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Disc 01
 01. "21st Century Schizoid Man" 02. "In the court of the crimson king" 03. "Get thy bearings" 04. "Epitaph" 05. "A Man, A City" 06. "Epitaph" 07. "21st Century Schizoid Man" 08. "Mantra" 09. "Travel Weary Capricorn" 10. "Improv - Travel Bleary Capricorn" 11. "Mars"
Disc 02
01. "In the court of the crimson king" 02. "Drop In" 03. "A Man, A City" 04. "Epitaph" 05. "21st Century Schizoid Man" 06. "Mars"
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Live 1969 |
| | Description: | Epitaph (vol. 1 And 2) by King Crimson, released 28 September 2018.
This version of Epitaph (vol. 1 And 2) comes as a 2xCD in a(n) Digipak packaging. - LIVE 1969A mixture of chronological distance from the original events and the status of the band's debut album 'In the Court of the Crimson King' as an iconic/classic studio recording, has helped to obscure the fact that the original King Crimson line-up - although it lasted slightly less than a year - earned the bulk of it's contemporary standing as Britain's 'best new band' on the strength of it's incendiary live performances. Epitaph (Volumes I & II) presents recordings of BBC sessions from the period immediately preceding the launch of the album and US live performances from November and December 1969. Included is a complete performance from the final run of gigs at the legendary Fillmore West in San Francisco.Double CD reissue of the original 4CD "Epitaph" Box (volumes 1 and 2).
Tracks 1-1 & 1-2: BBC Radio Session; recorded at Maida Vale Studios on 6 May 1969 and first broadcasted on Top Gear on 11 May 1969.
Tracks 1-3 & 1-4: BBC Radio Session: recorded at Maida Vale Studios on 19 August 1969 and first broadcasted on Top Gear on 7 September 1969.
Tracks 1-5 to 1-7: Recorded at Bill Graham's Fillmore East venue in New York, probably on 21 November 1969.
Tracks 1-8 to 1-11: Recorded at Bill Graham's Fillmore West venue in San Francisco on 14 December 1969.
Tracks 2-1 to 2-6: Recorded at Fillmore West on 15 December 1969.
Digisleeve: issued in a 6-panel wallet with a spine with tunnel pocket for 2 CD on the inside of the right panel and the left panels + booklet slot pocket on centre panel. Includes a 12-page booklet.
"Epitaph (1969)" on CD captures King Crimson in their formative year, offering a fascinating snapshot of one of progressive rock's most influential bands at a pivotal creative peak. Centered around the material from their landmark debut era, this release presents powerful live and/or archival recordings that showcase the band's unique blend of symphonic rock, jazz influences and atmospheric soundscapes. Listeners can expect expansive arrangements, dynamic contrasts between delicate passages and eruptive climaxes, and the characteristic melancholic intensity that made pieces like "Epitaph" legendary among fans. The CD format provides a focused, album-like listening experience for collectors and newcomers who want a deeper insight into the early sound of King Crimson beyond the original studio album.
King Crimson are regarded as pioneers of progressive rock, known for their restless creativity and constant reinvention. Emerging at the end of the 1960s, the band quickly achieved cult status with their debut-era material and subsequent groundbreaking albums that pushed the boundaries of rock music. Over the decades, King Crimson's shifting line-ups have included some of the most respected musicians in the genre, and their work has influenced countless artists across rock, metal, jazz and experimental music. Their live recordings are especially prized by fans for their improvisational strength, technical virtuosity and unpredictable rearrangements of familiar material--qualities that are at the heart of "Epitaph (1969)".
The CD is released by DGM (Discipline Global Mobile), a label closely associated with King Crimson and known for its artist-centered approach and high archival standards. DGM specializes in carefully curated editions, detailed documentation and thoughtfully prepared audio, with a strong emphasis on respecting both the musicians and the listeners. With "Epitaph (1969)", DGM continues its commitment to preserving important moments in King Crimson's history and presenting them in a form that appeals to serious music lovers and collectors, combining musical depth with a strong sense of historical context.
Whether you are discovering King Crimson for the first time or expanding an existing collection, this CD offers an intense, atmospheric journey into the band's 1969 universe--rich in emotion, instrumental skill and the exploratory spirit that helped define progressive rock. | | | No. of tracks: |
17 |
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DGM5014 |
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