thela hun ginjeet les claypool

[@infowarriorone]

Thela Hun Ginjeet is one hard core song from one hardcore band. Jimi Hendrix saw King Crimson play in 1969 and proclaimed them to be the greatest band on Earth.

[@EricBBarker]

Supposedly he was going to join them, but then he died ;w;

[@milttrugood4817]

There's Fripp's story of some dude resplendidly all in white, with his arm in a cast, coming backstage to shake Fripp's hand, which turned out to be Hendrix, who, (according to the drummer's sister who was sittng at JH's table at the time) was juming up and down during their set and, yeah, proclainmg them to be the greatest band in the world. A slightly better reception than from Eric Burdon, who heckled KC at their first LA gig.

[@milttrugood4817]

@@EricBBarker Is there a cite for that, becasue I can't see those two disparate, mind-blowing genuises collaborating.

[@EricBBarker]

​@@milttrugood4817 Well, truth-be-told, Jimi wanted to play with everyone, and supposedly had made overtures to a lot of people, particularly Miles Davis and Robert Fripp (there is a story about ELP, but that's just a myth). But he also had a reputation for not following through. He was definitely "on the prowl" at the time of his death, since The Experience had broken up, and he was absolutely in love with King Crimson and Fripp, and Fripp similarly of Hendrix. I think there's a good chance had he lived, they would have at least gotten together to give it a go... but given Jimi's notorious lack of "Discipline", and Fripp's notorious hard-headedness, one does wonder how well it would have worked. It did for Joe Zawinul and Jaco for a number of years, but I could see Jimi storming out of a Fripp rehearsal after 20 minutes too, and never returning! Unfortunately, we will never know.

[@devilsforkdigital1490]

Hmm..... wasn't exactly the same King Crimson that recorded this song in 1969 though.

[@kennybauer219]

I came here to hear a good saxophone solo. I didn't expect the spanish inquisition.

[@AlobytesOgniddove]

+Kenny Bauer great....

[@Weshopwizard]

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

[@AlobytesOgniddove]

Weshopwizard ahahahahahah yep.... ;)

[@angielawson5952]

Kenny Bauer 👅👅👅

[@matzeklingner3902]

made my day!

[@mrbungle3310]

Crimson are a big influence for him and i love that he admits it

[@franciscorevuelta491]

Discipline is a mf amazing album

[@PickpocketJones]

Claypool jokes that Primus was just a King Crimson ripoff band.........Jerry Was a Racecar Driver just confirms it :D

[@hamupinhere]

@@PickpocketJones Yeah 'Jerry...' is so Tony Levin. I think I remember him even confirming that is some gear mag (Bass Player or whatever) back in the day.

[@peskypesky]

Totally badass. I've seen Crimson perform this live several times, but this version is really something special. Love the sax and the vibes....and the costumes.

[@cesaresusa]

He's got a vibraphone and a xylophone, but he plays only the xylophone on this number.

[@mikeyseney6570]

+cesaresusa I think he means vibes as in vibes people give off, not a vibraphone

[@lNVISIBLE1]

very Zappa, also Nice version

[@integral]

Same same. Saw KK at the Greek in Berkeley back in the eighties and they'd already started to swing far off the album version. This is much closer, at least in the chorus, which makes sense as Les and the gang are doing a cover.

[@kevnote]

Nice job of "emulating" the dynamic guitar-distortion stylings of the FRIPP/Belew era Krimso with a sax!

[@james123q]

A Great tribute to a great bassist Tony Levin.

[@thomaswictor1751]

They totally made it theirs. I was prepared to sneer, but I was an idiot. Bravo, men.

[@philipmazonson4694]

yea , same here good version and not a fan of Primus

[@donHooligan]

@@philipmazonson4694 primus sucks

[@chrisbyars4422]

The xylophone highlights the gamelan origin of this music, I like it. Les Claypool has carved out his niche in the music industry and he rules it . Claypool and any act associated with him is always worth a listen!

[@GalacticPossum]

One of the best bassists in history playing one of the best songs in history.

[@vince71362]

Holy crap! this is an insane cover of a totally insane original!

[@markrago5024]

Les is like a modern Tiny Tim, but more talented. His knowledge of vintage music is mind boggling, he can just knock out complex prog rock classics like a piece of machinery.

[@brentparks3669]

He wasn’t up there alone! So let’s give some credit to those other musicians on stage.

[@roguetoken5640]

Primus playing King Crimson reminds me of Frank Zappa

[@vibrantdragon3123]

Is just les not primus

[@jacobkimbrough8326]

@@vibrantdragon3123 2/3 of Primus. Herb the ginseng drummer is there too. Still not Primus. Even if Ler was there it wouldn't be.

[@Frip36]

@@jacobkimbrough8326 You're not the boss of all things Primus you know.

[@GameboyGuitar]

"Become one with Mister Tim Herb Alexander's Kick Drum...And all will be right with the world!"

