the recording process and that’s a tragedy because that is not encouraging new music to be created." Too true! The only qualification I would add is that if a band from decades ago is going out touring, they do need to have new material. If all they do is play the old stuff, the question is "Can they play the songs as well now as they did then?" Because if not, what's the point? Go see a decent tribute band instead. Mind you, I did buy KC's Live In Toronto and it's pretty good - even though it is mostly oldies. Like me :)
One of the most magical performances of 90s-era crimson I have ever heard. You can hear the sound of the Wetton era improvisations trying to break out during these songs, but even so, all of these performances are unique and reflect a special sound that is new and exciting. None of this music had been rehearsed before, and everything was done on the fly; spontaneous compositions are created within the air, and Crimson manages to harness and play with that. A lot of this feels like pangea by mile...
One of the most magical performances of 90s-era crimson I have ever heard. You can hear the sound of the Wetton era improvisations trying to break out during these songs, but even so, all of these performances are unique and reflect a special sound that is new and exciting. None of this music had been rehearsed before, and everything was done on the fly; spontaneous compositions are created within the air, and Crimson manages to harness and play with that. A lot of this feels like pangea by miles davis, like that record this is complex music but also magicical because it is pushing what music can be and function.
Ever since I heard the riffs off Larks Part I I knew this was my favorite Crime album. It's difficult for me to put into words how much I love this album. It's just perfect, that's all I can say.
Fantastic show! Our crew recorded a very high quality version from maybe fifth row center, it was one of the best recordings of that era-crisp highs and solid bottom. Full show. Never circulated it beyond friends. This version recording is also verrry well done. Get this one, the band is telepathic in their improvs. Best tour of the 80’s by far. Yea
I recently added volumes 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 to my collection, and I must say, each album is like a little treasure trove of surprises. Every one of them features a delightful mix of tunes, some of which are absolute gems, while others are genuinely cherishable. Integrating these into my KC collection felt akin to being a child in a toy shop—utterly thrilled with each discovery. These albums are not just music; they're an eclectic assortment of auditory delights that keep giving. Highly rec...
I recently added volumes 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 to my collection, and I must say, each album is like a little treasure trove of surprises. Every one of them features a delightful mix of tunes, some of which are absolute gems, while others are genuinely cherishable. Integrating these into my KC collection felt akin to being a child in a toy shop—utterly thrilled with each discovery. These albums are not just music; they're an eclectic assortment of auditory delights that keep giving. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add some variety and excitement to their music library.
I recently added volumes 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11 to my collection, and I must say, each album is like a little treasure trove of surprises. Every one of them features a delightful mix of tunes, some of which are absolute gems, while others are genuinely cherishable. Integrating these into my KC collection felt akin to being a child in a toy shop—utterly thrilled with each discovery. These albums are not just music; they're an eclectic assortment of auditory delights that keep giving. Highly recomme...
I recently added volumes 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11 to my collection, and I must say, each album is like a little treasure trove of surprises. Every one of them features a delightful mix of tunes, some of which are absolute gems, while others are genuinely cherishable. Integrating these into my KC collection felt akin to being a child in a toy shop—utterly thrilled with each discovery. These albums are not just music; they're an eclectic assortment of auditory delights that keep giving. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add some variety and excitement to their KC library.