King Crimson - Matte Kudasai (The Noise, Live At Fréjus 1982)

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Matte Kudasai, in Japanese, literally means “Wait, please” or “Please wait for me”. Adrian Belew’s beautiful song was a moment of calm in what was usually the whirlpool of a King Crimson show. Time to kick back and listen to the poignant, melancholy lyrics that Belew was so good at. The Simmons hi-hat chirps away on the up beat, sidestick reliably on two and four; the slide guitar is surrounded by guitarist Fripp’s comfortable arpeggios, and for a few minutes, all is well with the world. “When, when was a night so long / Long, like the notes I’m sending…”
We all have choices. All drummers have four levers of control: temporal, metrical, dynamical and timbral. The way they choose to pull and push on those levers gives the player a different sounding voice and an identifiable style. Style seems to be an individual thing; the way an individual goes about doing things, in my case, on a drum kit. Allan Moore has called it a ‘patterning of sonic decisions’. Most drummers try to develop a style, of more or less interest to others.
My style on the drums? I articulate clearly and am an empathetic listener. I have plenty of ideas as to how to make things sound different, but that sometimes causes me to fidget, to give the appearance of trying things out, which usually I am. I change cymbal in the middle of a bar or a section for no good reason. I abandon possible ideas too quickly; I can be inconsistent with tempo and meter. In short, I’m a tad impatient. If I didn’t know me, and I was reviewing this drummer called Bill Bruford for some internet chat-room, I’d say that was a fair assessment.
If you’re a drummer, you’ll have a different set of stylistic characteristics. These are all indicative of my (or your) character as an individual, just transferred to a musical instrument. The instruments never lie. You choose when and how to pull which levers, and your stylistic personality appears. When you perform, you can be read like an open book. Your personality is on display for all to see (or hear), if they know the instrument and the kind of choices you’re making. Of course, the decisions you make are constrained by any number of other considerations: your own expectations, the expectations of others on stage and off, your technical ability, your mood, your motivation, love or loathing of the band-leader, and so on. But eventually, like it or not, your style emerges.
One way to look at it is as a sonic composite of what is said (content), the way it is said (expression), and the tone of voice in which it is said (touch, feel, and timbre). Some or all of these might be projected or sublimated by the individual in performance, in accordance with the perceived demands of the group, its leader, or the music to hand. In King Crimson, and particularly here in Matte Kudasai, style is very much projected by all four performers.
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[@rafanj824]

I just love how Fripp is in the dark, so serious and mysterious. And Belew almost laughing when he did seaguls sounds, mounting a landscape. So cool.

[@pruntyportraits]

Fripp and Belew were such a brilliant compliment and contrast to each other. I bet when people first heard about their partnership they thought it wouldn't work

[@Chuckles..]

Am always touched by the atmosphere of this song. I know Discipline gets all the attention but of the Discipline era, Beat is my favorite. Three Of A Perfect Pair indeed, amazing era for KC.

[@dustypanschmexual5447]

My favorite era of King Crim!! I love Indiscipline, and Neil and Jack and Me. All of Beat Is fantastic!!

[@bradcrosier1332]

I was introduced to Crimson via Three - it’s still an absolute favorite (Robert, something from that one on the (hopefully) next tour?). The slap bass on Sleepless was mind expanding, and Matte Kudasai is just sublime. So sorry I missed Belew on tour a year or so age. 😢

[@henrykmusial5645]

Its mean "please wait"

[@dago3336]

what a comeback!

[@robertgoleniowski4188]

I like listening to this song just before I go to sleep. It somehow gets you in the “rest mode”.

[@AIIusions]

me too man!

[@AssociationAdmirer]

This has been one of my favorite King Crimson songs from the first time I heard it. The textures are so delicate, you feel like a single wrong note could ruin a rendition of the song.

[@jasmadams]

Absolutely, there's a spell that's woven. I love so many songs from this era of KC, but this one has a magic all its own.

[@victordunavent9477]

beautiful sad song, not long enough...thank you Bill, still my favorite drummer all these years

[@andrewgay778]

Even though he's known mostly as a guitar player - what a great voice!. Spot on pitch, powerful and nuanced too. Adrian Belew is amazing. The other-worldly sounds he creates on his guitar are so unique and unbelievable- and his voice so unique.

[@MichaelVLang]

KC was capable of so many moods. This tune has always moved me, the melancholy and texture.

[@salviadivinorum1762]

Adrian with the 'seagulls', this was a treat a few times during the Pier concerts on the Hudson River, Manhattan, esp/ with the sun setting behind the crowd. It always seemed like a blues song but with a whole new approach. 'Walking On Air' I think is even a lil better, amazing.

[@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4]

This is a double great song by King Crimson ❤️❤️ the lyrics are sublime.

[@bencarter6702]

What a sublime description of personality through music. Thanks Dr Bruford!

[@joaocalladomusico]

One of my favourites from the Belew era. And your text is great!

[@peterresetz1960]

Imagine that KC would produce love songs.

[@unfurl222]

I just love this song's atmosphere.

[@godoisw]

My God, this song reminds me of my youth ... 15yo already enjoying king crimson all the way.

