The first of two nights in Madrid and Crimson have tightened up from the previous concert. The interweaving patterns of Waiting Man are spellbinding here with lots of extra details and rhythms to relish. Belew's solo flows gorgeously over the constantly bubbling backdrop.
If you'll forgive the pun, there's a particular driving version of Vrooom Vrooom. Although it veers uncomfortably near the edge of the road at some points in this rendition, it is undoubtedly one of the key Crimson signature tracks.
Air-raid siren arcs from Fripp announce the arrival of Thrak and the entry into what is an inconclusive but enjoyable improv. Though lacking the collective momentum of the previous concert, there's nevertheless some individual points of interest here.
Trey Gunn’s solo in 3OAPP is a thing of joy although it’s likely that a lot of punters didn’t even realise those wonderfully supple notes were emanating from him on the night. The contrasting precision and mayhem of SSEDD makes it a 90s version of Indiscipline, which is also on fine form tonight.
The first of two nights in Madrid and Crimson have tightened up from the previous concert. The interweaving patterns of Waiting Man are spellbinding here with lots of extra details and rhythms to relish. Belew's solo flows gorgeously over the constantly bubbling backdrop.
If you'll forgive the pun, there's a particular driving version of Vrooom...
On this second night of the tour, we hear the group still finding their feet, figuratively and literally. It sounds like there are a few wrong effects pedals stomped on at the beginning of Frame by Frame and Waiting Man. After these rather small rough "patches," (yes, pun is indeed intended) this show really picks up speed. The improv section of THRAK is one of the most bone-chillingly frightening versions of the song I've ever heard. Don't listen to this in a dark basement! TOAPP is lush w...
On this second night of the tour, we hear the group still finding their feet, figuratively and literally. It sounds like there are a few wrong effects pedals stomped on at the beginning of Frame by Frame and Waiting Man. After these rather small rough "patches," (yes, pun is indeed intended) this show really picks up speed. The improv section of THRAK is one of the most bone-chillingly frightening versions of the song I've ever heard. Don't listen to this in a dark basement! TOAPP is lush with three interlocking guitar parts, two drummers playing varying beats, and one fantastic Trey Gunn solo. Schizoid Man really burns; it is great to hear Tony Levin's Funk Fingers in full force on that tune. Overall a fine show.
