Central Park Setlist

jwelsh8 · 07-27-2006, 03:38 AM

07.26.06
Central Park SummerStage, New York, New York

One Set:
Cannonball*, Volcano, Blowers Daugther part 2, Woman Like a Man, Accidental Babies^, The Professor, Rootless Tree$, Nine Crimes$^, Blower's Daughter$, I Remember$

Notes:
co-bill with Fiona Apple
* Damien solo
^ Damien on the rhodes
$ with Joel Shearer on guitar

This was the first time we have seen Damien since Bonnaroo 2004 -- we felt like we were due for a Damien show, so we were definitely excited to see him at Central Park. And while I liked David Garza, he only played three songs so we did not have to wait too long for Damien to come out. Not waiting too long was nice, as it was hot, and the sold out crowd certainly packed it in there. We were actually situated on the right-hand side of the stage at first, but as I looked at the set-up, I realized that Lisa and maybe Damien would be left of center, so we shifted and found a great spot just two people back from the rail, to the left-hand side.

While it was not the best Damien Rice show that I have seen, his set certainly did not disappoint. It was played, and Lisa was clearly having a good time, so that made me smile. It was also good to hear some (relatively) new songs live for the first time. I really like Rootless Tree, and I thought that Nine Crimes had a nice little jam as part of it. And while I initially did not like Accidental Babies when I first heard a recording of it, it was good to see it live and see Damien play the rhodes and sing those emotional lyrics. (The crowd was quite respectful for that song, which was nice to see.) There was a nice little (new?) jam out of the end of Accidental that was new to my ears. Also new was a bit tacked on to the end of The Professor; something Damien sung in French. The addition of Joel for the last few songs was good to see, as I liked his guitar playing with Pedestrian (even if I was not a fan of their songs), but he needed to be turned up as I really could only hear his contributions on I Remember. And speaking of I Remember, it was the only song to be really drawn out -- and I was hoping that it would have been drawn out even more. And while it was a bit odd not seeing Tomo behind the drums, Earl Harvin did well and held his own.

As a criticism, Damien just seemed a little too tight or unemotional. It was almost as though he was playing for the industry reps or something. None of the looseness and openness that we witnessed at Bonnaroo or many times before that. Or, maybe he knew he just had an hour to work with so he cut out any sort of banter. It is tough to put my finger on it -- you just know that it is an odd night when you see Shane smile more than Damien, lol.

Like I said, it was great to see Damien live after two years. And it is always a pleasure to see and hear Lisa. (As a side note, it was nice to see Lisa and Vyvienne on the same side of the stage, next to each other!) Let's hope for a solo tour this Fall where he can play a full set in a nice indoor venue.

Thanks for reading. I hope to get some photos uploaded somewhere so I will try to let everyone know.

SisterMidnight · 07-27-2006, 03:56 AM

thank you jwelsh! (i remember you from before.. 'architecture is frozen music' right?) i think it would have been cool to see damien in central park if it weren't so damn hot right now.. come to think of it this whole tour has been HOT i'd be surprised if he hasn't lost weight at the end of it all from sweating to death every night..

enjoyed reading your review and look forward to pics when you get the chance

jwelsh8 · 07-27-2006, 03:58 AM

Yah, that was me. Thanks for remembering! I actually could not remember my last log-in, so I created a new one (sorry). Hence, the one post.

SisterMidnight · 07-27-2006, 04:06 AM

ha i thought it was you, nice to see you again! i know what you mean about damien's stage presence though.. he just seemed a little more restrained (or something) but i'm chalking it up to it being such a short set and not his own tour.. in a strange way it's almost like he's being polite to fiona by not pulling out all the stops knowing she has to follow him

glad you had a good time at the show!

Ashley · 07-27-2006, 05:20 AM

Damien in Central Park on a summer evening sounds lovely (if it wasn't unbearably hot). Nice to be hearing about Lisa now too, on these last few gigs

GlttrGrrl · 07-27-2006, 06:53 AM

I'm so impressed that Joel was there. Pedestrian played in Santa Monica last night - they went on at 11pm. Which means Joel spent most of today on his way to NYC for this gig. Impressive.

god · 07-28-2006, 02:55 PM

I want to add to this posting. I was about 7 people back right in front of DAMIEN. Only my 2nd time seeing him although my first (Australia late 2005) I had never heard 1 of his songs. I only attended on the reviews I read about him.

