What does it sound like?:
Robert Fripp on guitar, Theo Travis on flute and saxophone, three largely improvised shows recorded in 2009 and 2010, all on one three cd set. Most of the music here is new to cd, with only two pieces having appeared before in edited form on the Follow album, and there’s very little in the way of duplication between the shows. Even when a piece does appear more than once, it’s usually with quite a different interpretation, with only the central core of the music remaining constant between the performances – for example Duet For The End Of time appears in five, nine and fifteen minute versions. It’s difficult to categorise the music itself, quiet without being ambient, improvisational without being jazz, electronic without being electronica. Suffice to say, the playing is top drawer as the two musicians inspire and lead each other into exploring new avenues within the confines of each work. If you’ve not heard any of this duos previous releases, do give this a try as it’s well worth investigating.
What does it all *mean*?
The quality and complexity of the music belies the apparent simplicity of its set up and presentation.
Goes well with…
Improvisation, fusion, exploration.
Release Date:
Might suit people who like…
Crimson, Jarrett, McLaughlin, etc.
Harold Holt says
I was all set for wondering what Fripp would do to Why Does It Always Rain On Me, uncultured nerk that I am
Moose the Mooche says
I was wondering why the King Crimson axe-wrangler had made a record with a twitchy New York cab driver.
You talkin to me? I talk to the wind…
Mavis Diles says
I have a couple of T&F albums, they are my go-to meditation music (yes, really!) Compared to Fripp’s better known stuff it is really peaceful and benevolent. The album Thread could well have saved my life during a very stressful time. So I’ll definitely buy this.
Mike_H says
Robert Fripp’s soundscape albums are well worth a listen, IMO. “A Blessing Of Tears”, recorded in memory of his mother, is particularly good.
Mavis Diles says
I like the Churchscapes album a lot.
Mike_H says
The soundscapes are not particularly intended for ambient listening, although they do work well in that context.