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Quiz about The Great Court of King Crimson

The Great Court of King Crimson Quiz

A short quiz dealing with random details on an incredibly underrated band- King Crimson.

A multiple-choice quiz by oracleinvein. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
oracleinvein

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,527

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
415

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 96 (7/10), Guest 99 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before they formed King Crimson, guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles composed two thirds of the short-lived Giles, Giles & Fripp. Though this trio failed commercially, it formed the basis for the early Crimson sound. Which of these songs, played during King Crimson's early live shows, was originally recorded by Giles, Giles & Fripp? Hint

No Pussyfooting

Mars: The Bringer of War

Drop In

Get Thy Bearings

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Question 2 of 10

2. The band's first, and best-known, release, "In the Court of the Crimson King", opens with the fiery "21st Century Schizoid Man." What is the name of the instrumental middle section of the song? Hint

The Dream

Mirrors

March for No Reason

Battle of the Glass Tears

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Question 3 of 10

3. Finish this Robert Fripp quote: "Tuning a Mellotron...". Hint

sucks

doesn't

is impossible

is worse than not tuning your guitar

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Question 4 of 10

4. Although King Crimson's third studio album, "Lizard", primarily features Gordon Haskell on lead vocals, the frontman from another prominent band sang on the title track's opening section, "Prince Rupert Awakes." Who was it? Hint

Jon Anderson

Ian Anderson

Roger Waters

Peter Gabriel

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which King Crimson song contains what Fripp considers the hardest guitar piece he has ever played? Hint

Level Five

Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part Two

Frame by Frame

Fracture

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who penned the lyrics to the chorus of 1973's "The Great Deceiver?" Hint

Richard Palmer-James

Robert Fripp

Peter Sinfield

John Wetton

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which was the first King Crimson album to feature the same personnel as the preceding release? Hint

Three of a Perfect Pair

Beat

In the Wake of Poseidon

Red

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Question 8 of 10

8. For what did Bill Bruford receive special acknowledgements on the 1973 track "Trio?" Hint

For playing the drums

For making it a single

For writing the melody

For not playing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these King Crimson songs has never been performed live? Hint

Ladies of the Road

Requiem

Lark's Tongues in Aspic

Lament

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these albums does not feature any part of the "Larks' Tongues in Aspic" series? Hint

USA

The ConstruKction of Light

Three of a Perfect Pair

The Power to Believe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Drop In

The melody from "Drop In" would eventually be mellowed and used for the 1971 track "The Letters."

Answer: Mirrors

The song has been covered by various artists, including Ozzy Osbourne, Gov't Mule, and April Wine.

3. Finish this Robert Fripp quote: "Tuning a Mellotron...".

Answer: doesn't

Mellotrons were expensive and notorious for frequently breaking down; many bands tried to bring several on tour to cope with this problem.

Answer: Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson was, of course, the lead vocalist of Yes.

5. Which King Crimson song contains what Fripp considers the hardest guitar piece he has ever played?

Answer: Fracture

The part to which Fripp refers has been dubbed "moto perpetuo." "Fracture" was a concert staple in the mid-70's and continues to be a fan favorite.

6. Who penned the lyrics to the chorus of 1973's "The Great Deceiver?"

Answer: Robert Fripp

They would be the only lyrics Fripp ever wrote.

7. Which was the first King Crimson album to feature the same personnel as the preceding release?

Answer: Beat

King Crimson saw a seemingly endless revolving door of members through the years. It was not until 1981 that the exact same lineup played on consecutive albums.

8. For what did Bill Bruford receive special acknowledgements on the 1973 track "Trio?"

Answer: For not playing

"Trio" was a live improvisation from the album "Starless and Bible Black." Though present on stage, Bruford elected not to play for the song's duration, allowing the track to take on a very tranquil atmosphere.

9. Which of these King Crimson songs has never been performed live?

Answer: Requiem

This song was on 1982's "Beat".

10. Which of these albums does not feature any part of the "Larks' Tongues in Aspic" series?

Answer: The Power to Believe

"Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part Two" is one of King Crimson's most popular songs and was played live during much of the band's history. Hope you enjoyed the quiz.

Source: Author oracleinvein

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