King Crimson - Happy 50th Anniversary !!!!

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  1. opiumden

    opiumden Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    King Crimson - Celebrating 50 years

    In celebration of 50 years, King Crimson today announces:

    50 Concerts for 2019:
    The current eight musician line-up will perform 50 concerts across three continents as part of their 2019 Celebration tour.

    Dates already announced and on sale include a trio of concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall, June 18, 19, 20 and New York’s Radio City Music Hall on September 21.

    Physical music releases include:

    February: King Crimson 1972 – 74 – the second boxed set of 6LPs from Larks’ Tongues in Aspic to the expanded USA in 200 gram vinyl.

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    May: Heaven and Earth: Multi-disc CD/ DVD-a/Blu-Ray set covering the period from the late 1990s – 2008 – completing the availability of all King Crimson studio albums in 5.1 multi-channel audio.

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    Oct: Complete 1969 Recordings CD/DVD-a/Blu-Ray set – completing the availability of all King Crimson studio albums on Blu-Ray.
    A vinyl set of 1969 recordings is also being planned

    Other planned music releases include: 200 gram vinyl editions of Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair, the 2CD 2019 King Crimson tour box – 6th in the series of releases issued to accompany each tour from 2014 onwards

    50 Collectors’ Club Releases

    2019 will see the release of CLUB48, CLUB49 and CLUB50 - the final three in the Collectors Club series, taking it 50 releases in the band’s 50th year. CLUB48 will be a recently discovered board recording of the concert in Newcastle on 8th December 1972 by the complete Larks Tongues in Aspic line-up before Jamie Muir left the band.


    In The Court of the Crimson King Companion & Boxed Set

    Oct: Released to coincide and celebrate the original release date of King Crimson's debut album on 12th October 1969:

    Limited edition expanded boxed set of “In The Court of the King Crimson” including all the live recordings, the expanded multitrack 1969 recording sessions, as well as a new 5.1 remix of the album.DGM Companion Vol 1, edited by Robert Fripp & David Singleton – Vinyl sized coffee table book covering the history of “In The Court of Crimson King”, with complete timeline, extensive photos, recollections and essays.

    June: Sid Smith's long out-of-print acclaimed biography, In the Court of King Crimson will be published in a revised, updated and expanded edition.


    50 special Digital music releases, KC 50:

    50 tracks, 1 per week featuring a new, rare or alternate take from across the KC catalogue and available via all major download and streaming services
    Each track will be accompanied by a special spoken word introduction by King Crimson manager/producer David Singleton.

    Documentary:

    Cosmic F*Kc: The King Crimson documentary, directed by Toby Amies, who has been given unique access to the current band as well as interviews with past members and archive footage. To be released in late 2019.
    An accompanying soundtrack will also be issued.

    Limited edition Silk Screen prints of Barry Godber's famous “Screaming Face” cover from “In The Court of the Crimson King”

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    200 limited edition Silk Screen prints of the outer sleeve of In the Court of the Crimson King. 100 copies of the interior. Printed at actual size of the original art (46.5 inches x 27.5 inches including surround)
    All prints will be signed and numbered by Robert Fripp. Early purchasers will be given the option to buy matching numbered sets

    Clothing:

    12 special 50th anniversary T-shirts, complementing the artwork for the KC50 digital download series.
     
  2. Sordel

    Sordel Forum Resident

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    Well, I guess now I know where all the money is going that I saved by not buying several of the headline boxed sets in 2018.
     
  3. opiumden

    opiumden Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    At this rate, they should reissue the Larks' Tongues In Aspic: Complete Recordings box too.
    Complete? Not even close.

    I also wonder who did the new 5.1 remix of The Court.
    Probably Steven Wilson since he was the man who originally did the job?
     
  4. van1

    van1 Forum Resident

    "June: Sid Smith's long out-of-print acclaimed biography, In the Court of King Crimson will be published in a revised, updated and expanded edition."

    Great, I'll finally be able to get a copy
     
  5. Flaming Torch

    Flaming Torch Forum Resident

    Great stuff and a wonderful 2019 to all KC members past, present and thanks to all those who have sadly departed. I would like to see Mr Fripp honoured by our establishment in the UK. I shall purchase all the 69 and 70s material.
     
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  6. GregK

    GregK I'm speechless

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    Maybe I will rad this one all the way through, I got the original when it came out but have only read bits and pieces of it.
     
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  7. ponkine

    ponkine Senior Member

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    KING CRIMSON - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
    Posted by Sid Smith on Jan 13, 2019


    On the evening of Monday January 13th, 1969, King Crimson formally began rehearsals in the basement of the Fulham Palace Road Cafe. After hauling their equipment down the stairs into their cramped rehearsal room Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, Michael Giles, Robert Fripp plugged in their instruments, and with Peter Sinfield operating lights and sound, played and worked on material for the next hour and a half.

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    By July of that year, the band was performing in Hyde Park on the same bill as The Rolling Stones to an audience of up to 500,000 people. By October, the debut album: “In the Court of the Crimson King” was in the Top 5 of the UK album charts, shortly followed by a top 30 position in the US album charts and a No 1 slot – replacing Abbey Road – in the Japanese international chart. By December, following a series of US concerts finishing at San Francisco’s Fillmore West, the band’s first line-up had imploded.

    But that was just the beginning…

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    In celebration of 50 years, King Crimson today announces:

    50 Concerts for 2019:
    The current eight musician line-up will perform 50 concerts across three continents as part of their 2019 Celebration tour.

    Dates already announced and on sale include a trio of concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall, June 18, 19, 20 and New York’s Radio City Music Hall on September 21.

