King Crimson - Heroes (Live in Berlin 2016)

[@ozbaz99]

What a great version of this song. It is a real treat to hear Robert Fripp performing his wonderful guitar part again. His guitar playing was such an important contribution to the original recording 40 years ago. A fitting tribute to David Bowie.

[@christoroppolo8742]

It was and still is the fire and he plays the frippertronics in a pop medium so incredibly well he is has and will always be my favorite guitarist of all time for sure Hendrix after that for me personally. And I watched him play got to meet him and see that happen in the same spot on the stage that Hendrix burned his stratocaster in front of me as a child here in Monterey California..Peace christo

[@denisgrodard8733]

tu m'a fait pleurer :)

[@wbertie2604]

@@christoroppolo8742 King Crimson was one of Hendrix's favourite bands.

[@ajerarajones2670]

@@wbertie2604 I did not know that..am a huge fan of both

[@paoloaizzafotografo]

@@wbertie2604 the favourite band…

[@roybatty2030]

Wonderful. A lot of Eno in there, too. We were so lucky to have had all these greats.

[@normandbedard7473]

I was 17 When that came out .OUFFFF GOD BLESS, i still listen them , especialy The Court of the Crimsons King

[@georgeburge7136]

I was a senior in high school when this came out.. It was okay to my 17year old ears. Now at 63 it is impossibly wonderful.

[@juliogarcia2229]

King Crimson, no matter what musicians are playing along decades, are always the best of the best!!!

[@TheBesteko]

Epitaph👍🏻

[@kylebookowsky9014]

RIP David... Thanks King Crimson for this version. It made me cry...

[@mariobendimez2391]

Yes, it makes ones cry

[@mikelfog2621]

David stay with us my friend..forever

[@luis_robledo_richards]

I cried too ☝🏻

[@johannesswarts1440]

Same here, brothers...

[@axl6362]

Indeed

[@babakpezeshknia5281]

God bless you men’s How called king Crimsons I fallow you guys when I had 13 years , now I’m 65 years Thank you .

[@gravlaxbob355]

How could I forget that Fripp played the guitar on this gem. That was part of Bowie's magic to collect everyone's talent and make it his own.

[@brycebullard3619]

King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.

[@leewagner2945]

​@@brycebullard3619No, it was David Bowie and Brian Eno.

[@Frederas11811]

He was very generous with his collaborations, Bing Crosby, Elvis, Mott the Hoople, Queen are the first to come to my mind.

[@johntechwriter]

Well, except that Bowie had this amazing voice. His vocal for the song, as performed live and captured in a vid here on KZbin, has a haunting quality that drives the theme, which is reaching beyond ourselves to heights we would otherwise never have known.

[@Arka51]

Impossible not to love David Bowie, impossible not to love King Crimson.

[@keithchiv6166]

david bowie/jones,it is very possible to not love 'bowie ! ' as his fans respectfully refer to him. apart from a few moments and songs,he represented the triumph of style over content,in keeping with the spirit of his 'heroes' andy warhol and lou reed, jakko i once saw denouncing early king crimson as 'hippy' though he fronted a good tribute act to them, also , king crimson,after the early days ,that i saw ,became a good jazz rock techno enterprise once the magic of pete sinfield went with all shades of meaning and esotericicm too.

[@josedacunhafilho]

Except this is a Fripp and Eno song. Eno wrote the music and did the lyrics with Bowie, but they couldn't figure out the guitar line, so they called Fripp in NY and shipped him to Berlin where he came out with this brilliant, unforgettable, unusual vibratto, the sound that makes this song be what it is.

[@quidly259]

@@josedacunhafilho Indeed Jose

[@ToxicTurtleIsMad]

Its very possible to dislike bowie, I do

[@TrevorDennis100]

Goodness! There have been times over the years when I have felt like the only fan of KC. Especially when it cam to some of their jazz style music. My ex sort of tolerated them but was not a huge fan, but she came to one of their RAH gigs many years ago, and loved it. No question at all regards Bowie. One of my all time favourite performances was when he joined Dave Gilmour (also at the RAH) to sing Roger Water's (and Rick Wright's) bit on Comfortable Numb. By heck he took an already rock classic to a whole other level.

