'Starless', originally 'Starless and Bible Black', should have been the title track of the album of that name that King Crimson unleashed onto the world in 1974. However, it was not until later that same year, with the release of their seminal album, Red (1974), that the song appeared with a shortened title.
http://grownupbackwards.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/king-crimson.html
This sedated music is perfect for a somber, gray morning such as this. Despite the sleepy overall atmosphere, morphing from one hypnotic state to another, this is an incredibly engaging album. Mel Collins is indispensable, and the vocals of Jakko M Jakszyk fit beautifully. In a word, for those who like the King Crimson song "Eyes Wide Open," they too shall like this.
"A Scarcity of Miracles" Airy, gloomy textures mist through and around until at last they take shape, donning the apparel of foggy, calm jazz rock. The final two minutes, from which the title of the album is drawn, is brilliantly crafted. I daresay that this is one of the greatest pieces of music in which Robert Fripp has ever been involved.
http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=701749
33 years after their last performance together in W. Europe, the two progressive-rock legends and founding members of UK, Eddie Jobson and John Wetton, reunite to perform some of their classic material from UK and King Crimson. They will be joined by Austrian guitar virtuoso Alex Machacek and British drum master Gary Husband.
http://underthebridge.co.uk/events/listings/uk/
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
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