FraKctured! It's finally over!
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2020
- Skip to 5:40 to see the song performance
Find the whole Fracture series in the “Failure to Fracture” playlist and on the MWM website: makeweirdmusic.com/learn/fracture
In this piece, I detail the difficulties of learning FraKctured as opposed to learning and performing it’s older sibling, Fracture. I close with a performance at the end of the video. It’s adequate!
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Extra points for not smiling just like Robert!
Some serious "guitar craft face" happening in this video
No extra energy for smiling with this one. All neurons on the task at hand!
I remember coming across your blog in 2007 or something just thinking "well good luck", and here we are.
Snitsie yep. Years and years later. Thanks for remembering!
Well I'm 76 and have followed Fripp since he started . This was a very equitable session with as few mistakes in the terror frequencies as I have ever heard. Well done man
Thank you, Philip.
Well said
Fracktured is a beautiful sounding song. I frip out every time I hear it.
I really like FraKctured, much more than Fracture.
@@MakeWeirdMusic Interesting.... I find it quite ugly. Fracture is way more beautiful, to my ears at least. Anyway, amazing performances in both.
not accurate... you're standing, we all know robert is secretly a floating torso on a barstool
It’s up my butt, actually.
Not only is this a brilliant cover, but it allows others to try to clearly learn the song without trying to pick it out from the other instruments.
The book has all the sheet music, too
What makes FraKctured even crazier to me is that Belew had to keep up with Fripp, since it's basically a duet for many parts.
Adrian rests through most of the song. Watch the live performances. They do circulations in the beginning and end, and play together during the fairy fingers parts.
@@MakeWeirdMusic
I guess my point might apply more to the title track on the album
Adrian Belew is a great guitarist in his own right. Awesome vocal range as well. He compliments Fripp for sure.
@@fakesmile172 Eliwood is here!
@@chuckcribbs3398Belew might not be as rigorous on guitar as Fripp (no one really is), but he's potentially the most creative one, Belew's solos are alien.
“It is impossible to achieve the aim without suffering.”
I thought only fripp can do frakctured, but this video changed my mind. Bravo!
Check out Alex Anthony Faide. He is much better than I am.
I never imagined that I would see anyone even trying to perform FraKctured. Bravo.
Thanks!
I am sweating as if i did it myself. Breathtaking thriller here.
Wow thank you. The video isn’t even public yet so I’m a little confuses as to how people are seeing it. It seems like there’s a bug on UA-cam. Nevertheless, thanks for watching and commenting.
@@MakeWeirdMusic Robert shared it on his FB page a couple of hours ago.
Oh. That explains it. I emailed it early to him. :)
Damn man...22 years to learn a single song. Congrats for the determination bud👏
Thank you. I appreciate it.
There is a reason why there is lack of covers of this song on youtube. Most players can't play it because it's require months or even years of exercises.
Heck yeah. Very true. Thanks for recognizing that, Steve.
I've always loved this song. Seeing how it's actually played really cements my respect for Fripp. What a beast!
Also, wow dude. I think it would take me 426 years to learn this.
Fripp is a real beast. Amazing player.
Very nice! I appreciate the visceral quality you brought to the performance, especially during the "Terror" section. It really felt as if you were running for dear life trying to evade some sort of terror, and your reactions during the "breakdown" at the end provided a jovial counterbalance to break the spell of terror. Looking forward to reading the book!
Thank you Ted! Did I reply to your email?
You've done did it... LEGEND!!!
The Prog Kid The song is legendary, for sure. My performance... Nah. :)
I think dear old Uncle Bobby would be proud. Very good! 😊
Hauntingly beautiful song with shades of pure terror.Playing this is not for the faint of heart. Congratulations again, it must be rewarding to finally be able to play the entire piece.
👍Glorious. Incredible achievement that I hope Mr Fripp personally gives you a thumbs up for.
He did! Thank you.
So great! I had too drink a Gatorade after watching the those Terror Sprints😅
Hahaha no kidding. What a workout
From one guitarist to another, you did a damn good job regardless of minor foibles. If playing an immortal song like this is adequate to you, it's gold to us mere mortals. I feel for Mr. Fripp, he's the best guitar player in my eyes, for him to still be humbled down by an impossible or at least probable test of focus and mental strength after 48 years. Of course to be honest, it hasn't been too bad to him on the outside, he hasn't aged much from it. It like the Terror sequence from Larks' Tongue in Aspic 4 was similar, if not influenced by the Terror sequences in this song. Or vice versa because I'm probably wrong on the assessment. I know I would not want to try this, I actually don't try to play songs. I write my own pieces and hope for the best but still I can not miss an intense performance and honestly between this and the one previous, you nailed it. Now in 26 years if you get to chat with Mr. Fripp about it, that'd be something.
