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Visitor13 
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VIP Member Joined: February 02 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 4702 |
 Posted: November 21 2007 at 08:56 |
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Exactly. Harrison is a drummer's drummer, perfect for KC.
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Dean
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Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575 |
Posted: November 21 2007 at 08:53 |
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^ I agree with Dick.
Drop is a superb album and GH's placement in KC is a no-brainer really.
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What?
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Dick Heath
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Jazz-Rock Specialist Joined: April 19 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 12815 |
Posted: November 21 2007 at 08:38 |
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I suspect most of the correspondents here are not aware of Gavin Harrision's excellent album released in the last two months, Drop, in collaboration with somebody calling himself 05ric:
Sid Smith's review: http://sidsmith.blogspot.com/2007/10/gavin-harrison-05ric-drop.html
nor the number of books Harrison has published on music/rhythm:
The presence of Robert Fripp on Drop and the polyrhythms conjured by Harrison, leave you in no doubt that Harrison can readily drop into KC
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Harry Hood
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 01:23 |
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The original lineup with Greg Lake? You couldn't pay me to see them perform with that fat miserable old b*****d.
I think they've done their best work with Belew. Fripp knows what he's doing, he wouldn't be around as long as he has if Fripp didn't feel he was good enough. The new drummer isn't one I would have chosen, but I'm going to try to trust Fripp's judgement on this as well.
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Harry Hood
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Posted: November 21 2007 at 01:18 |
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Is this the best drummer Fripp could find? I'm dissappointed. KC have always been known for having more interesting drummers (Muir, Bruford, Mastelotto). I'm sure Fripp and the other guys will whip him into shape and teach him some tricks. Perhaps he's been holding back with the Tree and KC will reveal his true skills, but right now I kinda have my doubts.
I kinda hope Mastelotto stays in the band as well, but I also want him to stay in the Flower Kings.
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Man Overboard
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Joined: November 07 2004 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 3830 |
Posted: November 21 2007 at 01:13 |
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Gavin Harrison? Are you kidding me?
When I heard the rumor about Zoltan, I was ecstatic, as it seemed like an amazing and logical fit. I'd make the cross-country trip to Chicago to see that, but I may have to pass on this particular opportunity. And honestly, it breaks my proggy heart to hear some of you say that Gavin "could do better". King Crimson are the pinnacle that all should aspire to, and as mean-spirited as it may sound, it sort of makes sense that PT fans -would- underappreciate King Crimson. -sigh- |
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Vibrationbaby
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Posted: November 20 2007 at 18:06 |
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It would appear that Mastelotto will be doing more electric percussion and Harrison more traditional drumming. Who knows what this is going to sound like.
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TalmLikeABalm
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Joined: August 25 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 53 |
Posted: November 20 2007 at 16:44 |
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This should be amazing.
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Disconnect
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Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280 |
Posted: November 20 2007 at 15:20 |
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I know a lot of people favor the early PT with Maitland on drums.....but for me, PT's truly innovative stuff began in 2002 when Gavin joined. He is nearly as important to PT as Wilson in my opinion. He truly drives the band, both in studio and live. It would be a huge disappointment if he left PT for Crim. Crim is/was great, but let's be honest....Crim has not truly lived up to its name since 1974. The Crim lineups since 1974 are always an unstable experiment that teases you to the brink but never quite delivers on its full potential. |
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ProgBagel
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Joined: May 13 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2819 |
Posted: November 20 2007 at 14:03 |
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PT's new on the official website is also updated usually once a week...maybe today is the day we hear somethin from Wilson?
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ProgBagel
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Posted: November 20 2007 at 14:02 |
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I agree PT's sound might of gotten stale if it wasn't for Gavin. I hope again he doesn't leave PT for this.
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Vibrationbaby
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Posted: November 20 2007 at 13:17 |
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Guillermo
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Posted: November 20 2007 at 12:51 |
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Well...I expected to read that "Adrian Belew left King Crimson to be a full time solo musician". For me, good news could be a Reunion of the original line-up, or a new line-up without Belew. So, I`m not interested to listen to this band with Belew. "More of the same".
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Avatar: Photo of Solar Eclipse, Mexico City, July 1991. A great experience to see. Maybe once in a lifetime.
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Disconnect
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Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280 |
Posted: November 20 2007 at 12:31 |
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....and let's not forget this is King Crimson (read: Robert Fripp) that we're talking about. Just because he is planning this stuff doesn't mean it will ever happen. Someone could take a flash photograph of Fripp en route to their first rehearsal, causing Fripp to abandon the whole project and retreat to Deepest Dorset.
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jmcdaniel_ee
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Posted: November 20 2007 at 12:31 |
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I wonder if Gavin has a hidden talent for writing lyrics that don't seem like mere afterthoughts? (I know, I said the same thing when the Flower Kings' drummer was rumored to be joining KC.
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That's my 100th post! I've made it to seniority! Kneel before me groupies and newbies!
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Disconnect
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Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280 |
Posted: November 20 2007 at 12:27 |
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Well this will stir up a bit more interest in their proposed reunion. I wonder how Pat feels about this roster addition? I can't imagine he will be happy to share drumming duties with Gavin after serving as KC's sole drummer for so long.
I don't believe for a moment that Gavin will leave Porcupine Tree. PT is obviously going to take a long break since they've been touring & recording nonstop for over a year. This will be a nice way for Gavin to kill some time.
You have to wonder though - what is Fripp's reasoning behind this move? It's not likely that KC will be releasing any new studio material in advance of this "40th anniversary" deal. Why add a 2nd drummer?
PT are a hot item right now. Perhaps this is Fripp's way of trying to tie himself into that in some way. Let's be honest.....Pat has done a fine job with KC. I consider Gavin to be one of the best in the business right now (and a better player than Pat). So this move looks like a big slap in Pat's face, IMO.
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pelican
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Joined: September 18 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 112 |
Posted: November 20 2007 at 12:01 |
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Whoever posted about their friend in the music business, I saw your post a few weeks ago and I believed you.
I'm a little concerned because from what I've read KC is going to release an album in 2009 as a sort of 40th anniversary thing,so I'm thinking that GH will tour with them in 2009 if he is a member of their band.
If PT is only taking a year off, and they are back in 2009, how can he do both? But who knows.
I am excited about the Chicago shows  , I live part of the time there and the Park West is where I saw PT for the first time.
And Yes, SW, will you please hurry it along on lightbulb sun!! I'm tired of waiting!
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N Ellingworth
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Posted: November 20 2007 at 11:49 |
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Why should new fans of the band be unable to listen to the material on Recordings? I think that SW should remaster Recordings and release it so that it is obviously different to the original version thus keeping the collectors and real fans happy.  |
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el böthy
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Joined: April 27 2005 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 6336 |
Posted: November 20 2007 at 11:36 |
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Best news of the year...¿
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"You want me to play what, Robert?"
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Vibrationbaby
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Posted: November 20 2007 at 11:09 |
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There! What did I say. I have a very well placed friend in the stinking music biz and he told me this a few weeks ago but noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooobody believed me !
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