Manchester Apollo Tonight

happy2bhere · 03-30-2007, 09:13 AM

Finally, the day has arrived and very excited. Would be good to meet fellow eskimos. Say hi if you see me, about 5 ft 4, brown hair, kahaki trouser and green t-shirt; with gorgeous dark haired geezer (me hubby!). Enjoy!

Wheels · 03-30-2007, 10:05 PM

How was it?

Nine · 03-30-2007, 10:20 PM

itching to hear all about it

eamo_rice · 03-31-2007, 03:20 AM

ive posted set list in gigs , but its late and i cant remember thread title, but its prob only one dealing with manc gig.

verenita · 03-31-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by eamo_rice

ive posted set list in gigs , but its late and i cant remember thread title, but its prob only one dealing with manc gig.

your psot about the gig was awesome!... thanks for take your time to share all the emotions with us (i say the same for everyone who bring it on as well)

Bred · 03-31-2007, 10:06 AM

I just had to register to share my thoughts on last night. I've been to many, many shows over the past 4 years of student life in Manchester, having seen some of my favourite artists along the way, including who I personally believe to be the finest singer/songwriter of our generation, Ryan Adams. But after having witnessed Damien last night, I can safely say that that was easily the most phenomenal gig I have ever had the privelage of attending. It was simply.. yeah, again, phenomenal. I knew he was a top songwriter, but I really had no idea how much of a top, top performer he is. Watching videos of live performances of his really does not do him any justice whatsover. So, yeah. I was to put simply - blown away to the point that I really did not notice Lisa not being there. I know it was my first gig of his, so I had no pre-Lisa breakup gig to compare it to, but if he's even half this good every night, then I intend to make sure this is the first of many, many gigs of his I go to.

The fusion of Coconuts Skins and Volcano was unbelievable. And, Cheers Darlin' was like theater. Oh so many highlights.. Too many to list. But, as has been said elsewhere, the heavier electric stuff sounded top. The improvisation/jamming at the end of most of the numbers was just brilliant fun. That is one tight, tight band. I felt A LOT of love, harmony, and musicianship between them all. It was really beautiful.

To round it off.. To just emphasize how much I enjoyed last night.. I'm planning to buy 2 tickets for friends living in London to catch him on his next leg of the tour. I know if I recommend him, there's no guarantee that they're smart enough to take my advice. So. I will force it on them. I am sure that they will be eternally grateful that I took the initiative.

happy2bhere · 03-31-2007, 02:14 PM

Was a blinder! Best gig i've ever been to. Totally rocked! Heavier, rocky stuff is totally the way forward and i love it! Was a bit surprised by audience, not many requests. I shouted for I remember and he played it better than any version i've ever heard. Was totally blown away by it. Audience generally well behaved, could have heard a pin drop at the end of the softer songs. I've waited 4 years to see them and cannot stress enough how the band have exceeded all my expectations. I didn't miss Lisa and having seen them without her, i can understand the direction he (possibly/hopefully!) wants to go in now.

Did think that he's looking a bit pale, hope he gets a day off soon to recover. Definatly needs a good home cooked meal! Tomo was awsome and so fit! Viv wearing gorgeous shoes! All ye that have yet to see them are in for a right treat! Please leave a review, nice to compare!

SilentNight · 03-31-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bred

I just had to register to share my thoughts on last night. I've been to many, many shows...

That is one tight, tight band. I felt A LOT of love, harmony, and musicianship between them all. It was really beautiful.

.

I can totally understand you. it takes a lot, a lot.. to make music like that. i am always amazed by the energy he exhibits

. glad to know that the band is in good form

.

desole · 03-31-2007, 03:32 PM

Still in awe of last night's gig, it was absolutely amazing!! Coconut skins/volcano completely blew me away... Everything blew me away, it was one hell of a show.

happy2bhere · 03-31-2007, 03:53 PM

Really was amazing wasn't it. Total emotional rollercoaster. So glad that i'm seeing him again in october. Was loving the harder, rocky sounds. Cheers darlin was very comical! Thought the opening with woman like a man was perfect. Set the tone nicely.

desole · 03-31-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by happy2bhere

Really was amazing wasn't it. Total emotional rollercoaster. So glad that i'm seeing him again in october. Was loving the harder, rocky sounds. Cheers darlin was very comical! Thought the opening with woman like a man was perfect. Set the tone nicely.

Yes the opening really set the pace for the whole show, I just thought, wow this is really going to be something. Then into Cannonball and I was nearly in tears. I was pretty overwhelmed to be there.

happy2bhere · 03-31-2007, 09:23 PM

Just found Cheers darlin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb5rRCWbfR8 Enjoy!

Ricicle · 04-02-2007, 08:20 PM

Just got back from Manchester, (made a bit of a weekend of it!), thought I would add my thoughts.

Never been to a Damien gig before, (not for the lack of trying.....was getting married in Antigua during his last gig in the uk!!), and as 'Bred' said, been to a lot of gigs in my time, but this one just blew them all out of the water!! (cold water at that!!)
The artistic content from both Damien & the band was out of this world, with the extended versions on alot of the songs, being closer to a jamming session, than a live concert..only a true pro could get away with that me thinks..!

Thought the set list was spot on, with a nice rocky beggining & ending, and with the slower songs squeezed in.
Damien AND the band, did really well without Lisa there, and whilst some of the higher pitched harmonies/intros etc, which Lisa used to do, where attempted by Damien, I don't think it detracted from the songs at all.

