Obscure SPOILER thread - set lists, reviews etc

[joe stalin]

Saw the show last night. Loved it. Many highlights, but the standout for me was Neil singing Your Funny Uncle. I think it's the first time I've actually cried at a PSB gig. Just beautiful.

Some other random thoughts:

- Neil's voice sounded about the best I've ever heard it. Digital trickery or just confidence? It sounded very natural, so if there's some clever processing going on, it's extremely subtle.

- I liked the fact they kept the songs true to their original arrangements. I wonder to what extent they went back to the original stems vs. recreating them?

- Is this really only going to be this week? I strongly suspect we'll see some one-offs around Europe, at the very least.

- Change the horn sound on King of Rome, lads. It sounded like my Yamaha PSR-2 from 1990.

- Overall, I think it was a great selection of tracks, but I reckon they could stick in a couple more bangers. In the night, Delusions, Decide (do vocals on one track, Chris!), The Boy Who...

- Sound mix wasn't great at times and the whole thing felt a bit quiet to me. The Way It Used To Be seemed way too quiet last night.

- Audience members: If you're going to pay a hundred quid for a ticket to stand around other people who've paid a hundred quid chatting during the songs you don't know, maybe just stay at home. We didn't come to hear that. And don't moan if you get moved a little bit as people are getting past for drinks or the bathroom. You might not have noticed, but space is a little limited.

- Thank you PSB. We're very lucky to have you still soundtracking our lives.

Hi Ea… great to see you. Hopefully some point you’ll reupload the piano covers set to you tube. Missed those times. TF

[moxxey]

- Change the horn sound on King of Rome, lads. It sounded like my Yamaha PSR-2 from 1990.

I noticed that and, at first, thought it was a mistake!

Has no-one else mentioned Neil re-starting the show after a couple of minutes as he forgot the lyrics?

[TheGardner]

...see footer under the setlst from yesterday

[ea39]

- Audience members: If you're going to pay a hundred quid for a ticket to stand around other people who've paid a hundred quid chatting during the songs you don't know, maybe just stay at home. We didn't come to hear that. And don't moan if you get moved a little bit as people are getting past for drinks or the bathroom. You might not have noticed, but space is a little limited.

I quietly told someone like this last night that "I can tell you really like the sound of your own voice, but we're here to listen to them, not you" as I pointed to the stage. That shut him up, and I got approving thumbs up from nearby people.

Brilliant!

[ea39]

Hi Ea… great to see you. Hopefully some point you’ll reupload the piano covers set to you tube. Missed those times. TF

Ah, thank you! I'm hoping to get stuff back online soon, along with new things.... Appreciate the support!

[Pod]

Big rumour of a special guest this evening. One half of Electronic…

[Gabby]

I've redone the 6 April Spotify list to reflect the correct version of Music For Boys and added a recording from my local drive of I Dream of a Better Tomorrow, which I presume nobody else will be able to access from this playlist, but one can add the live version of it if you want the "full" experience.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4N5zd ... 1d0eb44576

[Gabby]

Big rumour of a special guest this evening. One half of Electronic…

No disrespect to SMJ, but if Johnny Marr is a guest at all this week, I am going to be seriously disappointed about Monday's performance.

Unfortunately for me it was Monday or not at all, because it fell neatly into Easter weekend meaning less days off from work and school for our party of three.

I guess complaining about that when so many others didn't even get to go is not a good look, and it was spectacular to be part of that first night excitement/vibe, but I have a feeling today, Thursday and Friday night could each be something really special.

[TheGardner]

Big rumour of a special guest this evening. One half of Electronic…

Yes, Johnny Marr was seen in a car at the back entrance...

[Pod]

Nice touch - PSB on stage at the end of Princess Julia’s set as it’s her birthday. They gave her some flowers. Awwwww

[Joemoz]

Question: Are they checking ID at the gate?

[Pod]

Nope

[Joemoz]

Nope

Thanks!

[Pod]

Deleted - Gardner has the setlist

[petshopgrrl]

Nice touch - PSB on stage at the end of Princess Julia’s set as it’s her birthday. They gave her some flowers. Awwwww

That's sweet! Has she done Party in the Blitz in her set yet? Tom Stephan was in the audience last night - would have been a good time to break out that Superchumbo mix.