When Robert Fripp & Jakko Jakszyk got together in February 2009 neither expected that their initial sessions of guitar-only improvisations would result in a full-blown album, or that it would ultimately be deemed to be a King Crimson projeKct. As the material from those first sessions developed it was obviously becoming much wider in scope and scale. The arrival of sax player & former King Crimson member, Mel Collins, added further colour & texture to the emerging songs. The line-up was completed with the addition of bassist Tony Levin and Porcupine Tree's drummer, Gavin Harrison (both members of the 2008 incarnation of King Crimson) adding their parts to the material in their respective studios.
What had begun as an exchange of ideas had now grown into an album of heartfelt songs, an album that is immediately accessible on first hearing but reveals fresh detail & depth with each subsequent play, as one might expect from musicians of this calibre.
Track Listing:
1. A Scarcity of Miracles
2. The Price We Pay
3. Secrets
4. This House
5. The Other Man
6. The Light of Day
Robert Fripp - Guitars, Soundscapes
Mel Collins - Alto & Soprano Saxophones, Flute
Jakko M Jakszyk - Guitars, Vocals, Gu Zheng, Keyboards
Tony Levin - Bass & Chapman Stick
Gavin Harrison - Drums & Percussion
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Very interesting
From Bill Eckert of Phila., Pennsylvania on .
I had no idea what I was going to get when I ordered this disc.I was afraid that I might get a lot of improv and a song or two. Could not be further from the truth.This is a recording that even non- K.C. people could like. It is a great listen for all. It is actually a little on the commercial side. I think that is a good thing. I recommend it.
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