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This time on Beast in the Maze, we're taking a look at an album by legends of prog rock King Crimson, 1973's Larks' Tongues in Aspic. We get into all sorts of topics including what is being hit by what, and whether not eating very much organ meat is a failing or a privilege. We also mention several other cultural/musical things, including: Bela Bartok, Goats Head Soup and Beggar's Banquet by The Rolling Stones, Dark Side of the Moon, Tom Waits, HBO's Rome, Primus, The Clash, Emerson Lake & Palmer, "Red Dead Redemption 2," and more! We also reveal which album we'll be covering when we return to Iron Maiden mode on the next episode of the show. Of course, as always, you can follow/contact us on Twitter @beast_maze or check out our website where you can find live picks from the albums we discuss on the show, or you can also reach us via email at mail@beastinthemaze.com.
Larks' Tongues in Aspic showed several significant changes in King Crimson's sound. Having previously relied on saxophone and flute as significant melodic and textural instruments, the band had replaced them with a single violin. This is Prog-jazz-metal-rock that gets us going and was a delightful surprise.
Don't Feed the Artists presents Deep Dive, a new show featuring our takes on the discographies of musicians we love. In our pilot episode of Deep Dive we take a look at the first six years of the influential progressive rock band King Crimson. What We Listened To In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) In the Wake of Poseidon (1970) Lizard (1970) Islands (1971) Larks' Tongues in Aspic (1973) Starless and Bible Black (1974) Red (1974) Next Time on Deep Dive Modest Mouse Follow @dftapodcast on Instagram Follow @dftapodcast on Facebook Email Us
The Plagued Raven's music isn't easily boxed into a word or two, but the one-time solo guitar project of Raven Kyle has branched out with its third album Celeste to add the vocals of Katie Thompson (of Chiasma, from Episode 081) to its moody soundscapes. The resulting short tracks are perhaps best described by the artistic term chiaroscuro (the contrast of light and shade), and they're probably not what you think of when you hear that only guitar and voice are involved. Kyle and Katie both describe to host Mark Ashby the circumstances that brought them together, how their creative flow is achieved since they live six hours apart, and what they tell people their music is intended to evoke. Yes-expert Roman Guzman stops in next to trade questions with Mark about various common and obscure topics relating to the band (such as which band member once provided real-time DVD commentary to Roman). Finally, a Potentially Unpopular Position that encourages you to think emotion over technique when considering who is the "best" on an instrument. Go to https://theplaguedraven.bandcamp.com/ to get digital copies of Celeste and other Plagued Raven releases. Featured songs/excerpts: The Plagued Raven: "Wrath," "Synergy," "Vengeance," "Koi," "Deities" Yes: "Endless Dream," "Five Per Cent for Nothing," "Awaken" Rush: "The Rhythm Method" King Crimson: "Larks' Tongues in Aspic Part III" Pink Floyd: "Sorrow" Marillion: "Sugar Mice" "Like" Progtopia on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Progtopia and www.facebook.com/groups/1380357308874546/) and follow Progtopia on Twitter (@Progtopia) to send a message about the show and to receive news about current and upcoming interviews. Thanks for listening!
Rick Koster and Peter Huoppi discuss the 2017 Grammy Awards and King Crimson's album Larks' Tongues in Aspic.
The Show Notes Yes on TourIntro Inventing the Future presentation at NMXInteresting Fauna - Southern Grasshopper Mouse (Onychomys torridus)Larks' Tongues in AspicMortimer calls in after quite a gap of not having called in at allReligious Moron(s) of the Week - Pastor Scott Lively from Dave Fernandes - Joyce Fecteau from Terry Williams - Pastor Jim Doster from Bruce PressDr. Damian Handzy’s Facts That’ll Fuck Y’up - Card ShufflingThanks to: Paul Fischer, Raf Podowski, & Steve D.PFA LIVE: Hey Pocky WayHenrique’s Bleeding Through national release Jan. 22ndShow close................................... Mentioned in the Show Inventing the Future trailerSteve D’s Clockwork OrangeRaf Podowski Pencil-Pencil-Pencil sketchBleeding Through................................... Geo's Music: stock up! The catalog at iTunes The catalog at CD Baby ................................... Sign up for the mailing list: Write to Geo! A reminder that the portal to the Geologic Universe is at GeorgeHrab.com. Score more data from the Geologic Universe! Get George's Non-Coloring Book at Lulu, both as and E-BOOK and PRINT editions. Check out Geo's wiki page thanks to Tim Farley. Get your George HrApp here. Thanks to Gerry Orkin for the design and engineering. Have a comment on the show, a Religious Moron tip, or a question for Ask George? Drop George a line and write to Geo's Mom, too!