Name: Larks' Tongues In Aspic (The Complete Recording Sessions)
Brand: King Crimson

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KCLPX2023

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Black

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[r28682380]

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Double 200 Gram LP housed in Gatefold Sleeve. LP1 – all new 2023 mixes by Steven Wilson. LP2 – New elemental mixes by David Singleton.

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-20

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

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0633367795915

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Black LPx2

Artist

King Crimson

Genre GB

Prog Rock

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Panegyric

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.

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

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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

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50th anniversary edition of King Crimson’s classic 1973 album.&nbsp;

Recorded from mid-January to the beginning of February and released in late March of 1973, Larks’ Tongues in Aspic became one of the most acclaimed of King Crimson’s albums as well as establishing its reputation as a key album from one of rock music’s most significant years. After a handful of further UK concerts, Jamie Muir left the band with the remaining quartet working with ever greater success until Summer 1974 when Fripp placed the band on indefinite hiatus.

2LP - Almost half a century after its release, Steven Wilson undertook the job of mixing the album for Dolby Atmos, in the process, preparing new stereo and 5.1 mixes. The new stereo mixes are presented on the first LP of this 2LP set and are – no doubt informed by the more adventurous mix techniques allowed by the Atmos process – quite different in approach, more expansive than the earlier mixes as released in 2012, while still retaining and enhancing the core power of the original material.

While Steven was working on this aspect of the material Alex R. Mundy and David Singleton at DGM were mixing every single take of the original studio sessions. These unreleased early takes are presented not as traditionally blended pieces, but with maximum separation, mimicking the experience of sitting in the studio with the individual elements being performed around you. The “Elemental mixes” apply this same approach to the main album takes. An excitingly fresh view on the familiar, with the focus often falling in unusual places, some originally hidden, some unused. Four of the album’s core tracks feature, forming LP2 of the set with extended mixes of Larks’ 1 and Talking Drum joined by Easy Money and Larks’ 2.&nbsp;

2CD/2 Bluray Set -&nbsp;Blu-Ray 1 - 2023 Dolby Atmos mix, DTS-HD MA 5.1 &amp; 24/96 Stereo mixes by Steven Wilson. 24/96 Elemental Mixes by David Singleton and instrumental mixes by Steven Wilson.&nbsp;Blu-Ray 2 - all 24/96 stereo:-&nbsp;a) Original album mix (30th anniversary master), b) Session Reels: Keep That One Nick, c) The Complete Recording Sessions - Every take of every track newly mixed from the original multitrack tapes by Alex R. Mundy.

2 CDs include:- the 2023 mixes in stereo and instrumental forms, elemental mixes and selected master reelsand. Packaged in two gatefold sleeves with  booklet in a rigid exterior slipcase.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic (The Complete Recording Sessions)

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Discover Larks' Tongues In Aspic (The Complete Recording Sessions) by King Crimson. 50th anniversary edition of their classic album. Label: Panegyric.