You're right in the similarity to LTIA IV. Lots of overlap, but slightly different. I haven't had a conversation with Robert, but we've exchanged several emails. And he's ridiculed me several times on Facebook.
I have adored FraKctured ever since I first heard it during my descent deeper into the prog rabbit-hole. One of my favourite guitar instrumentals. When I want raw emotion and the hairs on the back of my neck to stand up I listen to Dave Gilmour play Marooned. When I wanna be wowed and experience phantom pains in my fingers, I listen to Frakctured.
Congrats! Such patience and determination are remarkable and necessary to play this beast of a song. Well done 👍
Amazing job man. I remember seeing Robert struggling with it in a 2000 show in Paris. He even stopped playing for a few bars during the terror section, you can ear it on the record of that night... Although you seem pretty humble about it, this is quite a rad performance, even for the "master" himself I think. Hats off dude !!
Thank you so much! I need to hear that recording. Will look it up.
What a surprising recording.
As a drummer...that looks REEEEALLY difficult to play. Kudos to an amazing job done! This new subscriber is very impressed.
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I saw your video years ago and I never thought you would complete everything. Congratulations, greetings from Chile. You rock!
Thank you very much! Glad I exceeded your expectations. :)
Wow! Mind-boggling. Even with the mistakes and the distraction of the flashing camera light, this is seriously impressive. Thank you for putting all that work and sharing it with the world, Anthony!
Thank you Bill!
Wow. I've always loved this piece, and the writing is just bananas. Tells you a lot about this band, that they would give themselves something so difficult to play over and over. Good job!
André Garant This piece is so under-respected. What a band!
@@MakeWeirdMusic the whole album is under appreciated. This video feels like some long overdue validation of its merits!
Really true.
I reckon this is evidence that King Crimson is omnipotent - they created a piece so complex that even they struggled to play it.
You can only build a cathedral a stone at a time. Wonderful.
Duncan Taylor Indeed. Thanks for your years and years of support.
10:50 i almost cried dang for musical nerds that is just perfect, perfect work you have done here sir
i have been practicing a lot of fripps Hard works and i think i should move the Tier one step up and Start with the hardest piece by fripp, i think is a nice challenge for me as a musician and fripp fan. Wish me luck hehe
Watch the Failure to Fracture series to get a sense of what's necessary.
The wicked stepchildren of Suite No 1!! Fantastic playing❤️
Very wicked! :)
Congratulations and thank you once again for your work, on the guitar as well as on your insights!
Thank you. Very kind of you
Respect! That was incredible.
Excellent. No one can touch Robert's compositional skills and your 13 years of work is a testament to his brilliance...BRAVO, SIR!!!!
Thank you, Jeb
Excellent work! Been cheering you on for awhile. You are inspiring. Blessings!!
Thank you so much
You, sir, have proven your state. You bow to no one.
Way too kind, Mike
I've had a ton of fun watching and rooting for you man. Looking forward to seeing your channel continue to grow. good stuff!
Pffft. Although true, that was my generic response. What I mean to say is that aside from your fantastic performance, your bravery is what is to be admired here.
Thanks so much. I appreciate so many people like you who see past the notes and the expectation of perfection.
Amazing!!!!
Gravely impressive playing. Two thumbs up!
👍🏻👍🏻
This is incredible to hear and watch.
Wow, thanks so much Octa. It's hard for me to be objective about it.
Total respect - amazing feat
Thanks so much
You can just hear the suffering.
Nothing without a price!
(Outstanding performance, by the way!)
I think that’s what makes this performance enjoyable. It’s ALMOST falling apart all the time.
This is pure madness, hats off and a sounding LIKE!
Haha, thank you! Yes. It is madness. So many notes!
Looking forward to the book -- I have enjoyed your suffering for quite awhile now -- time for me to give back by buying the book!
Thank you. Very kind of you.
@@MakeWeirdMusic That Les Paul is the twin of my 1989! What year is it?
2012 I think. It says “120th anniversary” on the 12th fret inlay.
God! This is incredible. Well done! This is an incredible feat.
Thank you. Took long enough.
As someone who pretends to play, that is nothing short of amazing. Well done.
Haha, thanks Hercules!
Amazing!!
Thanks Michael
My compliments!!! Chapeau!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Fabio!
That is a damn impressive performance! Well done. Also, that has to be one of the most gorgeous Les Pauls I have ever seen!
Thank you! The guitar belonged to my friend Jeries, who died of covid last year. I don't know what to do with it.
