Night 12: New York
It’s the second concert in New York tonight, so if you are going to be spending your Wednesday evening at Radio City Music Hall, do let us know.
As always, we love to hear from you and we very much enjoyed reading your reaction to last night’s very special guests.
We’ll say no more about them.
Likewise, if you don‘t wish to know the songs performed tonight, please don’t read the fan comments. The setlist is always revealed, even if you do have to look for it.
So have a good night everyone, and do tell us all about the concert when you get home. We’ll be waiting.
cybaline… Please! request from a die hard fan. David new cd is fluid and I am so far up in the wood of northern california , i will not be able to make any gig. how about streaming a live show for those of us unable to get in?
i can help!!
jonathan
humboldt county, CA
Anxiously looking forward to attending tonight’s show with my son. He’s 17 and a musician as well so I hope he enjoys it as much as I know I will. I have been preparing for this months and can’t believe that it’s finally upon us. Getting ready to leave work so I can make the bus trip up to NYC from South Jersey just east of Philadelphia. I’ll be wearing my MLOR Tour shirt with the man rowing under the sattelite dish. Give me a yell if you see me out there.
Just a note to people without tickets:
Last night in the last block or approaching Radio City we had about 25 people approach us asking to buy tickets. Not one person was offering to sell. My recent experience at concerts is that it is at best an even mix of the two, otherwise it’s more people trying to sell.
The box office really is your best bet, even if it is a long shot.
Caption:
Rick was now so awesome (that word again) at playing his organ & keyboard parts he no longer needed to stay awake when playing them.
Now that’s a professional
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Time to get back in my box now your Fe/Ededness
I would definitley recommend checking with the box office for any last minute returned tickets for tonights show.
My wife and I had excellent seats in the second row of the second mezzanine and two seats either side of us were empty all night!
Ready?
It is 1pm EDT here at the Jersey shore and it is Snowing like crazy here!! I don`t think it will amount to anything. We are about to begin our trip to the big Apple via Choo Choo train.
A couple of friends of ours attended the show last night and phoned me afterwards to tell me they hated it ,and that they would do us a favor and take our tickets for tonight`s performance. Great friends…right?
Actually ,they were speechless!!!!!
One fellow has been attending live shows for almost 40 years and said this was the BEST he has ever seen!!!
AM I EXCITED?
MORE LATER,
Jersey Dave
To Fed & all out there,
My computer will be shut off in 10 minutes. Then I will pick up my son who will be 17 next week and we will be on our way to the show. His first real concert.
The anticipation is drawing to a close! Well only until May 31 @ RAH!
Regards,
Stephen
NY, USA
Fantastic first show. If I can ask for “What’s…Uh, the Deal” to return to the setlist. I’m wondering if David wasn’t enjoying this one as much as others? It’s one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs : )
Steve,
WHAT!!!! THEY WERE EMPTY??!!!
…???…
Scene: Angelo, head tilted and eyes squinting, slowly turns his Pillock Silencer towards the RCMH red jacketed ushers by the box office and ponders a moment….
enjoy the gig tonight you lucky people :-)
peace
linda
David, Thank You so much for the best night of my life. Echoes was the greatest thing I have ever seen or heard. YOU ARE THE BEST!
Wow – months later the day is here. I also have made arrangements to leave work early and get into the city with my teenaged son. I’ve been playing for 35 years, (even cover PF every weekend) and him a year or so. Of course, I had to watch 4 inches of snow fall this morning. Psyched just doesn’t quite cover it.
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‘Heads would roll just as soon as it could be found out who had wired Rick’s keyboards to the mains’
Greeting our Awesome Fedmeister:
Two questions: (hope you don’t mind!)
Does David do vocal exercises at all? I can’t believe the high notes he is still able to hit! His voice sounds no different at all now than it did in the 70′s, unlike most singers.
Also, does he ever get stage fright?
[I couldn't tell you how David prepares his voice for a concert, but the question about stage fright has already been answered on the FAQs page. - Features Editor]
Hey Dave !!! This is Ray, one of your long time fans here in South Florida. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new album. Absolutely deafinitely (pun intended) fantastic ! My first rock-n-roll concert was ‘The Wall’ when I was 10, I still have the program. However, I am very disappointed, a little miffed that you will not be coming down here to South Florida to play. I saw you when you played here on your ‘About Face’ tour. It was nirvana. It was also how I met my future wife to be. It would be like manna from Heaven if you would come and play here in Florida.
The Southeast United States was poorly unconsidered by your touring management and it’s a shame. You have many dedicated fans here in Florida and I believe it is a shame,and a sham(my apologies) that you won’t make it here. I’m sure Polly and your children would love it here this time of the year. Springtime in Florida is wonderful.
From the bottom of my heart, Dave, I implore, beseech you to consider to your touring management agency adding on a S.E. US leg to your tour. Not all of us dedicated fans can break away to Chicago or California to see you.
For me, This Heaven would allow for you to come to S. Florida. On behalf of your dedicated fans here, I certainly hope that you would hash out an arrangement with your state-side touring management agency to please not just myself but also your adoring fans here in the Fort Lauderdale/ Miami/ Palm Beach area. Besides that, our beaches are great !!!
By the way, congratulations on this album and your tour and Happy Birthday again. Best wishes and all to you and your family. But, please for a codger like m’self, PLEASE, come on down here to Florida. We Love Ya !!!
Rick could barely make out the “Fedmeister Rules” banner that was unfurled in the balcony . .
wow . . . that was weak . . .
still no tea . . .
Yesterday’s show was spectacular. I have not see Pink Floyd and with all the laser lights it came very close to actually being in one! David looks just fantastic! Rick looked good too and so did Phil Manzanera, The stage was nice and big and i was in the 14th row. The opening of the show was very dramatic with all the island sounds and dry ice shooting up like a waterfall in reverse. Marc Brickman outdid himself with the laser lights. It was too surreal watching Floyd songs being played and all those lasers shooting above people’s heads. Truly mesmerizing. I think the big surprise for the evening were Crosby and Nash. So that was a lot of fun. I think that David’s family came and sat in the side stage for the second half. I saw a couple of women and some kids sitting. One of the women was dark haired and the other blonde. The kids were all dressed very English with little brimmed straw hats. It looked like straw hats to me unless all the pot smoke from the blighter sitting next to me got my senses hallucinating about straw hats. The sound was a little off for me at some points. Some standout performances were definitely the On an Island song with C & N harmonizing, the Take a breath song which was played quite heavily. The sound was too loud for the hall because there was a lot of sound feedback happening all the time and the bass was simply just too loud. Some of the trademark Gilmour solos that David is known for did not happen last night. And i specifically mention the solos from Time and Comfortably numb. Wish you were here, Dominoes, Breathe and Breathe (reprise) had everyone standing and singing along. Wow, what a beautifully played songs they were. The Echoes song transported everyone back to 1971 i think. That’s really when the laser show started. All in all it was a breathtaking show and worth every blasted penny. I hope he does more shows. Shine on chaps.
Kris
My heart sunk when I saw that you took out “What’s Uh.. the Deal”. Please put it back in before you head to the west coast!!!
Love you.
Rich
Does anybody know if the person who hit Guy’s son was arrested for assault? Because he should have been. The fact that it was negligence and not an intentional act of violence does not make a bit of difference in this case. And if I were Guy or his wife I would not hesitate to press charges.
