Founded by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald and lyricist Peter Sinfield, the band initially focused on a dramatic sound layered with Mellotron, McDonald's saxophone and flute, and Lake's powerful lead vocals. Their debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King (1969), remains their most commercially successful and influential release, with a potent mixture of jazz, classical and experimental music. Following the sudden simultaneous departures of McDonald and Giles, with Lake also leaving very shortly afterwards, Fripp and Sinfield assumed direction of the group for In the Wake of Poseidon (1970), Lizard (1970), and Islands (1971) with Mel Collins, Boz Burrell and Ian Wallace among the band members during this period. In 1972, Fripp changed the group's instrumentation and approach, drawing from European free improvisation, and developing ever more complex compositions. With Bill Bruford, John Wetton, David Cross and briefly, Jamie Muir, they reached what some saw as a creative peak on Larks' Tongues in Aspic (1973), Starless and Bible Black (1974), and Red (1974). Fripp disbanded this group in 1974.
In 1981, Fripp and Bruford reformed King Crimson with another change in musical direction. The new group also included Adrian Belew and Tony Levin. They drew influence from African music, gamelan, post-punk and New York minimalism. This group lasted three years, resulting in the trio of albums Discipline (1981), Beat (1982) and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984). Following a decade-long hiatus, Fripp revived the group as a sextet he called the "double trio" in 1994 adding Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn. This group participated in another three-year cycle of activity that included the release of Thrak (1995), and multiple concert recordings. There was a hiatus between 1997 to 2000. Four members of the previous sextet reunited in 2000 as a more industrial-oriented King Crimson, called the "double duo", releasing The Construkction of Light (2000) and The Power to Believe (2003). After a five year hiatus, the group expanded (in the person of new second drummer Gavin Harrison) for a 2008 tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1968 formation.
Following another hiatus (2009–2012), during which Fripp was thought to be retired, King Crimson came together again in 2013; this time as a septet (and, later, octet) with an unusual three-drumkit frontline, and new second guitarist and singer Jakko Jakszyk. This version of King Crimson continued to tour from 2014 to 2021, and released multiple live albums, rearranging and reinterpreting music from across the band's entire 50-year career for the first time.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KingCrimson
Studio albums
In the Court of the Crimson King (1969)
In the Wake of Poseidon (1970)
Lizard (1970)
Islands (1971)
Larks' Tongues in Aspic (1973)
Starless and Bible Black (1974)
Red (1974)
Discipline (1981)
Beat (1982)
Three of a Perfect Pair (1984)
Thrak (1995)
The Construkction of Light (2000)
The Power to Believe (2003)
(NOTE: Album covers, band images and YouTube links are not available due to certain legal restrictions imposed on Last.fm by King Crimson's management.)
Peace—An End
King Crimson Lyrics
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Of the sea and the wind
Peace is a bird who sings
As you smile
Peace is the love
Of a foe as a friend
Peace is the love you bring
To a child
Searching for me
You look everywhere
Except beside you
Searching for you
You look everywhere
But not inside you
Peace is a stream
From the heart of a man
Peace is a man, whose breadth
Is the dawn
Peace is a dawn
On a day without end
Peace is the end, like death
Of the war
The song "Peace: An End" by King Crimson talks about the different meanings of peace and how it can manifest in various forms around us. The lyrics suggest that peace is not just a vague concept or an out-of-reach ideal, but something that is present in our surroundings and within ourselves. The opening line "Peace is a word of the sea and the wind" sets the tone for the rest of the song by expressing how peace is a natural phenomenon that we can observe in nature. The line "Peace is a bird who sings as you smile" implies that peace is a feeling of contentment, joy, and freedom that we experience when we are happy.
Moreover, the line "Peace is the love of a foe as a friend" captures the idea that peace is the power to reconcile and make peace with our enemies, and turn them into our friends, often through acts of kindness and understanding. The song also touches upon the theme of self-discovery and inner peace. The lines, "Searching for me, you look everywhere except beside you" and "Searching for you, you look everywhere but not inside you" allude to the fact that peace can also come from within ourselves, and that we must look inside ourselves and take responsibility for our actions if we want to find true peace.
