Have any of you guys listened to the youtube offerings of Fripp and Toyah. I swear the pair if them are batshit crazy, but it's fun though and they do some really good covers. Reminds me of an interview Fripp did back in the day, about '71 I think, where he told the interviewer that he and his then girlfriend liked to make love in the garden of their Wiltshire home, "it's just that the hedge is rather low and the Vicar occasionally walks past"
Have any of you guys listened to the youtube offerings of Fripp and Toyah. I swear the pair if them are batshit crazy, but it's fun though and they do some really good covers. Reminds me of an interview Fripp did back in the day, about '71 I think, where he told the interviewer that he and his then girlfriend liked to make love in the garden of their Wiltshire home, "it's just that the hedge is rather low and the Vicar occasionally walks past"
Think I may be one of very few King Crimson fans on here but any one interested, there's a documentary, 4 years in the making being shown selectively.
One screening was this morning, so, too late there but other screenings taking place I believe, 19th October and 22nd October all in the blurb below.
"In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at
50" Celebrates with Global "Schizoid Launch" Oct 19
& 22
London, UK: Wednesday 28th September 2022, 8am
- Today DGM Ltd is delighted to announce the public
launch of the highly anticipated documentary 'In the
Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50,
directed by Toby Amies (The Man Whose Mind
Exploded).
King Crimson have always pioneered their own
uncompromisingly independent route, and this
documentary, 4 years in the making, has followed
the same path. In a carefully choreographed global
event, the movie will be available for One Day Only in
select independent cinemas worldwide on
Wednesday 19th October, with a specially filmed
introduction. This will be followed on Saturday 22nd
October by a special streamed screening in London,
with live introduction by Robert Fripp and Q&A with
the director and band members.
The whole event and movie to be available live
worldwide on the nugs.net platform and available
through Video On Demand for a 24 hour period
thereafter to allow for fans in different time zones
around the world. A BluRay/DVD release and larger
box set will follow, with never-before-seen live
performances of the band, outrageous outtakes, and
hours of unreleased additional footage.
I liked them. But in the early seventies. Where they belong. Shockingly bad lyrics. A couple of good tunes. Don't think they've aged all that well. Having said all that I'd probably enjoy the documentary.
Think I may be one of very few King Crimson fans on here but any one interested, there's a documentary, 4 years in the making being shown selectively.
One screening was this morning, so, too late there but other screenings taking place I believe, 19th October and 22nd October all in the blurb below.
"In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at
50" Celebrates with Global "Schizoid Launch" Oct 19
& 22
London, UK: Wednesday 28th September 2022, 8am
- Today DGM Ltd is delighted to announce the public
launch of the highly anticipated documentary 'In the
Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50,
directed by Toby Amies (The Man Whose Mind
Exploded).
King Crimson have always pioneered their own
uncompromisingly independent route, and this
documentary, 4 years in the making, has followed
the same path. In a carefully choreographed global
event, the movie will be available for One Day Only in
select independent cinemas worldwide on
Wednesday 19th October, with a specially filmed
introduction. This will be followed on Saturday 22nd
October by a special streamed screening in London,
with live introduction by Robert Fripp and Q&A with
the director and band members.
The whole event and movie to be available live
worldwide on the nugs.net platform and available
through Video On Demand for a 24 hour period
thereafter to allow for fans in different time zones
around the world. A BluRay/DVD release and larger
box set will follow, with never-before-seen live
performances of the band, outrageous outtakes, and
hours of unreleased additional footage.
I liked them. But in the early seventies. Where they belong. Shockingly bad lyrics. A couple of good tunes. Don't think they've aged all that well. Having said all that I'd probably enjoy the documentary.
Sorry @JamesSeed I have to laugh at your comments, you clearly haven’t listened to anything they’ve done 5 decades on from the seventies?
Really wanted to see it, but was up town in Waterloo for an old gits reunion with old friends I hadn't seen for over 35 years. Ironically a couple of them are Crimso fans
Really wanted to see it, but was up town in Waterloo for an old gits reunion with old friends I hadn't seen for over 35 years. Ironically a couple of them are Crimso fans
“In the Court of the Crimson King is really about as good as rock documentaries get.” - Variety
“This elegant, intimate, funny and surprisingly moving film covers every aspect of the group — from its thorny interpersonal history to the almost religious loyalty it inspires in fans — and lays out exactly what makes Crimson such a singular and enduring musical force.” - Rolling Stone
Think I may be one of very few King Crimson fans on here but any one interested, there's a documentary, 4 years in the making being shown selectively.