After reading about last night’s show, I can not wait until tonight. Being 24 years old this is my first opportunity to see Mr. Gilmour live. The music of Mr Gilmour and Pink Floyd have inspired and motivated me to grow into the person I am today, for better or worse. I have been looking forward to this day since I heard about the tour, see you tonight!!!
Caption: While in NY Rick decided to sample the Native Indian peace pipe,
Good Luck Tonight
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin Ireland)
Hello!
Sitting in my cottage, her in South Norway, looking at the fjord, covered with ice,and dreaming (with David Gilmour’s “on an island” playing in the back). It’s getting darker, and a little chilly outside, and the birds sitting tighter together, warming eachother in the trees…it’s -2 degrees C outside.
I Wish i could be with you tonight, at the concert! I tried to get tickets, for europe venues, but no, too late!
My dear mother died 10. feb,2006…and i forgot to look for them..
Anyway, hope You will visit “us” in Norway! Valle Hovin in Oslo is the right place …, i was there with my son, when “floyd” played, last time! Fantastic concert!
Have a good evening, and I Wish I Was, There!
regards a fan, for +30 years!
Features Editor, you’ve mentioned that Mr. Gilmour is an Arsenal supporter. Just in case he and the band want to watch the game vs. Juventus, it’s live on ESPN 2 right now (2:30 p.m. EST).
Sorry if I’m assuming that they have time to watch during their busy schedule, I just thought it wouldn’t hurt to point that out in case they weren’t aware.
Thanks!
Loved the show. What a nice treat to hear Crosby and Nash sing harmonies. The new material came off great and the older stuff was better than i could have hoped for.
Hello FEd, David & family, et al!
After reading through yesterday’s posts (from early on re: dumbshits at airport, on to endless apologizes from just about everyone in the USA, the inevitable ‘coastal’ bias playing out, and the ferocity with which matters of religion have reared their ugly head), I found myself in a mighty funk and just didn’t feel like participating on any level! Way too old and way too tired for the same old sh*t!
Today, though, I would like to echo the sentiments of those who felt compeled to apologize for the obnoxious minority with regards to their treatment of David & family, and Guy & family … unfortunately quite a lot of us here in the States find ourselves wanting to apologize to the world in general more than we’d like about a lot of issues these days. Seems like the ’60s & ’70s all over again sometimes, only worse!
Yesterday was a day of remembrance — the 38th anniversary of the end of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life but not his legacy! I’m still hoping for a better world and better treatment for everyone living in that world. Maybe we could all start today in some small way to show respect and consideration to all we meet in our travels, famous or not … and regardless of religious beliefs (or not), nationality, etc.
I hope the audience was warm, receptive and respectful to you last night, and I hope that it continues through the rest of your tour and beyond! David Crosby and Graham Nash … I think I’ll hope for that experience for the ‘left’ coast shows. Too bad that ‘Find the Cost of Freedom’ is still so relevant to current times … will we ever learn?
Happy Trails to you!
Peace … please!
Gabrielle
Washington State
p.s. FEd, maybe I’ll drop another line to you regarding the other matters tomorrow. Keep up the good work … you’d make a great lion tamer!! All the best to you.
Caption:
“My nervous system is all awry!”
-Chris McKay
Reading about the NY show just makes me more and more excited about going to Chicago,hard to tell what kind of treat we will see and hear. See you on the 13th
Leaving now for the show! Yay!!!!
I’m again giving directions from Grand Central to Radio City, for those who want them:
BY FOOT: Exit Grand Central on 42nd Street, go West for three long blocks until you get to Avenue of the Americas (which New Yorkers call 6th Avenue), and proceed North. It’s about eight short blocks ahead.
BY SUBWAY: Take the #6 train one stop North (towards The Bronx)to 53rd Street and transfer for the “V” train (going towards downtown and Brooklyn). Go 2 stops to the Rockefeller Center stop. You’ll be on 6th Avenue, within two blocks of RCMH.
The wonders of modern technology. I’ll preface this by saying that for legal reasons, other MP3 players are available!
Given the ease of use of iTunes, it’s been great compiling my own setlist made up of all the songs David and the band have played so far. Having just downloaded the live version of ‘Find the Cost of Freedom’, this brings the total playlist to just over 2hrs 30 mins though of course not every song is played each night.
It’s highly unlikely I’m the only person doing this so I was wondering if it might be possible to compile the ultimate setlist, as created by us, the fans. Maybe this is something we could discuss during the break between the US and UK legs of the tour, F.Ed?
So what say you chaps, up for the challenge? What do you think is the best running order for the ultimate DG live performance?
Only songs played live during this current tour allowed, so there may well be new additions before the end of the US leg, played in any order you think provides the best setlist (including OAI tracks).
CJD
[Sure. We'll save it for a week or two when things quieten down. - Features Editor]
Hi all………..Fed, These instances of flash bulbs! and camera phones!.etc.May be its time to bring out the the Mirror Ball that Marc Brickman has been designing with NASA,The Reflection project I think its called??[wink],but oh yeh the audience dont get to see the band,Do you think i need to get a pair of Christmas island Sun glasses?.
Hope the message is received by these people, stop spoiling the party!.
Oh well thats my rant…..Yippee Hallelujah….Im in the Chior.
Must get down the Army and Navy store.
Hi all of you
it’really so wonderful…reading emotions from performance in NY just like my feeling in Rome last 26 of march.
Next Friday on air (about 8 pm)at Radio Capital DG sound and interview.
I’m very happy:Rick Wright is professional and great again.
Good luck and rock on in America!
Have a sweet night
diana from Rome,Italy
RCMH UPDATE: This Heaven
Its a chilly partly afternoon in NYC as I write this and I just took a sh*tload of pictures of David Gilmour as he walked in for soundcheck!!!!
Got Crosby and Guy, too. Richard Wright has a new nickname: Speedy Gonzalez!!! Jeez, he whizzed right in! I saw and got to small talk with Jon Carin who came in earlier with his four year old daughter (didn’t think about my camera at the time).
David signed a ton of material for the fifteen or so fans, but he did seemed a little overwhelmed. I felt bad for the guy. I didn’t ask for anything…just kept taking shots. He did refuse to sign a few things saying something to the effect like “Too many albums. I have to set limits.” Keep that in mind when you want to catch a glimpse of him on this tour.
I’m glad to report everybody was calm and respectful.
Whew…off the Sam Ash Music to try out a few acoustics…..
I interested in knowing if David is going to be on any television shows like Letterman,Leno and etc….
I have always seemed to miss a PF concert when they have come to NY for 1 reason or another. So when I was given the opportunity last night, I just couldn’t pass it by! D.G. in my opinion is Pink Floyd, the music both new and old was absolutely fantastic, from an engineer stand point Radio City has such a great sound quality that it just intensifies the Music and brings it to life. The harmonies provided by Mr. Crosby and Mr. Nash were superb. The lightshow was nothing short of mesmerizing. And all this from the 3rd Mezzanine!!!
Thank You all for a great show!
Michael
Hi folks!
Today I was on an island called Castellorizon!
What should I say?
