Roger Waters: European Tour 2018 (Ireland included)

Peter File

dasdog wrote: »

Journalists will write anything. Found that to be a very average. Going through the motions with pre-recorded video. Really don't get the hype. Autechre are playing the NCH in a couple of weeks. Maybe they will do an interpretation of Astronomy Domine.

Will autechre not just press play on their laptops!!!

GLaDOS

Great gig, maybe not as good as The Wall, but that's a pretty high bar.

Particularly enjoyed the songs from Animals and Brain Damge/Eclipse was fantastic.

Sleeper12

I had a very stressful day yesterday. Website was hacked 28 hours ago and its still not back online. Also had a 30 minute argument over the phone with someone. My stress levels were through the roof.

Got to the gig & forgot my troubles for the few hours. That's the sign off really good performer and show. Light show was excellent. Can't fault it

The Nal

dasdog wrote: »

Journalists will write anything.

Yup.

"Waters has used the latter skills to immensely successful effect in the years following the band’s bona fide final album (1994’s The Division Bell)"

Ash.J.Williams

War ensemble wrote: »

Fantastic gig. The sound was incredible. He puts his heart & soul into the performance. The standing ovation he received went on for a long time ! Well deserved.

I said that to a mate this morning... He gave it literally everything last night

Ash.J.Williams

dasdog wrote: »

Journalists will write anything. Found that to be a very average. Going through the motions with pre-recorded video. Really don't get the hype. Autechre are playing the NCH in a couple of weeks. Maybe they will do an interpretation of Astronomy Domine.

Best of luck with that

Muahahaha

Enjoyed the gig last night but felt it didnt reach the heights of his previous shows. Roger himself gave it socks though. The scaling back of all the usual props was a bit disappointing, we only had the pig and a round ball. They never brought out the 30 foot tall monsters during Another Brick in the Wall which were always my favourites

Beekay

It was a great gig. Unfortunately I was up in the gods so missed out on the quadrophonic sound but the sound was still fantastic, luckily I have standing tickets for tonight.

I was expecting the full stage show, wish I knew they wouldn't have it before buying the tickets. Probably would have gone to another city for the gig

dasdog

WindmillWarrior wrote: »

I think you're in a very small minority there dasdog!

Ah yeah, wouldn't expect otherwise. It was fine, just a bit pedestrian. Maybe over politicised.

Peter File wrote: »

Will autechre not just press play on their laptops!!!

And swirl a few filters. It doesn't really matter what the source is.

GLaDOS

GLaDOS wrote: »

Great gig, maybe not as good as The Wall, but that's a pretty high bar.

Particularly enjoyed the songs from Animals and Brain Damge/Eclipse was fantastic.

Absolutely - they were the highlight for me, having seen The Wall previously in all its glory.

dasdog wrote: »

. Maybe over politicised.
is.

Waters doesn’t do an impression of an angry old man- he’s always been an angry old man. There’s not too many of them left in the rock and roll world and when they’re gone, we’ll be left with the social media climbers grasping for media attention to keep their pitiful lives afloat.

In some respects I do agree with you- it was a bit OTT in parts- but I can’t get myself to criticize it as when Roger departs for good, he’ll be missed.

Beekay

Beekay wrote: »

It was a great gig. Unfortunately I was up in the gods so missed out on the quadrophonic sound but the sound was still fantastic, luckily I have standing tickets for tonight.

I was expecting the full stage show, wish I knew they wouldn't have it before buying the tickets. Probably would have gone to another city for the gig

Any good links to the full stage show? Is it like The Wall gig ? That would have been class- saying that I enjoyed the gig entirely.

A question for you all? Dave Gilmore came to mind more than once throughout the evening for obvious reasons but kudos to the band guitarists and singers nevertheless- any chance he’ll play here one day? I’d love to see him.

Beekay

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Beekay wrote: »

It was a great gig. Unfortunately I was up in the gods so missed out on the quadrophonic sound but the sound was still fantastic, luckily I have standing tickets for tonight.

I was expecting the full stage show, wish I knew they wouldn't have it before buying the tickets. Probably would have gone to another city for the gig

Any good links to the full stage show? Is it like The Wall gig ? That would have been class- saying that I enjoyed the gig entirely.

Found this one earlier. Gives a good idea of what happens.

https://youtu.be/tzjIhCMlgdI

Wing126

What's the merch like?

Jimmy Bottlehead

Wing126 wrote: »

What's the merch like?

