King Crimson - Exiles

[@johnsweetman7860]

I'm 49 and have just discovered King Crimson. I feel like a teenager again, waiting on my favourite group's next album, except, now they are already available for me to purchase!! Working my way through the sublime 40th Anniversary CDs.

[@craigcolbert9403]

These gifted musicians started something more magnificent than words could ever describe. Enjoy the splendor that is the music of King Crimson.

[@expandingknowledge8269]

This particular King Crimson album holds a special place in my heart. I purchased this the year it was released and have memorized all the lyrics. I am now sixty four, and remember how enchanted I was by these musicians, and still am. CRIMSO, will endure till the end of time..my time at least. I made a tapestry of this album cover, and gave it to my niece. I also made a relief cutting in linoleum of the 21st century schizoid man, in all the correct colors. I am a synthesist, and this music help shape my perspective on my craft, as a musician. Peace to you my friend. 🌖 Expanding Knowledge ∆

[@christopherheinig5590]

How did you discover them ? First listened to The Court... on the radio in Spain especially Moonchild so got the album then more !

[@282_daffarabbani3]

I'm just 18 and have just discovered this band. I first saw it on a Japanese cartoon (anime) where they named the characters from popular bands. To be honest I'm not that easily inclined to rock music but King Crimson has that charm that makes it too addictive to not be listened to.

[@Wide000]

I am 58 and first listened to King Crimson as a very young teenager. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, Gentle Giant, ELP, Jethro Tull, Van der Graaf Generator, etc. It all started at around 10 years old because my friend's brother, who was a few year older than us, was actively buying prog albums and let us listen them when he was out. :)

[@gastonortiz9569]

The fact that the entire discography is available for streaming makes me smile because this means that the legacy of this beatiful work of art will expand and new generations will discover this masterpiece!

[@xoprem8471]

Yeah, I am just 21 and never thought I 'd discover such a great band' entire works . Will forever be grateful for them

[@friedpaper2034]

Yeah I am just 16 and never thought I'd discover such a great band entire works. Will forever be greatful for them

[@NimrodelMirage]

Yeah, I'm 2 months old and I hate kin crapson. Will forever despise DGM.

[@nnyarlath]

tarkus tarks tarkus

[@andrewcolonnello5001]

I’m a Metallica fan and my bass teacher recommended me this band. I never really liked slower rock but after listen to these guys my mindset has changed.

[@pepsonaaa1180]

good, now listen to yes

[@andrewcolonnello5001]

@@pepsonaaa1180 is that a band or a song

[@pepsonaaa1180]

its a band, try listening to long distance runaround by them

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Cute

[@chrisbyars4422]

I would like to hear Metallica do a cover of Level 5

[@krzysztofborkowski1742]

There’s a kind of beauty and mystery about this song that I can’t resist. Wetton’s velvet voice is coming like from another dimension

[@gregovcov-px6ej]

WHAT???!!! as if they've made it under the influence of kemikalz to affect you as if you're using alternative medicines. Welcome to acid rock❤😂🎉

[@maplestorms6224]

Now, in this faraway land Strange, that the palms of my hands Should be damp with expectancy Spring, and the air's turning mild City lights, and the glimpse of a child Of the alleyway infantry Friends, do they know what I mean Rain, and the gathering green Of an afternoon out-of-town But Lord I had to go My trail was laid too slow behind me To face the call of fame Or make a drunkard's name for me Though now this better life Has brought a different understanding And through these endless days Shall come a broader sympathy And though I count the hours To be alone's no injury My home, was a place near the sand Cliffs, and a military band Blew and air of normality ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh aah aah

[@robertsteelman6854]

I saw them with Steve Miller on this your they blew me away I've worn out so many copies of this album awesome this song is beautiful

[@synzrtva]

Thank You

[@aakkoin]

Goddamn, those are some beautiful words.

[@mickp1207]

My roommate insisted this song was a song about "tripping" on good acid. I agree with him. Be it microdot, mushrooms, or LSD (the real stuff) if you dissect the lyrics "Now,...in this far away land, strange that the palms of my hands should be damp with expectancy" the song is describing the way that one's hands would feel when the acid was starting to take effect, (about 50 minutes after it was ingested). Descriptions of awakening senses described with sounds instead of words, " ooh, ooh, aah aah, " .... fireworks. "Different understanding,, trails," "Count the hours" looking at something from a different perspective, the trails that emanated from every move the There is more evidence throughout the song, but you get the point.