I heard really the Musik, the bell, the fireworks and of course the guitar let me fly high above the island (while sitting on a bench at the harbour with my diskman with me…)! Then I ate in a restaurant where the owner told me, David visits his restaurant from time to time. Long time ago, a bigger “Pink-Floyd-Family” was there)
For me it was a fine event, following the night in Paris in the Olympix (like the venue is called in Asterix :-).
in response to fellow bloggers who were upset at all the blockheads and screamers…why is it that the more money people pay for tickets makes them feel as if they can do whatever the f— they want for their $$$..? They must realize that no one, no one wants to hear that crap? I guess they MUST hear themselves.
As far as the pot smoke in a venue like RCMH, and the other theaters david and Band are playing…if the venue allows things like that or ‘looks the other way’…its another one of those things, you have to expect at any rock n roll show…just like the idiots that yell ‘Stairway to Heaven’ at most shows…or the usual ‘you da man’ as a song dwindles down to its most delicate notes…
I don’t necessarily condone what’s not legal, but at any Rock n Roll show, and most shows in most cities, your likely to smell a little bit of the the ‘dope’ as I’ve seen it referred to here…and in almost ALL CASES, these people are NOT the ones yelling and screaming…but it is those drinking the alcohol that is LEGAL and ENCOURAGED in EXCESS.
So lets think about something…what would you rather deal with…cool people, chilling out enjoying a show to the max, with perhaps a little relaxing smoke…OR a drunk-ass comsuming mass quantities of LEGAL alcohol, proceeding to disrupt row, getting up nine times to go to the bathroon and getting two more drinks on his return…only to scream the words to WYWH or talk loudly during Echoes Jam?
pick your poison. I know what I’d choose.
biGal
Juventus 0 Arsenal 0
Arsenal winned next game…
Ksss diana
The day finaly arrived. I am speechless. Every moment every song unforgetable. Beautiful, amazing,fantastic.
Thank you David. Come back soon!
Luv Kath
Hamilton NJ
Less than ten days until chicago~! Heres hoping for a calm, collected, and respectful crowd. My many regrets in hearing of Guys son being caught in the melee, please find it in all of your hearts to forgive these people of their trespasses as they are only human and are subject to the same fallibility as you or I.
Just received and Email from Ticketmaster.
“Your event is happening next week!….David Gilmour… Massey Hall.”
WooHoo!!! Now I know it’s not just a dream after all!
Anyone have last nights exact setlist….want to print a copy of it to put next to my ticket (in a frame)…thanks guys…show was amazing last night!!!
[You can find it twice among the comments from yesterday's blog entry. - Features Editor]
To the folks in NYC, Toronto, Chicago, San Fran and LA,
Enjoy the shows. Please put in as much detail about the shows as possible for I, along with many others, are living vicariously through your comments.
Many regards, Kevin ( I wish I was there!)
Having an autograph or not
In 2000, I spent 2 weeks in Sri Lanka to visit the country. As you probably know dear F.ed, Sir Arthur C.Clarke lives in Columbo since 1956. As a great fan of his work and space, I really wanted to make a long interview with him. (Recently, I used to be a journalist, and I want to go back to this kind of job). So I found his adress and his phone number. I finally had him on the phone. He was OK to receive me for a little chat. It took me one month to obtain this article. But during that time, I have always kept one thing in my mind : “stay polite and respectful and beyourself”. The man gave me my a little interview, he dedicated me a book of his (The Exploration of space). And at last, my wife and I have been shot with him in his readyroom. As a fan of hard SF and space, it is been invitated in the house of god.
You probably ask, why do I tell you this ? Don’t you ? Of course because of the JFK Airport incident.
I’m not simply a fan, I’m also a father of a two years old boy. So I can understand that a family need to have some rest after a long trip above the ocean but I feel really shocked when children get involved in a trouble like this one because some morons “absolutly want” their autograph.To me, this is not what I call, “being a fan” this is stupidity and like we say in french “connerie”. (The closest translation might be “bull shit” dear F.ed” !). In my view, being a fan is, to go to the concerts, to have all the albums, the videos, the books, anything else you can find like T-shirts, etc… And if you can get an autograph, lucky you ! But We can’t always get what we want, certainly not with such an atitude. People have forgoten one thing, they are not anymore respectful.
Myself, I’ve been asking several times on the blog for an autograph, but I’ve been told it was impossible. After all, I’m a great fan of David Gilmour but I can live without his signature on my On an Island copy. I listen to PF music three or four times a week but I’m not a fanatic to die. I don’t need to sleep in front of his door until he comes to gives me the autograph (at last I think, Scotland Yard will come to catch me). Well in the end I Hope the children of Mr Gilmour and Mr Pratt are getting better now which is the most important.
I read in a previous post that Gilmour may plan another album ( please F.ed do not hesitate to tell me if I’m wrong), I hope after that he won’t change his mind.
PS : Dear F.ed, Mr Gilmour has been working with Arthur C. Clarke. Do you know how if he personnaly meet him during their project ?
PPS: Anyway, New-York, enjoy the show as much as we did !
[First of all, thank you for adding a very useful new French word to my vocabulary! David has said that he would like to make another album, and apparently there are lots of ideas and starting points for new songs. We'll have to keep our fingers crossed. I'm sorry, but I don't know how David came to work with Sir Arthur. One for the FAQs page, perhaps? I enjoyed your story, though. - Features Editor]
Raymond McAteer,
First of all, David does prefer to be called “David” and not “Dave”. I know he didn’t complain about it as much in the past, and the “Diamond Dave” moniker does add to the confusion, but sometimes when people get older they can become more of a stickler for these things. I don’t complain much when people call me “Mike” even though I prefer “Michael”, but I’ll bet when I get older and more stubborn I’ll start correcting people more.
Second, David has mentioned that he wants to play in small, lovely venues with emphasis on great accoustics. I was at the Radio City concert last night and I can tell you, comparing the accoustics to last night and the Pink Floyd concert at Yankee Stadium 12 years ago is like comparing day and night. And Pink Floyd is well known for having the best accoustics for a stadium show of any rock band out there, so that is really saying something. But anyway, this being the case, are there any venues in the Southeast that would meet David’s requirements for this tour? I can’t think of any, but living there yourself maybe you can think of one that’s escaping me.
I honestly don’t think David or his management intentionally left out parts of the country, but I do think David made clear his wish of the type of venue that could handle his accoustics requirements and made clear what his family restraints are (he wants to make sure his son gets back to a stable home life so he can properly study for exams), and I think his management did their best to find as many venues as they could that met David’s requirements.
Hey there is another ‘Clemens’ in here. Mate, could you please change your name slightly to avoid confusion? Or else I will.
All of the peeps going to the concert tonight, have a great time!!!
Best,
Clemens (the Dutch one that has been posting for a while here)
“So lets think about something…what would you rather deal with…cool people, chilling out enjoying a show to the max, with perhaps a little relaxing smoke…OR a drunk-ass comsuming mass quantities of LEGAL alcohol…”
Can I have that joint with ONE glass of wine, please??
Fed Ed,
I guess David now knows how really important he is to so many people, myself included.
Much to my dismay was the fact that some of his greatest fans got “caught up in the moment” at JFK but it happens when you are someone like David. Perhaps this issue will resolve itself now that the fans understand you can’t simply walk over someone to get what you want.
If I had been in the same situation, I think I would have been simply awestruck and just relished that moment. It may only come once in a lifetime, you just never know. I truly wish David and his family the best on this leg of their American tour.