Have to say this concert (2005) rates up there as one of the best concerts I have seen in the last 5 years. Now that is saying something considering I go to on average 150 gigs a year. Yes, 2-4 nights a week.

In response to Damien's mood/character/whatever you want to call it. When going to gigs sometimes those gigs have supports that you know are better (in your mind) than the headliner. The support act usually doesn't give it everything in my own opinion simply for respect (as mentioned earlier in this thread) to the headline act for giving them opportunity to play to an audience you may not normally get to play too.

This of course is only an opinion and by know ways fact.

Damien was very good at Central Park but my thoughts are that no artist wants to show up the main act.

Trixalia · 07-29-2006, 10:33 PM

Was at the Central Park show and loved every minute of Damien! Although this show didn't compare to seeing him at the Beacon Theater 2 years ago I thought he sounded wonderful. Lisa and Vivanne were certainly an asset to the set. My friend remarked on how Lisa stood swaying with her hands folded in front of her so innocently belting out the lyrics "wanna get f*@ked inside out".

Love how he ended with I Remember.

I wish I had been closer to the stage but ended up in the center halfway from the stage. It was a great view until everyone stood up! I don't know how he could stand to wear that jacket during the performance as hot as it was!

Funny how many Eskimos were probably there but no one knows each other.

dylanfan · 08-07-2006, 02:43 PM

I wish I had been closer to the stage but ended up in the center halfway from the stage. It was a great view until everyone stood up! I don't know how he could stand to wear that jacket during the performance as hot as it was!

we must have been right near each other. i was also about halfway back center. i was the guy in the pink floyd t-shirt who called out for lonelilly...also thought was great but not the magic we had at the beacon.

dylanfan · 08-07-2006, 02:45 PM

the above ^ was for trixalia

07-27-2006, 03:38 AM	#1
jwelsh8 Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, New York Posts: 76	Central Park Setlist 07.26.06 Central Park SummerStage, New York, New York One Set: Cannonball, Volcano, Blowers Daugther part 2, Woman Like a Man, Accidental Babies^, The Professor, Rootless Tree$, Nine Crimes$^, Blower's Daughter$, I Remember$ Notes: co-bill with Fiona Apple Damien solo ^ Damien on the rhodes $ with Joel Shearer on guitar This was the first time we have seen Damien since Bonnaroo 2004 -- we felt like we were due for a Damien show, so we were definitely excited to see him at Central Park. And while I liked David Garza, he only played three songs so we did not have to wait too long for Damien to come out. Not waiting too long was nice, as it was hot, and the sold out crowd certainly packed it in there. We were actually situated on the right-hand side of the stage at first, but as I looked at the set-up, I realized that Lisa and maybe Damien would be left of center, so we shifted and found a great spot just two people back from the rail, to the left-hand side. While it was not the best Damien Rice show that I have seen, his set certainly did not disappoint. It was played, and Lisa was clearly having a good time, so that made me smile. It was also good to hear some (relatively) new songs live for the first time. I really like Rootless Tree, and I thought that Nine Crimes had a nice little jam as part of it. And while I initially did not like Accidental Babies when I first heard a recording of it, it was good to see it live and see Damien play the rhodes and sing those emotional lyrics. (The crowd was quite respectful for that song, which was nice to see.) There was a nice little (new?) jam out of the end of Accidental that was new to my ears. Also new was a bit tacked on to the end of The Professor; something Damien sung in French. The addition of Joel for the last few songs was good to see, as I liked his guitar playing with Pedestrian (even if I was not a fan of their songs), but he needed to be turned up as I really could only hear his contributions on I Remember. And speaking of I Remember, it was the only song to be really drawn out -- and I was hoping that it would have been drawn out even more. And while it was a bit odd not seeing Tomo behind the drums, Earl Harvin did well and held his own. As a criticism, Damien just seemed a little too tight or unemotional. It was almost as though he was playing for the industry reps or something. None of the looseness and openness that we witnessed at Bonnaroo or many times before that. Or, maybe he knew he just had an hour to work with so he cut out any sort of banter. It is tough to put my finger on it -- you just know that it is an odd night when you see Shane smile more than Damien, lol. Like I said, it was great to see Damien live after two years. And it is always a pleasure to see and hear Lisa. (As a side note, it was nice to see Lisa and Vyvienne on the same side of the stage, next to each other!) Let's hope for a solo tour this Fall where he can play a full set in a nice indoor venue. Thanks for reading. I hope to get some photos uploaded somewhere so I will try to let everyone know.