    Physical music releases include:

    February: King Crimson 1972 – 74 – the second boxed set of 6LPs from Larks’ Tongues in Aspic to the expanded USA in 200 gram vinyl.

    [​IMG]


    May: Heaven and Earth: Multi-disc CD/ DVD-a/Blu-Ray set covering the period from the late 1990s – 2008 – completing the availability of all King Crimson studio albums in 5.1 multi-channel audio.

    [​IMG]


    Oct: Complete 1969 Recordings CD/DVD-a/Blu-Ray set – completing the availability of all King Crimson studio albums on Blu-Ray.
    A vinyl set of 1969 recordings is also being planned

    Other planned music releases include: 200 gram vinyl editions of Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair, the 2CD 2019 King Crimson tour box – 6th in the series of releases issued to accompany each tour from 2014 onwards

    50 Collectors’ Club Releases

    2019 will see the release of CLUB48, CLUB49 and CLUB50 - the final three in the Collectors Club series, taking it 50 releases in the band’s 50th year. CLUB48 will be a recently discovered board recording of the concert in Newcastle on 8th December 1972 by the complete Larks Tongues in Aspic line-up before Jamie Muir left the band.


    In The Court of the Crimson King Companion & Boxed Set

    Oct: Released to coincide and celebrate the original release date of King Crimson's debut album on 12th October 1969:

    Limited edition expanded boxed set of “In The Court of the King Crimson” including all the live recordings, the expanded multitrack 1969 recording sessions, as well as a new 5.1 remix of the album.DGM Companion Vol 1, edited by Robert Fripp & David Singleton – Vinyl sized coffee table book covering the history of “In The Court of Crimson King”, with complete timeline, extensive photos, recollections and essays.

    June: Sid Smith's long out-of-print acclaimed biography, In the Court of King Crimson will be published in a revised, updated and expanded edition.


    50 special Digital music releases, KC 50:

    50 tracks, 1 per week featuring a new, rare or alternate take from across the KC catalogue and available via all major download and streaming services
    Each track will be accompanied by a special spoken word introduction by King Crimson manager/producer David Singleton.

    Documentary:

    Cosmic F*Kc: The King Crimson documentary, directed by Toby Amies, who has been given unique access to the current band as well as interviews with past members and archive footage. To be released in late 2019.
    An accompanying soundtrack will also be issued.

    Limited edition Silk Screen prints of Barry Godber's famous “Screaming Face” cover from “In The Court of the Crimson King”

    [​IMG]

    200 limited edition Silk Screen prints of the outer sleeve of In the Court of the Crimson King. 100 copies of the interior. Printed at actual size of the original art (46.5 inches x 27.5 inches including surround)
    All prints will be signed and numbered by Robert Fripp. Early purchasers will be given the option to buy matching numbered sets

    Clothing:

    12 special 50th anniversary T-shirts, complementing the artwork for the KC50 digital download series.
     
  8. ponkine

    ponkine Senior Member

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  9. boboquisp

    boboquisp Magic Prism Eyes

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    Long live the King!
     
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  10. PhilBorder

    PhilBorder Senior Member

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    Will there be cake? Cat Food? LTIA?
     
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  11. gkella

    gkella Glen Kellaway From The Basement

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    Oh man...this is going to be incredible..
    I pray for a Toronto date.
    Glad the book is being reissued.
     
  12. dajokr

    dajokr Classical "Mega" Box Set Collector

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    That Heaven and Earth cover looks fantastic.
     
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  13. Say It Right

    Say It Right Not for the Hearing Impaired

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    Noticed that it started "a new 5.1 remix." Good, as the existing version has vocals blasting from the center channel.
     
  14. privit1

    privit1 Senior Member

    Is that wrong having the vocals fixed and centre rather than phantom centre ?
     
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  15. MikeM.

    MikeM. Forum Resident

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    Wow. Best year ever.
     
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  16. Say It Right

    Say It Right Not for the Hearing Impaired

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    Not sure if "wrong" is the right word. It's personal preference. The Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms 20th Anniversary SACD applied that same technique.

    Nevertheless, surround mixing evolved since that time with more balance. The center channel isn't otherwise "phantom." Notice that Steven Wilson hasn't mixed with the blasting center since then. So if you like it that way, stick with the '09.
     
  17. Say It Right

    Say It Right Not for the Hearing Impaired

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    David Singleton had already said that Canada would be part of the North American swing. For Toronto, it's only a matter of where. With renovations at Massey Hall, safe bet on return to Queen Elizabeth Theater.
     
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  18. smiley69

    smiley69 Forum Resident

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    Who will do the new 5.1 remix ? Jakko Jakszyk ?
     
  19. Say It Right

    Say It Right Not for the Hearing Impaired

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    Would presume SW.
     
  20. smiley69

    smiley69 Forum Resident

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    I'm not sure. SW didn't mention it on his Facebook and remixes don't seem to be his prioritythese days...
     
  21. maxnix

    maxnix Forum Resident

    Ok. Now that is how you do a 50th anniversary. I need a second job.
     
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  22. Sear

    Sear Dad rocker

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    Right.
    In the court of the Crimson king
    The Stooges
    Abbey road
    The Band
    Everybody knows this is nowhere
    Green river
    Let it bleed
    Lef Zeppelin 1 and 2
    Monster movie
    Five leaves left
    Liege and lief
    Joy of a toy
    Soul 69
    Bitches brew
    ...
     
  23. sgb

    sgb Senior Member

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    Beautiful dog, @boboquisp .
     
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  24. gkella

    gkella Glen Kellaway From The Basement

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    No problem with that........
     
  25. ponkine

    ponkine Senior Member

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    Villarrica, Chile
    Really hope Jimmy Page will be reading this thread.

    THIS is how you celebrate a 50th anniversary
     
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