Robert Fripp and the League of Crafty Guitarists

[@thebunk8588]

Fripp standing up was the most shocking event in history after the Hiroshima bombings

[@MichaelLenz1]

He built delay and chorus pedal using real guitarists.

[@PoppinEngland111]

And a looper

[@mavallarino]

Acoustic Frippertronics

[@DigginThrough.MyOldMuscles.]

Now i just need Frippin to Frippistan (Acapella)​@@mavallarino

[@j800r]

Screw MJ's first moonwalk. Fripp standing while playing is the biggest televised move in history.

[@synholliday1936]

If that's the biggest televised move in history, what to make of him dancing Swan Lake in a tutu???

[@ksjoyjespeace]

This piece calls for standing, unless he was in a really comfortable rocking chair from 1836 !

[@ksjoyjespeace]

​@@synholliday1936 lol 😆

[@whiteknact]

Wow! Fripp standing while playing the guitar! He was probably trying to throw his students off their game! 😅

[@chemoelectric]

The guitar rose on its own and Robert had to follow it to keep playing.

[@RaymondPeckIII]

chemoelectric ❤️

[@Bertiebaby]

He would probably strongly agree with this imagery.

[@godofgrains]

The guitar was being sent to heaven by Fripp’s playing

[@MarceloKatayama]

swap Guitar for "music", and Fripp would agree. That's kind of how he described it.

[@jonajon91]

Fripp? What are you doing? Sit down.

[@lautarodelucia6480]

Lol at rock concerts where he's expected to play standed he sits. And at a classical performance where he's expected to sit he goes do this. Lol.

[@Bronco541]

maybe that's why he does it. Just to piss fools off XD

[@rockdinosaur666]

He just likes to be contrary and create confusion.

[@SUZANORTON]

robert fripp a dit qu'il lui arrivait parfois de bouger les oreilles quand il entendait un solo d'adrian belew!!

[@pappalegbra8250]

Holy crap..I was at this.....He did indeed stand up. Scared the hell outta me.

[@lurkkifin]

Where was this taken and when?

[@dbbubba1]

I'll elaborate a bit and tell you how these songs were written. The fellow sitting to the right of Mr.Fripp is my old friend Terry Blankenship. Both Terry and I were accepted to go to the original seminar at Claymont Court in W. Virginia. Terry went, but I was too broke to pay the expenses and you had to get there on your own. When Terry returned he told me every detail of what took place at the seminar. On the first day Mr. Fripp introduced them to the tuning (C-G-D-A-E-G) and explained the basic concepts of the technique he wanted them to use. He then had the group break up into smaller groups of three or four players and they were to write compositions in the new tuning and style. The next morning each group presented their compositions. After they had finished showing the compositions to the entire group Mr. Fripp informed them that they were playing a concert that evening. The material was to be the songs they had written and they then had to learn the compositions as a group. On the third day Robert informed them that they were playing another performance that evening. I am not sure, but he might have also had them write new material for that show as well. The songs on the first League of Crafty Guitarists LP was a "best of" compilation of these songs. Somewhere I have a 90 minute cassette of all of the songs they wrote. I can't promise that I could find it any more. Also, they used the Ovation guitars at Robert's request and I can't recall if you were supposed to buy one before attending the seminar or not. The guitars all had custom built DI boxes built by Audio and Design (Recording) Ltd. and the sound you hear is almost all from those DIs except for the AKG C24 stereo mic which Tony Arnold was also using.

[@jesusguillen5054]

+dbbubba1 Sounds pretty convincing... But it is internet so i am not really sure :0. Nice story thou.

[@СергейСоколов-м1е]

+dbbubba1 Очень итересно. Спасибо

[@ratman9220]

please hunt down that cassette and upload the tracks to mediafire or something It's your duty, pls do it for Fripp fans everywhere

[@dbbubba01]

LOL I was there and you weren't! Now, if I was making this up wouldn't I tell the story and say that I WAS able to afford to go? In truth, it was all along time ago, but I will tell you something that will put the timeframe into perspective... while I didn't go to Fripp's seminar I did end up working on a Stephen King movie instead (making money and not spending money.) The movie was the really crumby "Maximum Overdrive." With the money I made operating the camera crane on that movie I bought a recording studio with a friend. About a year later, Tony Arnold (he recorded the video here, most of the The Crafty's stuff as well and Fripp and Summers' stuff... I advance Masked, etc...) came over to the US (Texas where I live) and produced an album for my friend Terry Blankenship (the guy to Fripp's immediate right.) I still communicate with Tony, but I only rarely talk with Terry.

