One More Red Nightmare
King Crimson
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Pan american nightmare Ten thousand feet fun-fair Convinced that I don't care It's safe as houses I swear I was just sitting musing The virtues of cruising When altitude dropping My ears started popping One more red nightmare Sweat beginning to pour down My neck as I turn round I heard fortune shouting Get off of this outing A farewell swan song See you know how turbulence can be The stewardess made me But the captain forbid me One more red nightmare Reality stirred me My angel had heard me The prayer had been answered A reprieve has been granted The dream was now broken Though rudely awoken Really safe and sound Asleep on the greyhound One more red nightmare
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Written by: JOHN KENNETH WETTON, ROBERT FRIPP, WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD
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12 facts about this song
Band Composition"One More Red Nightmare" is a song by King Crimson, a British rock band known for their contributions to progressive rock.
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Album PlacementThe song is from the album "Red", which was released in 1974 and happened to be the band's 7th studio album.
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Band Line-upDuring the production of "Red", the band consisted of Robert Fripp, John Wetton, and Bill Bruford.
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Final AlbumThe song is one of the last songs recorded by the band before their temporary disbandment in 1974.
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Length and Song Placement"One More Red Nightmare" is the fourth track on the "Red" album and has a duration of over seven minutes.
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Popular ReceptionDespite not being released as a single, the song is popular among King Crimson's fan base and is often regarded as a highlight of the album.
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Frequent Live PerformancesDue to its popularity amongst hardcore fans, the song is frequently performed during King Crimson's live concerts.
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Vocal DelightThe song features distinct and expressive vocals by John Wetton, revealing the emotional depth of the band's music.
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Aviation InspirationThe song’s lyrics are inspired by an airplane trip, dealing with the anxiety and fear one might experience during the journey.
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Tonal ComplexityThe song stands out for its experimental structure, characterised by shifting tonal centres and complex harmonies, reflecting the progressive rock genre King Crimson is associated with.
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Instrumentally Experimental"One More Red Nightmare" is praised for its instrumentally experimental nature, featuring unusual percussion and guitar patterns.
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LegacyLike many songs from the "Red" album, "One More Red Nightmare" has been covered by several artists and continues to inspire progressive rock musicians.
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