TORONTO REVIEWED
Posted by
Sid Smith
on Nov 21, 2015
Here's a review of the November 19th show in Toronto.
And some commentary on the above review from Robert.
..."well-executed and intricately composed music needs more than technical mastery to make it sing."
agreed. it needs both players and audients coming together with goodwill, present in the moment, that they might welcome in and become parents to the Music. otherwise, the notes remain not much more than DNA. my views on this night's performance are already available for those with any interest.
"A tour based on a "best of" album, in this case King Crimson's Elements, can be a pretty safe bet, musically and in performance."
firstly, this is not a tour based on any album.
secondly, safe bet? not on Planet Crimson! playing this music in this KC is like walking through a minefield with friends.
And some commentary on the above review from Robert.
..."well-executed and intricately composed music needs more than technical mastery to make it sing."
agreed. it needs both players and audients coming together with goodwill, present in the moment, that they might welcome in and become parents to the Music. otherwise, the notes remain not much more than DNA. my views on this night's performance are already available for those with any interest.
"A tour based on a "best of" album, in this case King Crimson's Elements, can be a pretty safe bet, musically and in performance."
firstly, this is not a tour based on any album.
secondly, safe bet? not on Planet Crimson! playing this music in this KC is like walking through a minefield with friends.
