To the court of the crimson king. The gardener plants an evergreen Whilst trampling on a flower. I chase the wind of a prism ship To taste the sweet and sour. The pattern juggler lifts his hand; The orchestra begin. As slowly turns the grinding wheel In the court of the crimson king. On soft gray mornings widows cry The wise men share a joke; Robert Fripp. John Wetton. Lyricist (s) Richard Palmer-James. John Wetton. Producer (s) King Crimson. " Starless " is a composition by English progressive rock band King Crimson. It is the final track on their seventh studio album, Red, released on 1 October 1974. To the court of the crimson king. The gardener plants an evergreen. Whilst trampling on a flower. I chase the wind of a prism ship. To taste the sweet and sour. The pattern juggler lifts his hand. The orchestra begin. As slowly turns the grinding wheel. In the court of the crimson king. “In the Court of the Crimson King” is really about as good as rock documentaries get, in capturing the essence of a group of musicians and how they relate to each other, the world and a muse R arely does a music documentary so vividly evoke both the artistic approach and the tricky personality of its subject. A portrait of the great prog rock ensemble King Crimson, purveyors of Cadence and Cascade is a song by British progressive rock band King Crimson, released in 1970 on their album “In the Wake of Poseidon.”. The song, written by band members Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield, showcases the band’s signature complex musical arrangements and introspective lyrics. Cadence and Cascade is known for its melancholic The Court of the Crimson King: Giles's intro , so recognizable now. The song is still gorgeous. Mellotron in the rear speakers. The acoustic playing those strange chords. Such an evil sound (and I mean that in a good way: it matches the song). The keys come through louder than I remember, but still sounding great. Giles's fills are so inventive. CHAPTER THREE: IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING. "And nothing can we call our own but death. And that small model of the barren earth. Which serves as paste and cover to our bones. For God's sake, let us sit upon the ground. And tell sad stories of the death of kings." - William Shakespeare, King Richard II. King Crimson's Magnum Opus Few debut albums deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as In the Court of the Crimson King. On October 10, 1969 history was made in prog-rock. King Crimson's landmark album spawned songs that were unlike anything at the time. It was original, unique, and almost surreal. 1969 was full King Crimson's debut is an undeniable masterpiece. Songs like "The Court of the Crimson King" and "21st Century Schizoid Man" established the progressive rock genre itself. But in all the discussions of the album, "Moonchild" is perhaps the most overlooked track. Hi8rK.