Interesting article in the New York Post. Seems the MSG show was actually sold out in the end, this might explain why! Might be worth those of you in USA who don't have tickets yet to keep scouring the ticket sites as prices are coming down the nearer the gig date. You'll need to disable any ad blockers you have to read the article.
Posts by seftonave
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Yes despite my childish sniggering I did think how irritated I'd be by fireworks during FS. I went on that tour too and found the closing performance of that heartfelt touching song, with just PG and TL, very moving. It would definitely be marred by bangs, pops, sizzles and flashed during it.
But the sneeze though... "And the monster I was - ACHHHAAA! (sniff) - so afraid of..."
Funny you should say that, but I always have a snigger during Growing Up. First time I heard it I thought he sang "My GOATS like to travel" ................ and it's stuck in my mind ever since.
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I expect them to play the same set in North America. I don't think they will change anything...
In my opinion Big Time was the weak link in an otherwise brilliant set. I’m biased though as I really don’t think it’s a strong song. Ditch it and put Secret World in its place, then you have an almost perfect setlist!
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I was pretty transfixed with this live. first time in Verona. I loved the strings and the backing vocals and being sat in that amazing venue. So, I do like this version, but as mentioned above I find the live version more satisfying. At Verona, just before the end of the song, in the final fading few seconds someone shouted "we love you Peter!!" and the crowd erupted. I think it was a reaction to the song, rather than just PG himself.
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Strange no Genesis' album.
As far as I'm aware they Hipgnosis only covers for LLDOB, TOTT, Wind and Wuthering and .......ATTWT. I'd say that the Lamb has the most unique cover/artwork of those albums (My opinion only!) And yo do see it on the wall of the office they are interviewing, Po, Storm and Roger Dean in. I'm assuming the office must have been at Charisma?
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My local cinema screened this these last few days... the exact few days I've been away. Hope to catch it elsewhere.
We watched on Amazon. I prefer that to sitting in a cinema with folk scoffing popcorn!
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Watched Squaring The Circle last night, really enjoyed it. PG features in it quite a bit, discussing the covers of his first two solo albums. Some nice shots of Storm Thorgeson and Po Powell being interviewed with a big print/poster for LLDOB on the wall behind them. it's dominated by Floyd, but then that's to be expected. Some great comments for Noel Gallagher as well.
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Any rumours about more European dates next spring/summer?
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cette tournée est à mon avis l'une, sinon la meilleure qu'il ait faite.
I would agree!
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Peter’s tribute to Sinead is here.
https://petergabriel.com/news/sinead-oconnor/
A great singer, and a woman who took no shit! Nothing Compares 2 U is a classic, emotional song. -
Bruce Springsteen, Monza 25th July. On our way to Croatia so silly not to.
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I saw the Verona show and the last one in Dublin. I wasn't quite sure what to think about the Verona show. The setting was amazing, the weather ... well ... not. The show was okay, but it somehow lacked a bit of magic that also the stunning venue could not compensate.
I thought about selling my ticket for Dublin after the show in Verona, but didn't in the end. Which was good,
Dublin was putting things right for me. Indoor, nearly perfect sound, almost no fuck-ups (I think Peter's microphone was switched off during one line of the song Panopticom, that's it!) and a great atmosphere in the venue, which was also not too big. It was also good to hear the new songs a second time, that was more enjoyable.
Logistically, it was a little nightmare for me to go to Dublin. I arrived late and left early on Monday morning, but it was worth it. Sorry I couldn't meet anybody.
In a nutshell: What a show! But watch it inside!
It's interesting the different experiences different folk can have at the same gig!. I too went to Verona, and for me it had an almost surreal/magical feel to it. I was, though, in a great position, in the cheap seats sitting on a pile of papers to keep my bum dry! For me the sound was perfect. Milan the following night was excellent and I'd say the best indoor sound of the three indoor gigs I went to. Birmingham I went to with a couple of mates and that was brilliant. We'd spotted a few empty seats near the front on the side, so a perfect view and sound. My gripe with indoor 'barns' is that they can never seem to completely get rid of echo and this was particularly true for me at Manchester. I actually sat in four different spots, varying from the cheap seat I'd bought and as it wasn't sold out I ended up on the side near the front, and on the floor, third row. Ironically the cheapest seat high up at the back had the best sound! All the other spots, the sound was very good, apart form the dreaded echo. Has to be said the Manc audience were the most 'up for it' and enthusiastic. In my book this series of concerts is up there at the top of all the PG gigs I've seen.
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I have to say, I've always liked going to gigs by PG and hearing new stuff. Lets not forget that Genesis went out and played the whole of TLLDOB in USA before it was released, a bold step indeed at the time. The first WOMAD was pretty much all new stuff as well, and was brilliant.
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I think there may well be more European dates next spring/summer 2024. This would make a lot of sense given the investment in the stage show and trying to re-coup some of the costs. Secret World ran for over 2 years, Growing Up/Still Growing Up was another 2 year + I think. At the moment the I/O tour only covers 6 months. There may be shifts in band members especially the younger ones who already have careers in their own musical areas and have prior commitments. I'm hoping there will be more in Europe anyway!
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re: ticket sales: that was a major UK issue. The shows in Germany, Italy and France (and others) were sold out or nearly full.
in the UK ticket prices dropped significantly a week prior to the show to attract more people.Manchester was the gig with the least people I went to, but one of the most appreciated by the audience of the gigs I saw! (Verona, Milan, Birmingham, Manchester) Ticket prices in UK are crazy. I think I paid €120 for one of the best seats in Milan, a similar seat was over £180 in UK. It's what we call 'ripoff' Britain.
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Arrived in Dublin
No wonder hotels are booked - 40th pride anniversary celebration.
Wonderful atmosphere in the cityEnjoy! Lest we forget Dublin is the place PG first wore the red dress and and fox head!
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Yes, there are always a number of folk who turn up late and pissed. Had a load turn up partway through panopticom and insist on whistling to each other across the block, shouting and waving etc.
PS Chris, I didn’t get you a shirt, too many to choose from and didn’t know your size! Sorry.
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hi Chris in Brighton here! Just saw that you are driving from South Coast to the Manchester show tomorrow. I hope you enjoy the show - I saw it in London and loved every minute. If you might consider buying a (hugely overpriced!) t-shirt for me and posting it to me afterwards I would be super grateful. Obviously I would pay for shirt and cover postage. Please don’t worry if you’re not up for it, just thought I’d ask. Enjoy the show!
Hi Chris
I will try but if q is too big I’ll maybe have to swerve!
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Went mad a got a £60 one. Not sure why I didn't go to London 02 its a 2 hour drive, 5 hours to Manchester! Anyway I get to see 2 of my children as well, as they live in Manc, my hometown!
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Could be tempted to go up to my home town from south coast..... There are some tickets at £46.
