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Happy slightly early 30th Fred! I celebrated the 20th anniversary of my first concert this past week with a free Kentucky Derby Festival show by Kurtis Blow/Sugarhill Gang in Louisville. Last night I went to see my 7th Pixies show (since 2004, previous one was in 2015) and this coming Wednesday will be headed to Indianapolis to see Soundgarden for the first time. All have been really good so far and only thing that concerns me is weather forecast for Wednesday since it is outdoors and possibility of a thunderstorm that evening. I'm sure the show will be cool though especially since they were one of the 3 groups that really made me a music lover back in '94 and the last of those 3 I haven't seen live before.
Weather cooperated and show was really good. Cornell seemed comfortable and in good spirits, adlibbing song introductions as opposed to using rigid pre-rehearsed banter. Joking on himself for guessing incorrectly what album a song came off of ("I can usually get it right within two tries.") Everything sounded really good, new stuff as well as old and the setlist was nicely varied possibly frontloading more singles in case the weather did turn against them though Cornell insisted it wouldn't rain and since they were from Seattle they knew something about that. He introduced My Wave as a song about diversity and accepting others but I think the most standout song of the night was the sole one played off of Down on the Upside "Blow Up the Outside World" which i think resonated and brought everyone together because of current political climate. Really surprising and sad to get the news today that he is gone but grateful to have had the opportunity to see them play since they were a really big influence on me when I was getting interested in music and what it can mean for a person. Puts into perspective how important it is to take advantage of opportunities to do things when you have the chance to because you can never be too certain you'll get another chance to do so. RIP Chris.
Post by FuzzyWarbles on May 19, 2017 8:46:46 GMT -5
Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine and Primal Scream on bass and Steve Shelley on drums are really good together in the Thurston Moore group. It was interesting to see them play off of each other the entire set.
i saw chris rock for the first time this week. nate bargatze opened, so that was a nice surprise. they locked our phones in pouches, so it was nice to not see a million faces lit up in the theater throughout the show. the crowd was pretty bad though. people were talking the entire time, then threatening to fight each other over talking. complaining that there was a 20 minute intermission during a 2.5 hour show. but he was great. he did some political stuff and talked about his marriage falling apart. i'm glad that i finally got to see him.
Saw Black Lips w/ Surfbort (a raucus band from NY) and Big Bill (Gang of Four-ish-style band from Austin) on Thursday. All of them were great. Highly recommend seeing all of them if they're in your town. Surfbort's singer was like if G.G. Allin and Courtney Barnett had a daughter. They have awesome merch too. Love the new Black Lips album.
Tonight, Mastodon w/ Eagles of Death Metal & Russian Circles at the Moody. Been looking forward to this since January.
Got to the venue late but still in time to catch the last 15 minutes of EODM, and i'm so glad i did. Ending with I Wan't You So Hard > Speaking Tongues (with an extended excerpt of Sabbath's Children of the Grave) was perfect. It's awesome those dude's are still out there doing work on stage. Had been wanting to see them live for at least 8 years. Worth the wait. Walked past Jeese Boots Electric Hughes outside the venue after the show and gave him a fist bump.
Mastodon was great. Loved the setlist, although they're one of those bands that, at this point in their career's, have such a large catalog of songs that they won't be able to play everything you'll want to hear. Great mixture of stuff spanning all their albums, except just 1 song off Leviathan (albeit it is Megalodon) is disappointing. They also brought out Gary Lindsey to do Circle of Sysquatch. This was the final show of the first U.S. leg, so it made for more of a party-like atmosphere, especially since it's saturday night and graduation week. The crowd was an even mix between ages 20 to 50, but all metal heads wearing shirts from Mastodon, Pallbearer, Gojira, Motorhead, and a lot of Soundgarden.
Of the 3 times i've seen Mastodon, this falls right in the middle; better than Stubbs in 2014 but not quite as great as La Zona Rosa in 2011.
