"Dr. Keeling continues to inform my understanding of what these young men were doing. A necessary addition to the shelves of anyone interested in approaching the music of King* - Robert Fripp

An informative, insightful guide to the secret mechanics that power the mysterious music of King Crimson. It is generously illustrated with photographs and musical notation diagrams. This is a scholastic yet accessible work. Andrew Keeling's credentials as composer and academic are impeccable. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has works published by Faber in the UK and PRB in the USA. His musical compositions have been performed, recorded and broadcast throughout the world.

This guide takes you through all the complexities of the music, stripping away layer after layer to reveal the inner workings of the exquisite machinery of harmony, counterpoint and rhythm that, seemingly so effortlessly, go together to make: "In The Court Of The Crimson King".

"Comprehensive and authoritative." - Sid Smith

Andrew Keeling is a composer, musician, improviser, arranger, teacher and writer who lives in the Republic of Ireland. His music has been performed and broadcast by many leading musicians and released on several record labels. Andrew plays flute in  an improvisation duo with former King Crimson violinist, David Cross. He is also a keen fell walker.