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4.5
Next to "Exposure", "Let The Power Fall" has got to be the best Robert Fripp solo cd ever. The cd consists of "Frippertronics", i.e.: RF's guitar is wired to two tape machines, one records what he plays and the other plays back what he plays at a slightly lower volume. So the composition begins with one note, and winds out as one huge orchestration. It is designed for relaxation, meditation, Smoke 'em if you got 'em, but I digress.The album was originally recorded in 1979 and released by EG in 1981. Each composition represents a year beginning with 1984 and winding out with 1989. In 1979, after reading George Orwell's novel, no one knew what 1984 would be like.The beginning track, 1984 in my opinion, is the best track on the cd. It starts with one note, and becomes a rather terrifying, sci-fi-like orchestration.Another composition on the cd that sticks with me is "1988". I remember 1988 and some of the events that happened in my life. It was a year my life changed, not necessarily for the better. My father passing away, falling in love for the first time, and this composition truly speaks to me. A time of great reflection. It starts rather menacing, and when it winds out, I think of "Fantasia".This cd is currently out of print, but there are used copies everywhere. I hope RF and Steven Wilson release this in surround sound, but only time will tell. I strongly suggest you search this one out. It's worth it!