I love Mastodon so much. That's a bummer they only played the one Leviathan song. If I had to pick one song, though, it would probably be Megalodon or Island. Or Hearts Alive.
i saw chris rock for the first time this week. nate bargatze opened, so that was a nice surprise. they locked our phones in pouches, so it was nice to not see a million faces lit up in the theater throughout the show. the crowd was pretty bad though. people were talking the entire time, then threatening to fight each other over talking. complaining that there was a 20 minute intermission during a 2.5 hour show. but he was great. he did some political stuff and talked about his marriage falling apart. i'm glad that i finally got to see him.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Planning on seeing him Thursday if all goes well at work tomorrow.
He's playing the casino in Cherokee and there are still plenty of tickets available. If he was playing Asheville (about 45-50 miles from Cherokee) it would have been an instant sell-out.
I love Mastodon so much. That's a bummer they only played the one Leviathan song. If I had to pick one song, though, it would probably be Megalodon or Island. Or Hearts Alive.
Anything from Remission?
seabeast is probably my fav from that album. Yeah, 2 songs off Remission. They ended with the trio of Mother Puncher > Circle of Cysquatch (w Gary Lindsey) > March of the Fire Ants
Last night, I was at Sacred Bones' 10 Year Anniversary show, which was a part of RBMA NYC. The lineup was very nice (see below). The show was in a warehouse in Greenpoint, which used to be Sacred Bones' office. They had two stages, so there was no wait between sets, basically it was non-stop music from 4:30 to 11:30 pm. Stage design and lighting was fantastic.
My favorite sets were Moon Duo and Blanck Mass. Jenny Hval's and Zola Jesus' shows were at the intersection of weird and beautiful, as I expected them to be. In the end, I was really exhausted, but it was definitely worth. Happy anniversary Sacred Bones!
I went to Sigur Ros last night at the Saenger Theater. Since the Hangout show only went for a half hour or so, this would really be opening night of the final leg of this North American tour. It's the first time I've been in there since the 90's. The renovation work was incredible and featured polished marble and granite, hardwood, carved ceilings, etc. It's hard to assess how great the show was. I'm coming off STS9 Axe the Cables from 2 weeks ago, and that show was as good as anything I've seen in at least a couple of years. This might have been even better, but I'm going to have to think about it. I went with my middle kid who's favorite bands are STS9 and Trey Anastasio Band. He saw both of them in the last 3 weeks, and he said this was the best show he's seen this year.
Show started with a very dark and dimly lit stage for most of the first set. It featured only the current 3 members of Sigur Ros and not the 6 or 7 horns and other instrumentalists they often tour with. So this was way stripped down from the number of musicians you'll often see them playing with. The second set opened up a lot of the stage and lighting elements. Toward the end, the back lighting, LED screens and other light elements were off the hook as usual for them. There was a real industrial/spacial theme with some almost 3D elements where you were sort of looking into the stage. Setlist was:
Á Ekki Múkk Glósóli E-Bow Dauðalagið Niður Smáskifa
Óveður Starálfur Sæglópur Ný Batterí Vaka Festival Kveikur Fljótavík Popplagið
- As others have mentioned, his music really does translate to the summer season. New songs from the album came off well. Besides him opening with Salad Days, I would say the majority was mostly excited to hear This Old Dog and On The Level. - Didn't realize the opening band was Andy's band. - Seemed like a short show. Had two bands play before Mac, but I was expecting him to play at least 90 mins.
If you're into his music, def recommend seeing him this summer. His live show is much more refined compared to when I saw him in 2015.
- As others have mentioned, his music really does translate to the summer season. New songs from the album came off well. Besides him opening with Salad Days, I would say the majority was mostly excited to hear This Old Dog and On The Level. - Didn't realize the opening band was Andy's band. - Seemed like a short show. Had two bands play before Mac, but I was expecting him to play at least 90 mins.
If you're into his music, def recommend seeing him this summer. His live show is much more refined compared to when I saw him in 2015.
Definitely agree with all of this. Saw him at the Tabernacle show Saturday where he brought out Finn from Stranger Things and other cast members were side stage and started stage diving during the last song of the main set. It seemed like the crowd sang along to the new songs as much as any of his other big songs. Very enjoyable show, I'd definitely recommend seeing him on this tour.
I love Mastodon so much. That's a bummer they only played the one Leviathan song. If I had to pick one song, though, it would probably be Megalodon or Island. Or Hearts Alive.