One screening was this morning, so, too late there but other screenings taking place I believe, 19th October and 22nd October all in the blurb below.
"In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at
50" Celebrates with Global "Schizoid Launch" Oct 19
& 22
London, UK: Wednesday 28th September 2022, 8am
- Today DGM Ltd is delighted to announce the public
launch of the highly anticipated documentary 'In the
Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50,
directed by Toby Amies (The Man Whose Mind
Exploded).
King Crimson have always pioneered their own
uncompromisingly independent route, and this
documentary, 4 years in the making, has followed
the same path. In a carefully choreographed global
event, the movie will be available for One Day Only in
select independent cinemas worldwide on
Wednesday 19th October, with a specially filmed
introduction. This will be followed on Saturday 22nd
October by a special streamed screening in London,
with live introduction by Robert Fripp and Q&A with
the director and band members.
The whole event and movie to be available live
worldwide on the nugs.net platform and available
through Video On Demand for a 24 hour period
thereafter to allow for fans in different time zones
around the world. A BluRay/DVD release and larger
box set will follow, with never-before-seen live
performances of the band, outrageous outtakes, and
hours of unreleased additional footage.
I liked them. But in the early seventies. Where they belong. Shockingly bad lyrics. A couple of good tunes. Don't think they've aged all that well. Having said all that I'd probably enjoy the documentary.
Sorry @JamesSeed I have to laugh at your comments, you clearly haven’t listened to anything they’ve done 5 decades on from the seventies?
Had forgotten Starless & Bible Black. Pretty good. Think I may have owned this in ‘74, or might have borrowed it. Enjoyed the funk track. The lyrics are a bit pretentious, but that was part of the deal back then. Like the cover design. Quite ahead of its time.
Had also forgotten that COTCK came out it’s early as 1969, the year I started buying LPs (Hot Rats was my first).
The 80s stuff is certainly a departure…
Thrak (1995) sounds much more like ‘normal’ King Crimson. I might even have guessed it was them, whereas I wouldn’t have with the ‘80s stuff.
Any recommendations from the 21st century era before I plough on?
The Power To Believe 2003 is similarly recognisably King Crimson. Quite enjoying it. Particularly like The Power to Believe Part 2. Fair enough Martin, you win ;-)
Any recommendations from the 21st century era before I plough on?
Of course I'm biased @JamesSeed I think apart from Lizard which is a more refined taste all the other 70s albums are great, maybe a shout out to, Larks Tongues in Aspic.
Then albums from the 80s onwards, Discipline, Three of a Perfect Pair, The Construction of Light and Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind.
I could go on, but hey I'm already converted, it's a religious experience for me.
Interestingly in the Documentary, a Nun was interviewed, as she is a follower of the band and their music. So, maybe a religious or spiritual experience for others too!
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I swear the pair if them are batshit crazy, but it's fun though and they do some really good covers.
Reminds me of an interview Fripp did back in the day, about '71 I think, where he told the interviewer that he and his then girlfriend liked to make love in the garden of their Wiltshire home, "it's just that the hedge is rather low and the Vicar occasionally walks past"
Fucking Brilliant.
Shockingly bad lyrics. A couple of good tunes. Don't think they've aged all that well.
Having said all that I'd probably enjoy the documentary.
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The 80s stuff is certainly a departure…
Thrak (1995) sounds much more like ‘normal’ King Crimson. I might even have guessed it was them, whereas I wouldn’t have with the ‘80s stuff.
The Power To Believe 2003 is similarly recognisably King Crimson. Quite enjoying it. Particularly like The Power to Believe Part 2.
Fair enough Martin, you win ;-)
Of course I'm biased @JamesSeed I think apart from Lizard which is a more refined taste all the other 70s albums are great, maybe a shout out to, Larks Tongues in Aspic.
Then albums from the 80s onwards, Discipline, Three of a Perfect Pair, The Construction of Light and Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind.
I could go on, but hey I'm already converted, it's a religious experience for me.
Interestingly in the Documentary, a Nun was interviewed, as she is a follower of the band and their music. So, maybe a religious or spiritual experience for others too!