[@harleygal420]

This song will never die.

[@jorgericardooller8088]

Y jamás lo hara!

[@oldtimer4863]

Robert Fripp is the true master.

[@johnlock7676]

A fantastic version, such a tight arrangement for a live performance, yet they make it look easy: that's the sign of greatness.

[@jetman7946]

Fripp's been a little "strange/different" thru the years, but few can argue he's not a great writer, arranger, and musician. Hell, I even named my German Shepherd after him 35 years ago !!!

[@gumersindoreguera4757]

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[@brycebullard3619]

Because King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.

[@MrKilgoreATrout]

I have a dog named Levin. He's got my wife's middle name as well to seal the naming deal. @@jetman7946

[@cyclonedrums]

Best Band Ever... Bar None Long Live Robert Fripp and The King

[@cindyj5522]

This band has not faded. They are still heroes.

[@katherinekoza6536]

You can thank David Bowie for writing this this song

[@ciphermatrix]

Those tones, Fripp is just an astounding guitarist.

[@skylarkman2000]

A truly amazing musician . Absolutely first class..

[@DrRussPhd]

Fractal Ax Fx is what he is using, best amp modeler in the world.

[@sandramoeller7109]

There are only two Bands who are worth it to "cover" this song. Thats motörhead and this fabulous Band called King Crimson! Thanks for sharing

[@timothyhardee8454]

Depeche Mode does it well too.

[@andrewpella7249]

Right!

[@markdebity2032]

Wallflowers did an emotional version as well so awesome

[@samdoe7515]

Why do I always listen to this like 30 times before I turn it off? Outstanding!

[@charlielohr5252]

because you're an intelligent person!!!

[@pholland8353]

It’s that good

[@bodon65]

Mel Collins' sax adds such a gritty bottom-end to this version. Have always loved this song, this is my favourite version, Kudos to KC for nailing it!

[@daviddennison6578]

King Crimson what can I say this is just brilliant 10-10. Followed you since my teenage years. I'm now 71.

[@thomasshepard6030]

Court of the crimson king I have the original vinyl album

[@mazzystarsmith5077]

Danke für die schöne version❣Bowie like this from heaven Big fat hello from Berlin Germany💫

[@babakpezeshknia5281]

Dear Robert. Fripp When I harde for the first time your album ( RED ) I had 13 years , I was touched by your fingers in your guitar , Thank you sir. Robert Fripp .

[@patrickd701]

This version reveals how important the role of Robert Fripp was in the creation and the success of this song. Thank you Robert !!!!

[@romainfreddoni1007]

Et dans 100 ans ça aura pas bouger. Intemporel cet song

[@eleonoradini2371]

How I love the sound of Robert's guitar...

[@coreyparsons2946]

This is a wonderful tribute to Mr. Fripp's friend David Bowie, who we sadly lost last year 40 years since Fripp recorded his emotional solos on the original recording.

[@andythomas706]

Coey Parsons: Look. We didn't 'lose' him. He died. Unfortunately!

[@mikhailmikhailov8781]

> since Fripp recorded his emotional solos on the original recording. I would swallow my tongue before saying the words "emotional" and "robert fripp" in one sentence

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Fripp: The greatest musician/composer of his time!

[@chrissteger2325]

The BEST cover of the great Bowie song!!...ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS version of the classic song!!...The visual footage of the Wall and the history behind it is GREAT too!!..WELL DONE King Crimson!!

[@brycebullard3619]

King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.

[@johnking6252]

Absolutely 100% frickin astounding!! Love the song even more now!! RIP David . I remember you always.🙏

[@JamesKovacic]

Fripp and Levin on the same stage. What a treat. Among the last of a dying breed

[@morganfisherart]

And Collins!

[@raitiovainu]

And Brando!

[@andythomas706]

James Kovacic: See 'Tosin Abasi-The Woven Web'! These guys are far from being a dying breed.

