That's really not something I'm worried about as I trust in the integrity AND intelligence of the band to deal with such matters. My true concern—if you can acall it that—is whether there's something within the musicians themselves that still makes them tick in order to be (musically) creative.

Leading too comfortable a life can be pretty detrimental creatively (and in other areas), in which case perhaps they may start worrying, say, about good gear, good sound, micro-dynamics, harmonics within harmonics within harmonics within harmonics, etc. (that said only half-jokingly). And on that note, it looks like the mighty Crim (aka King Crimson) will be releasing a new album (after 13 years) in 2016 — Will KC be able to produce real music? Well, we'll just have to wait and see...

I consider this good news. King Crimson changed everything for me regarding music. Hopefully they still have the inspiration and drive to make "independent" music.

I consider this good news. King Crimson changed everything for me regarding music. Hopefully they still have the inspiration and drive to make "independent" music.

Thankfully, KC don't have the constraints many bands/musicians have regarding being "independent", so, in that regard I'm 100% confident Mr R Fripp will release whatever he considers to be appropriate. Now, whether that translates into what the always humble sparrow regards as "real music" is a different matter.

Most people who know KC well prefer "The Power to Believe" (2003) over "The ConstruKction of Light" (2000) — I don't. Although the sonics of TPTB are clearly better than TCOL's, the latter, to me, sounds more fresh, raw and, ultimately, more engaging and real. I saw KC in 2000 and that was a brilliant gig, (much) better than I expected; the two performances I attended in 2003 were very good from a professional and technically proficient delivery stand point, but lacked in 'immediacy' (for lack of a better term [I didn't particularly like the audiences, either]). Yeah, I'm sure anyone new (and plenty not so new!) to the music of KC would've been blown away in 2003 — I wasn't. I'll be seeing them twice in September and I just hope the beast—which was not present in 2003—makes an appearance, even if for a couple of fleeting moments.

I am not very informed about their recent work. I know King Crimson from their early albums. As long as the energy and creativity are still there the music will tell their tale. They talk to the wind and the sparrow flies. The audience listens and a new court of music opens.

I will check out their recent live performances. Thank you for the update.

Not exactly sure what albums you refer to by "their early albums" and, more specifically, to "their recent work". In the last 31 years there's only been 3 KC albums (1994, 2000 & 2003) and only six in the last 41 years. Mind you, as you probably know, most people who have heard of a band called KC only know about their debut album or, in many instances, just 21st Century Schizoid Man. Hopefully you got to hear their 1973-1974 output ("Larks' Tongues in Aspic", "Starless & Bille Black" and "Red"). 13 albums in 46 years (the first 7 in the short span of 5 years).

Anyway, with KC, whether people like them or not, at least it's a rather well known fact (to those who know KC well) that it's never been about money, nostalgia or so-called (embarrassing) reunions (often many would be pretty pissed off because R. Fripp would refuse to play "the hits" in favour of often forward-looking new material). This, btw, is yet another new line-up, a seven-piece band this time [with 3 drummers].

FYI, KC toured the US last September; they'll be touring Europe & Canada this year, including 8 UK dates (something they hadn't done for 35 years [last UK show was a single date in London in 2000]).

They talk to the wind and the sparrow flies. The audience listens and a new court of music opens.

Nice!

I have their first seven albums. Listened to all of them in a row at one time. Something I also did for the Doors. Even when sober, the music changes reality.

Either way I know King Crimson have been touring through the years but mixed priorities and a limited budget lead to very few concerts for me. I cannot explain it but "I Talk To The Wind" is one of my favourite songs ever even after many years of collecting hundreds of albums. "In The Court Of the Crimson King" is in my personal top 5 hence the reference.

I am fed up with regular student life so I might as well binge on King Crimson, Radiohead and whatever puts my brain on "hey, this is interesting."

Thanks for the update.

"In The Court of the Crimson King" is a great album though it's not my favourite by the band—it's my 4th, but hey, 4 is my favourite number!—LTIA, Red & Discipline being the other  three (LTIA being my all-time favourite).

I Talk to the Wind is an excellent track, but, for me, Moonchild is THE one track on that album…well, definitely the first 2+ minutes of it. Here's the abridged version of the track with an excellent video to go with it ("an amateur video" the person made "for a great song"):



And here's an excellent cover version of the track:




I think that's enough KC...at least for a little while

I find this impossible to answer. 

A cop-out — a shame to see this from Señor Anaxilus...though not entirely surprised, if I'm to be perfectly honest.

Go on, man up and deal the task at hand. (I'll still think you have pretty poor music taste, mind you!)