Anything from Remission?
seabeast is probably my fav from that album. Yeah, 2 songs off Remission. They ended with the trio of Mother Puncher > Circle of Cysquatch (w Gary Lindsey) > March of the Fire Ants
looking at the setlist (almost went, felt priced out for having seen them for much less more than once), pretty stoked Chimes and Ember City are the songs from once more that are making it to the next tour easily my faves from that record, and also surprised by how much blood mountain they played.
So here are 3 short clips I threw on YouTube off the Sigur Ros concert last night. Problem is that even uploading to HD, you lose all the resolution off an iPhone. Still, here are some clips in reverse order from the show.
Here is a link to some photos shot by Offbeat at the Sigur Ros concert on Sunday. It will give you an idea about what more of this highly recommended show looked like.
Here is a link to some photos shot by Offbeat at the Sigur Ros concert on Sunday. It will give you an idea about what more of this highly recommended show looked like.
I can't even begin to tell you how much I liked that show. Like I said in the write up, I am just coming off an STS9 Axe the Cables set that was about as good as at least Lotus 2014 which was the best show I saw that year. Then we went to Sigur Ros. I still can't decide between the two which one I liked better, because they were so different. But either or both are going to be nearly impossible to top this year. And I say that knowing I will be at, at least, Voodoo and Day for Night and probably another Fest or 2 and numerous concerts between now and NYE.
What I would tell you was the show reminded me of what Tool sort of did on their 2016 Tour when they would reveal more of the stage and lighting elements as the show went on. In this case, the opening set was pretty dark and minimal with some back projections. There are also these vertical light sticks of various heights that they use for lighting and also incorporate into some of the screen projections to give things a 3D or Spacial Depth, almost like you are looking into a box or out of a window into the show. They also have these mounted horizontal lights they will blink from time to time. By the time the second set is complete, you will have had your senses assaulted in a dark but tasteful way. My middle kid reaffirmed last night to some people who were chiding us for missing an apparently great Tipper and Friends weekend, that we didn't miss shit because we saw the show of the year so far. I hope you enjoy the shit out of it and look forward to reading your report tomorrow if you have the time.
I can't even begin to tell you how much I liked that show. Like I said in the write up, I am just coming off an STS9 Axe the Cables set that was about as good as at least Lotus 2014 which was the best show I saw that year. Then we went to Sigur Ros. I still can't decide between the two which one I liked better, because they were so different. But either or both are going to be nearly impossible to top this year. And I say that knowing I will be at, at least, Voodoo and Day for Night and probably another Fest or 2 and numerous concerts between now and NYE.
What I would tell you was the show reminded me of what Tool sort of did on their 2016 Tour when they would reveal more of the stage and lighting elements as the show went on. In this case, the opening set was pretty dark and minimal with some back projections. There are also these vertical light sticks of various heights that they use for lighting and also incorporate into some of the screen projections to give things a 3D or Spacial Depth, almost like you are looking into a box or out of a window into the show. They also have these mounted horizontal lights they will blink from time to time. By the time the second set is complete, you will have had your senses assaulted in a dark but tasteful way. My middle kid reaffirmed last night to some people who were chiding us for missing an apparently great Tipper and Friends weekend, that we didn't miss shit because we saw the show of the year so far. I hope you enjoy the shit out of it and look forward to reading your report tomorrow if you have the time.
Wow you weren't lying, what a show. Both sets were amazing, though the audience was extremely enthusiastic during the second one. The heavier moments were very intense and brought the audience to their feet time and time again, while the quieter ones were stunningly beautiful. The lighting and production were probably the coolest of anything I've seen and really enhanced the show, especially during the second set. They had the audience quite literally begging for an encore after the second set but no such luck. Not that my mind wasn't already completely blown. Definitely worth every penny.
Nice. No way that show would disappoint any of their fans. It wasn't my ideal/wish set list, but that's not even a complaint. That second set is really something else, and I think the journey through the first one sets that up. You see all that rigging and an occasional flash here or there, but you know they are being minimalist with it until after intermission. Then it's on. None of that is meant as a slight to the first set at all which was very much about the music. I hope that anyone who has the opportunity to see them on this leg is able to go.