Overall, "Peace: An End" is a song that encourages us to think deeply about the multiple facets of peace that exist around us and within ourselves, and how we can work towards achieving it in our lives and in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace is a word
The word peace is used to describe a state of harmony and absence of conflict.
Of the sea and the wind
Peace is often associated with natural elements like the sea and the wind which are calming and soothing.
Peace is a bird who sings
Peace can be compared to a beautiful bird that sings, creating a sense of joy and happiness.
As you smile
Peace can be expressed through a smile, which is a symbol of contentment and goodwill.
Peace is the love
Love is a key component of peace, as it fosters understanding and empathy instead of hatred and violence.
Of a foe as a friend
Even enemies can become friends and find common ground, which is a powerful way to build peace.
Peace is the love you bring
Through acts of compassion and kindness, one can spread peaceful energy to others and create a ripple effect.
To a child
Children are the future and by teaching them about peace and nonviolence, we can create a more peaceful world.
Searching for me
Sometimes, we look for peace in external sources or people.
You look everywhere
We may search everywhere for peace, but it can only be found within ourselves.
Except beside you
The answer to finding inner peace may be right beside us, but we fail to see it.
Searching for you
Others may search for peace within us, relying on us to spread tranquility and positivity.
But not inside you
However, we cannot give peace to others if we do not have it within ourselves first.
Peace is a stream
Peace is a constant flow, like a stream, that comes from within and surrounds us.
From the heart of a man
Peace emanates from our hearts, where our core values of love and compassion reside.
Peace is a man, whose breadth
Peace can be embodied by a person who has a broad perspective and understands the complexities of the world.
Is the dawn
Just as dawn represents the beginning of a new day, peace can lead us towards a new era of harmony and coexistence.
On a day without end
Peace can be a perpetual state, one that continues on endlessly.
Peace is the end, like death
Like death, peace can be a final destination or conclusion after a long journey filled with turmoil and conflict.
Of the war
Peace is the opposite of war, it represents an end to violence and a new beginning of understanding and cooperation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER JOHN SINFIELD, ROBERT FRIPP
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@Gghh-jg5rz
Peace is a word
Of the sea and the wind
Peace is a bird who sings
As you smile
Peace is the love
Of a foe as a friend
Peace is the love you bring
To a child
Searching for me
You look everywhere
Except beside you
Searching for you
You look everywhere
But not inside you
Peace is a stream
From the heart of a man
Peace is a man, whose breath
Is the dawn
Peace is a dawn
On a day without end
Peace is the end, like death
Of the war
@hicbilinmeyenlidenklem
bir sözcüğüdür barış
denizin ve rüzgarın
barış şarkı söyleyen bir kuştur
sen gülümsedikçe
barış, arkadaşça sevgisidir
bir düşmanın
barış senin getirdiğin sevgidir
bir çocuğa
beni ararken
her yere baktın,
senin tarafın hariç
seni ararken
her yere baktın
kendi için hariç
barış bir akarsudur
bir adamın kalbinden doğan
bir adamdır barış, düşünce özgürlüğü
uyanış olan
barış şafağıdır
sonu olmayan bir günün
barış sondur, getirdiği ölüm gibi
savaşın
@plashe9041
I need a longer version of this, I am playing it on loop right now and I love it so much
@TheRunner75
The 2015 Osaka version may give you satisfaction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftsQFG3S9XM
@SweetTeaConnoisseur
I agree. This is absolutely a god-tier song.
@alb1reo
Peace is a stream from the heart of a man ;
Peace is a man , whose breadth is the dawn .
Peace is a dawn on a day without end ;
Peace is the end , like death of the war.
@ryaimo
Peace is a war...
@The_Schizoid_Man
The distinction between peace is a day without end and peace is an end is profound. Like if peace is forever but also the end to conflict.
@recordiscool
poetry... 🥲
@socks-ij5pi
He doesnt need drums, guitar, bass or piano, his voice is the entire song.
Reast in peace, Greg
@mushfiquemahi9429
Such a calm gem! Such a warm, ethereal vocal ❤️
@matthewlodato8085
such a beautiful song. I get chills from listening to it.