THE CRIMSON PROJEKCT with Stick Men, Adrian Belew Power Trio / Special Live In Osaka 2013 (3CDR)

THE CRIMSON PROJEKCT with
Stick Men, Adrian Belew Power Trio –
Special Live In Osaka 2013
(2CDR) SY1185
Live at Namba Hatch Osaka, Japan March 13th 2013

Disc-One
-STICK MEN-
01.Intro
02. Vrooom Vrooom
03. Nude Ascending Staircase
04.CUSP
05. Hide The Trees
06. Breathless (Robert Fripp Cover)
07. Crack in the Sky
08.Soup
09. Open Pt. 3
10. Larks’ Tongues in Aspic Pt. 2
11.Outro

Disc-Two
-ADRIAN BELEW POWER TRIO-
01.Intro
02.b3
03. Ampersand
04. Beat Box Guitar
05. Young Lions
06. Madness
07. Of Bow and Drum
08. Neurotica
09.Outro

Disc-Three
-THE CRIMSON PROJEKCT-
01.Intro
02. B’Boom
03. Thrak
04. Elephant Talk
05.Red
06. Dinosaur
07.Band Intro
08. Frame by Frame
09. Indiscipline
-Encore-
10. Thela Hun Ginjeet
11.Outro

-STICK MEN-
Tony Levin – Stick, Bass, Vocal
Pat Mastelotto – Drums
Markus Reuter – Stick, Touch Guitar

-ADRIAN BELEW POWER TRIO-
Adrian Belew – Guitar, Vocal
Julie Slick – Bass Guitar
Tobias Ralph – Drums

-THE CRIMSON PROJEKCT-
Adrian Belew – Guitar, Vocal
Tony Levin – Stick, Bass, Vocal
Pat Mastelotto – Drums
Markus Reuter – Stick, Touch Guitar
Julie Slick – Bass Guitar
Tobias Ralph – Drums

This release captures the complete live performance from March 13, 2013, in Osaka—part of the Japan tour by "The Crimson ProjeKCt," the only group personally named by Robert Fripp and authorized to perform King Crimson's music. It features superb, high-fidelity soundboard-quality audio that delivers immense power and a vivid sense of presence.
Everything—from the musical performance and sound balance to the roar of the crowd—is captured with hyper-realism. It is a masterclass recording that perfectly encapsulates the electric atmosphere of the venue, offering an unparalleled live concert experience.
The content features a special, exclusive Osaka show where fans can fully enjoy performances by two bands comprised of Crimson ProjeKCt members: Stick Men and the Adrian Belew Power Trio. First up is Stick Men, led by Tony Levin. They perform tracks from their new album alongside King Crimson classics like "Vrooom Vrooom" and "Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part II," as well as Robert Fripp's "Breathless" (a track Levin originally played on). Their 60-minute set is a tour de force, showcasing exceptional musicianship and a heavy, massive sound that belies the fact that they are only a trio.
Next, the Adrian Belew Power Trio takes the stage. Throughout the set, Belew’s roaring guitar work explodes over tracks reminiscent of the King Crimson sound, backed by a stylish, intricate rhythm section. There is even a moment during the finale of "Ampersand" where a computer-controlled loop fails to stop, requiring staff intervention to resolve the issue. They wrap up the show with the King Crimson track "Neurotica," delivering a high-energy, 50-minute performance that showcases Belew's signature style at full throttle.
Finally, The Crimson ProjeKCt takes the stage, kicking off their set with the twin-drum battle "B’Boom." In the second half, the full lineup comes together and—with energy levels peaking—launches straight into "Thrak"! The sheer intensity is guaranteed to give you goosebumps. What follows is a parade of signature tracks, including "Elephant Talk," "Red," and "Thela Hun Ginjeet." The performances feature unique arrangements that showcase the true caliber of The Crimson ProjeKCt, offering a blissful 60 minutes where you can fully savor the essence of progressive rock taken to the next level. This is a spectacular special live event spanning a total of nearly three hours—a truly rewarding listening experience delivered by a hand-picked lineup representing the absolute best in King Crimson's history. It is an absolute must-hear for fans—a definitive collector's item featuring stunning cover art and superb sound quality.