[@kathowed]

So deliciously good! Just four blokes on a stage, all making sounds with familiar instruments and with plenty of breathing space, yet it sounds so rich; like you couldn't squeeze anything more in. And thank you for your description, BB; as always, it adds to my understanding and appreciation, while filling my head with more questions. And we like that.

[@DHLChef2024]

Always makes me so emotional

[@richardgleichmann7671]

I fortunately had the privilege to be at Merriwether Post Pavillion (outside of DC), to hear and see this... The Discipline album performed.. about 81, or (maybe 82).. The simple stage set was deeply colored lighting on the backdrop curtain.. It changed to a different color but you never noticed when. What an experience.. My mother (who was a harpist), liked this song...🎶👍 Thank you for posting this.. (and for the memory..).😌❣️

[@luciemichalke6358]

I remember my first concert of King Crimson. In Prague probably 92? Not sure now, but was onmore. And voice of Adrian....like a clearist water from mountains, uncredible, absolutely beautiful

[@netuno60]

It's a beautiful song from this fantastic band.

[@muffinman4353]

Great song, Legendary band...."Long Live King Crimson".

[@lmp9726]

Gorgeous rendition.

[@dth5283]

That chord at 0:14 automatically makes this version 100 times better to me! That chord alone is one of the greatest single sounds I have ever heard!!!

[@Chavez_Soria]

what chord is it

[@dth5283]

I have no clue! It’s the second chord that Fripp plays. I believe he added an extra note to that chord from the original, or he altered the notes of the first chord

[@Chavez_Soria]

​@@dth5283is it a bar chord it looks like a bar chord

[@Chavez_Soria]

​@@dth5283it looks like he's playing a g sharp minor I think

[@oeggebb1801]

@@Chavez_Soria i think its just B major

[@adenihil]

Forever beautiful & brilliant. Thanks Bill. ❤

[@phneutro87]

best moment of king crimson

[@cybore213]

Bill, I just love the descriptions you include with these videos! The music is pretty good, too.

[@elbosco8715]

Hola Bill, muchas gracias por el aporte. Que decir de este King Crimson, la rompieron en los 80'. Renovados y ajustados a la época, como ninguna otra banda que venía de los 60" y/o 70". Saludos desde ciudad de Canelones, Uruguay.

[@maazvdo]

Really great melody! Thanks for share.

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Absolutely fantastic sound quality music. Thank you. King Crimson is King.

[@rembeadgc]

Beautiful song and performance.

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

With discipline came a big cloud of warm, delicious and innovating inspiration on this planet, touched a lot of us and left an energetic ball of something in all the hearts which were ready for this........Mr. Bruford, I'm thankful i shared this time with your melodic drumming and were also pleasured by Mr. Fripp, Mr. Belew and Sir Levin.

[@zounds13]

God what a gorgeous song

[@VictorLombardi]

First time the description of a video made me subscribe to a channel :-) Thank you for that.

[@dooleysstill2616]

I want to comment but I'm speechless. Oh except for this... this rendition is perfection.

[@luke125]

I always liked this song

[@BasicDrumming]

Great video.

[@wholeworld399]

KING CRIMSON - Discipline Tour (Cullen Auditorium Houston). .Thanks Bill. .

[@PROV-g2g]

PQP...😍

[@GCKelloch]

I know it's adolescent to analyze song lyrics, but I assume it's about an elderly woman in a nursing home in the US just waiting for the end. Thoughtful sentiment.

[@LambertBrady]

Excellent. Last time I heard this was in the 70s.

[@AssociationAdmirer]

That's quite a feat, given that they wrote it in 1981!

[@carlcruysberghs2298]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TimJackson-eq6iy]

Robert and Adrian were such a great fit. 'twould be nice to hear some new recordings by then.

[@tylerwynn6339]

Just heard this song for the first time.. wow now I know where Radiohead came from

[@cristianternicien2386]

Adrian Belew and it's Masters seagulls

[@claudiocisternas2920]

A tad faster rendition but wonderful nonetheless. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us Mr. Bruford!

[@SingularlyNaked]

For me this song evokes images of Manzanar et al. I don't think that was the intent, but the melody is so mournful it seems apropos.

[@peterresetz1960]

Seagulls, elephants, and dinosaurs. What is next animal Adrian will create next ? Oh wait. I forgot the rhinoceros. Mr. Bill, I like what you did for the rhythm. Laid back, reserved, with just the right amount of accents.

[@mongychops68]

What's the rush!?

[@eduardopenaloza2624]

Min 2:46 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@p0m_p0m61]

This song makes me want to duplicate objects around me

[@RyukFerry]

quite respectful for me haven't see any jojo referennces in coment section...!!

[@SEE.E.O]

im so so sorry but it sounds like someone left a dr beat on

[@snapfinger1]

This song & performance wants for nothing.

[@monfrig6959]

That was absolutely horrible

[@Chuckles..]

The one piece of music you have posted on your chan is an old redneck rock song from the 70s lolol!

[@federruchi6147]

I personally think it was quite beautiful

[@seanm241]

lol why do all your playlists have 1 video in them? You could've just made 1 playlist for all of them. Also you misspelled beautiful