Most emotional concert
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Topic: Most emotional concert
Posted By: ZowieZiggy
Subject: Most emotional concert
Date Posted: February 01 2007 at 19:02
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Concerts are a special moment for me.
I've seen poor ones, great ones and some emotional ones.
These are what I 'm interested in : to know when you felt the emotion invaded you (at the time of the concert or maybe later when you think about it).
The most emotional for me was Genesis for the "Lamb Lies Down On Broadway".
It was on April 12, 1975.
Why was it emotional for me ?
1. It was my first Genesis concert (and unfortunately the last one while they were five) and I was profundely in love with them
2. Something very special did happen that night : they played two encores (nothing special so far). These were : "The Musical Box " and "The Knife" - "Le Couteau" as Peter will introduce it in French (he did use French to tell his stories when Genesis was touring in French speaking cities at that time).
At times, there were no encore. At times either "Watcher" or "The Musical Box" (or both).
Only on two occasions did they play "The Musical Box " and "The Knife" : on May 2nd 1975 in Birmingham and in Brussels.
They knew already that they wouldn't tour together and wanted probably to thank the Belgian audience (Genesis preformed first outside the UK in Belgium - March 1971).
3. If I recall this concert with so much passion, it 's because it definitely left its mark on me (even if I saw them three times when they were four).
So, please tell me yours and why.
Cheers.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 01 2007 at 19:11
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mine was of all things.. not at a rock concert.. but personally meeting
a living legend of music.. jazz legend Dave Brubeck after a intimate
show for about 50 people, he did at NMU (northern michigan univ) back
in early 90's. Alll I could do was blather on like an idiot about
what a fan I was and how much that about (Time Out) defined
my musical existance.. ie... me. Hell of a nice guy too... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: February 01 2007 at 19:20
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Any concert of Peter Hammill is highly emotional. And I have seen him at least a dozen times. But probably the best was the reunion concert of VdGG at the Royal Festival Hall in London on May 6th 2005. The live album of that event is overdue and will finally be released on March 5th this year under the name "Real Time". It will be a double CD and contain the whole concert from beginning to end. Jean and I were fortunate enough to attend it and will never forget it. -------------  BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 03:17
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I've been to some absolute blinders over the years, but probably the most emotional one was when we saw The The on their 'Dusk' tour; they tour very rarely, so when you do get to see them, you have to be quick with the tickets.
At the time I wasn't really into them, I was only there as Vicky was a fan, but I can honestly say I've never heard a crowd reaction like it; even Matt Johnson seemed taken aback with the reception. From nowhere, this gig went into my top 5 of all time & now I'm a confirmed fan. ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 03:22
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As an aside though, the most emotional gig I've ever seen on film has to be Neil Young's 'Weld' tour from the time of the first Gulf war - a combination of an angry Neil Young & Crazy Horse going for it on stage (including his solo version of Dylan's Blowin' In The Wind), the news footage being shown as a backdrop and crowd shots showing everybody singing along with all the lyrics... the album was good, but the film of the gig...
...unfortunately never released on DVD, but thanks to the advent of DVD recorders...  -------------
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 05:51
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Well, neighbour
 , since my 14th I am a concert-freak, also because in my opinion most (prog) rock bands are on stage at their best.
Great memories:
Yes-Going For The One tour 1977: the return of the giant Wakeman, what an incredible dynamic and compelling renditions of Awaken (Squire his triple-neck, Howe his guitar museum and Wakeman surrounded by an array of Minimoogs), Close To The Edge and the encore Roundabout, everybody was dancing, clapping and playing air-guitar, I had never thought progheads would act so spontaneously
 Rush-Hemispheres tour on Pinkpop 1979: Rush for the first time in Holland, Alex and Geddy playing Xanadu on their Gibson and -Rickenbacker twin-necks, magical!
UK-Danger Money tour 1979: Eddie Jobson playing on his huge Yamaha CS80 synthesizer and on his transparent electric violin with a blue light shining from behind, mindblowing!
Peter Gabriel-IV tour on Werchter Pop 1983: the best concert ever given, so dynamic and enthousiastic with Tony Levin, Larry Fast and Peter Gabriel, incredible gig, especially when all hundred thousands in the crowd were moved during Peter Gabriel his melancholical vocals in Biko
 Steve Hackett-2004: unforgettable, the first time (I have seen all Hackett concerts in Holland between 1979 and 2006) I saw him playing Firth Of Fifth, tears in my eyes!
