Toronto Setlist & mini-review

OrangeKnickers · 07-18-2006, 07:50 AM

Blower's Daughter part 2
Woman Like a Man
Delicate
Volcano
(new song - on the rhodes "she..." )
(new song - guitar - "sit on the chimney;" or something like that)
the professor
older chests
eskimo
I remember
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Cheers, Darlin'
Accidental Babies
Blower's Daughter/Creep
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Cannonball
Amie
9 crimes
Cold Water/Hallelujah

it was a great show, high energy... damien was completely solo, no band at all. he played from 9pm til 11pm. he said that lisa will start the tour in boston. he also said that the new album is completely recorded and done. someone yelled "when is it coming out?!" he replied "soon." and then the crowd yelled "that's what you said last year..." he winced and said "december-ish."

overall, i had a good time - i was a little dissapointed in the setlist - there weren't any surprises at all. it was kind of generic for him. he didn't talk at all during the first half, and seemed like he was in a bad mood. he did loosen up by the second half, and joked around a bit. it was hotter than hell in there, i was literally dripping with sweat, and damien's clothes were so sweaty it looked like he had peed his pants. and i did miss lisa and the band on some songs. but the bottom line was that even damien's generic/weakest performances are better than a lot of people's best ones. i could watch him for hours.
also: one of the worst opening acts i've ever seen. i forget the girl's name, but she was awful. i felt sorry for her.

highlights: eskimo, the professor, BD2 & woman like a man were particularly good. the end of accidental babies was really intense; he raised his voice fairly loud and sort of shouted it. i really enjoyed watching him play the rhodes.

thats it for now. time to sleep.

administrator · 07-18-2006, 11:51 AM

thanks for that!

AlisonZ · 07-18-2006, 07:23 PM

I went to the Toronto show, and I have to say it was incredible. I have seen him with the band, and I agree they create a fuller sound. However, this show was really great. Damien started off very engrossed in his music, and didn't say a word for the first 6 songs. Then, because of the unfortunate heat, he really started to loosen up. It seemed we were all bonding because we were all stuck in an unairconditioned hall on a day that was 35 degrees C. He actually commented on that, saying "he felt very close to all of us." The sweatier he got (his clothes were literally soaked right through), the funnier he became. After not talking at all at the beginning, he started telling stories, and joking. He seemed to be having a wonderful time. People would shout out things like "you're so hot," and he would say "yes, I am very, very hot." The first encore was very entertaining. And then, even though the venue lights came on and people started to leave, the cheering was so enthusiastic, that he came on again for the second encore. He really seemed to have a fun time, and sounded great.

AlisonZ · 07-18-2006, 07:33 PM

Oh ya, also, the opening act, Adrienne someone, was not bad. She was very nervous I think

mickey13086 · 07-18-2006, 07:38 PM

A man from the crowd yelled out, "I want you Damien!!!" and Damien hesitated, took a deep breath and said, "310-4547..." to the delight and laughter of the crowd. any sign of shyness on his part was pushed aside from cheers darlin' on.

the opener's name was adrianna pierce or something along those lines, i thought she was nervous as well but overall i still liked her sound minus the first song acapella. i believe her record could sound very good with a band and everything.

tywy · 07-18-2006, 07:45 PM

I cannot wait for the gig tonight!!!

carvinC980t_kid · 07-19-2006, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickey13086

A man from the crowd yelled out, "I want you Damien!!!" and Damien hesitated, took a deep breath and said, "310-4547..." to the delight and laughter of the crowd. any sign of shyness on his part was pushed aside from cheers darlin' on.

the opener's name was adrianna pierce or something along those lines, i thought she was nervous as well but overall i still liked her sound minus the first song acapella. i believe her record could sound very good with a band and everything.

i wonde who's number he gave away?

srahman24 · 07-19-2006, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeKnickers

highlights: eskimo, the professor, BD2 & woman like a man were particularly good. the end of accidental babies was really intense; he raised his voice fairly loud and sort of shouted it. i really enjoyed watching him play the rhodes.

thats it for now. time to sleep.

