King Crimson - 1972-10-17 Bremen, DE (2015)

An old trombone, tuned bleach bottles and a sack of leaves –not the band’s backstage rider but all part of the rich tapestry of Jamie Muir’s tenure in Crimso.[endtease] The lengthy improv that makes up the bulk of this session shows the band wasn't to everyone’s liking. On their first formal performance John Wetton recalls “We were under-rehearsed, no confidence, we didn't know each other.” Yet once the musical introductions are made this TV appearance is brave and action-packed stuff. The picky Crimhead will notice that the coda to Larks’ Tongues has yet to be written let alone added to this impressive opening overture, whilst Exiles appears to be coming together rather nicely thank you very much. Short and sweet, this date is a must-have for Muir completists!

Robert Fripp - Guitar, Mellotron
John Wetton - Bass, Vocals
David Cross - Violin, Mellotron, Keyboards
Bill Bruford - Acoustic Drums And Percussion
Jamie Muir - Acoustic Drums, Percussion Allsorts