The 12th Collectors' Club release (Originally scheduled for August, 2000). From the legenday free concert headlined by the Rolling Stones, in Hyde Park, London in 1969.
"It would sound blasé to say that this was just another gig for us, though in a sense it was; we were having a great time discovering and enjoying our music, but we were also experienced enough individually not to be too greatly affected by any particular venue. Nevertheless, there was a definite sense of occasion as we took the stage and hit Schizoid for the thousands of British hippies and devotees of contemporary culture laid out on the grass before us in a seemingly endless ocean of colour." - Ian McDonald
Tracks:
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man
2. In The Court Of The Crimson King
3. Get Thy Bearings
4. Epitaph
5. Mantra
6. Travel Weary Capricorn
7. Mars
Bonus Tracks:
8. Band reunion meeting (Epitaph Playback, London March 15, 1997)
9. 21st Century Schizoid Man: instrumental version (Morgan Studios June 12, 1969)
Robert Fripp - Guitar
Ian McDonald - Woodwind, Keyboards, Mellotron, Vocal
Greg Lake - Bass Guitar, Lead Vocal
Michael Giles - Drums, Percussion, Vocal
Peter Sinfield - Illumination
Average Rating: (From 5 Reviews):
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A little better
From Bill Eckert of Phila., Pennsylvania on .
I gave Live At the Marquee a bad review. I think it failed across the board. Song quality, song selection etc.Live at Hyde Park is a vast improvement. At least you can hear a complete song and the sound quality is not too bad for an outdoor event in 1969. It does have a few rough spots( Mellotron breakdowns) but the K.C. feeling is there. As far as I'm concerned the Fillmore shows( east and west) are the best sounding recordings of this the original lineup.You can find them on the Epitaph set.
from the cradle
From Joe Prisco of Snohomish, Washington on .
So: a full show in very good quality of the first Crimson band at its peak, on a historic occasion. That's really too much to ask for, and yet here it is. I must agree with the gentleman who pronounced this his favorite; this is easily one of the most important KCCC releases.
The conversational track well worth hearing as well, although it's not so easy for us to figure out who's who in the talking. Still, it's nice we were allowed to hear some of it.
I LOVE this one
From Jerry Smith of Tacoma, Washington on .
This maybe my favorite release of live stuff by the original KC. The sound quality is actually amazing for an aud from a big outdoor concert as they were opening for the Rolling Stones. I think many will find the sound quality better than some of the Epitaph stuff. I still think about the cool pictures of the band from this show that were on the booklet to A Young Person's Guide. The interview segment is fun and the outtake makes me wish there was more.
Exceptional!
From Chris Lenox of New Orleans, Louisiana on .
This recording should be listened to by all King Crimson fans. Historicaly important and an excellent performance. The quality isnt absolutely the best as it is an audience tape? but this does not diminish it's impact. A fine release. Thanks!
Great Performance, Weak Fidelity
From Joseph McFarland of Manassas, Virginia on .
Worth hearing to fans of the band despite the same tunes being available on "Epitath" and elsewhere. The gig was a huge one and the band played with a lot of energy. As a bonus we get to hear dinner-table conversation between the members of the band, though perhaps this would have been even more interesting had the members chosen to air existing grievances or misgivings as they have occasionally done elsewhere.
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