07-27-2006, 06:53 AM	#6
GlttrGrrl Eskimo Goddess Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,353	I'm so impressed that Joel was there. Pedestrian played in Santa Monica last night - they went on at 11pm. Which means Joel spent most of today on his way to NYC for this gig. Impressive. __________________ Don't forget to breathe

07-28-2006, 02:55 PM	#7
god Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13	Gigging I want to add to this posting. I was about 7 people back right in front of DAMIEN. Only my 2nd time seeing him although my first (Australia late 2005) I had never heard 1 of his songs. I only attended on the reviews I read about him. Have to say this concert (2005) rates up there as one of the best concerts I have seen in the last 5 years. Now that is saying something considering I go to on average 150 gigs a year. Yes, 2-4 nights a week. In response to Damien's mood/character/whatever you want to call it. When going to gigs sometimes those gigs have supports that you know are better (in your mind) than the headliner. The support act usually doesn't give it everything in my own opinion simply for respect (as mentioned earlier in this thread) to the headline act for giving them opportunity to play to an audience you may not normally get to play too. This of course is only an opinion and by know ways fact. Damien was very good at Central Park but my thoughts are that no artist wants to show up the main act.

07-27-2006, 03:56 AM	#2
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	thank you jwelsh! (i remember you from before.. 'architecture is frozen music' right?) i think it would have been cool to see damien in central park if it weren't so damn hot right now.. come to think of it this whole tour has been HOT i'd be surprised if he hasn't lost weight at the end of it all from sweating to death every night.. enjoyed reading your review and look forward to pics when you get the chance

07-27-2006, 03:58 AM	#3
jwelsh8 Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, New York Posts: 76	Yah, that was me. Thanks for remembering! I actually could not remember my last log-in, so I created a new one (sorry). Hence, the one post.

07-27-2006, 04:06 AM	#4
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	ha i thought it was you, nice to see you again! i know what you mean about damien's stage presence though.. he just seemed a little more restrained (or something) but i'm chalking it up to it being such a short set and not his own tour.. in a strange way it's almost like he's being polite to fiona by not pulling out all the stops knowing she has to follow him glad you had a good time at the show!

07-27-2006, 05:20 AM	#5
Ashley Eskimo Friend Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 91	Damien in Central Park on a summer evening sounds lovely (if it wasn't unbearably hot). Nice to be hearing about Lisa now too, on these last few gigs

07-29-2006, 10:33 PM	#8
Trixalia Silly Rabbit Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, USA Posts: 33	Was at the Central Park show and loved every minute of Damien! Although this show didn't compare to seeing him at the Beacon Theater 2 years ago I thought he sounded wonderful. Lisa and Vivanne were certainly an asset to the set. My friend remarked on how Lisa stood swaying with her hands folded in front of her so innocently belting out the lyrics "wanna get f*@ked inside out". Love how he ended with I Remember. I wish I had been closer to the stage but ended up in the center halfway from the stage. It was a great view until everyone stood up! I don't know how he could stand to wear that jacket during the performance as hot as it was! Funny how many Eskimos were probably there but no one knows each other.

08-07-2006, 02:43 PM	#9
dylanfan Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 311	I wish I had been closer to the stage but ended up in the center halfway from the stage. It was a great view until everyone stood up! I don't know how he could stand to wear that jacket during the performance as hot as it was! we must have been right near each other. i was also about halfway back center. i was the guy in the pink floyd t-shirt who called out for lonelilly...also thought was great but not the magic we had at the beacon.

08-07-2006, 02:45 PM	#10
dylanfan Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 311	the above ^ was for trixalia