[@dbbubba01]

I wish that I could find it, but I have literally hundreds and hundreds of cassette tapes from that era. I have moved my studio four or five times over the last thirty years, so that tape could be anywhere. If I do stumble across it I will post it, but I don't have time to go track it down. That was all another time and era in my life.

[@DanielLearmouth]

This video is fake. Robert stood up. He never does that.

[@rgaleny]

Here is a great musician who wasn't destroyed by the excesses of the 60's and the 70's.

[@applebitefool]

That moment when you see Fripp stand up for the first time!

[@daveg6497]

I was at the show at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall, possibly the youngest member of the audience. Arriving slightly late, the guitarists were already playing and as I approached, I can only describe the sound from the exterior of the hall as something akin to a harpsichord in 4D. When Robert stood up and played, it was one of the most amazing and unforgettable experiences I felt as a member of an audience. At that moment, the energy in the room was one spirit and intense. The feeling of connection was definitely palpable... magic happened

[@cellardoor199991]

This is just as crazy as when David Gilmour did some head banging in his youth.

[@cellardoor199991]

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[@mattickista]

@@cellardoor199991 oh man...that early floyd

[@twinsmm1]

thank god piezo pickups have become unpopular.

[@danconnor9585]

It's weird because I see a lot of mics in the room but his guitar sounds like garbage. They should have just used a spot mic.

[@themightychabunga2441]

Fripp and the League are inspiring. Gotta go play my guitar for hours now.

[@jetterohr4890]

I hope you improved a lot by now!

[@HuterDerSchwelle]

The energy when he stands up is tremendous...

[@experimenteight4550]

My god! Fripp is standing!

[@mrcleglaw256]

what a great composition. i felt like im in space, stars around me, flying free. robert fripp is a legend.

[@hanssvoboda]

In 1981 I was at all three nights of King Crimson's run at the Savoy in New York, the first time that legendary lineup played in NY, and on the last night, during the encore, Fripp stood up during his solo. Everyone went crazy. Still one of the most powerful moments of my life.

[@Psycroptopsy]

there is plenty of amazing music coming out these days you just need to sift through a lot more shit. don't ever give up on music!!

[@Cpayne30]

I almost fainted when he stood up...whew...didn't see that coming...

[@theskymovessideways1]

My god... he stands after all

[@Theocomicman]

BREAKING NEWS Robert Fripp stands up

[@MurphyMonster]

Wait...I thought Fripp was paralyzed?

[@mattekudasai8249]

What would make you think that?

[@utube9000]

LOL!

[@yosute__]

@@mattekudasai8249 He never stands up in concerts lol

[@Darrylizer1]

Robert Fripp, bearer of the Sacred Mullet.

[@michaelgraham9774]

*Everybody is standing to play Fripp: *"I sit"* *Everybody is sitting down to play Fripp: *"It's time to STAND"*

[@rorshakks]

I think this is first time I've seen Fripp stand up.

[@richardrobbins7949]

Robert Fripp is an amazing Guitar player - just read an article where he interviewed John Mclaughlin very interesting!! you could tell they both have alot of respect for each other - both amazing gutarist in there own respect! cool video!!

[@andreacavicchi7736]

Recently i have found a Compact Cassette, bought after a concert of L.C.G. in Mestre (I) in 1989, that i thought lost..."Get Crafty I" Impossible find it in the web...i think one the best performance of music of all the time.

[@worldnotworld]

I have that cassette too. Got it at the Iron Horse in Massachusetts at a LoCG performance. Before the show all the guitarists were warming up discretely in corners here and there. I went to take a piss downstairs, and in the urinal next to me was Fripp, not pissing but playing scales...

[@manco828]

What is the name of the song that begins at 1:43?

[@JorgeDibildox]

0:41 to 5:57 is Invocation by The League of Crafty Guitarists

[@RaymondPeckIII]

Shame it cuts off at the end. . . There pieces on here that aren't on any of the official recordings. This is a real find, thanks!

[@stoughton35]

First song is Tight Muscle Party At Love Beach from "The League of Crafty Guitarists Live" , 1986

[@unwrought9757]

It’s completely weird, but soulful and true at the same moment…which is weird indeed.