BH
Please Please tell me when the new album is out on Vinyl, I had a new LP player and I want my speakers to witness the sounds of gilmour on vinyl, nothing will sound better. Can;t wait for the Roayl albert hall gig…couple of mates want to come…anybody got some spare tickets
[I want to know the answer to that as well, Andy! - Features Editor]
A clean caption -
“Oh, man! Echoes live… bliss!”
(I hope you didn’t hit your head when you swooned at the risqué one, Fed.)
[They do make me laugh, but probably not enough to risk losing my job over. - Features Editor]
Thank you, thank you, thank you (the best things usually come in 3s).
I was at the Tuesday night performance. My 2 cents (or 2 pence if you will):
First, I really liked the simple stage setup. It reminded me of a jam session in a garage instead of a slick production. Seeing all the instruments there ready for him to play just gave the show a good personal feeling.
Although I enjoyed the On An Island portion of the show, I didn’t think it flowed well. It seemed very choppy but I think that has more to do with the varied styles David employs on the release. It was good and the live performance certainly helps me appreciate the studio effort even more.
On the second set, I though there were a couple of technical glitches, it seemed David missed a note here or there but hey, he’s only human. And there was some disturbing feedback during High Hopes. But all of that doesn’t matter because the true highlight was Echoes in all its 23+ minutes. It made the hair on my neck stand up. The next morning I listed to the studio version and the same thing happened – this confirms that what I heard last night was just phenomenal. And you can never get tired of hearing David play the solo in Comfortably Numb.
The light show and effects were also well done but not overdone.
All in all an awesome performance.
As for the fans, if you want to get rowdy and loud with each other, take it outside. This goes to the schmucks in the 1rst mezzanine by aisle E. People go to the show to hear the band not your mouths going back and forth during the songs. The Radio City Staff should have kicked out the whole row. You were at a David Gilmour concert not a NY Rangers game. No one wants to hear GO RANGERS while David is performing.
Finally let’s talk about merchandising. There was the usual stuff – t-shirts, programs as well some sweatshirts and hats. Surprised I didn’t see any concert pins. Anyway, I did buy one of the shirts but for $35 I thought the quality of it could be a bit better. It seemed very thin. I know that the artist usually doesn’t have a say in that stuff that it is all promotional decisions from the record companies. But c’mon at least give us some quality for the price.
Wish I Was There again tonight but o, so pleased that I was there last night. Thanks again David for bringing that great tone to my ears.
Andrew
To Big Al:
If the dopeheads were the only problem last night, I would have not mentioned it, I’d have just held my nose. Although the fact that I work in a job that randomly tests for drug use, combined with the fact that I just don’t know how well second hand pot smoke affects the results of these tests, does give me a cause for genuine concern. And also like I said, if the backlights of the cameras were the only problem, I would not have brought that up either. But since last night’s concert had a whole slew of annoyances caused by a small minority of audience members which collectively lessened the experience for many others in the audience, I thought I’d mention them all in hopes that future concert-goers would be more considerate of others.
And I just don’t buy into the excuse that pot makes Pink Floyd (or any other music) sound better, or that pot makes you calmer so these people aren’t the ones bothering you. For the record, the pot smokers in front of us were one of the ones who were being told by the ushers (who would block my view of the stage in the meantime) to put their cameras away, and they were the ones bringing them back out 10 seconds later, inviting more stage blocking ushers to the forefront. Now obviously the ushers should have just confiscated the cameras or kicked them out, but the point is that in the end they were causing just as much a visual disturbance as the drunks.
BigAl – venues should hand out free joints so people would just sit and enjoy the music.
[Wouldn't straitjackets and gags have the same effect? It would allow others to enjoy the music, at least, and there wouldn‘t be all that smoke in the air. Attitude is clearly the problem here. - Features Editor]
“connerie”. (The closest translation might be “bull shit” dear F.ed” !).
“Connerie”..very nice but seems too politically correct. “Merde de boeuf” sounds like more to the point,to my ears anyway.
“Please Please tell me when the new album is out on Vinyl” – Andy
[I want to know the answer to that as well, Andy! - Features Editor]
Well depending on where you look you get the following answer:
BRAND NEW – IMMEDIATE DELIVERY FROM THE UK – release date is 13th or 20th
~David Gilmour
Emi (Vinyl) – April 3, 2006
Usually dispatched within 4 to 6 weeks
So I would guess, about October 2007 :-)
Oh any idea when the pre-order tickets for RAH will be making their way out to us all?
[Within the next fortnight I would think, but that's not an official answer. - Features Editor]
Can we please get over the JFK incident now. While it was unfortunate, it is certainly not indicative of how most of his fans behave, or how most New Yorkers behave. It sounds like a few over-zealous people, thats all. And the complaints, hey its a rock concert, not a ballet, people are going to get rowdy, smoke weed, it comes with the territory
Angela, please, have a glass of vino or two even..on me!
Mike – I hear ya dude. I’m sorry those folks caused you grief.
Most of the folks that care enough about David, OAI, and this tour…to be here…are sympathetic about INDIVIDUALS that were seated near you.
I saw Jeff Beck last night in SF, and in GA section, just above floor, we had many many cool people sharing space like close friends…even a man in a wheelchair who was given ample space to see and enjoy. Now, there was hardly a PEEP out of anyone during the music, as it was WAAAAY TOO LOUD for that…and even between songs, hardley a peep….but some of these things are only in SF, and only certain shows. Here’s to hoping RCMH Tonight, and of course the Oakland Paramount is filled with more of that, but I always expect a few loud drunk screamers at all shows. Please Please no ‘Freebirds’ please, whatever they yell!!!
Hopes for a GREAT Show and a ‘Wots Uh The Deal’ tonight!
biGal
Hey,
Big Al. Just a word of caution. Watch how you sign your name on the posts. BiGal is very different from Big Al and could raise some interesting images.
A
Hello FEd,
To David and the band, kick butt tonight. To Polly and the family, I hope you are doing some memorable things as our guests here in America. I hope there are plenty of peaceful times to outweigh some of the melodrama of travel and “celebrity” in America.
FEd, (or anyone else that may know the answer to this question): when PF was on the AMLOR tour, they were scheduled to perform in Las Vegas, NV. That show was cancelled. Does anyone know why? I missed the tour and all of these years have wondered why from time to time.
BTW, knowing that David has a thing for the smaller, cozier venues right now, maybe when (if) he tours again on his next release he would give “The Joint” at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas a try. It fits that genre and has some of the best acoustics I have been around. When the Eagles came back together, they played there, Sting has played there several times and everything I have heard from any artist’s perspective is that they love it.
Thanks,
Brad N
Henderson, NV
Whats the point in being stoned, bladdered or rowdy, when you can experience something as incredible as David Gilmour. I just don’t get it. You’ll just not get the whole experience. SAD!
The concert was amazing. Everything about it was breathtaking. I hope you have another great show tonight. Thank you David Gilmour!
….wow!! Reading these comments has given me repeated goose bumps & butterflies all at once!! I’m SOOOOO excited I can’t stand it!!! I’ll be seeing Mr. Gilmour on the closing night of his US Tour, at Universal in L.A. I’m driving 450 miles to get there, alone, but I know without a doubt it’ll be worth every mile!! I hope Crosby & Nash remain with Him throughout the tour!! Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing, guys!! Your comments mean lots to all of us Gilmour Fans!!!
