Live performance footage of Beat, affiliated with King Crimson, unveiled for iconic song Frame By Frame
The Beat Quartet, a supergroup formed by King Crimson affiliates, has released a captivating live performance of the song "Frame By Frame" from the Discipline album (1981). This remarkable rendition is featured on their new album, Beat Live, which is set to be released by InsideOutMusic/Sony on September 26.
Beat Live, subtitled 'Neon Heat Disease', is a testament to the quartet's exceptional talent and their dedication to reinterpreting King Crimson's iconic 1980s catalogue. The album was produced by Angelo "Scrote" Bundini and mixed by Bob Clearmountain, ensuring a polished and dynamic sound.
The Beat Quartet is a formidable lineup, comprising Steve Vai (guitarist), Adrian Belew (guitarist/singer, former King Crimson member), Tony Levin (Chapman stick player, former King Crimson member), and Danny Carey (drummer, from Tool). Their unique blend of skills and experience brings a fresh perspective to the original King Crimson sound.
Steve Vai, known for his death-defying poly-metric intertwined guitar parts, describes "Frame By Frame" as a song that pushes the boundaries of musical complexity. Adrian Belew, too, notes their commitment to honouring the legacy of the original King Crimson quartet from the 1980s.
The album Beat Live will be available in various formats, including vinyl, CD, and Blu-ray. To celebrate its release, the Beat Quartet will perform a one-off show at Tokyo's Budokan Hall on September 1.
The recording and filming of "Frame By Frame" took place at the United Theater in Los Angeles, in November 2024. The tracklist for Beat Live includes 19 songs, with "Frame By Frame" being one of them.
Robert Fripp, a member of King Crimson, once observed that the King Crimson quartet was perhaps the best live band in the world at the time. The Beat Quartet's performance of "Frame By Frame" certainly lives up to that legacy, offering a modern take on a classic King Crimson song.
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- The Beat Quartet, a supergroup of King Crimson affiliates, is set to release the album Beat Live on September 26, which features a captivating live performance of "Frame By Frame" from the Discipline album (1981) on InsideOutMusic/Sony.
- The album Beat Live, subtitled Neon Heat Disease, is a testament to the quartet's exceptional talent and their dedication to reinterpreting King Crimson's iconic 1980s catalogue, produced by Angelo "Scrote" Bundini and mixed by Bob Clearmountain.
- The Beat Quartet, comprising Steve Vai (guitarist), Adrian Belew (guitarist/singer, former King Crimson member), Tony Levin (Chapman stick player, former King Crimson member), and Danny Carey (drummer, from Tool), brings a fresh perspective to the original King Crimson sound with their unique blend of skills and experience.
- Steve Vai, renowned for his death-defying poly-metric intertwined guitar parts, describes "Frame By Frame" as a song that pushes the boundaries of musical complexity, while Adrian Belew notes the group's commitment to honoring the legacy of the original King Crimson quartet from the 1980s.
- Beat Live will be available in various formats, including vinyl, CD, and Blu-ray, and to celebrate its release, the Beat Quartet will perform a one-off show at Tokyo's Budokan Hall on September 1.
- The recording and filming of "Frame By Frame" took place at the United Theater in Los Angeles, in November 2024, and the tracklist for Beat Live includes 19 songs, with "Frame By Frame" being one of them.
- Robert Fripp, a member of King Crimson, once observed that the King Crimson quartet was perhaps the best live band in the world at the time. The Beat Quartet's performance of "Frame By Frame" certainly lives up to that legacy, offering a modern take on a classic King Crimson song, adding to the rich tapestry of music and entertainment.