Sigur Ros :: 05.21.17 :: Saenger Theater :: New Orleans, LA
After their planned set at The Hangout Festival was heavily shortened by less-than-ideal weather conditions on the Gulf Shore beach the night prior, Iceland’s Sigur Ros appeared at the beautiful and historic Saenger Theater on the edge of the New Orleans French Quarter on Sunday night. Now touring as a lean trio outfit, the uncategorizable band delivered one of the most immersive and memorable live music experiences I’ve witnessed in quite some time.
It has been awhile since the band toured with only veteran full-time members (they were a quartet until the departure of Kjartan Sveinsson in 2013) and the condensed setup did not underwhelm. The Icelanders operate on a different plane, every ray of light and digital flourish is well thought out. Watching the set unfold feels like existing in an immersive audiovisual wonderland, something you might see at a next level modern art exhibit. The stage evolved and the lighting direction was unlike anything I’ve seen. Light rods were lined around the stage, screens placed in front of and behind the band (as they have in the past) and the two main spotlights came from deep in the wings of the stage, in addition to the floor lighting array across the stage front shooting up and outward toward the balcony. Long story short, this is not your traditional colorful-lights-overhead and/or video wall production.
The darker set one kicked off symbolically with “Á” just after 8:15 p.m. and it was immediately evident that the visual component of this presentation was going to be on par (and arguably exceed) past touring productions. Oscillating from indescribable psychedelic etherea to full throttle Nordic metal bursts, there was nary a dull moment during the nearly two hours of music I witnessed.
Like so many of their most grandiose songs, the pacing of set one was an audiovisual crescendo before the stunning “Smaskifa” exit that spotlighted drums/keys player Orri Páll Dýrason on a placid and painterly solo that continued to breathe with life and resonate even after he exited stage right, slowly fading as the lights gave way to darkness.
After a brief intermission, set two began and more familiar tunes like the cinematic “Starálfur,” rousing “Sæglópur” and pop-oriented “Festival.” Visually, the bar was set high in set one and the second frame ratcheted things up yet again. The larger-than-life closing epic “Popplagiõ” (aka “Untitled 8” from the ( ) LP) served as a microcosm for all things Sigur Ros and this show in particular, building towards exposition on the strength of relentless and furious drum fills by Páll Dýrason and Jonsí’s crystalline siren calls enveloping the hall. “Popplagiõ” again exploded at a massive peak, bursting with light and metallic sound that totally enraptured the stage in light and sound, leaving Saenger patrons breathless and many exiting utterly spellbound.
There is no band on earth like Sigur Ros and, for my money, perhaps no live show out there at the moment that can compare to what these guys are doing. Even after trimming the touring outfit from the pocket symphony we’ve come familiar with on past tours, as a trio, Sigur Ros continues to captivate to a level very few (if any) other artists can reach.
Sigur Ros :: 05.21.17 :: Saenger Theater :: New Orleans, LA
After their planned set at The Hangout Festival was heavily shortened by less-than-ideal weather conditions on the Gulf Shore beach the night prior, Iceland’s Sigur Ros appeared at the beautiful and historic Saenger Theater on the edge of the New Orleans French Quarter on Sunday night. Now touring as a lean trio outfit, the uncategorizable band delivered one of the most immersive and memorable live music experiences I’ve witnessed in quite some time.
It has been awhile since the band toured with only veteran full-time members (they were a quartet until the departure of Kjartan Sveinsson in 2013) and the condensed setup did not underwhelm. The Icelanders operate on a different plane, every ray of light and digital flourish is well thought out. Watching the set unfold feels like existing in an immersive audiovisual wonderland, something you might see at a next level modern art exhibit. The stage evolved and the lighting direction was unlike anything I’ve seen. Light rods were lined around the stage, screens placed in front of and behind the band (as they have in the past) and the two main spotlights came from deep in the wings of the stage, in addition to the floor lighting array across the stage front shooting up and outward toward the balcony. Long story short, this is not your traditional colorful-lights-overhead and/or video wall production.