Pink Floyd-The Wall 1980 in Earls Court London: we were with a group of progheads visiting London and could purchase tickets on the black market (4 tickets euro 250,- ..), what a mindblowing experience to witness the entire The Wall show including all those exciting visuals, the highlight was David Gilmour standing on top of the wall and playing his most moving solo Comfortably Numb with a light from behind, MAGICAL!
The Musical Box-The SEBTP tour 2007: this bands is so mighty close to the magical live experience of early Genesis, especially during The Muscial box with PG and the old man mask and Supper's Ready with PG wearing the rex box on his head and holding the illuminated tube above his head (the victory of Good above Evil), in the end a standing ovation
And I would like to mention the emotional moments that I got the opportunity to witness Anekdoten (Mellotron
 ), Riverside (what a moving and dynamic prog) and Ken Hensley solo (a splendid, very hot 12 minutes version of Gypsy) on stage  For me (prog)rock concerts have a special meaning, they are the climax of my musical experience because of the blend of music and visuals, I am often carried away to Progheaven during concerts so in fact most concerts are very emotional for me
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Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:02
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Attending concerts is essential for any Rock fan, Prog or otherwise - seeing your favourite stars in the flesh, songs cleverly improvised, amazing light shows, visual/theatrical treats are not to be missed!
Though i have been lucky enough to see some amazing concerts over the years, i think my most emotional moment was during Led Zeppelin's legendary run at London's Earl's Court in 1975, they played a fantastic set, were at the top of their form, and during an amazing performance of "Kashmir" - i could feel myself welling up inside, it was a magnificent moment - the lights, the sound - unsurpassed, though a performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen the same year came very close!
 ..i'm having an emotional moment right now just thinking about it ....excuse me while i go and have a good old blub..
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Posted By: andu
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:27
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Wow Fred, you were at Earl's Court 75!!! Did you catch the 23 minutes long No Quarter, which is (in that certain interpretation) imo one of the greatest achievements of rock and prog? Wow!
Well, "I prefer grapes, anyway".
Another great Zeppelin concert was the Knebworth 79 Fair one (they always overcharged emotionally their performances, but seeing Page crying while doing Achilles' just tops everything). There is a Zepp n00b from that concert who's now roaming this prog forum with official powers entrusted, did you know that?
My most-intense-concert experience was in december 2001 at a piano concert with a local jazz performer named Johnny Raducanu. Later the concert was put on CD with the name "Jazz Antifanariot". The emotional side of it comes from both the playing and the fact that the concert was comemorating one of the greatest Romanian artist at one year distance from his death - just inside the museum he created and managed; there were long, emotional periods when the musician spoke about his strong friendship with the deceased. ------------- "PA's own GI Joe!" 
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Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 08:48
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Not prog but close. I heard the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven's 9th symphony in the Meyerson Hall with full chorale about 2 years ago and I couldn't help but be overcome with emotion during the 4th movement. I'm talking tears... ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 13:37
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I've been only to a few concerts, but even If I went to them all, The Flower Kings concert would remain as my top favorite of all time, because it's a band I love, THE band I love (after the new york 5 of course) so if the question is "emotional", well, no concert will be ever as emotional as that was, you don't understand how a latin feels, that heart comes into the scene more than the brain sometimes.... so, until I see Dream Theater alive, The Flower Kings will be my most remembered concert ever. And, besides, it was musically a magnificent experience. ------------- 
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Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 19:28
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My most emotional concert, easy:
December 1, 1970
Fillmore East, New York City
Virgil Fox - Heavy Organ with Joe's Lights
Virgil Fox master organist playing the legendary "rock" venue with the original 3-manual Rodgers Touring Organ "Black Beauty". 144 speakers lined the outer aisles and the stage and the "Black Beauty" dead center stage. At the helm the maestro, Virgil Fox. When he hit the notes the walls literally shook. And his enthusiasm was unmatched. It was an evening of Bach with fox playing and explaining all night. A wonderful performance by a one-of-a-kind performer. The album\cd is still avialble and you can listen to that very concert for free over at Wolfgang’s Vault.