[@La_sagne]

that's the gospel that i subscribe to.. every day before i go to bed i try to become one with mr tim herb alexanders kick drum

[@TriggerThat]

Great interpretation of this classic 80's King Crimson piece. Great job!

[@OBACHOWA]

Giving me goosebumps! Love the Fripp sounding sax playing.

[@grover02]

- reference: Adrian Belew

[@jeeb6596]

I’m pretty sure he’s doing the Belew solo in the song. No disrespect though

[@yvanlorthiois9979]

Les Claypool i the greatest bass player ever! This version of a King Crimon tune is awesome! Even if the original version version with Tony Levin on Stick was a revolution!!

[@Frip36]

But they left out the words.

[@integral]

I'm p;d enough to remember the days in the mid eighties when Les and the guitarist from Primus would walk down Telegraph Ave in Berkeley playing their guitars. He sure evolved way past the Primus days.

[@CantStopScreaming]

I think Levin actually played bass on Thela Hin Ginjeet, not stick. But either way, he's a master of both, and Claypool does him proud on this version :)

[@massivethrobbingmast]

It's funny cos the original sounds more like a LC/Primus song than it does a KC song! Both are excellent in their insanity.

[@Frip36]

Do you have to use initials. I don't understand

[@JoyStackLegends]

Les Claypool King Crimson

[@The1stMrJohn]

i met Fripp breifly once in mid 1980s at a guitar masterclass type thing,... he talks so quietly. saw Levin play with Gabriel, but never seen Primus. I suppose it's more likely that would meet Fripp as he lives in Dorset, which is the county next to mine.

[@carriontorch8564]

Les Claypool playing my favorite King Crimson?!? YES, PLEASE? THANK YOU!

[@williamhuston1]

Outstanding cover!!!

[@kevinnesbitt4852]

I’m a king crimson fan and this is the only other version done by another band. Well done primus 👻👻and who doesn’t like les clay pool or primus 👻👻👻👍🏻

[@treehann]

the bass tone comes through remarkably clear on this recording

[@JunktionJack]

Les stalks around like he’s got something smelly and sticky in his pants.

[@robocars]

Les Claypool by far the best bass player ever don't stop Les

[@pinkyfloydyfan1]

WOW! What a jam! Thela hun ginjeet wll played! Viva KC and Les Playpool!

[@rofflestomp684]

That segue riff at the end of the bass solo was a master stroke! So spot on. I've seen Crimson do this live and Tony Levin is no slouch, but I love what Claypool did with it. Half sober sounding "carnival barker" that he IS. ;) Thanks for that description DarkeningSkies1, Claypool seems to love the carnival vibe and that nailed it.

[@prodxeviant]

That reference at the end of Les' solo was fucking perfect.

[@alexcannon9098]

can’t say I was expecting a xylophone solo, that’s for sure

[@kozzmosis3755]

That’d be Mike Dillon. He was in bands in Dallas, late 80’s/90’s. Ten Hands, Billygoat. Critters Buggin in Seattle.

[@sabatino1977]

The welding glasses add a great touch

[@chiamatemiismaele]

Ugly as hell😂😂😂

[@jacobkimbrough8326]

They're melting faces! Safety first.

[@codycooper5768]

@@jacobkimbrough8326 Awesome awesome comment!! Well done 😎

[@montgomerymiller6159]

The underground. Symbolism.

[@angielawson5952]

Claypool for president and Buckethead for Vice!👅

[@108grog]

Impressive xylophone solo !

[@sweetums_5]

this cover gives more chaos to thela, love it.!

[@josegnaspinijunior4581]

A great version! I saw Les and Adrian playing this gig together... ❤

[@carlosvera8096]

un gusto, un privilegio!! ver a estos excelentes musicos!! soy fan de la brigada rana y obviamente de primus.

[@simonlamphee9905]

Excellent Mr Claypool is a LEGEND

[@robguitarwizard]

It would be great to see Claypool jamming with the Crimson guys! Maybe one day?

[@perrrcibal]

You are a fine looking group of folks!!

[@Lyktwz]

La cruza perfecta entre King Crimson y Frank Zappa.

[@MrCrunch]

10:45 my whole life has been for this moment

[@macrigato9916]

cant explain how much i love this man

[@albertlewis3859]

estupendo tema de Los King Crimson.......con una Linea de bajo magnifica de Tony Levin......

[@bacohen8]

Love it. Takes Balls to even attempt it, let alone Own it!

[@cookmoore3736]

Awesome! He sounds like Belew. Great Oh, dear. Les sure does make me laugh

[@bryanwiens5950]

Just discovered this. This is cheerful insanity and I love it.

[@nasty1979]

Maravilloso!!! Genial!!!! El Gran Coronel!!!!

[@brainsaladsurgery6984]

I am so sorry for the new generations, they don't even imagine what they've lost, at least in the music world.

[@mrBDeye]

FYI, The original song is by King Crimson

[@brainsaladsurgery6984]

Who is King Crimson, It is a band, never heard before.

[@mrBDeye]

King Crimson is 80's rock band. The lead guitarist is Adrian Belew who did recordings with David Bowie and others. One King Crimson song you may want to listen to is "Heart Beat".

[@brainsaladsurgery6984]

You are a good man, King Crimson 1969 (in the court of the crimson king), with Greg lake as lead singer, from Emerson Lake and Palmer., for me was the best King Crimson ever, when they hired John Wetton as vocal singer and bass, the magic was gone, Fripp took over pretty much and with Bill Bruford, (He played with Genesis in Seconds out 70', also with YES, etc) they started the new King Crimson era, Levin and Belew belong to the new generation, I stay with original in 1969 "In the Court of the Crimson King". Aloha. Peace and love.

[@mrBDeye]

I'm glad to have helped bring back your memories.

[@kengibbens5059]

Wow, what a brilliant cover!!!

[@henrydrake8463]

I like how the guitar player is going for that whole James Hetfield/4 Non Blondes look.

[@juanjavierm]

Bass sound is badass!!!! The marimba soloist is not from this planet!!🤣

[@pieterschadron3644]

It's even better, a saxophone solo by the Spanish inquisition!

[@Silentwatcher23]

3:40 that bass tone

[@DrRussPhd]

Great cover and STILL NO King Crimson in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That just prove what a joke the R'nR HoF is . . . just a Corporate Shrine to mediocrity and compliance.

[@WootTootZoot]

Have you ever been to to RR Hall of Fame? The place is a joke, not only the physical building and exhibits, but the entire concept of a Hall of Fame for a music genre is ludicrous. Another point, they inducted Joan Jett for Christs sake.

[@DenOfVipers]

calm down

[@KingCrimson82]

since in the past i often put on a record beginning to end i ndever knew the titles, and i sung PARANOID INDEED PARANOID INDEED

[@markwilliams8479]

King Crimson would be proud.

[@ericpiazzi]

hail king crimson, les jams crimson!!!!!!

[@markhartfield8186]

Can you imagine toya Robert and les teaming up for a Sunday lunch? Yum yum. Seconds please. 😁

[@luismg2130]

Mean cover!

[@OBACHOWA]

Way to go Les!!!

[@heycooley]

wow, impressed, kewl tribute! TY for down load bro!

[@mpickett9283]

Mind blown! Could not imagine someone covering this and to this level.

[@elmergraham1962]

How did the world not end after that xylophone solo?!

[@zeevoosh]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

Jesus .H. Christ!!! This is fekkin awesome...never heard of les Claypool until finding this.. Just totally mind -blowing.....I wonder if Mr Fripp has seen this??????

[@m.menheere8264]

love King Crimson love this performance

[@ThePaleGuy01]

The offspring of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band

[@markpage9886]

Les knows his ancestry...

[@jorgecarlosbarberini6359]

WOW!

[@Moss-qe9uf]

Les is more

[@oBeYandSuBmiT]

Cool Show!

[@mantia39]

Absolutely goddamn incredible!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tylerfletcher7244]

I was there.5rows back or so.what an unforgettable 3 days.bucket of bernie brains for their first time too! Bonnaroo #1 can never be topped!

[@a.cardott3928]

this is awesome

[@ministrychicago1]

LOVE...LOVE...LOVE this Vid. Great Shout out to King Crimson. :)

[@tombarnes7846]

Did it proud.....this a dangerous place, dangerous place....

[@DrRussPhd]

Trying to play Crimson is dangerous . . . which is why not many can pull it off . . Primus does here. A song over 30 years old still sounds daring and fresh . . .

[@JimHopper]

amazing!!!!

[@lincolnadams83]

SUPERB!!!!!!

[@jeremythornton433]

Brilliant!

[@Shango9]

Great job guys! 5 star

[@labarone8910]

I mean I like Les but I’ve had a bit of difficulty with this version. Do you think I should change my phone?

[@jamespiontkowski7855]

The crimson guys must have smiled when they seen this..I did..

[@m.menheere8264]

extreem good musicians

[@tigerlilysoma588]

King Crimson and Tool are my favorite bands. Primus and Modest Mouse Tie for 2nd.

[@The1stMrJohn]

magnificent

[@dwiggzmasterflex]

is that mad mike dillon on drums xylo?

[@adammchugh5456]

wow

[@helterskelter1178]

HERB!!!

[@srtomas]

Dillon and Skerik are the besssst

[@willifrio5695]

MUY BUENOO!!!

[@TotallyRadical]

This video is FUCKING AWESOME! Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@montgomerymiller6159]

Not better or worse than King Crimson., Just different and like King Crimson awesome in its own right.

[@jsal1278]

Yes!

[@Srcarmesixl]

que animales!

[@2morrowillcome]

well this is bad fuckin ass

[@markhartfield8186]

I bet Tony Levin loves this

[@dontakemeseriously]

fucking awesome

[@jonathanhall2223]

I was there. Not too far from the rail.

[@davidblanchard3418]

Just as good as long crimson

[@Glethal9n]

What band is this?

[@michaeleastes1705]

Who’s the guitarist?

[@terrywatts674]

Hot xylophone solo!