[@venganostureinoaortiz4864]

I always proudly say that King Crimson is one of my favorite and influential bands.

[@Ana-xt5hq]

Me too!

[@jdmresearch]

The solo at 6:10 is perhaps Fripp's most melodic, restrained ever. Few but sustained notes. Just beautiful.

[@danielvesga2836]

I totally agree. That tone is imposible to recreate. It's unique

[@stone8man]

Its my favorite ever guitarsolo, with persephone wishbone ash and comfortably numb pink floyd

[@jdmresearch]

@@stone8man Good choices. I love C numb's solo but the first more than the second.... for the same reason. More melodic, fewer notes.

[@stone8man]

@@jdmresearch yes ofc i totally agree with you, but somehow the other songs just came to mind ;)

[@Zongroned]

An unforgettable solo…I’ve been coming back to it for 50 years !

[@caiosoares2834]

If i there's one way to decribe this song it would be like a warm bath.

[@Indskret]

Accurate

[@dudleylitz7369]

alpine hot spring as the snow falls...

[@Drchainsaw77]

...that you sit in while opening your veins...

[@CraigPMiller]

Always reminded me of 'I Talk to the Wind' . Just as sweet but darker ❤

[@kw19193]

Well spotted. Lyrically "I Talk to the Wind" is about total alienation with "Exiles" about (duh-h-h) going into exile. It's as if it's the same voice telling their tale. And musically it's a synonymous vibe. Cheers!

[@UncleTonyGuitar]

As a lifelong guitarist of some note (pun intended), I do not say this lightly: simply one of the most beautiful guitar solos ever recorded.

[@kw19193]

Complete agreement. Note for note understatement and blink-and-you'll miss-it agility. Truly beautiful, one of Fripp's very best. Cheers!

[@juankgonzalez6230]

Probably my favourite King Crimson song. The bridge is still as magical as the first time I heard it

[@oliversutton7592]

Same!! Fripp's acoustic picking and underated solo, Wetton's soothing and powerful voice, Bruford's drum fills, Cross violin performaces, everything is perfect. The bridge is very majestic indeed (although i think studio version is not the best version of this track).

[@jasonlottimer4414]

@@oliversutton7592 what was the better version you heard?

[@radityatricahyarynaldi4318]

@@jasonlottimer4414 basically every live version. but i like beat club version the best, you can hear muir playing trombone too!

[@Meandgenevieve]

yes it is my favourite of theirs too. Not without serious competition!!

[@BonafonteLeonardo]

Islands and Starless are unbeatable imo and tmt. Exiles is very good too.

[@beekay5914]

There is an unearthly beauty to this song. I have been listening to this since shortly after it came out; the music of that time was such a treasure, so wonderfully diverse. Today's music, not really.

[@jeffplissken8996]

This is one of those that I can’t imagine without John Wetton and David Cross, it’s some of John’s best singing in King Crimson and some of the best playing from David, it’s like a destiny they had that Jamie Muir was getting everyone ready for.

[@datint0003]

this song has such a bitter-sweet vibe in it, it is like walking a post-war city watching children play on the ruins and knowing it's finally over. Hopefully it will be...

[@brianlipiano7113]

HOLY SHIT. HOLY SHIT

[@REALwoombath]

Ukraine :(

[@clearlyanartistanimations6915]

As a Ukrainian, I had some very important business in Ukraine so I had to go back to it via the bus from Poland, through the boarder, and into Ukraine with a few hours of driving spare. As I stayed in my apartment with my mother, I had the gift and curse of being able to walk around the streets of my yet destroyed childhood town, and I had this song playing sometimes. It completed it all. I am also an artist, a philosopher, a pianist and a polymath in progress, so as you might imagine, the experience melted in with my memories and the beautiful musicianship of Fripp into an unforgettable experience of anguish, pain, regret, reflection, recollection, reverie, catharsis, and many more strong emotions with each passing moment. Those are my quick 5 cents on the comment. I agree very much so.

[@aakkoin]

Don't get blackpilled, like some french post-modern cynical losers.

