King Crimson - Heroes (Live in Berlin 2016)
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2017
- "King Crimson performed Heroes at the Admiralspalast in Berlin as a celebration, a remembrancing and an homage. The concert was thirty nine years and one month after the original sessions at the Hansa Tonstudio overlooking the Berlin Wall. This is released in the Fortieth Anniversary year." - Robert Fripp.
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What a great version of this song. It is a real treat to hear Robert Fripp performing his wonderful guitar part again. His guitar playing was such an important contribution to the original recording 40 years ago. A fitting tribute to David Bowie.
It was and still is the fire and he plays the frippertronics in a pop medium so incredibly well he is has and will always be my favorite guitarist of all time for sure Hendrix after that for me personally. And I watched him play got to meet him and see that happen in the same spot on the stage that Hendrix burned his stratocaster in front of me as a child here in Monterey California..Peace christo
tu m'a fait pleurer :)
@@christoroppolo8742 King Crimson was one of Hendrix's favourite bands.
@@wbertie2604 I did not know that..am a huge fan of both
@@wbertie2604 the favourite band…
How could I forget that Fripp played the guitar on this gem. That was part of Bowie's magic to collect everyone's talent and make it his own.
King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.
@@brycebullard3619No, it was David Bowie and Brian Eno.
He was very generous with his collaborations, Bing Crosby, Elvis, Mott the Hoople, Queen are the first to come to my mind.
Impossible not to love David Bowie, impossible not to love King Crimson.
david bowie/jones,it is very possible to not love 'bowie ! ' as his fans respectfully refer to him. apart from a few moments and songs,he represented the triumph of style over content,in keeping with the spirit of his 'heroes' andy warhol and lou reed, jakko i once saw denouncing early king crimson as 'hippy' though he fronted a good tribute act to them, also , king crimson,after the early days ,that i saw ,became a good jazz rock techno enterprise once the magic of pete sinfield went with all shades of meaning and esotericicm too.
Except this is a Fripp and Eno song. Eno wrote the music and did the lyrics with Bowie, but they couldn't figure out the guitar line, so they called Fripp in NY and shipped him to Berlin where he came out with this brilliant, unforgettable, unusual vibratto, the sound that makes this song be what it is.
@@josedacunhafilho Indeed Jose
Its very possible to dislike bowie, I do
Goodness! There have been times over the years when I have felt like the only fan of KC. Especially when it cam to some of their jazz style music. My ex sort of tolerated them but was not a huge fan, but she came to one of their RAH gigs many years ago, and loved it. No question at all regards Bowie. One of my all time favourite performances was when he joined Dave Gilmour (also at the RAH) to sing Roger Water's (and Rick Wright's) bit on Comfortable Numb. By heck he took an already rock classic to a whole other level.
This song will never die.
Y jamás lo hara!
RIP David... Thanks King Crimson for this version. It made me cry...
Yes, it makes ones cry
David stay with us my friend..forever
I cried too ☝🏻
Same here, brothers...
Indeed
There are only two Bands who are worth it to "cover" this song. Thats motörhead and this fabulous Band called King Crimson! Thanks for sharing
Depeche Mode does it well too.
Right!
A fantastic version, such a tight arrangement for a live performance, yet they make it look easy: that's the sign of greatness.
Fripp's been a little "strange/different" thru the years, but few can argue he's not a great writer, arranger, and musician. Hell, I even named my German Shepherd after him 35 years ago !!!
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Because King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.
I have a dog named Levin. He's got my wife's middle name as well to seal the naming deal.
@@jetman7946
I was a senior in high school when this came out.. It was okay to my 17year old ears. Now at 63 it is impossibly wonderful.
Those tones, Fripp is just an astounding guitarist.
A truly amazing musician . Absolutely first class..
Fractal Ax Fx is what he is using, best amp modeler in the world.
Why do I always listen to this like 30 times before I turn it off? Outstanding!
because you're an intelligent person!!!
It’s that good
God bless you men’s
How called king Crimsons
I fallow you guys when I had 13 years , now I’m 65 years
Thank you .
This version reveals how important the role of Robert Fripp was in the creation and the success of this song. Thank you Robert !!!!
This is a wonderful tribute to Mr. Fripp's friend David Bowie, who we sadly lost last year 40 years since Fripp recorded his emotional solos on the original recording.
Coey Parsons: Look. We didn't 'lose' him. He died. Unfortunately!
> since Fripp recorded his emotional solos on the original recording.
I would swallow my tongue before saying the words "emotional" and "robert fripp" in one sentence
Fripp and Levin on the same stage. What a treat. Among the last of a dying breed
And Collins!
And Brando!
James Kovacic: See 'Tosin Abasi-The Woven Web'! These guys are far from being a dying breed.
...and is that Jason Bonham in the trademark trilby hat? What a lineup!!
