Return of the Kings. KC at the Orpheum, Los Angeles
King Crimson's performance at the Orpheum was such that I felt guilty just clapping afterward as it seemed an inadequate gesture of gratitude after what they had gifted us that evening. An amazing performance of both new and freshly presented legacy material executed effortlessly by seven remarkable musicians. Highlights were RF's imaginative and flawless execution of the some of the hardest guitar parts in contemporary music, the unexpected clarity of three drummers playing simultaneously top...
King Crimson's performance at the Orpheum was such that I felt guilty just clapping afterward as it seemed an inadequate gesture of gratitude after what they had gifted us that evening. An amazing performance of both new and freshly presented legacy material executed effortlessly by seven remarkable musicians. Highlights were RF's imaginative and flawless execution of the some of the hardest guitar parts in contemporary music, the unexpected clarity of three drummers playing simultaneously topped with Gavin Harrison's bionic drum solo in 21st Century Schizoid Man and the return of the band's expensive soul - Mel Collins - blowing our minds on sax and flute. A very honorable mention also goes to Jakko Jakszyk for proving unquestionably he is the right man for the job as guitarist and vocalist, despite the inconceivable pressure of doing so while standing between two of the best musicians on the planet (Tony Levin, bass and Robert Fripp, guitar). Very glad I was able to experience this show, and I almost didn't - the last minute decision to indulge myself regardless of hearing news that my dear father had passed away that afternoon proved to be the highlight of the day and by virtue of the performance itself, possibly my year. Thank you, gentleman