[@justinwynn7299]

...and is that Jason Bonham in the trademark trilby hat? What a lineup!!

[@soundchaser2061]

Jeremy Stacey

[@berndgruner8510]

Danke nochmal für den Song

[@mmickm8]

I was in Berlin on that day the wall first came down, a time in my life I will never forget, ever!

[@jaminova_1969]

We watched it on TV and it was amazing!

[@warrenkay6480]

So tight, great vocals, really great and the magical riffs from Mr Fripp - live...I watch it every day.

[@paulcrew1314]

Me too!

[@jackries7574]

The vocals alone are just really sweet. I agree

[@thomascrane7547]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@manskullman6509]

King Crimson was more than great ! ❤ A perfect band. Love it every day. :) And I’m so glad !:) - jon fisher

[@volkerjanssen7905]

I am actually deeply moved by this wonderful version of Heroes. Thank heaps!

[@NEVAB4]

Absolutely amazing. Gabriel's voice and the whole composition.

[@TVC15ohoh]

WONDERFUL rendition of the song. Very warm, loved the vocals, DUG the sax and to hear Robert Fripp reprise his guitar work is nothing short of heartwarming.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

Emotional stuff for me. I remember the wall being built & I remember footage of people being shot as they tried to escape. I stayed up & through tears of joy watched the TV coverage the night it came down. I remember being totally floored the first time I heard Heroes. Bowie, Eno, & Fripp together ? Was I dreaming ? It hasn't aged a day.

[@russellsykes4854]

For me this is the best peice of music ever. The great and as always the humble Mr Fripp

[@MerkinMuffly]

That vibrato by Fripp, wow!

[@andythomas706]

That's sustain!

[@MarcusL1995]

Well he did perform the original solo so it makes sense that he do it right

[@Antropoids]

Good as it was back then

[@allangmiller]

It's both!

[@sam_uelson]

Sustainiac neck pickup

[@fredericmounis1187]

For sure my Friend, God Bless Robert and thanks for sunday lunches !

[@garethgriffiths9467]

Toya with her thrupany bits outstanding. Every one's dream

[@paulmiddleton8699]

What a brilliant cover of a brilliant song.

[@MerkinMuffly]

People have been putting down the lead singer, but he bridges the gap between all Crimson bands about as well as anyone, particularly the Lake and Wetton versions.

[@windhill2011]

Jakko is freaking awesome- in the 21st Century Schizoid Band he took on vocals and lead guitar- and did it really, really well.....

[@johnthomas7517]

Jakko absolutely crushes this, I love it.

[@temporarymomentary]

Kwinquark1 I saw King Crimson live. Jakko is insanely good singer and fantastic guitar player.

[@clarkt5439]

I agree, he's very good. There will never be another Lake or Wetton, but Jakko does fine filling those huge shoes.

[@Kwinquark1]

Outside of Lake. he's probably the strongest vox man KC have ever had, Black P

[@chicobicalho5621]

This is a Fripp & Eno song as much as a Bowie song, and this version with Tony Levin on base and Jakko Jakszyk signing has to be one of the greatest interpretations of this song ever, by all means.

[@sergyvolodimirov]

6

[@jeeveswinston2545]

That’s some truth… the production and collaboration make this a true classic.

[@ALFASW156]

It`s a great cover, no doubt. Heard it several times. Check out Andrea Schroeders helden, it is mindblowing. The best cover ever.

[@heramann6916]

Disagree, Jakko sounds too dry and nasally, look up Adrian Belew con Elio e le Storie Tese - Elephant Talk / Heroes on yt, Belew's chorus imo sounds even better than the original

[@rickdicl]

Mel Collins

[@GFabio2011]

Fantastic version, hats off!

[@bradleyd.thornton5963]

I saw Robert Fripp performing this live with David Bowie eons ago. Such a privilege to see and hear him doing it again!

[@mungofinalfi4480]

Where?

