Listening to King Crimson on Radio Paradise

TurtleMan wrote:

"Sad America"

—November, 2024

Don't be a dick. It's sad.

Posted 2 weeks ago by Jelani [ Reply ]

"Sad America"

—November, 2024

Posted 2 weeks ago by TurtleMan [ Reply ]

So beautiful. I saw them do this album live, when it came out, at the Chelsea Pier in NYC. one of the best concerts ever.

Posted 2 weeks ago by Jelani [ Reply ]

I saw Stick Men with Tony Levin and Ray Mastelotto in January and the BEAT Tour a month ago. Matte Kudasi was played on the BEAT tour. As much of a lifelong Crimson fan as I am there was something missing without Bruford or...or...that other guy...you know...the original guitar player whatshisname. Adrian Belews natural exuberance spills out all over the place * making it fun for everyone. Danny Carey of Tool substituted for Bruford on the BEAT tour and is now on the Primus tour since the Primus drummer abruptly left the band.
*Ten points for my fellow RP senior citizens who recognize the origin of that "natural exuberance spills out all over the place" quip.

Posted 1 month ago by chinaski [ Reply ]

SoundThinker wrote:

I cannot wait to see the BEAT Tour with Adrian and Tony this autumn!

and with Steve Vai on guitar and Danny Carey of Tool. going to see them in milwaukee in a couple weeks. looking forward to having mind blown.

Posted 1 month ago by Wisconsinrob [ Reply ]

Lovely song, heart-breaking lyrics. When I got fluent in Nihongo, and this was played at wild parties, I used to get asked, "Matte Kudasai, man -- what does it MEAN?!" Many seemed intent on discovering a deeper answer, but it's simply: Please wait. Pretty frickin' heavy, still, if you think about it... RIP, Emi-san -- oboeru, yo!

Posted 1 month ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

How I love to sing this in my head or sometimes out loud and its becoming more frequent. This album will be one of the three eighties albums they are covering on this BEAT tour. Ticket prices ain't budget friendly.

Posted 3 months ago by chinaski [ Reply ]

I cannot wait to see the BEAT Tour with Adrian and Tony this autumn!

Posted 3 months ago by SoundThinker [ Reply ]

Given the occasional appearances of King Crimson in the RP playlist, i'm a little surprised that there's no McDonald and Giles. Doesn't come up in a search of music on the site, and i've never heard anything by them here.

Posted 5 months ago by TurtleMan [ Reply ]

Wow sounds so much like Rufus Wainwright

Posted 6 months ago by ZenAce [ Reply ]

aspicer wrote:

Commented elsewhere but if you are not aware a new band "BEAT" is touring doing only 80's KC tunes (Belew, Levin, Vai, and Carey). Needless to say I'm sure this will be on the playlist!

Thankfully, they are coming to Chicago in November and lucky me tickets are locked in
Info: https://www.msn.com/en-us/musi...

Thank You for the info. I will keep an eye out for them. Chicago will not be in my agenda, anytime soon.

Posted 6 months ago by joejennings [ Reply ]

Commented elsewhere but if you are not aware a new band "BEAT" is touring doing only 80's KC tunes (Belew, Levin, Vai, and Carey). Needless to say I'm sure this will be on the playlist!

Thankfully, they are coming to Chicago in November and lucky me tickets are locked in
Info: https://www.msn.com/en-us/musi...

Posted 7 months ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

I was for sure this was Rufus Wainwright, and I thought I knew all his stuff but missed this. Lo and behold ...

Posted 8 months ago by daveinnj [ Reply ]

Yeah, what the guy in that last post said.

Posted 10 months ago by chinaski [ Reply ]

Simply wonderful RP! Thank you!

Posted 10 months ago by chinaski [ Reply ]

Did anybody else think this was Rufus Wainright?

Posted 11 months ago by ZenAce [ Reply ]

dandueck07 wrote:

I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.)

I can see that. Kinda. LOL.

Posted 1 year ago by surfool [ Reply ]

kcar wrote:

Isn't this Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar? His guitar style is so distinctive...

Yes, Adrian Belew vocals. Belew and Robert Fripp on guitars.