**Enjoy the show tonight!**
Off topic.
thanks thanks thanks a lot everyone. Im having a difficult phase in my life and this site, the people that inhabit it, and specially David are helping me a LOTTTTTTTT. Pink Floyd has helped me for 3 years.
Roger makes me realize im alive. David makes me feel alive. What a couple of creative geniuses!
What a ground breaking, life-changing symbiosis they offered!
Long live floyd
long live DAVID
long live This blog
Have a wonderful life, Fed!!!!!
Andrew…waaay back when, in one of my original BLOG posts, I mentioned, ‘how long it might take until someone identifies my alter-ego’…
You just did.
I’ve been Big Al my entire life…in my 39th year. I participate in a number of chat boards, of my favorite guitar players, Doyle Bramhall II and Marc Ford for example…and after years of being BigAl, somone on one of those boards figured out thet BigAl and biGal look decidedly different.
Ever since then, I sign in both ways, and am referred to as Big, Bi inter-changeably. My wife thinks this is funny, and I am from San Francisco…and ‘not that there’s anything wrong with that’, but I just go with it.
Eventually someone here would notice too…no worries, but does that make me a ‘pillock’ or something?
peace
BIGAL
I didn’t hear anything about JFK until right now…
I didn’t think much about the crowd..until I was in it…
I didn’t consider the drug use ..until I smelled it..
I never imagined a fist fight during a spectacular ‘sit-down’ concert until I witnessed it….
I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE EMBARRASSED BY OTHER PEOPLES ACTIONS UNTIL LAST NIGHT…..
GROW UP AND SMARTEN UP………
I just can’t understand how a handful of people could impact a audience of people who happily paid good money and patiently waited for sooooo long to experience David Gilmour and crew at such a perfect venue.
If you have tickets to any of the remaining shows…do yourself and everyone else a favor…
DONT BRING A CAMERA OR CELLPHONE (it’s rude)
DONT GET SO WASTED YOU EMBARRASS YOURSELF (It’s crude)
DONT RUSH THE PERFORMANCE (it’s impolite)
I also agree with an earlier post about constantly feeling a need to apologize on behalf of the USA
Get some CLASS people.
Caption:
Just as Rick has his top button fastened by the latest onstage gizmo, Guy tries to ignore the advances of a pair of frisky microphones
Congrats to the Gooners – be careful not to underestimate Villareal in the semis, their defence is tighter than the proverbial gnat’s chuff!
quote (So lets think about something…what would you rather deal with…cool people, chilling out enjoying a show to the max, with perhaps a little relaxing smoke…OR a drunk-ass comsuming mass quantities of LEGAL alcohol, proceeding to disrupt row, getting up nine times to go to the bathroon and getting two more drinks on his return…only to scream the words to WYWH or talk loudly during Echoes Jam?)
Right on Big Al or bigal..I like the sound of the second better. Which brings me to my question, how are they at the paramount about smoking green? Saw Elvis Costello last year and there was one or two burning, but I am wondering if you have experienced differently. As for personally lighting up, I think I may have to pass, being in the front row may be a little bit too overwhelming high!
It’s good to see Rick enjoying himself, it was great to finally hear him singing “Wearing the Inside Out” live, on the BBC a few weeks back.
Thank you Features Editor and everyone, reading these comments makes me slightly jealous that David isn’t visiting his friends in the the southern hemisphere this time, but following this page almost makes me feel like I’m the tour, it’s great!
The news that David wants to make another album is certainly good news and I’m sure David will find time to visit Australia in time, AFTER we reclaim the Ashes so that we can rub it in a little bit
RCMH UPDATE: Destiny!!!
I’m inside RCMH as I write this. Met up with Stephen from Upstate NY, his son Nick, Deborah, and Laurie at Heartland Brewery for beer and burgers.
Got more pics of David. I couldn’t resist…I gave him and Jon Carin a huge NYC Yell: “BREAK A LEG JON!!!! BREAK A LEG DAVID!!!”
Now that I’ve regained some composure, I’m inside looking around. I’m proud to say that I see a lot of young people here!!!
Twenty- Five minutes until showtime, and, as my wife chows down on a $4.50 hot dog (most expensive in NYC), I’m as giddy as a school boy at recess!!!!
hey its a rock concert, not a ballet, people are going to get rowdy, smoke weed, it comes with the territory
not near me you won;t . the last time someone smoked dope around me it triggered my epilepsy . luckily enough it was in a private home the night before the gig the group of us were going to . i had pleanty of room to fall over . to see me shaking and making weired noises scared the crap out of the people around me . therefore i have no choice but to ask people , with manners of course ,would they mind to put out dope joints . getting a seizure is pretty bad at the best of times but i am not going to risk getting one at a concert .
peace
Linda
Reviews from the RCMH show last night sound terrific. I’m going to miss the entire North American tour – can’t get to any of the shows….but living vicariously through all you lucky folks who will get a chance to see David play live !
Please keep the details coming.
Fed – any chance of this tour being extended to include Asia later this year or at any time ?
[There are no plans for extra shows, sorry. - Features Editor]
AFTER READING MOST OF THE ENTRIES, I REALIZED THAT MOST IF NOT ALL OF THE GOOD SEATS AT THE RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL IN NEW YORK ,WERE PURCHASED BY A BUNCH OF YUPPIES AND NOT REALLY FANS OF DAVID , BECAUSE ALL OF THE PEOPLE SITTING IN THE BACK AND THE MEZZANINES WHERE I WAS, WERE REALLY INTO THE SHOW , I MEAN REALLY CONNECTED AND ENJOYING DAVID’S EFFORT TO PLEASE THE CROWD, I FEEL SORRY FOR THOSE PEOPLES WHOSE NIGHT WERE RUINED BY RETARDED ELEMENTS THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO BEHAVE IN PUBLIC.
Hello Chicago tickets seekers! I have an extra pair of tickets to the April 13th show if anyone is interested. Please email amuzement@email.com if interested.
I’m a little late, but this post is about tuesday’s show at Radio City. I think it goes without saying that so far, we in NY have had the best performance of the tour. It makes me wonder if more will be added by the time David is back home for the end. Seeing Crosby and Nash was a treat. And I was blown away by the lasers. I had wondered why I hadn’t heard about them but then read that this was the 1st night they were used. Curious, was it because Radio City is the largest theater he is playing? Are the other places too small?
In any case, I was up top near the ceiling. While at first I wasn’t sure how I would like it, now I’m glad I was there. It think it was the best place to soak in all of the light show. Also, it seems that a lot of the lights going into the crowd, would have been shining right on the lower mezzanines into people’s faces. Can anyone confirm or deny? I wouldn’t have cared much for that.
In the section I was in, there was a group of men in their 50′s (looked like businessmen) and they lit up a joint early on in the show. They were caught immediately but they were told to not smoke. However, our entire section was watched very closely by ushers, and someone from the spotlight booth who had binoculars (my guess was for surveillence). The only other incident I know of was a guy being thrown out of the show by security from the men’s room in the top mezz. He was certainly putting up a fight.
My opinion was that in general, the crowd was well behaved. Of course there were some exeptions (I have read about them here) so my statement is meant in a general manner.
