King Crimson - Prelude: Song Of The Gulls

PRELUDE: SONG OF THE GULLS
(Fripp)

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Robert Fripp: Guitar, Mellotron, Peter’s Pedal Harmonium and sundry implements
Mel Collins: Flute, Bass Flute, Saxes & Vocals
Boz: Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals & Choreography
Ian Wallace: Drums, Percussion & Vocals
Peter Sinfield: Words, Sounds & Visions

Featured players
Keith Tippett: Piano
Paulina Lucas: Soprano
Robin Miller: Oboe
Mark Charig: Cornet
Harry Miller: String Bass

Engineer: Andy Hendrikson
Cover Design & Painting: Peter Sinfield
Equipment: Vick & Mike
Recorded at Command Studios, Piccadilly, London

Outer cover illustration ‘Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius’ by courtesy of The Institute of Technology and Carnegie Institution of Washington

#KingCrimson
#RobertFripp
#Islands

[markcharig]

I had a wonderful time playing the cornet on this album. Robert and the rest of the crew there were such an awesome group to be around. Being able to feature on an album created by rock legends was an experience I will never forget.

[prelude]

I always hated islands, just very recently I have discovered the beauty of it, and now it is one of my favorite crimson albums of all time

[yaryk_]

Listening to this during an air raid alert... Greetings from Ukraine!

[rayholmes]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever.

[perLundström-pn]

I want this to be played at my funeral! So melancolic and yet so much hope for everyone that survives me!

[terrabull-shitty]

Thank You Robert for giving clearance to the Crimson Jazz Trio to record “Islands “
RIP Ian Wallace

[margaridachaves]

How melancholy can be aesthetically beautiful and make it bearable. KC and the power of music in its version of humanity. Great

[MrFrikkenfrakken]

'Islands' has been a go to record for me from the year it was released. One of my favorites in the catalog no question.

[Wialyatedris]

I don't understand why this isn't considered one of the greatest classics? It really sounds like the music that orchestras play in operas, ballets, etc.

[ThingsWeLoveYo]

- Mummy, i want a rock album
- But we already have rock album
Rock album:

[elysium]

Alternates between enchanting, despair, joy, anticipation, etc. Runs through the emotional spectrum. So beautiful.

[matthewfinger]

Underrated song on an underrated album

[demiandorado]

Probablemente el tema mas evocativo y hermoso que haya escuchado en mi vida!

[stevennansky]

Prelude SOTG and Islands are one of the perfect duo ever exist

[timjackson]

Islands really showcases Roberts musical genius. Utilising symphonic themes the way he did. The following 3 Crimson albums show how he was able to use what he learned within an electric setting. The inclusion of David Cross on accustic, and electric violin was truly inspiring.

[RO-vrqx]

I just can't believe this is for free. You mean I can just open this website and play it? And that's it? I get to listen to this for God I love this band so much

[xaviervermande]

This is the sign of the ultimate original music from king Crimson

[MagicFan]

This was the only album of theirs that I hadn't heard yet and damn, I love this - this is their most beautiful work

[tommyrawlings]

If there's any doubt that Robert Fripp is a musical genius, I suggest listening to this album!
He's one of the great composers of his time

[miguepdvoraks]

simplemente bello... y cuando lo escuché por primera vez en 1971 fué mágico...