Jeremy Stacey
This is a Fripp & Eno song as much as a Bowie song, and this version with Tony Levin on base and Jakko Jakszyk signing has to be one of the greatest interpretations of this song ever, by all means.
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That’s some truth… the production and collaboration make this a true classic.
It`s a great cover, no doubt. Heard it several times. Check out Andrea Schroeders helden, it is mindblowing. The best cover ever.
Disagree, Jakko sounds too dry and nasally, look up Adrian Belew con Elio e le Storie Tese - Elephant Talk / Heroes on yt, Belew's chorus imo sounds even better than the original
Mel Collins
That vibrato by Fripp, wow!
That's sustain!
Well he did perform the original solo so it makes sense that he do it right
Good as it was back then
It's both!
Sustainiac neck pickup
Dear Robert. Fripp
When I harde for the first time your album ( RED )
I had 13 years , I was touched by your fingers in your guitar ,
Thank you sir. Robert Fripp .
Wonderful. A lot of Eno in there, too. We were so lucky to have had all these greats.
You know I'm 74 years young saw hendrix Clapton all of them Bowie, but methinks this is one kick ass version of a classic song, by a superb group, absolutely nailed it 👍 😂 😍 💖🎸🎶
King Crimson wrote the song for David Bowie.
Certainly some enviable memories there Benk. May your good fortunes continue.
@@brycebullard3619Not King Crimson, Robert Fripp Co-Wrote it with Bowie
We had a great time then Bink, didn't we ??? And, we're still rockin' in our 70s !!!
@@ninjaking2548 The song was written by David Bowie and Brian Eno. Look it up.
Robert Fripp is the true master.
Mel Collins' sax adds such a gritty bottom-end to this version. Have always loved this song, this is my favourite version, Kudos to KC for nailing it!
The BEST cover of the great Bowie song!!...ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS version of the classic song!!...The visual footage of the Wall and the history behind it is GREAT too!!..WELL DONE King Crimson!!
King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.
Dont know what everyone else thinks but for me the vocals are brilliant.
Yes I had to find out who Jakko Jakszyk is.
Beautiful brilliant version of this classic song, can't stop playing it 🎸 👍
@@ihrescue right.
You can't do Bowie, so you might as well do something else, and Jakko pulls it off with Fripp giving us a little approving smile at the end...
Yeah, I kept noticing that too. Lovely vocals. Different from David's, obviously, but I love how it fits right in with the rest of this rendition.
So personal...I was in Berlin in 1989 when the Wall came down
I was 21 and in NYC. It was incredible!
I saw Robert Fripp performing this live with David Bowie eons ago. Such a privilege to see and hear him doing it again!
Where?
@@mungofinalfi4480 Ummm... IIRC, The Forum in Inglewood (Los Angeles), California.
But I can't remember which tour, Heroes or Scary Monsters era maybe? There's only one band I've seen more times than Bowie, and that's Iron Maiden.
🤘💀🤘
Did Fripp stand up to play for Bowie?
@Ralph Reilly but....
It's just so obvious - the "sound". It's Robert Fripp. I also have an album from just around that era called "Fripp & Eno", and The conflation of artistic influences is unmistakable - Didn't Eno produce both the Low and Heroes albums?
And nowadays, Fripp is so much more tongue in cheek and self-deprecating with his fun, "Sunday Lunch with Toya and Robert" antics. He's earned the privilege of being so silly now 😜 after all the seriousness that has led to so many accolades.
@@bradleyd.thornton5963 It is the Sunday lunch thing that brought me here, going to see them in November at Cheltenham town hall, can't wait.
So tight, great vocals, really great and the magical riffs from Mr Fripp - live...I watch it every day.
Me too!
The vocals alone are just really sweet. I agree
Absolutely 100% frickin astounding!! Love the song even more now!! RIP David . I remember you always.🙏
I've always loved this song, but when I found out the story behind it, it now has such a deep meaning for me.
When Bowie was finally able to sing it face to face with the people off which he had written it for gave band members an incredible feeling that is hard to describe and rightfully so. God bless
I am actually deeply moved by this wonderful version of Heroes. Thank heaps!
WONDERFUL rendition of the song. Very warm, loved the vocals, DUG the sax and to hear Robert Fripp reprise his guitar work is nothing short of heartwarming.
Robert Fripp. The original Bowie guitarist of this song.
Love the output of Toya and Robert during lockdown
Tony Carman not entirely true. He was certainly the contributor of this celestial guitar sound so important in the creation of this track. Brilliant bloke.
@@Helpyourself5so how is that not entirely true?
Probably the best version of the song.Great band great musicians,great arrangement.
Give Motorhead a try, they rock this song. Love this version too.
@@Alexandra_acount3 I've heard that many times and it's also a great version.
People have been putting down the lead singer, but he bridges the gap between all Crimson bands about as well as anyone, particularly the Lake and Wetton versions.