To conclude, I have been reading this blog for a long time, so I didn’t think I would be taken by surprise at the show. Well, I was twice. 1st by Crosby and Nash, and 2nd by the lasers. Thank you for using them (good job Mark), they knocked my socks off. Echoes took me to another planet. And basically, other posts have already said exactly how I feel, so no need to repeat.
I want to say I am proud of the audience for giving Rick Wright the applause that he deserves. That was great.
Thank you David, band, crew, Polly and family for coming here to share with us. I enjoyed seeing you in London a few years ago, and I hope you enjoyed being here, all being considered.
Hope to see you again, either live or on a DVD (Please) hehe.
–Tim B.
Dear FEd,
Forgive me… I’ve gone through my collection of CD’s & searched Amazon…
What album is “Fat Old Sun” found on???
Thanks loads!
~Susan~
[It's on 'Atom Heart Mother, Susan (it's the one with the cow on the cover). - Features Editor]
although I have always loved Pink Floyd, sadly I have never seen Pink floyd live and I couldnt afford or manage to attain tickets for this tour.
But in fact David Gilmour is not Pink floyd despite the fact that he thinks he represents.
My girlfriend a hard core Floyd fan(Roger Waters)…..is a phenomenal photographer and thought it would be a small concellation to get a glimpse of David at the stage door, maybe a few photos. I make silver guitar pics. I made one today in hopes to hand one to David and say thanks for the great music.
we got to the stage door to find only 10 or so people waiting patiently and when David came out he completly ignored that his adoring fans were even there. He and his wife ran to their van, to then sit in traffic waiting to try to pull out. Aside from being dissapointed I really lost respect for him being so smug and ungrateful to the people that made him as successful as he is. Im glad I didnt waste nearly $200 and my time to nothing more then a spoiled brat with a boring new album to plug.
Pink floyd is nothing but a memory
["Ignored" is such an accusation, never mind the other words you have used to describe this incident. I’m sorry that you felt this way - and no doubt David will be when he reads this message - but after some of the not-so-nice things the entire band and their families have had to put up with so far in the US, it hardly seems unreasonable of David and Polly to make a speedy exit. Ten fans can suddenly become 50 fans and, as has already been mentioned countless times over the past two days, it seems that the fans have, on the whole, been particularly demanding. With every respect, please try to imagine how you would yourself react in such circumstances. I think many people would have the same reaction... and this wouldn't make them all spoilt brats. - Features Editor]
I just got home from NYC… Best damn show ever, David. Thank you so much for such a fantastic evening; it was so great to enjoy your music with so many other fans.
After the show we waited by the side door to see you up close(our seats were very far away, which was amazing for the light show). I knew you would not sign autographs, and I don’t blame you. There were a lot of people out there! I was very content to just see you, Rick, Guy, Dick, and David Crosby up close and give a wave. I got to talk to Jon shortly after you all left, and I got a signature for hailing him a cab. I wish I could see you again and again, but I am poor and cosider myself lucky to have seen you at all.
On a side note, by chance I saw my favortie comedian, David Cross, for free at the UCB theatre on monday. I’ve never seen him, and I wouldn’t have been there for his surprise visit if I hadn’t come down for your show. So thanks again. I also found that Mojo special edition you did at Grand Central Station – it’s not available anywhere near me in Boston.
Such an amazing trip, Thanks David and everyone -Ryan
Up until now it hadn’t really sunk in that I’m going to be seeing David live. But since he’s here in the US the reality is becoming almost too much to bear. I am going to the last US show in LA on the 20th, I was planning on going with my girlfriend, but after about 3 years she decided she wasn’t happy. But that doesn’t seem to bother me anymore, because I have the chance to see the best guitarist of all time playing songs that I never thought I would be able to see live. Thank you David for the new cd and the tour, truely a once in a lifetime chance for me!!!!!
Caption…
“Just a few more notes,then I gotta hit the loo…I can get thru this,I know it,I know it…”
Back home after a whirlwind trip to NYC and the best concert of my entire life! I still haven’t had the time to go through all of the posts for the last 2-3 days but I’ll get to ‘em eventually.
I just wanted to say what almost everyone else has said: what an awesome experience it was to see and hear David and his band. (All the people walking around, talking really loud and fiddling with their electronic devices drove me insane–didn’t Sarte say “hell is other people”?– but I tried to be calm and focus on what I was there for: David Gilmour.
The OAI songs were absolutely fantastic, the light show was stunning, the incredible second half made me feel so alive in the moment while it also helped me relive a significant portion of my young adulthood. Perfection.
And there even was a bonus: I was lucky enough to see David arriving at the stage door before the concert. I couldn’t do a thing except look at him. I had a camera in my purse; didn’t even get it out. I could have tried for an autograph. Nope. I stood there about five feet away from him and stared as he signed a few autographs (always sticking out his tongue as he signed!) and chatted a bit. David is a very charismatic, handsome man. He did seem a little ill at ease, though…not that I blame him.
I briefly glimpsed Polly…she’s beautiful! And Charlie was there smiling. He’s really cute. After the concert, I had my wits about me a little bit and waited at the stage door again but David and Richard whisked by in a flash. Quelle domage. I’m not complaining, though. It all was such a stunning experience. Thank you.
Becky (recovering from a serious Gilmour Hangover)
It’s just after 10PM local time here in New York State… I imagine that David is playing “Echoes” at this very moment. I really. truly, wish I were there. Then again, I’m sure I ain’t the only one.
I teach female inmates at a jail… My students are usually fans of 50 Cent, Eminem and the like… In class today I mentioned to a student that “The guy from Pink Floyd has an album out.” She said, “I love Pink Floyd!” She was able to name David Gilmour and she said she would love to see him play. Because she is incarcerated, I had no ehart to tell her that David is playing tonight.
This is a tough, inner-city kid who is on trial for allegedly robbing several banks at gunpoint.
Just when you think you know what kind of music someone’s going to like, you find out it’s something completely different. Lifestyle and age have less bearing on musical taste than we may think.
Seems to me that a lot of people are missing the point here. I’ve been to all UK PF gigs since I was 15, I’m now 46, and all UK DG and RW gigs. The whole point with a DG gig is that we listen.
If you listen carefully to OAI your hear all sorts of stuff, if you listen to it whilst yelling you hear nothing.
DG is a supreme musician and I have tickets for two nights at RAH and I hope above all else that everyone else is there to listen.
Appreciation after the band have finished a song is fine, but let’s all try and give the man some respect for the music he has created and has been decent enough to take time out from his clearly happy and contented life to share with us.
Peter
RCMH OVER: Did I just see what I saw?…
I’m walking down the stairs trying wrap my mind around what I just witnessed. I’ll post later, but ditto to what Steve reviewed yesterday!!!!
David, let me tour with you!!! I play a mean maracas!!!
Is it a Rock and Roll show or the Masters? I’m not there to ruin anyone else’s good time but I am there too have a rockin’ good time for myself. It is after all a ROCK AND ROLL show and not a golf match. Sorry about that. And let there be plenty o’smoke and your finest spirits! If you want quiet time- go watch the Masters at home or just go play golf or even better go to church.
“Hey, Big Al. Just a word of caution. Watch how you sign your name on the posts. BiGal is very different from Big Al and could raise some interesting images.”