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: February 03 2007 at 00:36
Man, that sounds spectacular. What kind of an organ was that? -------------
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dwill123 wrote:Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: February 03 2007 at 19:07
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Posted By: Freak
Date Posted: February 04 2007 at 13:57
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I've been to a lot of smaller, more personal shows at a local club here, but my only big-time concert was in Columbus at a CSNY gig. It was spectacular, and hopefully The Who concert I'm seeing in a month will be just as good. My favorite has been at that little club here, where I've seen plenty of great bands play, with a crowd of around fifty. Last night I actually saw a rap act, and enjoyed it! Surprising. ------------- 
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Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Date Posted: February 04 2007 at 14:25
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My emotional concert: the Score concert on April 1st of Dream Theater....the Metropolis encore was the most epic thing...ever
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: February 04 2007 at 20:13
Man do I envy you!!
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: February 05 2007 at 12:42
Oh Yes! How much fun would you have playing that monster - jeez, you'd need to be a double jointed tap-dancing octopus on speed to play that... I want one! -------------
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Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: February 05 2007 at 13:04
No; you just have to be Barbara Dennerlein.  ------------- BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: Fitzcarraldo
Date Posted: February 05 2007 at 15:25
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My most memorable concert was also not a rock concert, it was a 2003 concert by the Quinteto Piazzolla. I have been interested in composer Astor Piazzolla's music since the early 1970s but never saw him perform live (he died in 1992) and had always wanted to see a live performance by the surviving members of his quintet, who are now elderly gentlemen. You can read a brief review of that concert http://arts.guardian.co.uk/print/0,,4662158-108884,00.html - here , but, suffice it to say, it was wonderful. I took my wife, who likes tango and who I hoped would also like Piazzolla's work, and she was likewise enthralled. Given that the Quinteto plays rarely these days and, to put it bluntly, may not be around that much longer, why on Earth the concert was not recorded for release on CD is beyond me. If you have RealPlayer installed, you can watch a 1980 TV performance by Piazzolla and the other members of his quintet of one of his most famous compositions, Adios Nonino (written as an homage when his father died) http://www.piazzolla.org/video/astor3.ram - here . http://www.piazzolla.org/video/piaz2.ram - Verano Porteno is another good example of the then avant-garde style El Nuevo Tango.
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: February 05 2007 at 23:52
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Springsteen back in 1984 or U2 on the Elevation tour are pretty close. I'll have to go with U2. With merely a couple months since the gutless attacks on September 11th, U2 came out for an encore to play "One". On the screen behind them listed every victim scrolling slowly up the screen. Once the names reached the top they were then projected throughout the arena. Could be one of the most profound moments during a live show in my life.
Another emotional concert was the McCoy Tyner Trio at the Kansas City Blues & Jazz fest. Mainly because I wasn't sure what I was about to see, but impacted greatly by the end of the show. How 3 men could produce so much sound from a piano, upright bass, and a modest drum kit is beyond my comprehension. E ------------- 
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: February 06 2007 at 03:41
Admittedly, that would look sexier... -------------
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Posted By: tdbark
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 14:04
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WOW..... Never thought there would be a fellow Wildcat here in the Progarchives.... I am class of 1988 (though I started attending the school in 1979... long story as to why it took so long to graduate... lol), and I went back to NMU to get my Secondary Teaching Certification in 1993-1995. And it is interesting that you brought up that school, because my most emotional concert experience happened there. It actually was emotional more in retrospect than at the time it happened, though the concert itself was excellent. In 1981, I went to see Harry Chapin perform at the fieldhouse. I didn't know it at the time, but I witnessed one of the last live performances of this great singer/songwriter...... I cried when, in July of the same year, I read of his death in a car crash....... ------------- Twenty men crossing a bridge into a village, are twenty men crossing twenty bridges into twenty villages. Wallace Stevens |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 14:38
But it wouldn't sound better!
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Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: February 15 2007 at 15:41
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I have quite a few :
Rush - Vapor Trails tour in Toronto.
It was so good to see them 'home' (I'm from Montreal) after such a long absence. It was an outdoor concert, and in the background we could see the CN Tower, with the moon above it... a magical night to say the least !
The Tea Party with The Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra
Man, that was such an intense concert. The arrangments were very poignant, the choice of songs excellent... hell, I had tears in my eyes during a few songs in the show !
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell Tour
Pink Floyd is the first prog band I discovered (i was 5 or 6 years old), and this show was the only one I saw from them...
I could go on and on, but these are my most intense concerts. ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |