Great video, fantastic sound - especially Tony’s sinister bass lines. Such an organic song: Danny the heatbeat, Tony the spine, Adrian the brain and Steve the soul.
How Steve has been evolving his solo over the various performances of the Beat Tour? Just astonishing. He is a legit guitar god. I told myself I was going to wait until I get to see them in person, here, in my city. But I haven't been able to take my eyes off them since Day One of the tour. And Vai has been brilliant since that first day, but is also refining and upping his performances EVERY TIME. This version of his solo for Sheltering Sky is exceptional and amazing and such a masterful evolution of his solo on the first gig! That was enough for me, that first time. But for him to keep evolving it, and expanding and improving on it? Totally blown away by this Maestro of his instrument.
Thanks for posting! This was such a highlight of the show... Vai's solo was something out of this world. Honestly, the entire second set was one of the best concert experiences I've had in a long time. Opening with Waiting Man into this track was such a mindblower.
Well we know they saved the more exciting material for the 2nd set! Damn did this show deliver! I appreciate your comments on my post. It is my pleasure to post this for all to appreciate. Mark
I went to see/listen to Beat last night near Pittsburgh. What a great show ! Really fantastic. One of my favorites line ups that was just exploding with talent and sound scapes. My favorite x brother in law and I both enjoyed the shows. We used to listen to discipline by King Crimson when our kids were little over 30 years ago.
heck, i too but more like 40 years ago. The 3 albums are so cutting edge even today. I am so glad that Adrian and Tony found a way to bring it back to us seasoned fans as well as all of the new fans that are finding this today! Mark
Thanks for your positive comments. I try hard to bring the performance to all the people who did not get to see it live. This tour is likely one of the best shows for the past several years. Mark
I love this version as well. BUT..... I, with my friends also saw these original shows in 1981 to 1984 with Robert Fripp & Bill Bruford. Those shows were every bit as amazing and you must consider that those additional two helped write the music. But believe, I am soooo happy to see this performance and one again, see these guys recreate the MAGIC. So I send thanks to your comments. Mark
I saw this song live with King Crimson in 1982. This version stands up very well against it. Thanks go out to Robert Fripp and Beat for allowing these videos on this platform. I had tickets to Charleston but life chose a different weekend for me. So again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Vai!!! I saw this a couple weeks ago in DC, and have watched many videos of this song from other shows and Vai's solo is always different but always amazing, just letting it rip!!!
I've talked to Tony about this and I can say that he and Adrian both watch the solos of Steve and Dave just as if they were fans watching a show themselves. I can tell you that all 4 are really enjoying themselves. Mark
my reaction is the same. When i saw the original show in the early 80's, my friends in a band called "Art in America" opened for KC. Their 2nd set opened with this song. Bill came out with a wooden box and and he continued to tap on it for the full song without skipping a beat.
@@ChampippleD I agree, the sound was actually very clean and although I had ear plugs, I NEVER PUT THEM IN. I wanted to take this all in as best as I could (even though I was distracted just trying to shoot the whole show knowing that I will see it several more times). Mark
I wish i could shoot these shows with multiple cameras like King Crimson did on their last tour themselves. They had hidden cameras pointing at each artist so that they could mix the show after the fact. I just have one cell phone (Samsung S23 Ultra) so it is hard to move from person to person in an attempt to catch each critical phrasing of the song. I know them and as such tried to jump around when needed but I can also tell you that sometimes Robert's parts were played by Steve and other times, Adrian played them. I still think I captured the soul of the show. Mark
