STEVE HACKETT In The Court Of The Crimson King (+lyrics)

Originally recorded by King Crimson
This version from "The Tokyo Tapes"
By Steve Hackett and Friends
John Wetton - vocals, bass guitar
Steve Hackett - guitar, background vocals
Ian McDonald - flute, keyboards, background vocals
Julian Colbeck - keyboards, background vocals
Chester Thompson - drums

[@epicboxx3838]

I can see why Araki used this song for the name of arguably one of his most terrifying character’s stand. It exudes an aura of sort, almost a falling feeling with incredible strikes.

[@Xlebywek_Memep]

As soon as possible after school I listen to this over and over and over

[@delby66]

Wow!!!! quite the lineup to bring this amazing piece of music back to all of us. John does a good job on the vocals, not quite Greg Lake, but nobody is. Greg was one of the best, if not the best rock singer out there. RIP Greg Lake. Gone but never forgotten.

[@frncsgb]

Everyone gangsta until they hear this on January on a bizzare da7

[@robcoday]

Headphones are a must to pick up the music as it should be. The music from the most amazing band of my youth.

[@will7its]

Get a real stereo that will shake your house and move to the country...your welcome.

[@sarojaband4664]

OUTSTANDING !!!!

[@lightning365]

Very powerful lyrics+music+performing❤️🌷👍👌

[@youngchool]

RIP John W., The Big Smokey...we miss you.

[@dneal3172]

This is a test...

[@johnlshilling1446]

LOL! Tee shirt I saw: "This life is a test. It is only a test. If this was (were?) a real life, you would be directed to a different location for further instructions" (I seldom get to tell this, anymore)

[@hedy7277]

I've accepted this test.

[@n.e8091]

A person grows once they are able to defeat their weaker self

[@diavolo5640]

@@n.e8091 Eh?Wouldnt you agree,Polnareff?

[@sayantadas1622]

@@diavolo5640 oh look the crimson king himself is here.

[@muhammadismaeldiangca8704]

King crimson will be mine forever!!!!

[@johnlshilling1446]

I remember being mesmerized by this music when it first came out. Not so much, anymore. I'm sure that my "moderate to severe" hearing loss has a good bit to do with this. Perhaps.., experiencing the "broad and sweeping changes" (sound presumptuous? arrogant? a little snobbery?) music has gone through in the last 5+ decades has jaded me somewhat? I seldom get the sense of awe that I always experienced in my younger years. Anyone else? Is this common to a person's aging? I really don't know. It certainly doesn't seem fair. Music has always had an unrivaled ability to conjure "fond memories", yet the memories, and the associated feelings seem to dim. Like my eyesight. And hearing. And mobility. And health. Just curious...

[@crakerlol2274]

I can't talk for myself but my dad thinks and feels in this exact same way, i sincerily hope you can find a song that brings you joy

[@darleneturco7100]

@@crakerlol2274 I went to the King Crimson concert last night and when they did this song it absolutely took me back to the day. I had goose bumps and cried. It was incredibly amazing.

[@22Purplemist]

No. I am partially deaf in my right ear so whilst I don't hear properly I still enjoy it. Also there's some amazing music out there today. Some of it blows me away

[@Wambalou]

The older I get, the quieter favorite songs become. This sucks, but as long as I can crank it loud enough to hear it, then I am happy, the neighbors not so much. C'est la vie.

[@turnsout689]

I feel that i lost this too. I remember being 16 years old and walking a regular route with my music in my ears, and how powerful and invigorating it was. And i think it was because my outlook was still full of potential of what the world and life can be. And then along the path, that sense in me dulled, and so then did the effect of music, because it didnt have any wonder or exaltation to pull from. Like you, i just could get the memory of it. Or sometimes it can take me back to a precise moment in time that i cant hold onto for long enough to place. And coming to terms with this was my own grief and loss to process. And like the loss of a loved one, i dont suppose that i'll ever stop feeling that loss. But i think that it just means that i have to do what i can to put anything even with a scent of that magic back into the world. If we have lost it to age then we have to do everything we can to protect the potential for young people to follow us in having the privilege to experience it for us.

[@MrKaraokeguy88]

Even though I wasn’t born then this song sounds like quite the acid trip

[@alliew5498]

Trust me kid, it WAS.

[@bayardwmiller5413]

Spent a decade, one acid night, once upon a time in this court, 50 years on, life never returned to what it was.