As already posted the coconut skins/volcano fusion was just superb, but highlight for me......I remember. simply awsome..

Looking forward to Plymouth Pavillions in October now...

R.
x

Moves-My-World · 04-02-2007, 10:05 PM

I posted some of my videos in the Manchester post in the Gigs sections

03-30-2007, 09:13 AM	#1
happy2bhere Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the mountains meet the sea - Wales! Posts: 313	Manchester Apollo Tonight Finally, the day has arrived and very excited. Would be good to meet fellow eskimos. Say hi if you see me, about 5 ft 4, brown hair, kahaki trouser and green t-shirt; with gorgeous dark haired geezer (me hubby!). Enjoy!

03-30-2007, 10:05 PM	#2
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	How was it? __________________

03-31-2007, 09:23 PM	#12
happy2bhere Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the mountains meet the sea - Wales! Posts: 313	Just found Cheers darlin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb5rRCWbfR8 Enjoy! Last edited by happy2bhere; 03-31-2007 at 09:28 PM.

03-30-2007, 10:20 PM	#3
Nine Inuit Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,458	itching to hear all about it

03-31-2007, 03:20 AM	#4
eamo_rice meh Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London :( Posts: 255	ive posted set list in gigs , but its late and i cant remember thread title, but its prob only one dealing with manc gig.

03-31-2007, 10:06 AM	#6
Bred Eskimo Baby Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2	I just had to register to share my thoughts on last night. I've been to many, many shows over the past 4 years of student life in Manchester, having seen some of my favourite artists along the way, including who I personally believe to be the finest singer/songwriter of our generation, Ryan Adams. But after having witnessed Damien last night, I can safely say that that was easily the most phenomenal gig I have ever had the privelage of attending. It was simply.. yeah, again, phenomenal. I knew he was a top songwriter, but I really had no idea how much of a top, top performer he is. Watching videos of live performances of his really does not do him any justice whatsover. So, yeah. I was to put simply - blown away to the point that I really did not notice Lisa not being there. I know it was my first gig of his, so I had no pre-Lisa breakup gig to compare it to, but if he's even half this good every night, then I intend to make sure this is the first of many, many gigs of his I go to. The fusion of Coconuts Skins and Volcano was unbelievable. And, Cheers Darlin' was like theater. Oh so many highlights.. Too many to list. But, as has been said elsewhere, the heavier electric stuff sounded top. The improvisation/jamming at the end of most of the numbers was just brilliant fun. That is one tight, tight band. I felt A LOT of love, harmony, and musicianship between them all. It was really beautiful. To round it off.. To just emphasize how much I enjoyed last night.. I'm planning to buy 2 tickets for friends living in London to catch him on his next leg of the tour. I know if I recommend him, there's no guarantee that they're smart enough to take my advice. So. I will force it on them. I am sure that they will be eternally grateful that I took the initiative.

03-31-2007, 02:14 PM	#7
happy2bhere Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the mountains meet the sea - Wales! Posts: 313	Was a blinder! Best gig i've ever been to. Totally rocked! Heavier, rocky stuff is totally the way forward and i love it! Was a bit surprised by audience, not many requests. I shouted for I remember and he played it better than any version i've ever heard. Was totally blown away by it. Audience generally well behaved, could have heard a pin drop at the end of the softer songs. I've waited 4 years to see them and cannot stress enough how the band have exceeded all my expectations. I didn't miss Lisa and having seen them without her, i can understand the direction he (possibly/hopefully!) wants to go in now. Did think that he's looking a bit pale, hope he gets a day off soon to recover. Definatly needs a good home cooked meal! Tomo was awsome and so fit! Viv wearing gorgeous shoes! All ye that have yet to see them are in for a right treat! Please leave a review, nice to compare!

03-31-2007, 03:32 PM	#9
desole Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Still in awe of last night's gig, it was absolutely amazing!! Coconut skins/volcano completely blew me away... Everything blew me away, it was one hell of a show.

03-31-2007, 03:53 PM	#10
happy2bhere Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the mountains meet the sea - Wales! Posts: 313	Really was amazing wasn't it. Total emotional rollercoaster. So glad that i'm seeing him again in october. Was loving the harder, rocky sounds. Cheers darlin was very comical! Thought the opening with woman like a man was perfect. Set the tone nicely.

04-02-2007, 08:20 PM	#13
Ricicle Eskimo Builder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Exeter, Devon. Posts: 234	Just got back from Manchester, (made a bit of a weekend of it!), thought I would add my thoughts. Never been to a Damien gig before, (not for the lack of trying.....was getting married in Antigua during his last gig in the uk!!), and as 'Bred' said, been to a lot of gigs in my time, but this one just blew them all out of the water!! (cold water at that!!) The artistic content from both Damien & the band was out of this world, with the extended versions on alot of the songs, being closer to a jamming session, than a live concert..only a true pro could get away with that me thinks..! Thought the set list was spot on, with a nice rocky beggining & ending, and with the slower songs squeezed in. Damien AND the band, did really well without Lisa there, and whilst some of the higher pitched harmonies/intros etc, which Lisa used to do, where attempted by Damien, I don't think it detracted from the songs at all. As already posted the coconut skins/volcano fusion was just superb, but highlight for me......I remember. simply awsome.. Looking forward to Plymouth Pavillions in October now... R. x

04-02-2007, 10:05 PM	#14
Moves-My-World Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 560	I posted some of my videos in the Manchester post in the Gigs sections