[@bradleyd.thornton5963]

@@mungofinalfi4480 Ummm... IIRC, The Forum in Inglewood (Los Angeles), California. But I can't remember which tour, Heroes or Scary Monsters era maybe? There's only one band I've seen more times than Bowie, and that's Iron Maiden. 🤘💀🤘

[@commuterbranchline8132]

Did Fripp stand up to play for Bowie?

[@bradleyd.thornton5963]

@Ralph Reilly but.... It's just so obvious - the "sound". It's Robert Fripp. I also have an album from just around that era called "Fripp & Eno", and The conflation of artistic influences is unmistakable - Didn't Eno produce both the Low and Heroes albums? And nowadays, Fripp is so much more tongue in cheek and self-deprecating with his fun, "Sunday Lunch with Toya and Robert" antics. He's earned the privilege of being so silly now 😜 after all the seriousness that has led to so many accolades.

[@terrystevens5261]

@@bradleyd.thornton5963 It is the Sunday lunch thing that brought me here, going to see them in November at Cheltenham town hall, can't wait.

[@MrDAVeerl]

Robert's smile at the end is the best. Thank you, King Crimson. You're the real musical Aleph.

[@TacomaPaul]

Tony Levin on bass. He played with Peter Gabriel. Secret World Tour. Saw them in the Tacoma Dome in... mid-90s ?

[@robthornton6288]

I was just about to ask if he was the guy who was with Peter Gabriel on his Secret World Tour. He's an amazing bass player.

[@gilbertmendez2310]

I've always loved this song, but when I found out the story behind it, it now has such a deep meaning for me. When Bowie was finally able to sing it face to face with the people off which he had written it for gave band members an incredible feeling that is hard to describe and rightfully so. God bless

[@PNL_King]

I love how much fun Robert Fripp has when playing this

[@marksmith2738]

Fripp was totally in his element playing this. Fripp and his New Standard Tuning... smiles all the way!

[@christoroppolo8742]

Fripp is my favorite guitar player in the world . Peace Christo 👽🎶🐕🛸☮️💀🙏🎸❤️

[@wp5224]

The more I watch and listen to this version, the more I like it. The sound is deep, the vocals are great and the imagery is perfect.

[@EthanS1481]

I was there!! One of the best nights of my life!

[@paulmichaelides8080]

Probably the best version of the song.Great band great musicians,great arrangement.

[@Alexandra_acount3]

Give Motorhead a try, they rock this song. Love this version too.

[@paulmichaelides8080]

@@Alexandra_acount3 I've heard that many times and it's also a great version.

[@carlpop2324]

One of my favorite songs, performed with power and intensity as it deserves.

[@GeorgeCMcRae]

I'm shaking and crying. Remembering the courage and incredible fear and hope of those days as the wall came down. As Soviet style repression fell. And now that I'm in middle of the fight to save democracy it pulls it all together. If anyone ever needed an anthem to find strength, this song is it! Thank you Mr. Fripp!

[@margeryharper7837]

What fantastic singing and musicianship. Appreciating in 2020 after a hospital shift. Thanks guys.xxxxx

[@紀村佳司]

Here are the beauty of those who never intersected while creating the same era, show respect for each other.

[@wiglafpimwick4163]

Awsome version. Heroes - a song fof eternity. ❤

[@danemsha]

Dont know what everyone else thinks but for me the vocals are brilliant.

[@ihrescue]

Yes I had to find out who Jakko Jakszyk is.

[@benkkonzsella8544]

Beautiful brilliant version of this classic song, can't stop playing it 🎸 👍

[@RoyceKitts]

@@ihrescue right.

[@CraigStellmacher]

You can't do Bowie, so you might as well do something else, and Jakko pulls it off with Fripp giving us a little approving smile at the end...

[@TVC15ohoh]

Yeah, I kept noticing that too. Lovely vocals. Different from David's, obviously, but I love how it fits right in with the rest of this rendition.

[@jdwilli6211]

Had the honor and incredible pleasure to see it a live in Chicago and was completely lost in and amazed by the entire show... including Heroes of course

[@KikoJonesUSA]

What a wonderful and fitting tribute...Fripp, in Berlin, yeah...

