• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Tony Levin's got a new book coming out.

Benjamin Strange

Benjamin Strange

Commercial User
Dec 25, 2002
9,737
310
49
New Orleans, LA
www.ufodeathcult.com
Disclosures
Owner / Tech: Strange Guitarworks
#1
Tony apparently just put out a new book, [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] , which is a photojournal of the TLev years in KC. Looks like it will be pretty cool; I've already ordered mine.

Sometimes other people's careers make me feel like I'm not getting anything done with my life. Tony is probably the worst: accomplished bassist, band member, band leader, web developer, producer, record company exec, author, photographer... GAH! He's got so much going on, and he still smokes my ass. I've got nothing but a job and a website. Geez. I don't think he ever sleeps.

I also found a clip of him jamming with KC 3 days ago at the KC rehearsals that are now taking place. He's sounding solid, while the other guys sound a little off... and he hasn't been in the band since what? 1997? Invalid Link Removed

Yeah... what Matt Till said. Word.
 
#2
Sweet!

The sound on the vid is tough to discern who is on and who is off. I guess that's why they call it rehersal. :)

Crimson is the only prog band I still make an effort to go see (last time I caught them was at the fillmore but they were playing with with trey gunn - must have been 98 or 99)

Tony's work is deceptive. His timing and feel is amazing.

Can't wait to get the book!
 
#9
So I got my book in the mail today, and guess what? Tony Levin signed it!!!! :eek: There was a little note inside that said that they were going to do this as an unadvertised special deal for the first few orders. Woohoo!

The downside: it's not a hardback. I was expecting it to be hardcover for $25, but oh well. The pics are really well done, and there's alot of interesting historical and gear shots of KC. Indispensable for a hardcore KC nut. Good stuff.
 
#12
werbo1 said:
Tony's my neighbor. I SWEAR!!!

On a serious note(another one) I've never really heard Tony's playing, although i probably should....any recomendations on what to listen to?
Click to expand...

I just purchased to King Crimson's Absent Lovers: Live in Montreal. I read in a Modern Drummer interview with the drummer, Bruford, that this is one of his favorite albums. Anyway, this is a glorious CD. If you want to get a good taste of King Crimson and how simply marvelous Levin is, this may be a good place to start.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back