Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part II (King Crimson)

for Electric Guitar and Chamber Orchestra

A relentless, mechanical ritual of precision, tension, and release.

Excerpt (live recording):

Duration: 6:30
Difficulty: Advanced
Instrumentation: 15 instruments - Flute, Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Guitar, Drum Set, String Quintet (or String Section)

Song by Robert Fripp
Recorded by King Crimson (1973)
Arranged by Chappell Kingsland
Part of the Wild Beautiful Music Halloween Series

King Crimson at their most fiery! This intense instrumental in odd time signatures was a precursor to Heavy Metal and Math Rock. The piece would make a thrilling opening or conclusion to a chamber orchestra concert. An electric guitar soloist is featured throughout.

Premiere: Jan. 2022 – Littleton, Colorado
Micah Shapiro-Bauer and Wild Beautiful Orchestra conducted by Taylor Gonzales

Be sure to check out the other orchestral arrangements in the Wild Beautiful Music Halloween Series by Chappell Kingsland.