Product Details

• Format: Color, Live, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Discipline Us
• VHS Release Date: June 23, 1998
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305036306
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,008 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Band Can TEAR IT UP!, July 31, 2001

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mjmithen "mithen" (Redwood City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair-Live I [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"Three Of A Perfect Pair - Live In Japan" displays the 1980's King Crimson at the height of its powers, in front of a respectful but enthusiastic crowd. In my opinion, this version of Crimson could hold its own with ANY band. The setlist is quite similar to the "Absent Lovers - Live in Montreal 1984" double audio CD, though the order of the songs has been shuffled, and a few different songs are performed. Having listened to that CD at length since its release, I was enthused about actually watching KC produce the "noise" that I am so fond of.

The Crims appear to be having a good time at this concert, frequently smiling at the audience and each other. Watching this video will give you a deeper appreciation for what incredible musicians these guys are. I was particularly impressed watching Tony Levin handle the Chapman Stick, bass and synth all on one song. There is a good mix of band and individual footage, as well as some scenes of the guys goofing around backstage and touring through Japan. The audio mix is good, definitely an improvement over Crimson's other 80's concert video "The Noise", in which Fripp's guitar is barely audible.

For those like me who were unable to see KC at the time, this video is the next best thing to being there. It won't likely convert non-believers, but if you're a fan of the 1980's era Crimson, I definitely recommend it. Peace!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!, May 22, 2000

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Julia Anne Tawyea (Lake Ariel, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair-Live I [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video is a must for any King Crimson fan. Their performance is tight. Unlike most video concerts where the crowd is screaming through the show, you can hear a pin drop from the audience due to the band being so mezmorizing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Record of a Classic Line-Up, February 11, 2000

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Jeff (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair-Live I [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The 80s Crimson was bold, experimental, and wild, and this video reveals all those qualities. Fripp is his usual "Wizard behind the curtain" as the other members wail. Bill Bruford's percussion solo on "Indiscipline" is worth the price alone.