Name: Happy With What You Have To Be Happy With / Level Five / Elektrik
Brand: King Crimson

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DGM3103

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-05

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Lasgo

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Standard:20

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633367310323

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King Crimson

Genre GB

Prog Rock

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Panegyric

King Crimson is one of the pioneers of the progressive rock genre. Formed in 1969, their first line-up included guitarist Robert Fripp, lyricist and lighting man Peter Sinfield, composer and multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, bassist and vocalist Greg Lake, and drummer Michael Giles. They released the seminal album "In the Court of the Crimson King" in 1969 before undergoing several personnel changes. The band evolved over the years, experimenting with fusion and improvisation in their live performances. In 1981, they changed their name to King Crimson and released three studio albums with a new line-up. After a hiatus, they reformed again in 1994 as a double trio and continued to release music through various spin-off groups. Their extensive back catalogue makes them one of the most influential rock bands ever.

In 2000, King Crimson underwent another transformation with a new line-up that excluded Bill Bruford and Tony Levin. They released "The ConstruKction of Light" in 2000 before Tony Levin rejoined the group. In 2008, they embarked on a 40th Anniversary Tour with Gavin Harrison joining as a new member. Despite Robert Fripp's retirement announcement in 2012, King Crimson returned in 2014 with yet another line-up for touring purposes.

The current incarnation of King Crimson features Robert Fripp (guitar), Mel Collins (saxophones, flute), Tony Levin

Panegyric is a renowned music label that originated as a UK distributor for various artists. Over time, it evolved into an independent brand, focusing primarily on musicians associated with the iconic band King Crimson.

With LC 00614 as its unique identifier, Panegyric has established itself as a trusted platform for fans of progressive rock and related genres. The label offers a diverse range of music from talented artists who have been influenced by or collaborated with members of King Crimson.

As a leading e-commerce website in the music industry, Panegyric provides an extensive collection of albums, merchandise, and exclusive releases. With its informative and authoritative tone, the label ensures that fans can easily discover and enjoy the extraordinary talent within their carefully curated catalog.

Featuring Adrian Belew / Robert Fripp / Trey Gunn / Pat Mastelotto, this three CD set draws together a collection of studio and live recordings of King Crimson as a double duo. Released at the end of 2002, Happy With What You Have To Be Happy With - featuring mostly short tracks this song-centred mini-album acted as an appetiser for The Power To Believe (2003). Recorded a year earlier, Level Five (2001), was issued as a tour CD and only available to concert attendees, with subsequent limited editions available from the band’s website and in Japan before being released more widely in 2008. A live album consisting of three lengthy previously unrecorded instrumentals alongside The ConstruKction Of Light and Deception Of The Thrush plus what was, originally, a hidden bonus track is a wonderful document of that line-up’s live power. A further example of that live power came with EleKtriK - With ‘The Power To Believe’ released and greeted enthusiastically by fans and critics alike, King Crimson spent much of the next four months of 2003 performing the material with lengthy tours of the USA, Japan and Europe. 2003 would prove to be the final touring cycle for the double duo, when the line-up played its last concert in Mexico City in November of that year.

Happy With What You Have To Be Happy With / Level Five / Elektrik

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