Not much of it would grab my eye. Rather (and I understand why), there's no Dark Side of the Moon merch. Seems very loudly omitted.

furiousox

The 10 quid shirt for sale outside the venue is nice!

Ronan|Raven

Didnt expect the standing area to be so small.a great surprise.

Ronan|Raven

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

Didnt expect the standing area to be so small.a great surprise.

Looked quite tight throughout from my posh seat - and that smoke! :P

greendom

Roger has certainly perfected the art of the arena/stadium gig. Turning the size of the venue into an advantage. I was 30 rows back but didn't feel that I missed out compared to those much closer to the front.


It was absolute perfection!

Jimmy Bottlehead

Fůck me this is unreal.

Waters is absolutely tearing the stage up. He also seems to be covering any weaknesses perfectly with his choice of band.

Intermission time here but man, I'm glad I made the last minute decision to come!

scruff monkey

It’s a bit special alright. Almost wet me self at wish you were here

stateofflux

Top class... seen quite a few cash in tours recently that were lazy and lacklustre

this was different... no expense spared to deliver a complete fully immersive audio visual experience with excellent and emotional performances of classic Pink floyd songs...good man Roger!

Rothko

I was there last night and I thought it was fantastic. If I had more money I'd have been there again tonight.

thebull85

Great gig, but could do without all the political ****e.

Mike Guide 69

First time I’ve seen Roger Waters live and I have to say it was one of the most surreal gigs I’ve ever been to.I was completely drawn in,it was such a visual spectacle,from the videos to the props (flying pig and moon) to the actual persona of Waters himself on stage,it was just amazing.Yeah I do agree maybe some of the stuff was a little bit over politicized but then again Floyd’s catalogue always had that statement of questioning the political establishment and I guess it was inevitable that Roger Waters would have moments of this.

Highlights for me was “Wish You Were Here” followed by “The Wall” I was trying to leg it to the toilets between the songs and I say I need a kidney transplant after it !!!!, but had a great view of the stage ,was in block b, so had a perfect view.You could tell Roger loved the crowd ,the applause and standing ovation really hit home to him,but overall amazing ,thoroughly enjoyed it

endacl

Fcuk me, that was incredible.

That’s all I got...

MikeyTaylor

He was brilliant tonight. A one in a million talent.

Titzon Toast

That was amazing. Work tomorrow though, why God, why???

scruff monkey

thebull85 wrote: »

Great gig, but could do without all the political ****e.

You've not really paid much attention to Roger have you?

Mrs Shuttleworth

Sensational.

They had a fair whack of analog synths and gear up there which is the difference between yesterday's amazing music and today's sh1te.

He started the crowd run with me down the front left so won't be washing my hand for a month now!

Jimmy Bottlehead

Mrs Shuttleworth wrote: »

Sensational.

They had a fair whack of analog synths and gear up there which is the difference between yesterday's amazing music and today's sh1te.

He started the crowd run with me down the front left so won't be washing my hand for a month now!

I got the hand slap too, along with a few smiles and nods as I was front row and centre.

One of the greatest gigs I've ever seen. Absolute spectacle and it hit me tonight that I don't know if anyone of genuine quality is going to be around to see when I'm in my 50s.

culline

Mindblowing.

8mv

Got to see him at last - between one thing and another, I've always managed to miss RW shows. That was a great gig, wonderful sound quality even though I was only two rows from the back wall and had plenty of messers around me. One mother****er right behind me would whistle shrilly every 30 secs or so until some of us let a roar at him to stfu. Others were obviously there as corporate guests and had no respect or consideration for the genuine music fan. It was also noticeable that whenever a song from the latest (excellent) album was played, there would be a rush for the bar - very disrespectful. I can't understand why people HAVE to drink during concerts, but I've gone on about this on other gig threads ad nauseum. I suppose I'm not surprised to hear people on the way out whinging about the 'political ****e' - nobody who bought a ticket could be unaware of RWs views and his willingness to express them. Long may he continue do so.

A.Gorilla

What a gig that was. I honestly thought the Aviva gig would never be topped but last night just blew me away. The sound and visuals were incredible and the crowd were brilliant. I have to admit I became very emotional during the great gig in the sky....it was so powerful,brought tears to my eyes thinking of my dad..An amazing night and ended with a fist pump from the man himself....ðŸ˜

GLaDOS

scruff monkey wrote: »

You've not really paid much attention to Roger have you?

Yeah, the politics do nothing for me really, but take away the politics and you take away Roger. Animals in particular is a very politicised album and is always going to be represented as such.

thebull85

scruff monkey wrote: »

You've not really paid much attention to Roger have you?

