Another tasty tit-bit of the nascent Discipline piece as it gradually spirals into life. As can be heard from his yowl of pleasure, Bill B is clearly digging the new groove!
This track is available for download as part of a bumper collection of Mr Stormy's Monday Selections Volume Three - Yes, his third year of treasures from the murky, cavernous DGM archives, torch in hand, fedora upon his head.
This track is now available for download as part of a bumper collection of Mr Stormy's Monday Selections Volume Three - Yes, his third year of treasures from the murky, cavernous DGM archives, torch in hand, fedora upon his head.
Another tasty tit-bit of the nascent Discipline piece as it gradually spirals into life. As can be heard from his yow...
In regards to "Shall We Listen to That, I wrote "Discipline is one of my all time favorites, and I truly enjoyed getting a glimpse of its infancy. Thank you! " It applies here as well. Thanks once again. Looking forward to listening to future installments.
Written by Kevin Gamble
Thanks--these are fascinating documents.
Apart from the natural excitement and intrigue of hearing the creative process unfolding in real time, one of the most interesting things about the series of tracks from these sessions is to hear the group dynamic, and compare it to the dynamic with Tony Levin. Jeff Berlin is truly one of the most talented and expert bassists around. His command of the instrument is exceptional. I remember seeing him up close and personal in a clinic many years ago, and was simply astounded at the pure mus...
Apart from the natural excitement and intrigue of hearing the creative process unfolding in real time, one of the most interesting things about the series of tracks from these sessions is to hear the group dynamic, and compare it to the dynamic with Tony Levin. Jeff Berlin is truly one of the most talented and expert bassists around. His command of the instrument is exceptional. I remember seeing him up close and personal in a clinic many years ago, and was simply astounded at the pure musicality that came out of his instrument. It certainly reset my expectations for what the instrument was capable of. But as great a bassist as he is, it’s kind of fascinating to hear him not really fit in here--to not really ’get it’ in the way we’re used to hearing in the King Crimson setting. It’s not fair to judge someone on a rehearsal--I’m sure Tony Levin spent some time finding his way into the music, and presumably this gathering was not intended as the ’official’ King Crimson at the time--but to my ears, this ’alternate reality’ Crimson reinforces how unique and valuable the actual Crimson group dynamic has always been. Hearing how a phenomenal bassist, one with a years-long working connection to the drummer, can still stand out as the odd element out is very revealing about the work that Robert Fripp must have put in behind the scenes for all these years to maintain the elusive quality of King Crimson. What that quality is, of course, I’m not qualified to comment on. But what it isn’t is somewhat delightfully showcased in these snippets. These rehearsal moments are great fun, are very good music overall, and would be more than good enough for most bands. The power of Fripp’s fresh and updated style of playing is electric. And yet the sum of the parts is not quite entirely King Crimson. An intriguing combo for avid listeners. Thank you for sharing!