Being none the worse after having been bopped on the bonce by a mystery object during the end of gig applause the previous evening in Fort Worth, the second of three dates in KC’s mini-tour of the Lone Star state gets underway with Robert’s tasty soundscape wherein he’s quickly joined by the rest of the team. Notwithstanding the extra-curricular excursions of Thrak, it’s a shame there aren’t more of these improvisations in the Double Trio repertoire. “Buckle your seat belts” says Ade before counting off to a galloping Frame By Frame that flies by the seat of its pants. A great soundboard mix with Pat and Bill’s work bouncing off each other to great effect, and some of Trey’s subtler shadings which were often lost in the sonic melee can be clearly discerned. A High energy show by a band that’s clearly loving being there and who sound as though they don’t want to leave at the end!
Being none the worse after having been bopped on the bonce by a mystery object during the end of gig applause the previous evening in Fort Worth, the second of three dates in KC’s mini-tour of the Lone Star state gets underway with Robert’s tasty soundscape wherein he’s quickly joined by the rest of the team. Notwithstanding the extra-curricular ex...
After having listened to almost half of the shows from the double trio formation, I can say that this show is probably their best.
From start to finish, energy and musicianship are at top levels! There are so many highlights on this recording: Red, VROOOM VROOOM, B'Boom and Neurotica probably shine above all, even the Two Stick improv has some really cool moments. I love how Walking on Air usually closes the set, but in this case the Talking Drum / LTIA2 ending is literally explosive!
The audi...
After having listened to almost half of the shows from the double trio formation, I can say that this show is probably their best.
From start to finish, energy and musicianship are at top levels! There are so many highlights on this recording: Red, VROOOM VROOOM, B'Boom and Neurotica probably shine above all, even the Two Stick improv has some really cool moments. I love how Walking on Air usually closes the set, but in this case the Talking Drum / LTIA2 ending is literally explosive!
The audio mix is also excellent, drums are perfectly intelligible (on others board recordings of the same period are usually a bit hidden) and everything is clearly audible.
Thanks DGM and thanks KC for this gem! An essential download.
Written by David F Snyder
Top shelf performance
I was at this performance, standing next to the sound booth near the back of the hall (I didn't see the flying CD case, so wasn't sure what happened -- hey, at least it wasn't a whiskey bottle!). The sound quality of the recording is surprisingly good (though it would have to be cleaned up more for a CD/DVD release) and is an excellent representation of what I heard from where I stood. The mix is excellent and brings out the nuances of the performances quite well. The band was on fire (Adrian'...
I was at this performance, standing next to the sound booth near the back of the hall (I didn't see the flying CD case, so wasn't sure what happened -- hey, at least it wasn't a whiskey bottle!). The sound quality of the recording is surprisingly good (though it would have to be cleaned up more for a CD/DVD release) and is an excellent representation of what I heard from where I stood. The mix is excellent and brings out the nuances of the performances quite well. The band was on fire (Adrian's guitar glowed a bright orange from blacklight effect). Twice you can hear Adrian let out a whoop after a song, knowing that the band had delivered not just a solid performance, not just a professional performance, but a truly musical performance. The crowd gives (well-earned) extended applause for a few songs, such as Dinosaur and Walking On Air. The improvs all have an interesting quality that I will have to listen to see if it shows up on other shows from this tour. All the players are in top form. Bill and P@ on B'Boom bring that duet to monstrous life. Trey and Tony of course nail down the rest of the bottom end, while applying their substantial lyrical abilities to their instruments. Adrian's and, especially, Robert's guitar work is stunning, as usual; they form a great team. The vocal mix is excellent. But then put this all together as a tightly coordinated band playing challenging music (Adrian call's it 'dangerous music' during one interlude), and one can only stand in awe at the awesomeness of live King Crimson. The window opens, for those who care to and can listen. Don't hesitate to purchase this performance.
Written by Douglas Hughes
I was at this show, but was running late, having worked my way down from Dallas. I saw the show in Fort Worth the night before, and the guy who threw (what looked like to me) a CD case, was sitting right behind me. It struck Robert on top of his head as they were taking their bows, and before I could turn to address this guy, he cowardly slipped away. I was hoping the band could overlook this and play the encore, which they did, and the version of Larks II was absolutely beautiful. In my h...
I was at this show, but was running late, having worked my way down from Dallas. I saw the show in Fort Worth the night before, and the guy who threw (what looked like to me) a CD case, was sitting right behind me. It struck Robert on top of his head as they were taking their bows, and before I could turn to address this guy, he cowardly slipped away. I was hoping the band could overlook this and play the encore, which they did, and the version of Larks II was absolutely beautiful. In my haste to get to the Austin venue, after learning the tickets were only being sold there the day of the show, I accelerated across the divided 4-lane road to avoid oncoming traffic into the access road to the Music Hall. It had rained earlier, and there was a large pool of water in the road, nearby where a pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk. I slowed as I hit the puddle to minimize the splash, and stopped I looked over to see if the guy got wet, and to my utter surprise...it was Robert Fripp! I mouthed the words I’m Sorry though my rolled up window, as he looked startled and annoyed at me, likely seeing the "Red" t-shirt in my rear window. I tried to park quickly so I could catch Robert before he went inside, but was too late. So Robert, if you are reading this, I’m sorry, I didn’t purposely try to splash you and thanks for making this show available. I can’t wait to relieve that night’s show, it too was wonderful.
Written by Nathan Cone
The Last Show I Jumped and Screamed For
For years, I’ve told my friends that the last rock show I remember attending that made me jump up and down screaming with joy was this Austin KC gig. I remember who I attended the show with, and turning to my friends with each number to say: "I can’t believe they’re playing [insert song name]!!!" Now I can own it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! My heart soars.