[@Dmitry___S.]

The beginning sounds like Math Metal to me =)

[@georgewaters456]

wow, possibly the happiest I have ever seen Robert, where the music is soaring and he chooses to follow it....

[@h.p.dominocus]

Curious to know what year this is from. At 5:14 It sounds so 2000s symphonic black metal mixed with the weird syncopations of Louis Andriessen. So cool.

[@pluggotic]

probably somewhere between '87 and '95. it's funny how people bash Ovation guitars for not having a fat classical sound while they are perfect for this style of ensemble/minimal performances. you might enjoy the "Robert Fripp and the league of crafty guitarists: Show of Hands" and the "Robert Fripp string quintet: the bridge between" albums.

[@sidlevy]

I saw San Francisco's version of the League. Was amazed at the complexity of this music. Fripp never disapoints.

[@DillyBansal]

Is this a song by any chance? So amazing.

[@rehypotehcation3682]

For years I thought Lotus Feet played by McLaughlin and Coryell was the most perfect, exquisite, expression of the best that mankind can give us all, but this matches it. Fabulous. I've listened to Lotus feet on and off for 35 years. This will also now be with me for the next 20 or so. I know you know you know, but deepest thanks Robert Fripp.

[@guerson99]

what's the name of track in 0:45 minute? its beautiful

[@vakoaglyc]

Shake my left hand man it's close to my heart !

[@belych]

На самом деле, Роберт не встал, он полетел вслед за музыкой... In fact, Robert did not get up, he flew after the music...

[@NaviafromtheSDR]

Here's a warning: 02:22 I warned you: 02:25

[@charliegrand9781]

ovation guitars are holding these guys down because Ovation makes the craft of playing so very difficult:its like playing a slippery fish if you dont have a strap to keep it from sliding away from you.

[@frankconte467]

What is the time of the major piece dominating this clip. I cannot find it in my collection.

[@Bikesdavebikes]

legend has it that fripp only stood to suppress the turtle's head

[@BarrelShape]

Somehow Fripp has managed to style a mullet that is acceptable to tweedy intellectuals.

[@jimcook8933]

God told Robert to get up so he could be closer to him!!

[@vitellonealvapore877]

When Fripp stands up the world sits down.

[@shaman5150]

Mucho se comenta sobre Adrian Belew versus Robert Fripp. Personalmente creo que son estilos diferentes. En una entrevista, hace algunos años, el propio Robert Fripp dijo (literalmente) sobre éste tema: "Adrian Belew es el mejor guitarrista vivo del planeta".

[@oliverbeggs208]

Look at Fripp 4 minutes in, after standing he seated ; literally hanging off his stool he solos with The energy of his collective, those assembled around him playing such a choir to the gods. It's not so much when he stands, but twixt the final moments where he sits and sees what he has created. Pure energy and love flows through these movements

[@oliverbeggs208]

When you like your own comment without realising .... Fripps da bomb

[@conorx3]

He can barely sit up straight after it. Different level of euphoria right there.

[@JamesCarrozza]

Some of the greatest work of our time has come from this gentleman. It's all about the music and it's completely unique.

[@ElectronicChateau]

I haven't seen this for about ten years but it's something I'll never forget. Exceptional.

[@Bol-qv4gs]

To bardzo ładne. Podnosi nastrój od rana. A i tak Robert jest the best nawet teraz z tą dziewczyną

[@heckensteiner4713]

Scientists wonder how the universe began. Well, it began at 2:25 when when Robert Fripp stood up out of his chair while playing.

[@shedjammer87]

He's standing with his Ovation!

[@hectormonclova7563]

What is the name of this Jewel? I need it badly!

[@mockbattles]

Robert Fripp standing!

[@alik5854]

Something to do with the material and pickup being useful for the C-G-D-A-E-G tuning they use.

[@Bennyq90]

So glad to see this back up. I wish the rest of it was too.

[@jungyoon5010]

Imagine one hitting a wrong note

[@ZkaLy6]

This is the second vid that I see of this crafty guitar players and Fripp... And it's A M A Z I N G

[@pawellod]

Frank Conte It's 'Guitar Craft Theme I: Invocation' - time 5:21.