FUNNIEST post of the day !!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAH HAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAA . . .
excellent catch Andrew !
First I’d like to say that i’ve been a fan for over 30 years.That said..it was great to see and meet david @ the backstage door at radio city.I was the person who asked David what home speakers he used..THANK-YOU!It was a great show..nice to see Rick,Jon and Guy [I'm a bass player also].
I must say that I’ve been deeply influenced by the lyrics of your songs almost my entire life…and truly was taken back to finally meet David.One of my life’s wishes came true!Keep it up!
Thank-you again Russ
The 25 minute complete version of ECHOES blew me away tonight! How long has it been since ECHOES was last played live before this tour?
WOW…that must have been one hell of a great show!!!…The “DeJavue” album by Crosby Stills Nash and Young is one of my favorites….you have got to kidding me, WOW!…”The Cost of Freedom” is a perfect blend for “On an Island”…it’s nice to know the message is still there, we need help!
Just got back from Wednesday night’s Radio City Show – Can’t speak – It was unbelievable – Will share with you all tomorrow!
Outrageously long post featuring an annotated setlist, for those of you looking for a comprehensive account:
Set 1:
As I sit quietly in my seat clad in my very own black t-shirt, a screen of smoke and a familiar foghorn open the show…
Castellorizon
This Heaven
Smile: These first three are much like the album.
Red Sky at Night: David’s sax playing is even better than on the album
Take a Breath: Guy Pratt is a great dancer, and so are Marc Brickman’s lights
Then I Close My Eyes: I was wondering how this would turn out live. There were a lot of extra water and foghorn sounds to stall for time as David kept changing guitars: first the cumbus, then the lap steel, then the gretch, I might even be missing one. Guy played the up and down scale part on a yellow strat. Dick Parry played the sax where Robert Wyatt’s cornet part goes. At certain points I actually closed my eyes and the sound was so wonderful; after the intense light show during Take a Breath, Brickman could have shut off all the lights for this baby and I’d have been just as happy.
Then David introduces the band (as if we didn’t know who they were). After Richard Wright’s ovation, David tells us that David Crosby and Graham Nash would help him sing “On an Island.” They come out and shake hands with David and Richard.
On An Island: terrific. I was all the way in the back of the first mezzanine, but I could see David’s huge smile as he finished the second solo and looked at Crosby and Nash. Those two are quite a duo: Nash prances around the stage, bopping his head up and down and flailing his arms about, while Crosby stands still, taking his hands out of his pockets only to adjust his baseball cap.
The Blue: Very close to the album version, plus more harmonies by Crosby and Nash.
A Pocketful of Stones: David’s guitar took the place of the orchestra melody in the beginning, but the rest of the orchestra parts were synthesized strings courtesy of Richard and Jon. I was hoping they’d rework the song to fit the available instruments a little better, as those synthesized strings get on my nerves sometimes—but I’m certainly not complaining. As far as the lights, this song marked the first appearance of Brickman’s new-fangled lasers, in the form of something I have dubbed “the amazing giant green thing.” Hope that catches on. The middle “guilty or afraid section” was a bit different than the album, in a powerful way. David’s guitar beat the album here.
Where We Start: Just a bit more rock n’ roll than the album version. I love this song! David messed up the lyrics a bit: “We walk ourselves weary, arm in arm/So much—” You know what? I couldn’t remember it either. No harm done. (“back through the twilight/we’re home again”)
Set 2:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5, or arguably Parts 2-5): Just like the mermaid version. When I saw that streamed on the internet, I wasn’t thrilled with the low-key verse section, but I take it back now. Crosby and Nash were great on this one. As David starts playing Pink Floyd songs, the left side of the first mezzanine starts to get rowdy. There is one fellow behind me who incessantly shouts “WOOOOOOOO” for the rest of the show. Several times, I feel the urge to stab him in the chest, but unfortunately, I didn’t spend the money on the officially licensed David Gilmour switchblade at the merchandise desk.
Wot’s…Uh the Deal: very nice! I’m still missing a few Floyd albums, and OBC happens to be one of them. I looked around my neighborhood when I heard David was playing this, but to no avail. That’s fine, though, it was great—especially David’s slide solo at the end.
Wearing the Inside Out: The stage turns purple, a spotlight shines on Guy, and we hear some notes bouncing around the theater. Absolutely brilliant. I loved David and Dick Parry soloing at the same time (David on guitar, not sax).
Coming Back to Life: I admit I was hoping they’d leave this one out in favor of Fat Old Sun, but David changed my mind rather quickly. What a party! Some people around me on the left of the first mezzanine start dancing. This was the only time, for me, that the rowdy audience added to the fun. For others, it may have impeded their view. Great song.
Speak To Me: There has been some question as to whether Speak to Me is played. Well, the recording is. Does that count?
Breathe: Yay!
Time: Before the band gets the chance to hit that final E minor that would otherwise begin “On the Run,” an alarm sounds and white lights spin out of control. I’ve heard complaints that in previous shows, the timing was off in the intro. Well, tonight it was spot on. I had been looking forward to “Breathe” much more than “Time,” which I have gradually gotten tired of. The band absolutely killed that attitude. This song was outstanding. David kept the guitar solo fresh—it sounded more like his playing on “On an Island” and “The Division Bell” than “Dark Side.” Someone sitting in front of me remarked, “This is better than Pink Floyd!”
Breathe (Reprise): Would you believe it was better than “Breathe” itself? It was.
High Hopes: The slightly dissonant division bell sounds and High Hopes abound. Yes, that last slide solo is mesmerizing (he gets in a lot of those harmonics, which I feel are groovy). Just when we think it’s over, David does another solo on his acoustic. It kept seeming to end and then coming back to life. Uh oh, it seems I’m slipping into Floydian punnery. I’ll stop.
Echoes: ”Ping Ping” “Sit down!” “No!” “Sit down” “ping” “No!” Stupid audience. This song was ridiculously amazing. The light show was mind-blowing. A certain someone really does love that funky section—I saw the silhouette of something shaped like Guy Pratt dancing uncontrollably. David’s soloing was not the same as on the album—but it sure was terrific. During the sound effects bit, I realized David’s bird-like guitar sounded exactly like the nutcase sitting behind me. At the end, another guy shouted, “Ladies and gentlemen, David Gilmour and Richard Wright! Echoes!” (WHAT?! I thought it was Ozzy Osbourne and Itzchak Perlman!) There was actually a group of people who left as soon as the funky bit was over. What kind of a person is watching an amazing rendition of Echoes and thinking “I sure want to beat the crowd.” Ach. There was one guy who made me stand up at least 10 times during the course of the show to go get beer. And he always went during the best parts! “Ah, David’s doing yet another guitar solo, think I’ll get me a beer.” Sorry to ramble about the crowd…Echoes rocked.
Encore:
Wish You Were Here: There are no words.
Find the Cost of Freedom: A capella Crosby, Gils, and Nash. Wonderful.
Then David asks, “Time for one more?”
Comfortably Numb: Oh yeah. Oh yeah. Richard is great on these vocals. David is the best guitarist. The amazing giant green thing pays us another visit. Just breathtaking watching these people perform this song.
That show was definitely better than the last show I saw at Radio City (Rugrats Live!) and probably better than most other things in existence. And to top it all off, someone came up to me in the street and showed me his tattoo of Nick Mason’s autograph. I love when people do that.
