
From Loudersound.
Todd Rundgren has covered King Crimson‘s 1969 classic 21st Century Schizoid Man, and you can listen to his new version below.
The new version, which also features Arthur Brown, former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, as well as current King Crimson member Mel Collins on saxophone.
“I had the great privilege of seeing Crimson live in London just after the first album was released, a really inventive, wonderful band,” says Ian Paice. “We in Deep Purple thought they were really great!”
The tracks is taken from Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King, a new reworking of King Crimson’s legendary 1969 debut album In The Court Of The Crimson King, which will be released through Cleopatra Records on April 19.
Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King features an array of musical talent from the progressive world including all of those mentioned above plus current King Crimson vocalist/guitarist Jakko Jakszyk, Steve Hillage, Chester Thompson, Brian Auger, the late Nik Turner and Dream Theater‘s James LaBrie as well as Joe Lynn Turner, Marty Friedman, Carmine Appice and more.
Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King will be available on coloured vinyl, CD and as a digital album. You can see the album’s new striking artwork and the tracklisitng and cast below.
Pre-order Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King.
Various Artists: Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King
1. 21st Century Schizoid Man feat. Todd Rundgren, Arthur Brown, Mel Collins, Chris Poland & Ian Paice
2. I Talk To The Wind feat. Mel Collins, Django Jakszyk & Jakko M Jakszyk
3. Epitaph feat. Alan Davey, Paul Rudolph, Nik Turner, Adam Hamilton & Danny Faulkner
4. Moonchild feat. Joe Lynn Turner, Marty Friedman, Jah Wobble & Chester Thompson
5. The Court Of The Crimson King feat. James LaBrie, Carmine Appice & Steve Hillage
BONUS TRACKS [CD ONLY]
6. 21st Century Schizoid Man feat. Arthur Brown, Brian Auger, Chris Poland & Ian Paice
7. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Instrumental Version)
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KING CRIMSON In The Court Of The Crimson King (1977 UK issue of the classic 1969 5-track debut LP by the Crim, gatefold picture sleeve reproducing the original iconic artwork. The sleeve has just a little light edgewear and spine scuffing whilst the vinyl shows few signs of play - an essential addition to any collection)
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KING CRIMSON In The Court Of The Crimson King (2020 UK limited edition 200-gram vinyl LP release of the 40th anniversary stereo mixes by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp. This justifiably classic 1969 album, one of the most frequently requested high quality vinyl reissues, is finally returned to the LP format. Gatefold picture sleeve with iconic cover artwork, hype sticker & factory sealed)
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TODD RUNDGREN The Very Best Of Todd Rundgren (1997 US 16-track CD compilation album, complete with booklet picture sleeve, in a 'Greatest Hits' card picture slipcase R272811)
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TODD RUNDGREN City In My Head (1999 UK 25-track double CD, presented in a card slipcase with booklet. Overview of Todd's Utopia side project, includes Caravan, Utopia Theme, and best of all, the truly inspired Freak Parade - ten minutes of wigged out psychedelic jazz goodness! Within a thin double case with picture sleeve and hype stickered outer card picture slipcase ESDCD732)
- Todd Rundgren - At The BBC 1972-1982 - UK - 4-CD set - £29.99, $37.19, €35.99 (New Item) (arrived 27-Jan-2025 16:06)on February 8, 2025 at 5:47 am
TODD RUNDGREN At The BBC 1972-1982 (2014 UK 3 CD and 1 DVD box set. Includes 16-page booklet. Featuring recordings from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Radio One's In Concert. All housed in glossy clam shell style picture box and in Near Mint condition)
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