Jakko is freaking awesome- in the 21st Century Schizoid Band he took on vocals and lead guitar- and did it really, really well.....
Jakko absolutely crushes this, I love it.
Kwinquark1 I saw King Crimson live. Jakko is insanely good singer and fantastic guitar player.
I agree, he's very good. There will never be another Lake or Wetton, but Jakko does fine filling those huge shoes.
Outside of Lake. he's probably the strongest vox man KC have ever had, Black P
Holy cow . .Fripp cracked a smile at the end!!!
Nah, more likely that it was some freak muscle spasim
Wanna see him smile again? Easy Money Live Version with Jakko at the end as well
Steve Fortuna you killed me.
Randy Cone
Wanna see Robert Fripp smile? Whenever he is with Toyah. A marriage made in heaven.
-Oh my god! Look! Mr. Fripp is smiling! The power of music and the memory of his old friend made him smile!
-No, wait, shit, he's having a seizure
Emotional stuff for me. I remember the wall being built & I remember footage of people being shot as they tried to escape. I stayed up & through tears of joy watched the TV coverage the night it came down. I remember being totally floored the first time I heard Heroes. Bowie, Eno, & Fripp together ? Was I dreaming ? It hasn't aged a day.
I was in Berlin on that day the wall first came down, a time in my life I will never forget, ever!
Fantastic version, hats off!
Singer is the very best 😊
I love how much fun Robert Fripp has when playing this
Fripp was totally in his element playing this. Fripp and his New Standard Tuning... smiles all the way!
when you love David Bowie and King Crimson! you'll enjoy listening to this one more than before!
This Version Does Bowie JUSTICE!!!
Yes……David would be smiling……I am sure!
This just underlines how fantastic this Crimson lineup is.
Ain't that the troof...
They have Gavin Harrison. Best drummer around these days.
there's no such thing as bad King Crimson line up......
One of the greatest ever
If only they had belew in there it would be absolutely perfect
This is so beautiful I could cry
The 'A Reality Tour' version WAS my favorite until I tripped over this one. Fripp makes ALL the difference.
95% of the beauty of this version, is from the insane sound of Robert Fripp's guitar!
You are right plus the great vocals etc
he played on Bowies version same sound ana synth guitar
Robert Fripp's guitar vibrato blends perfectly with the saxophone
I agree
I was there!! One of the best nights of my life!
One of my favorite songs, performed with power and intensity as it deserves.
The more I watch and listen to this version, the more I like it. The sound is deep, the vocals are great and the imagery is perfect.
why the hell haven't I seen this before today???? incredible.......
Beautiful. Thank you
For sure my Friend, God Bless Robert and thanks for sunday lunches !
Toya with her thrupany bits outstanding. Every one's dream
As I reflect upon 2023 on the Eve of Christmas Eve, this song immediately came to mind. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all…
Hats off to you! Nicely said!
KC are the best band to cover anything. So much dedication and precision in their work. THey have not screwed with the original concept, but just added depth.
My God - can never listen to this w/o going to pieces….
Had the honor and incredible pleasure to see it a live in Chicago and was completely lost in and amazed by the entire show... including Heroes of course
Absolutely great version. Fantastic vocals and well, Fripp, need I say more!
love how many people here are surprised how great this version is....... seems like many people forgot, that Robert Fripp played guitar on this album :D:D he's basically playing his own song :D
Hes not playing his song. Hes playing only his guitar parts
@@pioneernut7487 that's what I meant...... it is a David Bowie song, but Fripp is also credited, so he gets paid for this song too...... so technically, it is also his song :D
Robert's smile at the end is the best. Thank you, King Crimson. You're the real musical Aleph.
Eno wrote three brilliant pop songs; Babies on Fire, Heroes, and Burning Airlines.
St. Elmo's Fire is also a brilliant song. And Golden Hours.
I'm shaking and crying. Remembering the courage and incredible fear and hope of those days as the wall came down. As Soviet style repression fell. And now that I'm in middle of the fight to save democracy it pulls it all together. If anyone ever needed an anthem to find strength, this song is it! Thank you Mr. Fripp!
Reminds me of what an extraordinary band King Crimson was and still is. And Robert Fripp is in a class by himself.
Only Robert can nail that line properly... ☺ Supreme+sublime. Horn arrangement would blend in beautifully on the Serious Moonlight tour. KC U R LOVED! ★
Scary Stardust agree...but dont forget Mick Ronson Also nailed it on teh Freddy Tribute 92
Danke nochmal für den Song
He'd be proud of this for sure ❤
Beautiful!
Outstanding! So glad I got to see them in 2015. Jakko is a fantastic singer btw, he might be my favorite KC vocalist since Greg Lake!