@@MakeWeirdMusic Oh man, I am so sorry for your loss. That's truly heartbreaking. If you still have the guitar, perhaps simply playing beautiful music on it might be the best way of honoring your friend's memory. Or perhaps you could sell it and donate the proceedings to a charity your friend might have valued. Be well!
It still bites his ass, this is an evolution and challenge to take it further, I can’t play at all and I get this, please get this , think for yourself and take this beautiful music beyond and add this or add elements and play other things. Congratulations to you for being the only one besides Fripp to be able to play this, now do something with it . There are so many good musicians on line now, please make your own Crimson. Toss bass into your search bar and see where that takes you.
I have been amazed by this song since I heard it back in 1981 when I discovered them and you are the first person I have ever heard play it BRAVO, STANDING APPLAUSE RIGHT HERE! I am now a P1 fan of yours!
Thank you so much!
Great fascinating content.
Thank you
Congratulations, again! Well done.
Thank you so much 😃
Wow, very impressive. This takes a total dedication, a very special picking technique, and hours and hours (and hours) of practice. I really love your performance here, I subscribed to your channel. ♥♥♥♥
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for recognizing the hard work.
That was awesome!!! A great performance! So cool, man. Wow, I'm blown away.
Thanks. Robert is the real hero here, though.
@@MakeWeirdMusic Yeah, Fripp is amazing. What an incredible mind he has. What talent. But, you have some deep insight into what he's doing. Thanks for posting this.
Awesome job! You absolutely nailed it
Thank you! I disagree, but am grateful. :)
This awakenes such a musical apetite
You're very inspirational, my dude
Awesome. Thank you
You sir are in a different dimension than most guitarists or musicians for that matter. I found this video more intriguing than the last one, I'm not sure if it's your approach, your ability not only to communicate what you are talking about (in detail, no less) but the actual playing of the piece. King Crimson is in the top 5 of my favorite bands/musicians with Frank Zappa and RUSH rounding out the top 3. Thanks again and keep up the awesome videos.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed.
I'd say that is a win. Well done!
Thank you very much. I agree. It's a win, especially since I won't be playing it anymore! haha
Breathtaking indeed! What an amazing accomplishment!
Thank you
@@MakeWeirdMusic Anthony, I know you said you were ready to let this piece go but is the visible body tension during the terror section something you'd like to address at some point?
This was after 8 or 9 takes. I was tired.
I was in the same boat! It took me a while to learn this one. I even went to one of Fripp's Guitar Craft camps. Frakctured is one of my favorite KC songs.
Great performance!!
You play FraKctured?! I’d love to see it!! Super cool. Which GC did you attend?
really nice ! so difficult.... and still musical.
Indeed!
This piece is so stupid complex it could make a stone go into orbit.
Holy s**t!! I know that an artist is their own harshest critic but, Anthony, that was simply incredible. Period. Full stop. And I say that after watching King Crimson play the song live in 2000 immediately before seeing you play it. You may wish to retire the piece but IMHO you are going out on a high.… 😎🔥🎶🎼
Thank you
Outstanding
Thanks so much
Yeah. I agree with your assessment. Definitely a solid B. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Thanks. I just re-watched it and I still feel the same. I probably missed 100-200 notes. Oh well. I'll take a B over all the years of complete failure! haha
Holy smoke
Great job!
Hey, thanks Frederick!
Holy crap! And I thought The Black Page was difficult. Having heard both Fracture and FraKctured now I think I have made up my mind about that...
Yes. Black Page is confusing and difficult. These pieces require a whole new technique.
@@MakeWeirdMusic The hard thing about black page is nailing the nested tuplets and not just sloppily approximating them
@@jyryhalonen4990 I don't plan on attempting it. I'll leave it to the experts (Mike Keneally, etc.)
This just goes to show how much of a beast fripp is
Such a beast
Very awesome, I'm proud of you brother :)
Wow, I never knew you had met Fripp and conversed over it. That's really cool.
Thank you so much.
Awesome!
Thanks, Roberto!
This deserves more views, amazing dedication you have
Thank you. Please share with friends to get those views :)
@@MakeWeirdMusic well... None of them knows King Crimson. I shared on KC sub reddit, they're amazing good people. Stay safe!
Thank you
I can't believe you just did that... Fripp makes it look so goddamn easy
LOL yeah, he's from another planet.
That was FraKtastic! 👏
So glad you liked it, Replicant!
Impressive! Bravo
💪🏻💪🏻
What the FRAC! This was NST on steroids & a lovely global jam. Fairy fingers & terror tactics etc etc. Many lovely lady players which is great to see & hear! Gripping Fripping Frac to the Mac!
Hah, this comment ended up on the wrong video, but I appreciate it anyway!
