BEAT (KING CRIMSON) MASSEY HALL CONCERT MY THOUGHTS AND REVIEW

[@canadianstudmuffin]

That is so awesome you got some autographs and heard some stories too! Glad you had a great time! All 4 members are so talented! Yes, I've already watched clips from the show.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Larry..it was an awesome show..

[@samstjohn1994]

Sounds awesome! Great that you had time to give them your autograph

[@16th6ToothSon_]

I was at the show as well and it’s Sunday night and I’m still reeling from the concert. What an amazing night, such a phenomenal display of musicianship.

[@chrisbarany]

Hi Glen. I was at the show as well. Here it is Sunday and I'm still buzzing from it. I don't think I'll ever forget this one. I had a special moment during Adrian Belew's "spotlight" moment. If you'll recall, each musician had their chance to steal the centre of attention for brief periods. Belew started playing otherworldly sounds that gained in intensity in some sort of mashup of sound. There were a few moments when it sounded like a damaged, glitchy version of R2-D2. It really blew me away. He's a genius and a master musician with a heart of gold and a great sense of humour. What a night! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@MisterWondrous]

Bababillbruford ossum!

[@jameswilson7084]

"Discipline" is a great album! I was introduced to this King Crimson lineup, with a live video for "Elephant Talk" on Much Music one day in the mid-'80's. It reminded me a lot of David Byrne and the Talking Heads. A lot of that lineup's music does.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

It is a bit similar..never thought of that..Adrian Belew worked with Talking Heads..

[@dr.s.]

I'm on a little Widespread Panic kick too. Really awesome band, poped up a couple of times in my Spotify recommendations. They are way more jammy on their live albums. There is a ton of them on Spotify, trying to get through them, can't buy all of that stuff. Dave Schools, their bassist, and Jimmy Herring, their guitarist, played with Mule a couple of times. Duane Trucks, Derek's brother, is currently on Drums. So, kind of a no-brainer to give thrm a try.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

So cool..We are on the same path here..👍

[@dr.s.]

@@GlenKellawayfromthebasement yeah, I was quite surprised when you mentioned them. They have such a massive catalog, it's really hard to figure out where to start. Specially with all the live albums, I really enjoy the recorded shows, thinking about getting some digitally if possible, it's way too much to just store. They also have some good stuff on their KZbin channel, like 700+ videos... should be enough for a couple of days.

[@timhewtson6212]

Seeing BEAT sometime before Christmas. Really excited about it! I'm delighted it didn't disappoint.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Tim..you are going to be blown away..

[@MochaDaisy8645]

Great video! Glad you had a good time. Massey Hall has been around for generations and has been the site for many legendary concerts. I saw the second show of this tour. I decided to see them a second time next month (can’t wait!). Very cool Zappa hat BTW

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Thank you..Yes the hall is legendary..My first concert there was Cream in 1968..👍❤

[@morrisgautreau6704]

Big thumbs up!!! 😊👍I'm so glad you had a great time! As much as I love Danny Carey, I do love Steve Vai and have a lot of his music too. If you ever get the chance, you need to check out the G3 stuff he did with Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Thanks Morris..I had heard G3..three amazing guitarists..

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

Saw the ATL gig; thought Carey was a better Bruford than Vai was a Fripp. Amazing, great work all around, especially Ade's vox which never seems to get enough credit. Think it is interesting that they are book-ending the set with two Ade spoken word songs and that they kick off the show by re-claiming "Neurotica" from the recent touring incarnation of Crimson. Do check them out if they come to your town.

[@EightVinylLow]

Awesome!!!

[@jamiecottle5850]

So glad you were able to see them

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

It was a great night Jamie..

[@beerandvinyl]

Oh man - so cool you got those autographs! Tony was the absolute sweetest man when I met him. I have tickets to this tour in one week in Cincinnati and I cannot wait. I actually saw Adrian perform with the “Crimson Projekt” way back in 2011 or so opening for Dream Theater which was wild. I actually saw Widespread Panic a couple years ago and they were great. Man - I can’t wait. You get a chance to see what merch looked like? Anything cool?

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Alex..you are gonna be blown away..you should be very excited..the merch..Cool tee shirt and hoodie..a bunch of autographed merch..it all was just too pricey for me..if I had cash to burn I would picked something up for sure..

[@JeffMcCormack777]

The singer from my band went at saw that show in Richmond VA last week. Said it was great.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

He was not wrong..

[@natlee8947]

Glad you had a great time Glen .

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Thank you..

[@joelfrombethlehem]

Sounds great, I'm glad you had a great time and were able to get autographs. I took your advice and checked out the tour schedule. The closest it comes to me is Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on 12/4/24, about a 90-minute drive north of me. I checked out the TicketBastard situation: $65 US dollars (face value) + all the extra fees = $194 USD. No way. I'm retired and on a fixed income and that amount is above my WAM (walk-around money) limit.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

I know what you are saying..I know the retired budget thing all too well..I didn’t buy and merch which was definitely out of my reach..

[@blockssonicwafers]

I saw Beat in Charlotte and will again on the 28th at The Ryman.

[@drschultz]

I got to the side of the building around 4:30 - saw Danny walk out, he signed for one guy and then beelined it into the building.

[@benkelly7182]

I met Danny in the lobby of a King Crimson show. He talked for 20 minutes and was so kind

[@EastmanD]

that would be Ron Hawkins, as in THE Ronnie Hawkins that The Band used to back, correct ?? Got a cobra snake for a neck tie...Love ya Ronnie !!

[@dennislind8411]

I'm sure this was a great concert with such accomplished musicians, but KC ended in '75 for me. I tried but the 80s band didn't rise to the heights of the final incarnation in the 70s. As for WSP, I love that album. I don't listen to much after Michael Houser passed in 2002. His lingering lead was the sound of WSP. Jimmy Herring is probably a more accomplished guitarist but Mikey was the man. You need to try to listen to an archived live release. They are improvising glory. I was supposed to see them in Montral but couldn't make it. Fortunately they released it live. Great live album. Cheers.

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Thanks Dennis..since we are musical twins..I always love your opinions..Will look for that Montreal live album..

[@blockssonicwafers]

Did you notice that Steve Vai's son is selling merch ?

[@jmsamborski]

I saw Beat in Denver and it was a terrible venue. Packed narrow seating with no room to move at all and the volume was wayyyy too loud. I was happy to get out of there when it ended.

[@ThorD4602]

Hard to imagine Steve Vai adapting to this kind of material.

[@benkelly7182]

No need to imagine it. Plenty of videos of him doing it right here on KZbin

[@ThorD4602]

@@benkelly7182 huh? Did you think that you are the only one who knows about how KZbin works? Steve Vai is not really the type of artist that meshes with this type of music. If you can't hear the difference, that is on you, not me. LOL.

[@benkelly7182]

@@ThorD4602 that’s just like, your opinion, man

[@ThorD4602]

@@benkelly7182 I never said it was your opinion. Thanks for telling me it is mine.

[@benkelly7182]

@@ThorD4602 you’re welcome. Saw them last night and Vai killed it

[@Martha-jl6eu]

How did your nephew like the concert?

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Loved it..

[@Martha-jl6eu]

@@GlenKellawayfromthebasement :)

[@chrisbarany]

@@GlenKellawayfromthebasement It was great to see a lot of young people at this show! Crimson's music is timeless.