The 80s quartet was well known for its adoption of new musical technology such as the Simmons electronic kit, the Stick, and the Roland GR300 guitar synthesiser. One sound notably absent in this period was the Mellotron. Instead, perhaps influenced by his close proximity to Barry Andrews’ Crumar organ in The League Of Gentlemen, Fripp opted to use a small and highly mobile Roland organ he purchased in 1980.
Sartori In Tangiers, built around Tony Levin’s distinctive Stick pattern and Bruford’s assertive propulsion, is a good showcase for the keyboard. In this new stripped-back mix by Alex ‘Stormy’ Mundy, it moves from its ‘background’ status up into the foreground. Co-mingling with Frippetronics that seep into the track, the Roland organ’s delicate, shimmering translucency makes a fine contrast to the otherwise barrelling quality of the piece.
Sartori In Tangiers, built around Tony Levin’s distinctive Stick pattern and Bruford’s assertive propulsion, is a good showcase for the keyboard. In this new stripped-back mix by Alex ‘Stormy’ Mundy, it moves from its ‘background’ status up into the foreground. Co-mingling with Frippetronics that seep into the track, the Roland organ’s delicate, shimmering translucency makes a fine contrast to the otherwise barrelling quality of the piece.
