The Collectable Vol3

I received the first King Crimson album on Christmas, 1969. After that, I collected all the KC that came out on vinyl and/or tape until THRAK. Later, when I obtained CD's, their live concerts were now available to me. "The Collectible King Crimson, Vol. 3...." is the most multi-dimensional sound of a live band I've heard out of KC. Even with stereo the music spaces out, the various instruments build independencies in and out of one another. They're all good cuts, though this version of "21st Century Schizoid Man" must be one of their best. Six pieces giving six interpretations makes for an 'improv' mood. All 22 tracks project an impressive show of virtuosity and talent. There is even a 23 min. soundscape by Robert Fripp. If you want one album to reflect the best of the "THRAK" sextet, this is it. (2CD)

This is the third release of Collector's Club cd's as mainstream releases. The nice thing for those who didn't buy these as CC releases can now get them at better prices this way.This show itself is from 7-1-96 Shepherds Bush Empire, London, England with the Double Trio finishing up the Thrak tour. As with the other releases, the one is quite hot featuring a major chunk of Thrak mixed in with classics like Matte Kudasai, Red, and the return of 21st Century Schizoid Man. If you love KC during this period, then you'll love this.

KC is probably the most underrated band out there. They continue to hit their mark and keep on giving. Like a Hallmark card, there is beauty in the music they make.

ya gotta be a K.C. fan, what a trip this band was, or is?

Rocked my world.

Excellent two thumbs up

The Collectable King Crimson series brings to the listener the best of the live King Crimson experience. Something unique is offered in each of the cds (3 as of this review). In this release we meet up with Fripp and the boys at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London, circa 1996. The double trio is in fine form this evening, and instead of two partial performances, which has comprised the Collectable series thus far, the listener is treated to the entire show.The first cd starts off with a bit of a surprise for those who do not read the liner notes first. Apparently, The California Guitar Trio was supposed to open the concert, but were unable to perform, so Fripp comes out and does a stunning 24 minute soundscape. A real treat for anyone, but particularly those who have not heard a Fripp soundscape. The remainder of the band come out to join him for a stunning first half, spearheaded by the drum solo Conundrum. The sound quality is perfect, having been taken from the 2 track stereo soundboard mix. The songs are, as usual, performed to perfection, including Improv 1, a delightful improv experience.The second cd starts as the band return to the stage and starts off with the classic Lark's Tongues in Aspic Part II. Frame by Frame is delivered at a blistering pace, but the band softens it up a bit for a nice rendering of Matte Kudasai. Later, is another well done performance of 21st Century Schizoid Man, during which the crowd sings along (something I've not heard before in a KC performance).The crowd is heard throughout the show, sometimes to the annoyance of the listener, but I like this actually. To hear the crowd AND the performance is to be there at the show, the only thing missing being the visuals.I've listened to a lot of live King Crimson so I think I can provide a fair opinion of Collectable King Crimson volume 3. It's a stunner of a show, with some real memorable highlights. A definite must for the King Crimson collector, and accessible for the new fan.

If you are a King Crimson collector, consider this album a must-have. Same goes for the double CD "Elements", which has even more satisfying numbers and in-the-studio banter.

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King Crimson "Live at the Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 1996".Das Konzert mit einem nicht enden wollenden Song ... "Introductory Soundscape" ... startet das Set. Im ersten Moment fühle ich mich erinnert an eine deutsche Band: Tangerine Dream. Aber schon mit dem zweiten Song, "Conundrum" bricht das King Crimson-Universum los ... und es präsentiert uns ein wahrlich beeindruckendes Konzert ... unzählige Facetten und Spielfreude pur!Zur Setlist des Konzertes:CD 1:[1] Introductory Soundscape[2] Conundrum[3] Thela Hun Ginjeet[4] Neurotica[5] Red[6] Waiting Man[7] Dinosaur[8] Three Of A Perfect Pair[9] Improv I[10] VROOOM VROOOM[11] Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream[12] VROOOM[13] Coda Marine 475CD 2:[1] Larks' Tongues In Aspic: Part II[2] Frame By Frame[3] Matte Kudasai[4] B'Boom[5] THRAK[6] 21st Century Schizoid Man[7] Indiscipline[8] Prism[9] Elephant Talk**********°°°°°°°°°°**********Die Band im Juli 1996:>> Robert Fripp - guitar, soundscapes>> Adrian Belew - guitar, voice>> Trey Gunn - touch guitar>> Tony Levin - bass, sticks>> Bill Bruford - acoustic and electronic drums, percussion>> Pat Mastelotto - acoustic and electronic drums, percussionEin 12-seitiges Booklet mit einem Essay von Sid Smith (2007) und Fotomaterial ergänzt das 2-CD-Set.Ein höchst interessantes Konzert in sehr guter Sound-Qualität ...[Reinhard Busse]

第５期ダブルトリオのライヴですがスラック発表後のメタルクリムゾンでノイジーでハードエッジな演奏です。ライヴ盤が多すぎて何時の時期かさらにボックスに収録されているのか、コレクターズクラブも再発音源があるので「あっ、これボックスに入っていたの」という事もしばしば困ったもんです。これはサウンドボードの優良音源です。