Posted 1 year ago by fgreene [ Reply ]

dandueck07 wrote:

I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.)

Isn't this Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar? His guitar style is so distinctive...

Posted 1 year ago by kcar [ Reply ]

Wow, now we know where Radio Head got their sound!!

Posted 1 year ago by mgkiwi [ Reply ]

What's astounding about this track is it's so out of place with respect to the decade. This is music from 2010 that was being made in 1981. These guys were really ahead of their time.

Posted 1 year ago by timmus [ Reply ]

Before Mr. Belew began to sing, I was sure it was King Crimson, but when I heard his voice I went 'wha?'. But I was right the first time. This is lovely - not what I'd've expected from KC.
c.

Posted 1 year ago by cc_rider [ Reply ]

dandueck07 wrote:

I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.)

LOL!

Posted 1 year ago by joejennings [ Reply ]

I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.)

Posted 1 year ago by dandueck07 [ Reply ]

I pulled this album out a few months ago. What a weird, interesting album!

Posted 1 year ago by stevesaw [ Reply ]

The Belew years are my favorite Crimson Era. Loved this song ~40 years ago and love it still.

Posted 2 years ago by Tippster [ Reply ]

Frame By Frame really does deserve to be on the RP list also. Similar vibe and equally compelling.

Posted 2 years ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

I wish Fripp would find a way to include Adrian in their latest tours. Maybe a special appearance to play on some of the later material.

Posted 2 years ago by jbuhl [ Reply ]

Thanks bill for playing something else besides court of the crimson king

Posted 2 years ago by jp33442 [ Reply ]

EXCELLENT!! I bought this album when it first came out. Then I saw them in concert during this tour. Thanx RP!

Posted 2 years ago by joejennings [ Reply ]

terryweir wrote:

When I heard this song tonight I couldn't imagine that it was King Crimson. It's absolutely lovely and the subtle guitar is brilliant.

I thought for sure it was a David Byrne collaboration with Bryan Eno I hadn't heard yet. Sad, but nice.

Posted 2 years ago by GChevy410 [ Reply ]

terryweir wrote:

When I heard this song tonight I couldn't imagine that it was King Crimson. It's absolutely lovely and the subtle guitar is brilliant.

And the tasteful and restrained drumming, too.

Posted 2 years ago by pktinkler2984 [ Reply ]

When I heard this song tonight I couldn't imagine that it was King Crimson. It's absolutely lovely and the subtle guitar is brilliant.

Posted 2 years ago by terryweir [ Reply ]

So glad to hear this here! The whole album is a beautiful 10!

Posted 2 years ago by Jelani [ Reply ]

Amen Bill - finally hearing this on RP! An incredible tune from a desert island disc IMHO (of course, there are a few more you could add to rotation (Frame by Frame, Elephant Talk?!)

Posted 2 years ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

the_jake wrote:

Must be the first time on RP.
Nice addition.

Who is Matte Kudasai?

(jap.) Matte-Kudasai - Please wait

Posted 2 years ago by yeshetarchin [ Reply ]

Tippster wrote:

. . . This trilogy of albums is my favorite Crimson era.

Indeed!
The Red/Blue/Yellow Trilogy, if you will.

• 1981 - Discipline
• 1982 - Beat
• 1984 - Three of a Perfect Pair

Great stuff, although I'm still partial to the
Lark's Tongues / Starless / Red era.

Posted 2 years ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

deadheadmark wrote:

Such a beautiful song! I thought that was Adrian Belew playing on this one not Fripp. Certainly sounds like his style. Thanks Bill, ...Thanks for a beautiful addition.

It is AFAIK, and Fripp is playing the finger picked parts. This trilogy of albums is my favorite Crimson era.

Posted 2 years ago by Tippster [ Reply ]

This is very nice, reminded me of talking heads in a different universe. Thanks for playing another unkown (to me) gem.

Posted 2 years ago by Egctheow [ Reply ]

Such a beautiful song! I thought that was Adrian Belew playing on this one not Fripp. Certainly sounds like his style. Thanks Bill, ...Thanks for a beautiful addition.