No i havent.

scruff monkey

He's been a very political artist for decades.

The whole "dance monkey boy dance and don't dare make me think if i don't want to" attitude to music / art I think is quite dangerous.

The Nal

Was the setlist the same? Nothing on setlist.fm yet

scruff monkey

The Nal wrote: »

Was the setlist the same? Nothing on setlist.fm yet

Same as Tuesday

Thunder77

It was more than likely the same set as the night before, RW sticks to the same show pretty much, he might have played Mother instead of Danny Boy maybe, i wonder can anyone confirm that who went last night

Jimmy Bottlehead

Thunder77 wrote: »

It was more than likely the same set as the night before, RW sticks to the same show pretty much, he might have played Mother instead of Danny Boy maybe, i wonder can anyone confirm that who went last night

He played Danny Boy.

Wooderson

scruff monkey wrote: »

He's been a very political artist for decades.

The whole "dance monkey boy dance and don't dare make me think if i don't want to" attitude to music / art I think is quite dangerous.

His "support" of Assange could be described similarly mate. At the very best it is seriously mixed up.

The Nal

scruff monkey wrote: »

He's been a very political artist for decades.

The whole "dance monkey boy dance and don't dare make me think if i don't want to" attitude to music / art I think is quite dangerous.

Its quite welcome. You don't have to agree with it. Although Id disagree with them in places, Id much rather a strong stance like Waters, Dylan, early U2, Lennon, Mozza, Rage Against the Machine etc than some wishy-washy "lets all get along" cobblers.

And you have to remember that Rodge grew up in a communist household in the 40s and 50s. Wildly different outlook on the world to most people.

scruff monkey

Wooderson wrote: »

His "support" of Assange could be described similarly mate. At the very best it is seriously mixed up.

No question he could be very wrong on that front but the point still stands

Wooderson

scruff monkey wrote: »

No question he could be very wrong on that front but the point still stands

Agreed.

Mickolution

For anyone interested, the guitarist in the band (Jonathan Wilson) is a great musician/producer in his own right. Thought he was doing a lot of heavy lifting, but didn't realise who he was until Waters introduced the band.

Produced all of Father John Misty's albums and his own stuff is great. Definitely recommend this album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6H4oaCkelE&list=PLRQKT-Cu2_2RAc3NY6pidJWeJAjv-8yrJ

The Nal

Mickolution wrote: »

For anyone interested, the guitarist in the band (Jonathan Wilson) is a great musician/producer in his own right. Thought he was doing a lot of heavy lifting, but didn't realise who he was until Waters introduced the band.

Produced all of Father John Misty's albums and his own stuff is great. Definitely recommend this album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6H4oaCkelE&list=PLRQKT-Cu2_2RAc3NY6pidJWeJAjv-8yrJ

Yup, Gentle Spirit is a cracker too. He played Whelans in March. Great gig.

Heres a tune for driving around in the sun.

Mickolution

Yeah, I wanted to go to that but then forgot about it until it was over! Heard the new album was great, haven't listened yet, though.

MikeyTaylor

Mickolution wrote: »

For anyone interested, the guitarist in the band (Jonathan Wilson) is a great musician/producer in his own right. Thought he was doing a lot of heavy lifting, but didn't realise who he was until Waters introduced the band.

Produced all of Father John Misty's albums and his own stuff is great. Definitely recommend this album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6H4oaCkelE&list=PLRQKT-Cu2_2RAc3NY6pidJWeJAjv-8yrJ

He also opened for Tom Petty at his last-ever Irish gig.

Muahahaha

The Nal wrote: »

And you have to remember that Rodge grew up in a communist household in the 40s and 50s. Wildly different outlook on the world to most people.

Plus his father was killed in WW2 when Roger was only 5 months of age. He has a lifetime of anger at the British establishment about never having a father to bring him up. He wrote about it in the song When the Tigers Broke Free, you can feel the anger in the lyrics

And kind old King George
Sent mother a note
When he heard that father was gone
It was, I recall
In the form of a scroll
With gold leaf adorned
And I found it one day
In a drawer of old photographs, hidden away
And my eyes still grow damp to remember
His Majesty signed
With his own rubber stamp
It was dark all around
There was frost in the ground
When the tigers broke free
And no one survived
From the Royal Fusiliers Company Z
They were all left behind
Most of them dead
The rest of them dying
And that's how the High Command
Took my daddy from me

The Nal

Heres little Rodge (on his mothers knee) just before his Dad jetted off to the Battle of Anzio