I hope not too many of you are mumbling, “I can’t believe I read the whole thing.”
[That was great, Alex. Thanks for that. - Features Editor]
David should be happy that after 12 years people love him that much to go to JFK to try to get a glimpse of their hero.
If the kids were harmed then that is another issue, but maybe the kids shouldnt be right with dad whilst hes AT WORK,,,, and going to a new city after a 12 year hiatus is HIS JOB….
In response to that, “Bleeding Heart Artist” whoever you are, when David, or I, or anyone, get off a plane after a long flight we are not actually “at work” and are you suggesting that we should be forcefully seperated from our children when we tour so we don’t run the risk of upsetting rude fans? I take it you don’t have a family then…
Really quite annoyed with you.
Guy
Camera phones have become a problem at concerts recently – they are quite a distraction to folks around you, and unless you have a highend phone you wont even get a good picture.
I wont condone it, but if someone were to take a pic, you could lower the screen light beforehand, or cup your hand around the phone so its less of a bother to folks around you.
After 22 years of attending concerts here, I’ve noticed that singing is always something that happens at shows in this part of the US, esp. in NYC; it’s a part of (what I consider) the higher level of energy that comes with a NYC show. But on April 4, I didn’t think it was as bad as some shows I’ve been to over the years, and I would even say the crowd I was around (back few rows of section 3 on the floor), was downright civil.
From my vantage point, you could see straight through across the floor to the stage the entire show. For the most part (save for the start and end of songs and the final few numbers, and the occasional shout out) folks were very low key.
Having said that, concert edicate is something we all need to practice ~ none of us are perfect yet.
Home from Radio City!!
( Please allow this brief rant )
American “fans” are ignorami – bar NONE!
Why in the name of christ would you get up for a constant beer every 10 minutes? CRUCIAL, PRECIOUS time with David was missed that will never be recovered. More importantly, you block the view of hundreds with your Mickey D’s fed silhouette. By all means drink yourself to death, but do so either before or after this sacred event- NOT DURING IT !!
This is NOT “a few bad apples” situation: A STREAM of people took to the aisles once David announced a break would follow the next song. The stream didn’t stop, all the way through “Where we Start” these useless ticket holders filed up the ramp and out the door. Unbelievable to any true fan, but yes- HUNDREDS of these late arriving, crapbeer guzzling invalids scored tickets. I’m sure there are millions of AUTHENTIC fans who would have behaved for David’s sermon and couldn’t attend.
Wish you were there.
FIRST HALF: Castellorizon, Smile, This Heaven, Then I Close My Eyes, Take A Breath (I’m pretty sure this was the intro order, the rest of OAI followed in jumbled order. Crosby and Nash appeared for the same few, same as last night.)
SECOND HALF: SOYCD, Wot’s the Deal, Breathe/Time/Reprise, Wearing the Inside Out, Coming Back to Life, High Hopes, Echoes, WYWH, Comfy Numb.
The lighting was wonderful. The ‘wall of steam’ that starts the show and the ceiling of ‘laser fingers’ (a’la DSoT) that meet the first solo in Numb were heart-stopping.
Thank you David. You are the reason humans have ears and the reason I’m me.
Your forever grateful, temporarily disgusted attendee.
Another great performance tonight and the inclusion of “Wots…” and “Coming Back to Life” were highlights. David AND Rick’s voices never sounded better.
Also ran into Graham Nash leaving the theatre – nice guy!
And can I plug Jon Carin’s new album? He collaborated with ex-Psychedelic Furs Richard Butler for a Butler solo album due on Koch later this month. It’s a great record – I’ve been lucky enough to hear it.
Dave DiSanzo
Just got back from the 4/5 NYC show. David, Richard, everyone – best damn show I’ve ever seen. I can’t thank you enough for putting so much into it. Absolutely amazing.
just got back from the show tonight…WOW
It was absolutely amazing, i dont know how else to describe it. I really cant complain about anything either…there were alot of drunk people of course, but the music was so loud you coudlnt hear them over david or his guitar anyways. There was also a lot of smoking going on in there (its a rock concert, you need to expect that) and honestly it doesnt smell bad, it didnt bother me at least. Same setlist as the night before except he played COMING BACK TO LIFE instead of fat old son.
well i hope everyone else enjoys the rest of the shows as much as i did. Just dont go there expecting a dance recital or ballet…its a rock concert with drinking, smoking, and loud cheering. Just keep the energy positive and you’ll have a blast!
peace
Alright, thank you to all for the great reviews from NYC. But I have to say I’m glad those 2 shows are over! That’s because I get to see the next two!! See all you other lucky ones in Toronto on Sunday.
Mike From Vancouver
Caption: Richard is in the mood, playing along, he takes a long breathe and exhales Om, Ma, Ni, Pad, Mi, Um. To Angelo, great pics of NY. To Strange, get a life dude. To be so near David would be an inspiration, not a burden. Think about it. He is in demand 100% of the time,not only with the media, but with the constant fans hounding him on a daily basis. On top of that, he is trying to allow his family into his own time frame. Sure, I’d love to talk to David, get his autograph and jam with him. It’ll never happen. That’s why I pay to see him and hope that everyone else can enjoy the moment at hand. To Richard, I would love to hear you sing Wearing The Inside Out at Massey. Hi Fed, Guy,Jon, Marc and everyone. Where’s Roofer?
David should be happy that after 12 years people love him that much to go to JFK to try to get a glimpse of their hero.
If the kids were harmed then that is another issue, but maybe the kids shouldnt be right with dad whilst hes AT WORK,,,, and going to a new city after a 12 year hiatus is HIS JOB….
In response to that, “Bleeding Heart Artist” whoever you are, when David, or I, or anyone, get off a plane after a long flight we are not actually “at work” and are you suggesting that we should be forcefully seperated from our children when we tour so we don’t run the risk of upsetting rude fans? I take it you don’t have a family then…
Really quite annoyed with you.
Guy
Well put!,
BLEEDING nuisance I think would be a better e mail alias to use. Sorry to hear some fans thought they were at Giant Stadium circa 1975 and not the ambient astmosphere this record and tour deserve. Nice to see ” Coming back ” got an airing again.
Rgds Geoff Duffy (Dublin)
another early visit to find out the setlist before work. ed, this really is an addiction and i’m not the only one who’s addicted. you should have a government health warning on the page somewhere! thanks again for getting up so early for us (must have been 5 or 6 am if you’re in the uk). i appreciate it if no one else seems to. anyway, the guy who called david a “spoiled brat” back there just because he wouldn’t stick around after the show to sign more bloody autographs is so obviously a bitter roger fan trying to stir up trouble. grow up. lots of people said how david took the time for an autograph or photo. he doesn’t have to. thanks to alex d and justin for the setlist and all those who posted positive reviews. i needed that. seems that the crowd in the us shows far less respect for band, venue rules and the other people in the crowd than those in holland, italy, germany and france combined. remind me never to go to a show in new york even though the city is beautiful. i hope canada and uk crowds will behave better although there are selfish b*stards everywhere and i don’t think it’s a new yorker thing. i do think it’s an american thing however. someone at radio city music hall should be sacked by the sounds of it. ok, better get set for work. looking forward to reading more when i get home.