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OK, how about the King Crimson-related project "Beat?"

They certainly have chops and musical talent! But....is it NEW?

Beat - in concert

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Virgil Donati is, in my opinion, pushing boundaries. Here is a track from his 2019 album "Ruination." Also, his 2013 release "In This Life" is still musically ahead of its time.
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Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

OK, how about the King Crimson-related project "Beat?"

They certainly have chops and musical talent! But....is it NEW?

Beat - in concert
New, probably not but some great music.

Can't wait to see the blu-ray when it's released next month.
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The Panzerballett track is big fun.

I find Heilung pretty unique and innovative. They are around for 10 years or so now though, and don't have prog credentials. But they're progressive. The paradox of prog is that fitting too comfortably into any existing genre boundaries (and be it prog) is the opposite of progressive.



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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

OK, how about the King Crimson-related project "Beat?"

They certainly have chops and musical talent! But....is it NEW?

Beat - in concert
New, probably not but some great music.

Can't wait to see the blu-ray when it's released next month.


No question! I used to ponder about what would happen if former band-members would form King Crimson satellite projects, there have been a few attempts (Stick Men, 21st Century Schizoid Band, even League of Craft Guitarists and CA Guitar Trio), and this is the closest I've seen!

I think this is MUCH more vital than what Yes is doing (touring with "Fragile"). I just don't have the interest to pay to go see Steve Howe's tribute band.

Gong recently came to Tucson, I didn't see them but am sorry I didn't!   I did see them twice in two nights in Chicago (March 9 & 10, 1996), and guitarist Steffe Sharpstrings did a GREAT job of filling in for Steve Hillage AND High T Moonweed! His solo space-rock is highly recommended!   I consider it quite new and refreshing!

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Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:


I was and am very impressed by Sonar's minimalist angular approach, but their first album is already from 2011, so new enough?

https://sonar-band.bandcamp.com/album/a-flaw-of-nature


Not saying that it's groundbreaking but I like this one bes amongst those presented early in this thread.

It reminds me of Thelen's Fractal works

https://stephanthelen.bandcamp.com/album/fractal-sextet


Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:


I find Heilung pretty unique and innovative. They are around for 10 years or so now though, and don't have prog credentials. But they're progressive. The paradox of prog is that fitting too comfortably into any existing genre boundaries (and be it prog) is the opposite of progressive.



I was for their inclusion, but voted out.


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Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:


I was and am very impressed by Sonar's minimalist angular approach, but their first album is already from 2011, so new enough?

https://sonar-band.bandcamp.com/album/a-flaw-of-nature


Not saying that it's groundbreaking but I like this one bes amongst those presented early in this thread.

It reminds me of Thelen's Fractal works

https://stephanthelen.bandcamp.com/album/fractal-sextet


You know that Thelen is actually in Sonar, don't you?
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It would be cool if Beat would continue and write their own music.
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Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:


I was and am very impressed by Sonar's minimalist angular approach, but their first album is already from 2011, so new enough?

https://sonar-band.bandcamp.com/album/a-flaw-of-nature


Not saying that it's groundbreaking but I like this one bes amongst those presented early in this thread.

It reminds me of Thelen's Fractal works

https://stephanthelen.bandcamp.com/album/fractal-sextet


You know that Thelen is actually in Sonar, don't you?


I knew that rang a bell (not surprised, but I didn't realize or made the link)


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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

It would be cool if Beat would continue and write their own music.


Exactly what I have been thinking!!

I quite enjoy Steve Vai, but he seems to struggle with Fripp's material (this has been reported in the press).

I once saw Steve Vai with the G3 tour in Chicago (June 1997), and it was great fun!! My favorite part was when Vai's friend and co-guitarist, Mike Keneally, came out at the very beginning and played Fripp-style, fuzz-tone guitar solos on top of Fripp's Soundscape loops!! It was BRILLIANT!!

You can hear some of this on this product:

Robert Fripp Soundscapes
Mud Island Ampitheatre, Memphis, TN
October 11, 1997

Robert Fripp
Mike Keneally
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