[@leonerdodavin92]

I like this version much better... Captured a more sinister side of the KING CRIMSON

[@ilungamasan]

"a more sinister side of the KING CRIMSON" Dark Side Of The Crimson King :)

[@Rafael_Midence.]

Great. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻

[@Stephanie-lm7sp]

Whoa!! Such memories. No better lyrics. NOW STEVE VIA AND DANNY??!!!!! BUYING NY TICKETS TODAY! My head is reeling😵‍💫🤯🤣🥹😁☄️

[@marceloramos4386]

Minha vida.... rock proguessivo

[@user-en7ny7lq7g]

The flute is sedative.

[@motorwinder42]

Amazing now as it was 50 years ago

[@externalforces3259]

KING CRIMSON, SKIP 50 YEARS WORTH OF TIME

[@Zyaphu]

@@externalforces3259 do not ruin it please

[@jasonmacaraig]

It's a golden experience. Gold is associated to 50th anniversary of an event or a particular thing.

[@janterri3539]

@@Zyaphu So you can’t handle memes but you have a Zhong Xina profile pic

[@Zyaphu]

@@janterri3539 very much can handle memes, just that it wasn't funny (and yes i know it's a jojoke)

[@SolVoltalix17]

King crimson

[@bluecow7883]

*Cocks Gun* THE HELL'S AN ASPID DOING ON MY YARD

[@jjjbgg5893]

i diavolo will be king like i always has been

[@i_have_no_fucks_to_give7761]

At least leave this comment section to the song fans , no jojo here

[@neilmacartney8972]

@@i_have_no_fucks_to_give7761 I mean jojo is one of the reasons people find these songs I have never heard of king crimson and probably would've never checked them out if it wasn't for jojo the same goes for alot of other bands and songs which have now become a few of my favourites

[@diavolo5640]

@@i_have_no_fucks_to_give7761 There's not a rule about "no jojo references here comments.I understand you.Jojo has a toxic fandom but its a cultural serie And Neil is right.I would be never heard this masterpiece maybe if I dont know Jojo.

[@barryallen2240]

@@i_have_no_fucks_to_give7761 No

[@epic-gamer57]

​@@barryallen2240 nerd

[@MarioOriani-ho1zi]

Boy do I miss the days of trying to interpret the meaning of songs/ poems.... king crimson

[@johnsurabian5522]

;-))) Yeah

[@Neptune185]

TARTARUS

[@JollyGraham]

I’ve listened to this song for over 50 years and always thought the lyric was `prison ship’. What the hell is a `prism ship’?

[@callmemankey6171]

Potatos are hot ngl

[@mr.qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcv3077]

Wat

[@ankeunruh7364]

Feels like listening to a flute the first time...

[@lonzo51191]

Try Jethro Tull or Blood Ceremony if you like the flute in this✌️

[@delby66]

@@lonzo51191 Ian McDonald is from the original band. One of the best keyboard players and he's brilliant on the flute.

[@inspectorjavert9868]

I doubt the hivemind that is the Jojo fandom will infect this place. For now it is a refuge for those who like the song

[@thestoopidiot870]

Oh you poor fool. We're already here.

[@rodrickhatton8636]

...you damned fool, you haven't even realized that you've already lost. (Joking, not actually calling you a fool. Just messing around as a huge JoJo fan and admirer of the tune)

[@chrizze6542]

Are you a gatekeeper or something?

[@criminal8768]

JoJo fans aren’t the smartest or the best, just like most other fans of x things, but we can agree that this song is awesome.

[@ryanspence5831]

you think that the people who listen to the music and the people who read jojo are not the same people?

[@bridgeprincessismywaifu1025]

0:30

[@punitshukla5550]

Wha-

[@asimahmed7847]

I understood that reference!

[@eaglebearer4698]

Wha-

[@Boxycloud]

Wha-

[@josecontreras3333]

Wha-

[@Titanium_699]

This is the power of......Requiem.

[@kir._]

"Something."

[@TheGreatSalsaMan]

Hmmm the JoJo fans have not taken this comment section yet...lets fix that

[@asimahmed7847]

The Invasion had begun!

[@punitshukla5550]

CRAZY DIAMOND

[@anonshrimp8299]

So ummm about that

[@hotiiiwho]

Im diavolo deah

[@epic-gamer57]

​@@shinken6636fr 💀

[@alliew5498]

Trust Steve Hackett to be capable of making a VERY decent cover of this song. Funny though I haven't heard anyone try to cover Supper's Ready.....