[@ricklapworth]

@@clearlyanartistanimations6915 May our Lord Jesus bring comfort and hope to Ukraine. I pray that the oppressors and agressors be dealt with in judgement by God. War is the result of fallen and sinful humans not being able to love and forgive, as Jesus does!!!!!!!!!!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

King Crimson's melodic style expressed perfectly in this track. 🌜

[@daario4278]

🌞

[@humanman2358]

🌚🌝

[@marcsalzman8082]

Utterly fascinating and unique soundscapes blending melody, rhythms, counter-intuitive classical jazzy prog folk metal defying all genre & category ; it's experimental unique off-planet who even knows what the F*"" it is, not even Fripp, the most unheralded genius in music. Ever.

[@williamevans7978]

Yes--agreed--This and Yes Songs--the most beautiful music made in the history of the poly-genre--

[@DylanWhite-k5j]

That opening is the most haunting sound ever created by a percussionist.

[@spectralmaya4586]

One of my favourite Crimson songs, really got me into Larks as well. Great to see it here, cheers Larks Lads.

[@bpkliveproductions]

Such a beautiful, pastoral yet underlying dark and melancholic track. Mysterious intro sounding like a ship out at sea or a storm blowing through a village, with the music emerging from the ruins. The violin, acoustic guitar and mellotron melodies just melt my heart. The soft snare sounds remind me of Michael Giles in I Talk To The Wind. My favorite Crim ballad ever. The aforementioned Wind and Islands title track come close, but not with the depth and soul of Exiles.

[@msanders777]

They played Islands title track the times I saw them in 2017 and 2021, I consider myself very lucky in that regard.

[@bpkliveproductions]

@@msanders777 oh yes I saw them do Islands a few times from 17 thru 21. Gained a major appreciation and love for the title track after seeing it live especially with Mel on the gorgeous woodwinds. Mel was truly the X Factor in the 2013-21 Crim. So amazing and soulful.

[@msanders777]

@@bpkliveproductions 100%

[@frankgarnevicus1187]

I am 64 and have been hooked since I was 11. It's been a great ride.

[@lobster4501]

The song always makes me cry

[@chrisbyars4422]

I first heard this song in my youth. Every time I listen to it, it takes me back there, where everything was better, like a warm summer day.

[@hermannquiroga2579]

Feel u bro, is like having 15 again

[@rafaelaugustolarapalmeros8060]

One of the most wonderful and underrated song in King Crimson History.

[@raivan354]

Still gives me shivers. Robert's closing guitar solo, followed by that crescendo and the nylon string ending... gorgeous.

[@majorzero39]

this is my favourite song of all time

[@EdwardBast]

Night sounds, then sunrise on the cliffs (1:15), E minor; the seas swell, groan and crash at their feet (2:42). Wistful, sweet homesickness for that place by the sand (D major/G mixolydian for the verses), but in the end, back to E minor (7:05) and waves of loss, and longing. The desolation of that unresolved F# in the violin! A devastating and consoling song for lonely hours.

[@humanman2358]

explains why sometimes listening to Exiles made me feel more better and emotional at times

[@guitaristssuck8979]

D major is G lydian, you may mean G major/D mixolydian

[@EdwardBast]

@@guitaristssuck8979 By G mixolydian I meant the mode starting on the 5th degree of a G major scale: D.-E-F#-G-A-B-C. Writing D Major/ before that was misleading. I was just stressing that D major is the tonic chord.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

@@EdwardBast indeed G mixolydian has F natural, not F#

[@EdwardBast]

@@guitaristssuck8979 By G mixolydian I mean the mixolydian mode of G major (D-E-F#-G-A-B-C) not the mixolydian scale beginning on G. The way I express these things might be due to being oriented toward Medieval and Renaissance theory, where there is only one mixolydian mode, G-A-B-C-D-E-F (with a couple of possible transpositions).

[@ivanmay7890]

If there is a single person who dislikes King Crimson, then they are clearly missing out on the good music Fripp created.

[@matthewbertram3304]

Their best song off their best album. What a masterpiece.

[@beahafkenscheid8421]

My favourite from this album, reminiscent of their first albums.

[@rhysf.505]

5:54 this part never fails to carry me away

[@watermelonlover3883]

My first time listening to this song and this is criminally good .

[@MarceloKatayama]

this and the night watch are probably my favourite King Crimson material. Love them!

[@timsmith3621]

A frightening beginning leading into a simply beautiful song.

[@mrbenoit5018]

I like the intro a whole lot. It’s very spooky and scary

[@rhysf.505]

I always think of sailing through a storm...for some reason...the journey to exile...

[@christopherheinig5590]

I see an infinite sea with someone on the shore & seagulls nothing spooky or scary only a grand beautiful musical picture

[@humanman2358]

Sailor's Tale

[@DylanWhite-k5j]

Sounds like Muir bowing a gong and thundersheet.