[@hdxer8825]

Great Version! Thanks

[@muskokamike127]

why the hell haven't I seen this before today???? incredible.......

[@stevejackson8094]

Absolutely great version. Fantastic vocals and well, Fripp, need I say more!

[@danfed3423]

As I reflect upon 2023 on the Eve of Christmas Eve, this song immediately came to mind. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all…

[@Jeff-rh8mq]

Hats off to you! Nicely said!

[@robertmills4079]

What a great song can never get bored of this best version by far Robert Fripps guitar plying must be up with the greats

[@glennrothkirch6627]

O-M-G!!! The song , the pictures, the history/ Heroes... indeed!

[@Peatman]

Outstanding! So glad I got to see them in 2015. Jakko is a fantastic singer btw, he might be my favorite KC vocalist since Greg Lake!

[@bobphillips3222]

Reminds me of what an extraordinary band King Crimson was and still is. And Robert Fripp is in a class by himself.

[@scarystardust6095]

Only Robert can nail that line properly... ☺ Supreme+sublime. Horn arrangement would blend in beautifully on the Serious Moonlight tour. KC U R LOVED! ★

[@1mexfighter]

Scary Stardust agree...but dont forget Mick Ronson Also nailed it on teh Freddy Tribute 92

[@patoenriqueberger]

He, He Geniuses! Saw them in New York, Pompeii , London and Buenos Aires, awesome, great, the best, incredible!!!!!!!

[@sorel997]

Version magnifique. Merci Crimson King ! RIP Bowie, Lake, Wetton , Emerson et les autres...

[@vickycama3411]

What can I say??? A real classic version for this fantastic song of David Bowie!!!!!! God Bless you all!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@alokluintel6764]

Best cover version , thank you king crimson

[@carlosleal8776]

95% of the beauty of this version, is from the insane sound of Robert Fripp's guitar!

[@JohnSmith-yu2mq]

You are right plus the great vocals etc

[@popatyourecords]

he played on Bowies version same sound ana synth guitar

[@fanskap82]

Robert Fripp's guitar vibrato blends perfectly with the saxophone

[@satsansarsingh5509]

I agree

[@lolirocket]

This is so beautiful I could cry

[@PeterOGrenz]

the best version - quality music

[@michaelcottle6270]

This just underlines how fantastic this Crimson lineup is.

[@luther_beckett]

Ain't that the troof...

[@dustinschings7042]

They have Gavin Harrison. Best drummer around these days.

[@itkojecockot]

there's no such thing as bad King Crimson line up......

[@rickdicl]

One of the greatest ever

[@despacitospider8132]

If only they had belew in there it would be absolutely perfect

[@mellotronage7073]

Thank God Mr. Fripp loosened his collar a bit lately. No doubt, the good Miss Toyah has worked her magic on him to revisit his tremendous catalogue. Nothing wrong with looking back on all that you've accomplished in life. Again, thank God....

[@mattdrummond3552]

I've seen you comment on multiple videos I've watched lately. Where are all of the prog girls at - surely not in America sadly

[@theorcaman]

when you love David Bowie and King Crimson! you'll enjoy listening to this one more than before!

[@davidranger13]

This Version Does Bowie JUSTICE!!!

[@daveversion2.2]

Yes……David would be smiling……I am sure!

[@STUANX]

fripp and k c est le meilleur groupe de musique qu'il soit , 45 ans de régal pour moi , recherche , creativite , aucun compromis a la médiocrité , le rêve !!!

[@DrRussPhd]

Holy cow . .Fripp cracked a smile at the end!!!

[@Dannyt077]

Nah, more likely that it was some freak muscle spasim

[@DharcVasquez]

Wanna see him smile again? Easy Money Live Version with Jakko at the end as well

[@randycone77]

Steve Fortuna you killed me.

[@briane5706]

Randy Cone Wanna see Robert Fripp smile? Whenever he is with Toyah. A marriage made in heaven.

