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Man Overboard 
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:25 |
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I mean really now. The infamous one-note solo, the freakish minimalist build-up, and the MELODY of the vocal part... could this be the best song ever?
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The Miracle
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:28 |
One of the best, definitely 
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Cygnus X-2
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:29 |
Quite possibly... but there may be better. 
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NetsNJFan
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:29 |
IMO, best song ever.
The last 40 or so seconds specifically.
Nice to see you again MO 
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Hierophant
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:31 |
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The ending is other-worldly
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Kid-A
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:44 |
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Amazing saxophone on that song.
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Gomurisu
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:48 |
Not the greatest song ever, but one of the best. The ending is one of the greatest there is.
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erik neuteboom
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:55 |
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For me Starless epitomizes the early symphonic rock sound by King Crimson. Once Edward Macan named King Crimson their music a blend of femine and masculine, prog between dreamy Mellotron/warm vocals and fiery guita/saxophone. It's a great song like a small river that turns into giant waterfall!
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Root_Pepper
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 16:56 |
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Stunning.
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AngelRat
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 17:02 |
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Couldn't agree more with all of the above...one ultimate accomplishment in prog.
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Dr. Occulator
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 17:26 |
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My favorite song of all time. That mournful guitar is the highlight. more emotion than most singers can muster.
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My Doc Told Me I Have Doggie Head.
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Uroboros
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 17:41 |
For me, it doesn't get better than Starless. An almost perfect work of art. And also the most important reason why Red surpasses the previous two Kc albums in quality, although that's debatable. Anyway, Starless is out of this world.
And that one-note guitar solo, with the bass in 13/4, and the way Bruford improvises on it, adding to the crescendo (of course, the live versions are always different and sometimes even better than the album one) - that is something I never grow tired of. Then, the ending is the most bone-crushing powerful and touching piece of music I've ever heard.
Ok, I said it all. I'm cool now.
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Tous les chemins
qui s’ouvrent à moi
ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là
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Lyzarrd
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 17:54 |
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Easily one of the best pieces progressive rock has to offer, by one of the best prog bands, by what is considered the best prog lineup of all time. Its truly one of the most masterful pieces of music as a whole to come out of such a great era. I really can't put it any better than what Uroboros has.
So...all I can say is, Starless is utterly magnificent.
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Can you tell me where my country lies...
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Tholomyes
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 17:56 |
The greatest song of KC without a doubt, and one of the best song in the world and pieces of art ever.
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Harry Hood
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 18:20 |
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One thing I don't appreciate, Wettons attempt at playing an abridged solo version at Asia concerts.
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el böthy
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 18:27 |
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The way that song starts...so moody and how it finishes...the most agressive atonal jazz section ever... and how good the bridge works...amazing!!!
And, Wettons best vocals in KC!!!
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"You want me to play what, Robert?"
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Man With Hat
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 18:36 |
 Kid-A wrote:
Amazing saxophone on that song. |
Amazing everything on that song. 
Definitely one of the best songs ever written. 
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Fourside
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 18:45 |
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Stunning is truly the perfect word for it. Its one of the few songs
that starts amazing, and where each second is better than the last.
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chamberry
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 19:43 |
Man With Hat wrote:
Kid-A wrote:
Amazing saxophone on that song. |
Amazing everything on that song.
Definitely one of the best songs ever written. |
Agreed
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Bastille Dude
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Posted: June 30 2006 at 19:53 |
One of my most favorite KC tracks of all time. I'm going to play it very loud as soon as my wife leaves to go visit her friend tonight. :)
(emoticons not working again, arghhh.)
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DEATH TO FALSE PROG!
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