He's right Fripp is playing mellotron. Ian McDonald did play horns on a few of their albums, flute on I Talk to the Wind from In the Court of the Crimson King. But, yes, no flutes on this album.
@ajpreziosi Yes, Fripp has a far more eloquent way to put it than I. It is simply a shame that music like this is hardly, if ever, created (or as Fripp would have it "channelled") these days...and an even greater shame that a hushed audience, respectful and captivated, is so difficult to find...
the most misterious, delicate and intemporal song ever played by KC, love the flute, the string and guitar, i hear it the last 30 years and i never feel tired of it...even vaughan's, lark's ascending, doesn't goes so far away
one of the most beautiful pieces ever made.....King Crimson are modern masters...all those who have contributed to the band... not just Fripp...who can be a little over bearing.
This is a great meditation. I'm really not worthy enough of a musician to rate this song. It certainly is my favorite of all the King Crimson songs and certainly is hidden nicely as a real gem. The fact the drummer chose to remain off the song shows his respect for it.
Nice.
GayNinjaJapan 1 month ago
Excelente, lo mejor de King Crimson
xaadaanx 1 month ago
Incredible and moving...just like the entire King Crimson universe
musicalpizza 1 month ago
this song is perfect to meditate with in a traditional japanese garden
chonenjuanpi 4 months ago
He's right Fripp is playing mellotron. Ian McDonald did play horns on a few of their albums, flute on I Talk to the Wind from In the Court of the Crimson King. But, yes, no flutes on this album.
AnotherHendrixFan 6 months ago
No, it is a mellotron. Mellotron had a flute tape also. No flutes in King Crimson.
ajpreziosi 6 months ago
@ajpreziosi what are you talking about?? Of course there were flutes in King Crimson. Just not on this album anymore.
juresaiyan 2 weeks ago
TY! Great Post!
Fashizle20 6 months ago
This is a great song, which kind of reminds me of a band I've heard a few days ago, Aperco. Hear the similarity at their channel apercoband
Tamgeopose1988 7 months ago
Such a beautiful peice!
JohnLRice 7 months ago
Fripp - mellotron
Wetton - bass
Cross - violin
Bruford -silence
Thus confirming that there is no emptiness, just the notion...
nmdodge 9 months ago 2
@nmdodge The official designation for Bruford was "admirable restraint." Thanks to the Amsterdam audience who knew when to let music be.
ajpreziosi 8 months ago
@ajpreziosi Yes, Fripp has a far more eloquent way to put it than I. It is simply a shame that music like this is hardly, if ever, created (or as Fripp would have it "channelled") these days...and an even greater shame that a hushed audience, respectful and captivated, is so difficult to find...
nmdodge 8 months ago
@nmdodge I've read that Bruford is listed as a composer because he decided NOT to play here.
Just... awesome. A musician knows not only when to play, but also when to not play.
ryder187mac 7 months ago
the most misterious, delicate and intemporal song ever played by KC, love the flute, the string and guitar, i hear it the last 30 years and i never feel tired of it...even vaughan's, lark's ascending, doesn't goes so far away
bglauc 9 months ago
@bglauc It's not a flute. It's a mellotron.
ajpreziosi 8 months ago
@ajpreziosi Well, I think what we hear is flute since mellotrons are usually made of tapes of recorded instruments. It was kind of a sampler.
oliverecords 6 months ago
one of the most beautiful pieces ever made.....King Crimson are modern masters...all those who have contributed to the band... not just Fripp...who can be a little over bearing.
craigalan100 11 months ago
This is a great meditation. I'm really not worthy enough of a musician to rate this song. It certainly is my favorite of all the King Crimson songs and certainly is hidden nicely as a real gem. The fact the drummer chose to remain off the song shows his respect for it.
MisterNifty 11 months ago 8
it feels so good..
caiaum2 11 months ago
One of the absolute and best expressions of Music.
Fripp is Fripp, nothing to add, but Wetton seems playing guitar ...
and David Cross playing ... Mellotron :)
Absolute improvisation's Masterpiece, great inspiration !
brasjazz 11 months ago
If music is expression, Fripp n' friends must have felt the love at this performance.
Tengent 1 year ago 6
@Tengent I like your comment
dub0vsky 1 year ago