Larks' Tongues in Aspic: The Complete Recordings

by King Crimson

Overview

As billed, Larks' Tongues in Aspic: The Complete Recordings is every known live and studio performance of the quintet version of King Crimson with the inimitable Jamie Muir. It was a special band that lasted only a short time but had a lasting influence, so it's great to have it all collected in one place (most of the live material has been previously released on CD or download by DGM). The sound quality is generally quite good on the live stuff and the band improvisations are excellent. The 2012 mix by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp brings a previously unheard level of clarity to the album but the set also includes the 30th anniversary album remaster as well as rips of the original U.K. and U.S. vinyl for the real curmudgeons. There's even amazing footage of the band live on German TV that captures what a manic performer Jamie Muir could be. This is clearly not a set for the casual fan, but it fills a need for the serious King Crimson aficionado. ~ Sean Westergaard

Product Details

Release Date:	10/20/2023
Label:	Panegyric
UPC:	0633367795823
Rank:	13774

Album Credits

Performance Credits

King Crimson   Primary Artist
Bill Bruford   Drums
David Cross   Viola,Violin,Mellotron
Jamie Muir   Percussion
John Wetton   Bass,Piano,Vocals
Robert Fripp   Guitar,Devices,Mellotron

Technical Credits

Simon Heyworth   Mastering
Bill Bruford   Composer
David Singleton   Editing,Assembly,Producer,Interviewer,Restoration
Richard Palmer-James   Composer
Nick Ryan   Engineer
Steven Wilson   Mixing,Producer,Surround Mix
Michael Giles   Composer
Brian Eno   Composer
David Cross   Composer
Ian McDonald   Composer
Declan Colgan   Liner Notes,Coordination
Claire Bidwell   Design
Barrie Wentzell   Photography
Alex R. Mundy   Assistant,Restoration,Tape Archivist
Bob Barnes   Coordination
Michael Putland   Photography
Sid Smith   Liner Notes
Hugh O'Donnell   Design,Artwork
Kevin Van Bergen   Tape Transfer
Robert Ellis   Photography
Andy Miles   Mastering Assistant
Patrick Cleasby   Transfers
Ole-Petter Droenen   Source Material
Paul Bigrave   Coordination
Greg Lake   Composer
Jamie Muir   Composer
John Wetton   Composer
Robert Fripp   Mixing,Composer,Producer,Mastering,Interviewee,Surround Mix
Peter Sinfield   Composer