[@gabe_ed]

-Oh my god! Look! Mr. Fripp is smiling! The power of music and the memory of his old friend made him smile! -No, wait, shit, he's having a seizure

[@hinder90]

I’ve been a quest for the best cover of Heroes and i am certain this is it.

[@lawrence2087]

Bowie’s version at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert with Queen and Mick Ronson is just excellent, but this version blows that out of the water. It’s a perfect blend of everyone’s strengths, great drums, bass, and Fripp’s guitar, to make a driving memorable performance. I’m listening to it more than once an evening.

[@humandroid53]

Check out Bowie's live version in '78! I saw him then. Top of his game. I was disappointed that Fripp was not touring with him.

[@arkadiuszkacprzak8955]

Wow!!! King Crimson, real King. Thank you Robert...

[@philippep561]

Thank you so much Robert !

[@luxludus]

Probably the best cover I've listened...

[@davegrier523]

Been a Crimsoid since 74 This is the BEST singer the band ever had

[@jonnybgoode007]

Thank You. I had the Privilege of Seeing the David Bowie Heroes Concert in April of 1978 in Detroit at Cobo Hall.. They Opened the Show with This. David Bowie was Playing Synthesizer, as Well as Brian Eno, and Robert Fripp was on Lead Guitar. I was Totally Blown Away back then. I Did not Know of the Existence of "This" Magnificent Video and I am Very Grateful to Whoever Posted this. I Cannot Thank You Enough. I feel very foolish. I was just past my 20th birthday and I was way too high on weed. I really thought what I stated above was the case, but I humbly stand corrected and apologize. The show was great. I only made it to the mid-concert intermission because I got very ill and had to take my date home and call it a night. All apologies. Peace out.

[@artysanmobile]

Capitalize much?

[@jonnybgoode007]

Yeah, sorry, it's a bad habit. I didn't mean to offend.

[@screwyootube1]

@@jonnybgoode007 Don't pay attention to trolls. It matters little, since you put that so eloquently.

[@jonnybgoode007]

@@screwyootube1 Thanks. I appreciate.

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Brian Eno playing live on stage in 1978 backing up David Bowie???? OK I can understand Robert Fripp somewhat, BUT BRIAN ENO????!!!! jonnybgoode007, you were truly blessed that day in 1978!

[@robertwiesler381]

This is absolutely fantastic One of the best songs ever written A great version You can hear that it is the original guitar man

[@itkojecockot]

love how many people here are surprised how great this version is....... seems like many people forgot, that Robert Fripp played guitar on this album :D:D he's basically playing his own song :D

[@Watcher4111]

Hes not playing his song. Hes playing only his guitar parts

[@itkojecockot]

@@Watcher4111 that's what I meant...... it is a David Bowie song, but Fripp is also credited, so he gets paid for this song too...... so technically, it is also his song :D

[@dirkdarcy6695]

Best version ever performed by original guitarrist.

[@CB-rv9kb]

The 'A Reality Tour' version WAS my favorite until I tripped over this one. Fripp makes ALL the difference.

[@sergmadzonni5637]

Greatest song! Thank you, Mr. David Bowie! Bravo, "King Crimson"!

[@jheadbomber4925]

I love King Crimson. Great cover!!!! Rock on.

[@kevinbutters5964]

I just can’t get off this now. I have my all time Top Ten playlist. Number one is Big Log. Number two is Heroes……..but this is sublime. I’m learning more and more about this song every day. Remember this was analogue! Visconti, Eno, Fripp, Bowie…….Berlin. Just absolutely atmospheric. Utterly beautiful. Best wishes to anybody that reads this.

[@Parsonsbri]

Fantastic version of a fantastic song. Very emotional. Wow! Tremendous.

[@josecastillo4559]

I have heard of this band since 1980 but never heard one song until now. I really loved it. I need to catch up on their catalog of music.

[@chrismillington6839]

Absolutely amazing, mind blown!

[@scottgrubbs8386]

Wow! Thank you…❤