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I was at the Shepherds Bush show too, what was up with the sound
there?  I'm hoping it was the venue and not the mixing desk. 
I could barely hear Peter's singing, except on the quiet parts.  It
kind of took a way some of the joy for me, which is a shame, as it is
the only time I shall get to see them (unless they do more concerts
next year!).  I was sat at the front of the level 2 seated section
next to Jim Christopulos of all people, hehe.

Highlights for me were _The Sleepwalkers_, _Childlike Faith in Childhood's End_ and _Man-Erg_.  Amazing performance.

If only I had a chance to hear them where there was a better
sound.  I have managed to hear the RFH gig on CD (I shall be
buying the official release later this year) and that is an amazing gig
and much better sound.

I did notice the cameras, but due to the poor sound, I'm not sure what they get out of it...

Oh and NutterAlert, if you were one of the guys wearing your self-made
Nutter Alert t-shirts, then I saw you.  A group of you were
shouting up at me at one time, I think you were trying to get me to get
your Canadian friend to notice you.  If that wasn't you, then oh
well.

James.

Edited by Geck0

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VanderGraafKommandöh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 04 2005 Location: Malaria Status: Offline Points: 89372	Posted: July 12 2005 at 13:10
	I was at the Shepherds Bush show too, what was up with the sound there? I'm hoping it was the venue and not the mixing desk. I could barely hear Peter's singing, except on the quiet parts. It kind of took a way some of the joy for me, which is a shame, as it is the only time I shall get to see them (unless they do more concerts next year!). I was sat at the front of the level 2 seated section next to Jim Christopulos of all people, hehe. Highlights for me were _The Sleepwalkers_, _Childlike Faith in Childhood's End_ and _Man-Erg_. Amazing performance. If only I had a chance to hear them where there was a better sound. I have managed to hear the RFH gig on CD (I shall be buying the official release later this year) and that is an amazing gig and much better sound. I did notice the cameras, but due to the poor sound, I'm not sure what they get out of it... Oh and NutterAlert, if you were one of the guys wearing your self-made Nutter Alert t-shirts, then I saw you. A group of you were shouting up at me at one time, I think you were trying to get me to get your Canadian friend to notice you. If that wasn't you, then oh well. James. Edited by Geck0


Hammill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 09 2005 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 400	Posted: July 12 2005 at 10:10
	i can't wait to watch them in Greece on the 21st of July....they will play with porcupine tree ()...and the case is that vdgg will open for PT!!!!!!!!


NutterAlert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 07 2005 Location: In transition Status: Offline Points: 2808	Posted: July 12 2005 at 09:35
	Coming back down to Earth after following VdGG around England this weekend. Friday - Shepherds Bush, London (Darkness, Undercover/Scorched Earth, Bloody Emperor, Lemmings, Las Rossa, Childlike Faith, Killer, Sleepwalkers, Nutter Alert, Man-erg Encore: Refugees, Theme One) Started with a minutes silence, to remember the previous day's attrocities in London. Peter Hammill said the show must go on and it did. First time I have seen them in a venue where you stand and managed to get in the front row. Sound was not good, but great view of the band. Highlights were Man-erg, theme-one and seeing PH singing within a plectrum in his mouth whilst scratching his arse! This show was recorded with video cameras at the front. I have to hope they edit out the crowd scenes if it gets released, if not i'm the person at the front in the white t-shirt bouncing around with a stupid grin on my face. Saturday - DeMontford Hall, Leicester (Undercover/scorched Earth, Bloody Emperor, Black room, When she comes, Still Life, Masks, Childlike Faith, Sleepwalkers, Nutter Alert, Man-erg Encore: Lemmings, Wondering) Brilliant show, sound was fantastic, David Jackson was on fabulous form and PH got almost all the lyrics right! Highlight was 'Still Life', an incredibly emotional moment. Sunday - Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (Darkness, Undercover/Scorched Earth, Every Bloody Emporer, Lemmings, When She comes, Childlike Faith, Sleepwalkers, Black Room, Nutter Alert, Man-erg, Encore: Killer, Wondering) Seemed to start a bit slowly but really got going for me by 'When She Comes', a superb version. Jackson again on incredible form. Marvelled at Hugh Banton, legs moving all over the place playing bass pedals. They are just getting better all the time. It is hard to believe they can produce such an amazing sound and so obviously enjoy playing together. I've seen all six of their shows and now have to face the prospect of not seeing them again this tour (that is unless I want to get divorced). I hope you guys who catch the remaining shows enjoy seeing them as much as I have. At this rate the final show in Amsterdam should be incredible.
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