[@JohnjEichler-ow7fl]

A true classic

[@gfgarner1301]

Must have listened to this song a hundred times before I realized there is piano and flute on it. Fripp's guitar solo is smooth as glass.

[@jeffreycapozzoli2758]

This is one of my favorite bands now. They never played these guys on the radio when I was a kid back in the 80s so I never heard their music.

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

King Crimson is King

[@XoanOrdonezIbarra]

Siiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@aakkoin]

Mellotron in action, amazing🤷🏻‍♂️ and BB on drums

[@cigarmerchant2238]

Thanks Robert for letting me listen to this classic album consecutively as I have had this album since it was new but have broken my needle so I can't sew.

[@reneharde3459]

I love how this echoes Giles, Giles and Fripp and Epitaph at the same time

[@datint0003]

Best song probably ever

[@ozricaurora6943]

My absolute favourite Crimson song. So beautiful and the guitar solo is just gorgeous

[@dionisioavile6441]

La batería, increíble. Ni hablar de la voz. Que buena música!

[@wilsonventura5696]

Los escucho desde 1976 y hoy Diciembre del l 2022 . es mi pasado mi presente y para la eternidad , aguante Robert Fritt .

[@makakodemon]

Wetton si god

[@MusicToMyEar1005]

I can't find any word to best express rhis album, but this is obviously "the best"!!

[@martianshoes]

I have 53 years of Crimson under my belt. Long live Robert Fripp

[@PedroRedes]

Para mí uno de los mejores temas de King Crimson.

[@MarkusRiver]

David Cross and John Wetton re recorded Exiles on Cross's 1997 solo album of the same name. Well worth a listen to.

[@boblittle7607]

The way this song starts off, it feels like being born in wet mud of planet earth. Then becomes so beautiful.

[@flaviomatos]

Obrigado Deus por ter me permitido conhecer essa banda maravilhosa e essa obra prima. Obrigado! 🙏

[@timboweeks4183]

I'm 67 yrs and proud and lived my in totalal crimsonality as well... any other prog band .including flash.get into it! Three albums peter banks from yes.

[@ximenabustamante8679]

Deapues de tantos años los sigo escuchando y cada vez me emocionan sus temas

[@isabellazaro2299]

Me on 73 in a concert in Bcn Really flashed They are the bests

[@Maury62]

One of the many beautiful songs of K.C✨

[@Chrisbajs]

I dreamt about the violin-theme in this song last night, and finally found the song after some googleing.

[@elsupermegan2079]

wow how did you even look it up

[@Chrisbajs]

@@elsupermegan2079 Googled "king crimson violin song" and found David Cross, and he only played in 1972-1974, so that narrowed it down :-)

[@elsupermegan2079]

@@Chrisbajs oh i thought you didn't know where it was from

[@-alucard-1568]

I also came here today because I dreamt about this song. I am so grateful of knowing this band, easily one of my favourites!

[@tommyrawlings3046]

There is also a bit of a Flute on the Mellotron

[@RyC2004]

Simply gorgeous. Whoever doesn't listen is missing out on a timeless masterpiece.

[@tommyrawlings3046]

The genius of Fripp as a musical force is seemingly boundless!

[@salvatoreamalfi9910]

BEAUTIFUL SONG

[@jordicanasmanubens8364]

Con todo lo bueno que ha hecho KC no se explicar que tiene esta canción que me parece la mejor, vuelvo a ella una y otra vez

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

From the brooding violin to the haunting sounds of the mellotron to soft acoustic guitar to gorgeous vocals, Exiles is such a beautiful track that really takes you on a journey which sounds very dark but then transforms itself into this lovely piece that has so much warmth. This track could have worked as a sequel to 'Epitaph' from the iconic Court Of The Crimson King as i can hear a lot of similarities. One of my all time favourite King Crimson songs.

[@dionisioavile6441]

Wow! Todo el álbum es colosal. Bravo. Bravisimo.

[@mery105]

PERFECTO CONMOMEDOR EMOCIONANTE UN EXILIADO DE LA MUSICA DE HOY ENDIA ............

[@soundscapes4619]

Beautiful melody, enchanting, with heart-felt lyrics. Thank you for creating this song.

