King Crimson — Matte Kudasai
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Still, by the window pane,
Pain, like the rain that's falling.
She waits in the air,
Matte Kudasai.
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America.
When, when was the night so long,
Long, like the notes I'm sending.
She waits in the air,
Matte Kudasai.
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America.
Pain, like the rain that's falling.
She waits in the air,
Matte Kudasai.
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America.
When, when was the night so long,
Long, like the notes I'm sending.
She waits in the air,
Matte Kudasai.
She sleeps in a chair
In her sad America.
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SoundThinker wrote:
and with Steve Vai on guitar and Danny Carey of Tool. going to see them in milwaukee in a couple weeks. looking forward to having mind blown.
I cannot wait to see the BEAT Tour with Adrian and Tony this autumn!
and with Steve Vai on guitar and Danny Carey of Tool. going to see them in milwaukee in a couple weeks. looking forward to having mind blown.
Lovely song, heart-breaking lyrics. When I got fluent in Nihongo, and this was played at wild parties, I used to get asked, "Matte Kudasai, man -- what does it MEAN?!" Many seemed intent on discovering a deeper answer, but it's simply: Please wait. Pretty frickin' heavy, still, if you think about it... RIP, Emi-san -- oboeru, yo!
How I love to sing this in my head or sometimes out loud and its becoming more frequent. This album will be one of the three eighties albums they are covering on this BEAT tour. Ticket prices ain't budget friendly.
I cannot wait to see the BEAT Tour with Adrian and Tony this autumn!
Given the occasional appearances of King Crimson in the RP playlist, i'm a little surprised that there's no McDonald and Giles. Doesn't come up in a search of music on the site, and i've never heard anything by them here.
Wow sounds so much like Rufus Wainwright
aspicer wrote:
Thank You for the info. I will keep an eye out for them. Chicago will not be in my agenda, anytime soon.
Commented elsewhere but if you are not aware a new band "BEAT" is touring doing only 80's KC tunes (Belew, Levin, Vai, and Carey). Needless to say I'm sure this will be on the playlist!
Thankfully, they are coming to Chicago in November and lucky me tickets are locked in
Info: https://www.msn.com/en-us/musi...
Thank You for the info. I will keep an eye out for them. Chicago will not be in my agenda, anytime soon.
Commented elsewhere but if you are not aware a new band "BEAT" is touring doing only 80's KC tunes (Belew, Levin, Vai, and Carey). Needless to say I'm sure this will be on the playlist!
Thankfully, they are coming to Chicago in November and lucky me tickets are locked in
Info: https://www.msn.com/en-us/musi...
Thankfully, they are coming to Chicago in November and lucky me tickets are locked in
Info: https://www.msn.com/en-us/musi...
I was for sure this was Rufus Wainwright, and I thought I knew all his stuff but missed this. Lo and behold ...
Yeah, what the guy in that last post said.
Simply wonderful RP! Thank you!
Did anybody else think this was Rufus Wainright?
dandueck07 wrote:
I can see that. Kinda. LOL.
I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.) 
I can see that. Kinda. LOL.
kcar wrote:
Isn't this Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar? His guitar style is so distinctive...
Yes, Adrian Belew vocals. Belew and Robert Fripp on guitars.
Isn't this Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar? His guitar style is so distinctive...
Yes, Adrian Belew vocals. Belew and Robert Fripp on guitars.
dandueck07 wrote:
Isn't this Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar? His guitar style is so distinctive...
I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.)
Isn't this Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar? His guitar style is so distinctive...
Wow, now we know where Radio Head got their sound!!
What's astounding about this track is it's so out of place with respect to the decade. This is music from 2010 that was being made in 1981. These guys were really ahead of their time.
Before Mr. Belew began to sing, I was sure it was King Crimson, but when I heard his voice I went 'wha?'. But I was right the first time. This is lovely - not what I'd've expected from KC.
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dandueck07 wrote:
LOL!
I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.)
LOL!
I asked my wife who she thought the artist was who was singing this song, ,and she said "kd Lang". My first thought, too. So-o-o . . . either we're both crazy, or there is a strong resemblance. (i'm thinking a combination of the two.)
I pulled this album out a few months ago. What a weird, interesting album!
The Belew years are my favorite Crimson Era. Loved this song ~40 years ago and love it still.
Frame By Frame really does deserve to be on the RP list also. Similar vibe and equally compelling.
I wish Fripp would find a way to include Adrian in their latest tours. Maybe a special appearance to play on some of the later material.
Thanks bill for playing something else besides court of the crimson king
EXCELLENT!! I bought this album when it first came out. Then I saw them in concert during this tour. Thanx RP!
terryweir wrote:
I thought for sure it was a David Byrne collaboration with Bryan Eno I hadn't heard yet. Sad, but nice.
When I heard this song tonight I couldn't imagine that it was King Crimson. It's absolutely lovely and the subtle guitar is brilliant.
I thought for sure it was a David Byrne collaboration with Bryan Eno I hadn't heard yet. Sad, but nice.
terryweir wrote:
And the tasteful and restrained drumming, too.
When I heard this song tonight I couldn't imagine that it was King Crimson. It's absolutely lovely and the subtle guitar is brilliant.
And the tasteful and restrained drumming, too.
When I heard this song tonight I couldn't imagine that it was King Crimson. It's absolutely lovely and the subtle guitar is brilliant.
So glad to hear this here! The whole album is a beautiful 10!
Amen Bill - finally hearing this on RP! An incredible tune from a desert island disc IMHO (of course, there are a few more you could add to rotation (Frame by Frame, Elephant Talk?!)
the_jake wrote:
Must be the first time on RP.
Nice addition.
Who is Matte Kudasai?
(jap.) Matte-Kudasai - Please wait
Must be the first time on RP.
Nice addition.
Who is Matte Kudasai?
(jap.) Matte-Kudasai - Please wait
Tippster wrote:
Indeed!
The Red/Blue/Yellow Trilogy, if you will.
• 1981 - Discipline
• 1982 - Beat
• 1984 - Three of a Perfect Pair
Great stuff, although I'm still partial to the
Lark's Tongues / Starless / Red era.
. . . This trilogy of albums is my favorite Crimson era.
Indeed!
The Red/Blue/Yellow Trilogy, if you will.
• 1981 - Discipline
• 1982 - Beat
• 1984 - Three of a Perfect Pair
Great stuff, although I'm still partial to the
Lark's Tongues / Starless / Red era.
deadheadmark wrote:
It is AFAIK, and Fripp is playing the finger picked parts. This trilogy of albums is my favorite Crimson era.
Such a beautiful song! I thought that was Adrian Belew playing on this one not Fripp. Certainly sounds like his style. Thanks Bill, ...Thanks for a beautiful addition.
It is AFAIK, and Fripp is playing the finger picked parts. This trilogy of albums is my favorite Crimson era.
This is very nice, reminded me of talking heads in a different universe. Thanks for playing another unkown (to me) gem.
Such a beautiful song! I thought that was Adrian Belew playing on this one not Fripp. Certainly sounds like his style. Thanks Bill, ...Thanks for a beautiful addition.
pinto wrote:
Must be the first time on RP.
Nice addition.
Who is Matte Kudasai?
Wow! Very infrequently played. Like it
Must be the first time on RP.
Nice addition.
Who is Matte Kudasai?
Beautiful song from a very good album. Outstanding lineup.
Wow! Very infrequently played. Like it
*Ten points for my fellow RP senior citizens who recognize the origin of that "natural exuberance spills out all over the place" quip.