Thank You. I had the Privilege of Seeing the David Bowie Heroes Concert in April of 1978 in Detroit at Cobo Hall.. They Opened the Show with This. David Bowie was Playing Synthesizer, as Well as Brian Eno, and Robert Fripp was on Lead Guitar. I was Totally Blown Away back then. I Did not Know of the Existence of "This" Magnificent Video and I am Very Grateful to Whoever Posted this. I Cannot Thank You Enough.
I feel very foolish. I was just past my 20th birthday and I was way too high on weed. I really thought what I stated above was the case, but I humbly stand corrected and apologize. The show was great. I only made it to the mid-concert intermission because I got very ill and had to take my date home and call it a night. All apologies. Peace out.
Capitalize much?
Yeah, sorry, it's a bad habit. I didn't mean to offend.
@@jonnybgoode007 Don't pay attention to trolls. It matters little, since you put that so eloquently.
@@screwyootube1 Thanks. I appreciate.
Brian Eno playing live on stage in 1978 backing up David Bowie???? OK I can understand Robert Fripp somewhat, BUT BRIAN ENO????!!!! jonnybgoode007, you were truly blessed that day in 1978!
Best version ever performed by original guitarrist.
Lo que hizo Fripp en la guitarra de este tema es majestuoso
My tears are for all of us, all of Humanity...
The song: Bowie.
The two who "finished" the song: Fripp and Eno.
Plus Tony Visconti to bring all the strands together. Singular, moment in time perfection. Like this wonderful live version.
Here are the beauty of those who never intersected while creating the same era, show respect for each other.
What a great song can never get bored of this best version by far Robert Fripps guitar plying must be up with the greats
Saw them last night awesome
Best cover version , thank you king crimson
I was there that night the wall wa breached, forever in my memory...
I remember the day but I wish I could have been there.
I think alot of people don't actually understand the contributions, Fripp and Eno from King Crimson, have made to music over the years, Bowie, U2, Genesis, and of coarse the original Court of the Crimson King with Greg Lake (ELP)! Personally i am impressed !
Probably the best cover I've listened...
Who still loves this Song in October 22 too?
I had the Privilege of Seeing the David Bowie Concert in September of 1990 in Zagreb at Maximir Stadium, But this......brooooo....Top!
He, He Geniuses! Saw them in New York, Pompeii , London and Buenos Aires, awesome, great, the best, incredible!!!!!!!
Holey smokes they nailed it
John Parks it's king crimson. Were you expecting any less than perfection.
John Parks Not surprised, these guys are ridiculously talented. Plus Robert Fripp recorded guitar on the original
So much so that Fripp almost smiled at the end. I think this version is better than even Bowie’s live versions.
Nunca había adorado tanto un cover :')
Considerando que fripp dio el toque distintivo a este tema original en las sesiones de grabación con Visconti y Bowie, creo que mejoró todo :)
Red de la torre este y " Gloria" por the Doors..... brillantes.....
Just the best cover ever.!!
What fantastic singing and musicianship. Appreciating in 2020 after a hospital shift. Thanks guys.xxxxx
You know, there aren't many bands that can actually play this song live on stage.
That's because there aren't many bands with Robert Fripp and Tony Levin in them!
I agree, a very simple song but SO hard to play.
you mean because Fripp wrote the song?
@@dvened Eno and Bowie wrote the song, Fripp just added his feedback guitar part
@@escaton74 i know that
What can I say??? A real classic version for this fantastic song of David Bowie!!!!!! God Bless you all!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
the best version - quality music
I was there , at this performance ..😇☮️❤️🥺
The Fripp sound is as ugly as hell and as beautiful as heaven.
Absolutely amazing, mind blown!
Wow... they nail it. Sounds so good. Bowie would have loved it. RIP BOWIE...
I agree my friend
King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.
Thank God Mr. Fripp loosened his collar a bit lately. No doubt, the good Miss Toyah has worked her magic on him to revisit his tremendous catalogue. Nothing wrong with looking back on all that you've accomplished in life. Again, thank God....
I've seen you comment on multiple videos I've watched lately. Where are all of the prog girls at - surely not in America sadly
found a version of KC doing this live in 2000 with Belew, but Tony Levin wasn't there.
Now I hear a fantastic interpretation by Tony without Adrian.
Man, wish I could find a version with both of them together.
I’ve seen that live in Gardone, Italy around 2000, KC with Fripp, Belew, Mastellotto & Gunn
I have heard of this band since 1980 but never heard one song until now. I really loved it. I need to catch up on their catalog of music.
Great Version! Thanks
The best cover ever
Notice Robert smiling at the end.
Worth the entry!
Just gas!
Priceless!
It's funny how people say that for each video where Fripp is in
Fripp recorded the guitars for the original song, which makes this performance sublime
30 years later, always be heroes.
What a wonderful and fitting tribute...Fripp, in Berlin, yeah...