[@VirgilioAlegreVegara-yy5en]

One the britain bands of my Life

[@HandsomeTreezy]

This is such a clean guitar solo. I love how Bill Brufords drumming complements Roberts guitar solo in such a beautiful way🥲

[@JohnWilliams-iw3kk]

To be alone's no injury - sublime, in one of the best pieces of music ever made, salute maestros.

[@andyj639]

Always liked King Crimson, but now older I feel like I have more patience to really listen to tracks like this as well as the more obvious ones ie Epitaph etc. They were and still are master musicians and composers.

[@tommyrawlings3046]

The all electric versions live on USA and The Great Deceiver are also great!

[@72SinSae]

king crimson never stops amazing me

[@RMGCBG]

This album was released on same day as Dark Side of the Moon. Dark, sinister, brooding The mighty Crim

[@amaro9085]

really? same day?

[@MichaelJones-es6mp]

beautiful 😊

[@MiltonSilvaVelasquez]

Obra maestra!!!!! Lima Perú

[@clairehelmsley6608]

Very nearly the best song of all time.

[@michaelcross9557]

As soon as the vocals start, I am covered in gooseflesh. Every time. :)

[@EricDeRosa]

Trata-se de um excelente álbum. Essa música é marcante.

[@Joseph-dr6si]

Beautiful.

[@markhemmings01]

This track is always quite haunting in a de facto sort of way ...

[@hrblsh]

My favourite song ❤

[@鈴木信行-s3v]

クリムゾンで初めて聴いた曲がこれで　大好きな曲です。 その後1stアルバムを聴いて、世の中にこんな凄い音楽が有るのか‼️ と思いました。

[@creativeflowguitar1851]

every band from the 70s and 80s has a high dose of king crimson in them.

[@claudioalejandrogonzalezmi5998]

NO words, unbelievable, amazing, in love, music for the soul

[@michaeleastes1705]

I heard their first album as a senior in high school, 1970. A friend and I did our English project on the song “Epitaph”. I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@andrkaa9458]

супер! молодцы. люблю вас с 20 своих лет. а мне сорок уже

[@dizzyplissken2077]

Best progressive rock band EVER

[@richardmelnick8508]

To be alone's no injury...

[@whychromosomesmusic5766]

Haven't heard this in years. I gave all my lps (including this one) to my nieces and nephews. Reminds me of an ocean scene. Loons or whales but something marine definitely adding to that atmosphere. I have a new Yamaha EW-300. Hearing things like this makes me eager to learn to play the damn thing. ;-) Okay no it's not a damn thing. I like playing it better than my Strat. Yes....sorry. ;-)

[@juanhectorlomanegra5620]

Great album!

[@severianobarrosjr2528]

Essa música é uma viagem

[@when7078]

I love you, exiles g

[@luaroregxxiii3376]

Art Rock... Ear Candy!!!

[@Meandgenevieve]

Acquired larks in 1980. One of a few records given to me, by a girlfriend who preferred True Colours. 1980 this was, remember. My favourite Crimson album, and my #5 on my top 1000 Songs of all Time.

[@katlip1]

I love King Crimson ❤️

[@farter_snail]

Best song from the best album

[@SpagEddie8113]

I could honestly understand any song on this album being someone’s favorite, they’re all really good. I’m a Larks’ Tongues In Aspic Part 1 guy personally

[@rhysf.505]

I racked up insane plays on this through middle and high school...I feel like "Easy Money" is the real masterpiece of this album though...

[@annanovais]

Eu amo 💓

[@joaoypsilon]

Thank you to the entire British Empire for so much culture and pleasure in hearing all these ingenious jewels

[@humanman2358]

heil Britannia!

[@cleciusviana7623]

Gosto muito da banda King Crimson, seu som nos moldes de Pink Floyd dos anos 70, estilo underground, o primeiro álbum deles, In The court of Crimson King, uma maravilha, Red e Starless sensacionais !

[@andrewwilliams9599]

As the music fades up, we see a distant object surrounded by thick mist. As the camera closes in we see it is a 19th century ship caught in the ice. Its crew members are either fishing through holes in the ice or making fires. The camera closes in on the helmsman at the wheel, as he begins to sing.

[@XoanOrdonezIbarra]

Amo King Crimson.😎👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺😄😄😄

[@dyingseattle]

Everytime KZbin stops my playlist when this song is played.

[@lawrencesimmons5093]

Genesis 'Carpet Crawlers' Pink Floyd 'High Hopes' and James Gang 'Ashes the Rain and I' need a listen too.