[@jimwhitman9902]

He's a great guitar player quit hating half you can't even play a guitar but I'm sure you can play the slobber boogie on a skin flute rock on me Fripp

[@parasitodeluz]

Because this is the most confortable guitar available. It sound a little bit crispy but it´s easiest to play for hours on that guitar than on traditional acoustic guitars.

[@rosgiles]

and not only that, but SWAYING TO THE MUSIC....!!!!!!

[@AbraXaDabra]

Wonderful, .. however with each year that passes I think, "poor old Robert, he may as well just buy a Synthesiser," which is a really negative interpretation of what he is doing, Technology he created, i.e. 'Frippertronics' kind of lead to the development of a digital Sound Technology, at least as far as I know he seems to have Anologue equipment, and persists in making things as difficult as possible for himself. I love Fripp, Eno, et al, and are surprised I wrote what i did !!!!

[@perrytomassini8331]

It brings me to wonder how one leads other guitarist into rhythmic vibrational pathways held in concise time shows me that the creation mind is not the same as creative mind the creative mind experiences the particles of creation material and puts them into mater described properly into sound waves I see . What im referring to is all these guitarist seam to not venture on to be heard or create their own music of similar style orvfor that matter any style at all. I guess nNo im not guessing at all that's it for now.

[@jag216]

Do check out what some of the alums from this process have been doing in Seattle for a few years now. watch?v=OZDi1KOIQOM

[@CommunistDancefloor]

Fripp standing up AND gyrating while playing?! WHATS GOING ON?!

[@Hlotar]

Listen to Fracture, Satori in Tangier, Circus and Frame by Frame by King Crimson, mayby you will change your mind.

[@mateuspyluchmann]

Wow, this is an absolute recording! Astounding performance from a standing still Fripp

[@bristolfashion4421]

I gotta say this is all bonkers stuff like a thousand robot clones adoring the robot zen master... having said that, it does remind me a bit of music in some ways.

[@84Rilla]

Simply beautiful.

[@peterbadore1338]

I don't mind Fripp standing but does he have to stick his butt out at us? Also, that's the longest hair he's sported since the seventies.

[@FoxOnTheRocks55]

which song is this????

[@MusicbyWordPlay]

thats not a mullet, thats called a comb back. a mullet is hair down the back with bangs...fripp's bangs are back along with the rest of his hair....not a mullet

[@ronnieguitar99]

He only stands with an acoustic I guess. He played a Les Paul back in the days before they were weight-relieved. Them things weighed a ton.

[@AldCastillo]

Carefull angels are gathering their chariots and about to descend

[@lalberts]

I think this is probably the happiest Robert Fripp is when he plays guitar.

[@scottbaxendale323]

Ovations sound like they were made by Mattel.

[@polylyth]

God love him, he couldn't create a solid melody for shit.

[@Iaroslav92]

Fuckin' black metal at the end=) Great music by the way!

[@torioganipo2404]

fripp is never trivial...anything he plays to

[@vakoaglyc]

Yea ! and its not the hammer on !! Robert Fripp father of guthrie govan !

[@ronnieguitar99]

He stood up for awhile but just couldn't stand it anymore and sat back down.

[@frigital]

To Reid Reynolds and anyone who asked , this song is Guitar Craft Theme I - Invocation from the 1986 - Live! album

[@sfeigh]

Do you think Mr. Fripp realized that he stood up to play his instrument?

[@Hlotar]

2:25 ?!?!?!!!?!!?!?!

[@15caste]

boom in spain durante unos años, creo que si, si es cierto jojojo

[@Hieichigo]

name of the song?

[@esaeelljae]

`love all the non-sitting fripp riffing, but what about his clear musical pda? he seems like an entirely different being... sound quality aside & great commentary included, this is great...

[@zoxerster]

robert hermano gracias por ser quien eres

[@user-mp9xz8yg4j]

This has got to be a deep fake. Fripp standing up?

[@marckaisin4989]

24 guys here didn t understand anything about the power of love that can bring this music ! A waste that inquisition doesn t exist anymore for them ... ahaha

[@KenMOfficial]

@DillyBansal It's the song Friday, by Rebecca Black

[@elpablosky6300]

Fripp with that hair looks like AlDimeola.

[@yamnehroncero4238]

This looks like a cult lol

[@kneauchesmith6418]

Yes, he had to stand and FART!

[@9rugbyroy]

He's giving compliments and thanks I'm sure!

[@probook4510s]

No, I have Careful with that axe - there's no... =(