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KING CRIMSON IN CONCERT:

You can't keep a good band down -- legendary prog rock pioneers King Crimson ended a five-year hiatus in 2014 with the announcement of a fall US tour. The group has called it quits several times over the decades, but their love of music and passion for performing always bring them back to the stage. The band's current lineup -- its eighth since 1969 -- includes founder and primary creative force Robert Fripp alongside three drummers, two guitar players, and a flutist-saxophonist. Beloved for their virtuosic musicianship and extended live jamming, the veteran performers will take fans on an unforgettable musical journey through their hallowed discography on their An Evening with King Crimson tour.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

King Crimson was formed in Dorset, UK in 1968 by guitarist Robert Fripp and brothers Michael and Peter Giles. The band's acclaimed 1969 debut In the Court of the Crimson King established what would become the hallmarks of British progressive rock, with its emphasis on instrumental expertise, use of vanguard musical technologies, and fusion of rock forms with classical and jazz styles. By the time they released their 1970 sophomore album In the Wake of Poseidon the band had already undergone the first of many lineup changes, but despite the shakeup the album still landed at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart. In the decades that followed, King Crimson's rotating roster of players produced an impressive string of Top 40 albums, establishing them as one of the era's most revered progressive rock acts. Despite several hiatuses over the years, the band continues to reunite for occasional albums and tours. Robert Fripp and Co. thrilled fans once again in 2014 with the announcement of An Evening with Crimson, their highly anticipated fall US tour.

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 724 reviews
  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Appalling Sound Quality

    by Anonymous on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    Sound quality was extremely poor at the beginning moving to just terrible at the end of the show (and I was in row 15 centered). What's the point of having 3 drummers other than giving a news line to promote the King Crimson comeback? You could only hear a clean sound from other instruments (or simply Jakko’s voice) in the songs where drummers barely played. The sound mixing was also terrible. In the songs where you were expecting Tony’s bass to sound predominantly (e.g. Sailor’s Tale) you couldn’t hear him, while bass sound was too loud in songs without bass leadership. I’m sure they will improve sound quality in the future shows (Boston was only 3rd city in the tour). Honestly, I enjoyed much more the 21st Century Schizoid Band concert in 2003. Mel Collins and Jakko were parto of them (plus Ian McDonald & Peter Giles). I would like to know their view…

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Return to the Roar

    by dgcirkus on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    I hate flashbacks...except when it takes a turn to 74....Mastellato did a wonderful Jamie Muir, sans blood letting, Rieflin and Fripp combined to recreate David Cross, Harrison and Rieflin formed a straight edge Bill "When I Doubt, Roll" Bruford, Tony channelled Wettons thump and Jakko his vocals....leaving Fripp to be....AND Mel Collins! A full plate indeed. One More Red Nightmare, Starless, Sailor's Tale, Two Parts Aspic, and a Schizoid in a pear tree! The doctor did indeed cure what ailed me. Oh, and the drummer gamelan...sweet! Some wonderful interplay between Pat and Gavin. Tony also played some amazing funky fingers! Fripp still maintained the cone of silence...no photos, no recording...in a day when everyone has this ability, why bother. He also looked smashing in those lock down headphones!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    King Crimson

    by Anonymous on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    Incredible having the chance to see these guys on stage again-- was not expecting it to happen! The whole group was so on point.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Royal treatment while in the Court..

    by meerkatcool on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    This 2 hour performance trilled and excited.The band played a cross-section of their history in 3D--w/3drummers. This allowed, even, more embellishment to what was already great. Mel Collins saxaphones/flute playing weaved audio-delight and added jazzy-notes for added richness and depth. The encore of "21st Century Schizoidman" was the icing-on-the-cake. Lets hope this incarnation finds interest in staying together for all to enjoy.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great

    by geemarcus on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    Crimson put on an amazing show, performing many 70's tunes for the first time since the 70's. I'm a bit disappointed that I paid a premium price to be right up in front of the stage, as the sound was a bit muddy. Saw the same show the next night from the Mezzanine, and it sounded amazing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    King Crimson will blow your mind!

    by Daisy1978 on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    I went to this King Crimson show since my husband wanted to go. As soon as the show started I realized that I was witnessing pure genius and was amazed through the entire performance. There is nothing that you can compare this to, it is that good!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best concert I have ever seen

    by AJPQLZ20 on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    WOW, Fripp has put together not only an incredible lineup of musicians but a fantastic song set that encompused his full repitoir. Going from Larks Tongue in Aspic to some of his more recent works. The three drummers out front was exactly where they should have been. Fripp put his band out front and let them fly. Even uncharacteristically smiled a few times. They looked to be really ejoying themselves. My wife had never heard them and felt it was best show she had seen as well. She is not a hard rock 60's fan. Only group I tried to get tickets for the next night and rearrange my flight ect to see again. WOW

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    King Crimson = Mind Blowing Experience!!!

    by MustangManiac on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    This show was epic! This was NOT an old band just running through the "hits". They are just as revolutionary and progressive as ever. There was no moment where I was bored during the 2 hour show. At the end of the show I couldn't believe what I had experienced and am still riding that high. It was my first time seeing King Crimson live and hopefully not my last!!! Highly recommended for any and all music lovers!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    King Crimson to the limit

    by RARC on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    Most wonderful and intense show I've ever attended. Something like this has not been done before. Setlist and music performance could not be better than this incarnation the genius of Robert Fripp has put together. I would go to all the shows in this tour if I could!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Still Avant Garde After All These Years

    by blostkowsky on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    When I saw the setlist for the previous night I was disappointed because I was hoping to hear most of the songs from their first album. The only one in the setlist was 21st Century Schizoid Man. However it took them only a few minutes to make me realize that they were simply playing great music - however you choose to categorize it, if at all. For me, most of the evening was filled with a creative Jazz quality that felt like an evolution of their early music. It was more about sound and rhythm than melody, filled with a mixture of live and synth sounds and noise. The concept of 3 drummers worked out great and it was fun to watch them coordinate and syncopate with one another. Everyone on stage was worth listening to, individually or ensemble. I was surprised and pleased. I hope some Berkeley students were listening. It's a shame that they don't allow photos. I understand the video restriction, I guess, but non-flash photos?

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wow

    by DeafHamster on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    Unbelievable show. King Crimson never disappoints.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great Music

    by buttsbre on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    King Crimson rocked the house, but being in the 3rd row, I found it a little distorted by being a little too loud. All and all, the bad is a great bunch of musicians

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    This version of King Crimson is truly awesome.

    by KnowYes on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    I've been a Crimson fan for many years, and this rendition does not disappoint in any way. Being able to see Fripp playing was a treat, and as a drummer I, was over the moon watching the battery, up front and in your face. Brass was tremendous. Singing was good. Guitar work was, well, pure King Crimson.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Elements were in their purest form!

    by DoktorDyper on 9/18/14Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston

    This Lincoln was moved by that Fripp, that Collins, that Levin, that Mastelotto, that Harrison, that Jakszyk and that Rieflin.