Matte Kudasai

K: Amin T: 62 TS: 4/4 INST: ElecGtr (Lead/Melody), ElecGtr (Frippertronics/Arpeggios), ChapmanStick (Bass), Drums (Electronic/Acoustic Hybrid), Vocals Mood: Ethereal, melancholic, and full of longing; evokes a sense of patient waiting. Structure: Intro - Verse - Interlude/Melody - Verse This analysis is for the song "Matte Kudasai" by the progressive rock band King Crimson, from their 1981 album *Discipline*. The description points to a slow, atmospheric ballad. Musically, it is defined by the groundbreaking interplay of its members during this era. The soundscape is built on a slow, steady 4/4 rhythm laid down by Bill Bruford's hybrid electronic/acoustic drum kit and Tony Levin's Chapman Stick, which provides a deep and fluid bass foundation. The track's signature element is the dual guitar work. Robert Fripp provides a complex, cycling arpeggio pattern (often referred to as gamelan-influenced), creating a shimmering, hypnotic bed of sound. Over this, Adrian Belew's guitar plays a soaring, expressive, and vocal-like melody, using volume swells and effects to create sounds reminiscent of seagulls or a human cry, perfectly complementing his gentle vocal delivery in the verses. The A minor key contributes to the overall wistful and melancholic mood, which is a direct reflection of the song's title, a Japanese phrase meaning "Please wait."

Model: gemini-2.5-pro