Great Anthony, it is insane but you did it and I was Kaptured !
Thank you
5:34 😂😂😂 Robert
Hahaha
This is impressive. No doubt about it. You can be proud of yourself.
Thank you
Excellent job as always. I am going to make sure to pick up the book. I could use the inspiration!
Thank you! I can’t wait til we can start preorders.
Great 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Bravo!
Thank you!
Bravo!!!! Just Bravo!!!!!!!
Thank you!
incredible! well done
Thanks so much!
Hi guy, you are a so notable guitarist, and so patient! Very, very, very, nice job. Greetings from Italy.
Thank you very much! I hope to visit Italy someday.
@@MakeWeirdMusic I hope for you'll be in Italy soon, after lockdown. Cheers!
Awesome job man!
skotrock Thank you
Wow, those are some *expensive* chords you got there. And you are playing soooooooooooo fast. Well done! Flawless!
Haha, not flawless, but thank you Martha!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
That does it, like Fripp, you must be an alien !! Half man, half machine !!
Kudos to you doing both of these songs. Just amazing job! imagine trying to play these while people are taking flash photography of you and shouting out things like 'play Epitaph!'. Guess there is no possibility of thinking while playing this stuff like "I think we are low on milk and eggs and need to pick some up from the store" :P
Yes. Robert is a real pro. I'm an amateur, for sure.
@@MakeWeirdMusic You are a very good amateur to me.
I'm late to the party,but congrats man! Incredible feat! Forgot to comment on the Fracture video. But know that I mean it for both.
Oh, thanks so much Pit Pride! Really kind of you
I'm a drummer, and don't know much about guitar - but I do know that this is a hellaciously difficult song to play. Nice job!
Thanks, Skeen! It's quite difficult, indeed
I was terrified by terror, but even more by your dying camera
Hahaha you must be a youtuber!
Nice work man! Would it be fair to say that an advantage of FraKctured of Fracture is that there is perhaps less attention required to dynamics and articulation? I feel like Fracture has more *musical* potential that can elevate a good technical display, wheras FraKctured seems to be pretty compressed with the same articulations throughout. I ask this having never tried to play FraKctured...
Great point! The only adjustment I needed to make for FraKctured was distortion. For Fracture, I had to do a lot more with the volume and gain controls. Definitely more dynamic in Fracture and far less electronic. Thanks for the astute observation!
Crap my fingers hurt and my hand cramped just watching that. Really nice job. Wow.
Mine too. That was probably take 8 or 9 that day. Each take was about the same.
I came back to enjoy this performance again but for some reason, possibly because it was familiar to a degree, I took note of something that didn't really catch my attention the first time around. The video's title. Now this might be easily obvious (though the obvious is often what we miss---it makes hiding in plain sight possible) or perhaps you'd call it splitting hares but, it isn't actually over whether you ever play this piece again or not. It isn't over until you are beneath the dirt.
Now, just keep moving on and continue to excel and I shall continue to listen.… 😎🎸✌️
Hah, no, it's over for me. I don't want to play it anymore. I have too many other goals to get to in my limited time on earth.
Quite an accomplishment, even the undertaking of such a risky piece. I'm glad you did so I don't need to :)
Sometimes, the best we can offer the world is work others don't have to do. :)
@@MakeWeirdMusic In the 80's I did attempt to learn Fracture by ear off the LP. I learned much about failure and risked multiple fractures :) Still love the piece
Brilliant!
When I heard FraKCtured, I thought it was one of the most difficult pieces of music ever written. To see someone other than the great Robert Fripp play this is just…
"Play" is a generous term haha
You are a great guitar player
So... which is it?
Well performed. Your description of the technical approaches used in this reminds me of what is needed for some of the more demanding classical guitar pieces in terms of precision and minimizing movement to be able to play things at tempo. Just for grins, look up versions of the Villa Lobos Etudes 1-12 by one of the major players, especially the first two Etudes, for a similar technical demand on fingerstyle technique.
Absolutely agreed. I used to play a couple of his Etudes on classical guitar. Super super hard and lots of fun. FraKctured is less fun. :) Thanks, Kim!
fucking hell this was amazing, robert fripp should record a video with you as props for you to have such determination to learn his hardest piece
i envy you having such focus and determination to spend so much time of your life just to master one song, you are my hero
Dang. Thanks for the kindness! Robert did speak about me in one of his wife’s videos. I have the excerpt on my channel. Check it out.
A trumph over adversity. After tackling this and it's brother piece what can be done? Contentment or further challenge? Bravo. I ponder what Robert may say at this point.
Here is what’s next for three 9-string guitars: ua-cam.com/video/GyLpQgc1KZg/v-deo.html