Please explain Providence to me
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Topic: Please explain Providence to me
Posted By: Mushroom Sword
Subject: Please explain Providence to me
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 20:41
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I think I'm missing something. It's very very innovative but it sounds like you're at a country club where the residents slowly turn into zombies. I'm serious. Every time I hear that song. Please explain. |
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Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 20:59
| You probably don't like avant garde music, more than anything. |
Posted By: Mushroom Sword
Date Posted: November 02 2010 at 21:37
No I do. And It's not that I don't like the song. I do like it. It just seems like it needs an explanation. That make more sense? |
rogerthat wrote:Posted By: mmmreesescups
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 11:51
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I'm assuming you mean from GY!BE. That's a great song, but you either like it or not. Maybe you'll like some parts but not so much others. Your description of the song is your own unique interpretation, and the fact that that song inspired you to think of that makes it a meaningful experience. ------------- 
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Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 11:52
Ah, I assumed he meant Providence off Red album!
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Posted By: WalterDigsTunes
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 12:00
The only Providence that matters is the King Crimson piece. Now then, 73-74 Crimso was renowned for launching into improvised sections during its concerts. This tendency was already presented in the studio/live Starless and Bible Black album. The inclusion of Providence on Red is merely a continuation of the pattern. I myself find it a tad middling compared to other improvs from the period, but its still a prime example of why the Wetton/Cross/Bruford/Fripp configuration was so outstanding. |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 12:34
Is it GY!BE or KC? I can't help unless I know  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 13:14
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It's music.
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Posted By: thellama73
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 13:22
Unless the two songs happen to coincidentally have the exact same explanation!  ------------- 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 13:24
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Providence is the capital of Rhode Island, yes? ------------- 
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 13:28
Yes, and is the namesake of the King Crimson track.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 14:34
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Providence College Friars, I always thought that was a cool nickname. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 14:37
It is cool - but the name of the school is Providence College.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 14:39
That's what I said. 
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: November 04 2010 at 14:41
Ah, but your initial post shall be saved in my reply, for all eternity.
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Posted By: Mushroom Sword
Date Posted: November 05 2010 at 22:02
| Yes it's from the Red Album. The trippy violin solo. |
Posted By: ExittheLemming
Date Posted: November 05 2010 at 22:39
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Providence is the only reason I didn't give the Red album 5 stars Probably one of the worst improvisations they ever saw fit to release c/f those found on Starless and Bible Black which are nothing short of brilliant. ------------- 
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