The darker set one kicked off symbolically with “Á” just after 8:15 p.m. and it was immediately evident that the visual component of this presentation was going to be on par (and arguably exceed) past touring productions. Oscillating from indescribable psychedelic etherea to full throttle Nordic metal bursts, there was nary a dull moment during the nearly two hours of music I witnessed.
Like so many of their most grandiose songs, the pacing of set one was an audiovisual crescendo before the stunning “Smaskifa” exit that spotlighted drums/keys player Orri Páll Dýrason on a placid and painterly solo that continued to breathe with life and resonate even after he exited stage right, slowly fading as the lights gave way to darkness.
After a brief intermission, set two began and more familiar tunes like the cinematic “Starálfur,” rousing “Sæglópur” and pop-oriented “Festival.” Visually, the bar was set high in set one and the second frame ratcheted things up yet again. The larger-than-life closing epic “Popplagiõ” (aka “Untitled 8” from the ( ) LP) served as a microcosm for all things Sigur Ros and this show in particular, building towards exposition on the strength of relentless and furious drum fills by Páll Dýrason and Jonsí’s crystalline siren calls enveloping the hall. “Popplagiõ” again exploded at a massive peak, bursting with light and metallic sound that totally enraptured the stage in light and sound, leaving Saenger patrons breathless and many exiting utterly spellbound.
There is no band on earth like Sigur Ros and, for my money, perhaps no live show out there at the moment that can compare to what these guys are doing. Even after trimming the touring outfit from the pocket symphony we’ve come familiar with on past tours, as a trio, Sigur Ros continues to captivate to a level very few (if any) other artists can reach.
I saw them last night. Wow. What an experience. It's so much to take in with the incredible amount of sound coming from those 3 guys, Jonsi's incredible voice, not knowing what the songs about but still feeling them, the lights, the video screen. I sat in pretty much still and quiet and in awe.
Nice. No way that show would disappoint any of their fans. It wasn't my ideal/wish set list, but that's not even a complaint. That second set is really something else, and I think the journey through the first one sets that up. You see all that rigging and an occasional flash here or there, but you know they are being minimalist with it until after intermission. Then it's on. None of that is meant as a slight to the first set at all which was very much about the music. I hope that anyone who has the opportunity to see them on this leg is able to go.
Seeing them in 20 days and you have increased my hype like 10-fold.
Yeah man. That's exactly it. You just feel them and trust them as they're taking you where they want to which will be dark at times. And to be able to hit that level of sound with just the 3 of them on stage is incredible. Then when you consider that none of them are even trained musicians (I don't think) but can lead symphonies, it's like an accident that came together into something incredible. I liked the jambase write-up because that, in way better words than I could have put together, sort of went along with what I saw and put in my review. Also, like you said, it's so much to take in. That's why I couldn't really decide where it fit in with the elite Axe the Cables show last month. 1/1A? My guess would be that only the magnitude of Roger Waters' show would be in the running. But then again, it would also be slightly cheesier and way more familiar.
Nice. No way that show would disappoint any of their fans. It wasn't my ideal/wish set list, but that's not even a complaint. That second set is really something else, and I think the journey through the first one sets that up. You see all that rigging and an occasional flash here or there, but you know they are being minimalist with it until after intermission. Then it's on. None of that is meant as a slight to the first set at all which was very much about the music. I hope that anyone who has the opportunity to see them on this leg is able to go.
Seeing them in 20 days and you have increased my hype like 10-fold.
Awesome Dale. I didn't mean to come off as giddy fan-boy, but you're in for a treat.
Yeah man. That's exactly it. You just feel them and trust them as they're taking you where they want to which will be dark at times. And to be able to hit that level of sound with just the 3 of them on stage is incredible. Then when you consider that none of them are even trained musicians (I don't think) but can lead symphonies, it's like an accident that came together into something incredible. I liked the jambase write-up because that, in way better words than I could have put together, sort of went along with what I saw and put in my review. Also, like you said, it's so much to take in. That's why I couldn't really decide where it fit in with the elite Axe the Cables show last month. 1/1A? My guess would be that only the magnitude of Roger Waters' show would be in the running. But then again, it would also be slightly cheesier and way more familiar.
I've seen Radiohead this year, so Sigur would probably be 2nd right now. But any other year it would probably be #1.