Thanks for the recap and setlist! I was at the show too - second row center, no less

I managed to tape Woman Like A Man and Accidental Babies! I'll definitely put up youtube links to them here later today (read: as soon as I get off work, speaking of which, I should probably get back to that now)

mickey13086 · 07-19-2006, 05:07 PM

awesome thanks!!!! we appreciate it!!!

anyone else tape any of the show??

were you the person in the 2nd row with the camera that he seemed to be looking at when he said put them away? hahaha... don't be shy...it was funny.

scarlet_panto · 07-19-2006, 06:04 PM

from anything i heard so far it must have been great.
i don't know what i would do without all of you writing reviews and putting records on youtube. like that i am at least able to kind of get the feeling of being at a concert, you see

though i probably shouldn't loose myself too much in music again or otherwise i'll once more bump into door frames and these sort of things
anyway, thanks once again, you're really helping me out of this clouded place of "concertlessness"

srahman24 · 07-19-2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickey13086

were you the person in the 2nd row with the camera that he seemed to be looking at when he said put them away? hahaha... don't be shy...it was funny.

haha... that was me! My camera has like 5 flashes that go off at once, so I imagine it must have been annoying for him. And, well, I sort of listened to him... I put the camera away... for about 5 mins

mickey13086 · 07-19-2006, 08:47 PM

hahaha....u were the one that flashed a orangeish tint before it took the picture. thats so funny. im torn...i can understand where damien is coming from but I can understand this generation's need to have actual hardcopy memories but i for one dont bring anything because like he said, i try and keep it all up here!!

but nonetheless, if you want to , go for it cuz i enjoy the pictures/videos...so thank you!!

srahman24 · 07-19-2006, 09:08 PM

Oh my. Yes. That was me. It was that noticeable?! Wow. I definitely didn't expect that. Where were you sitting?

I think the next time (and there will be a next time!) I see him, I'll lay off on the camera and just "be in the moment with him", like he wanted us to. But... I've been waiting to see him for about 2 years now, and this was my first DR concert, so... I couldn't help myself!

mickey13086 · 07-19-2006, 10:54 PM

totally understandable lol, i was on left side facing stage and about 7 rows back.

Soleillily · 07-22-2006, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srahman24

haha... that was me! My camera has like 5 flashes that go off at once, so I imagine it must have been annoying for him. And, well, I sort of listened to him... I put the camera away... for about 5 mins

Look at the end of in this video when he's singing I remember he changed the second verse and says " I remember it well..when we used to not watch concerts through a camera"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLQDI6U3OwY

Was that you?? Hehe...

dandylittledreamer · 07-22-2006, 08:16 AM

thanks for the setlist and the review!! how big was the venue? how many people did it fit?

thanks for the video, he's so comfortable on the stage, it was so funny!

srahman24 · 07-23-2006, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soleillily

Look at the end of in this video when he's singing I remember he changed the second verse and says " I remember it well..when we used to not watch concerts through a camera"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLQDI6U3OwY

Was that you?? Hehe...

haha... I'd like to think it was

And I think I have proof!

Compare, if you will, this youtube screencap of when the last flash went off before he started singing the line:

with my picture:

I think they match up

srahman24 · 07-23-2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandylittledreamer

thanks for the setlist and the review!! how big was the venue? how many people did it fit?

thanks for the video, he's so comfortable on the stage, it was so funny!

1,250... so it was nice and intimate.

dandylittledreamer · 07-23-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srahman24

1,250... so it was nice and intimate.

sounds lovely! thanks for answerin my question! im glad u had such a good time!

07-18-2006, 07:50 AM	#1
OrangeKnickers Buttons For Eyes Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 111	Toronto Setlist & mini-review Blower's Daughter part 2 Woman Like a Man Delicate Volcano (new song - on the rhodes "she..." ) (new song - guitar - "sit on the chimney;" or something like that) the professor older chests eskimo I remember ------------- Cheers, Darlin' Accidental Babies Blower's Daughter/Creep ------------- Cannonball Amie 9 crimes Cold Water/Hallelujah it was a great show, high energy... damien was completely solo, no band at all. he played from 9pm til 11pm. he said that lisa will start the tour in boston. he also said that the new album is completely recorded and done. someone yelled "when is it coming out?!" he replied "soon." and then the crowd yelled "that's what you said last year..." he winced and said "december-ish." overall, i had a good time - i was a little dissapointed in the setlist - there weren't any surprises at all. it was kind of generic for him. he didn't talk at all during the first half, and seemed like he was in a bad mood. he did loosen up by the second half, and joked around a bit. it was hotter than hell in there, i was literally dripping with sweat, and damien's clothes were so sweaty it looked like he had peed his pants. and i did miss lisa and the band on some songs. but the bottom line was that even damien's generic/weakest performances are better than a lot of people's best ones. i could watch him for hours. also: one of the worst opening acts i've ever seen. i forget the girl's name, but she was awful. i felt sorry for her. highlights: eskimo, the professor, BD2 & woman like a man were particularly good. the end of accidental babies was really intense; he raised his voice fairly loud and sort of shouted it. i really enjoyed watching him play the rhodes. thats it for now. time to sleep. Last edited by OrangeKnickers; 07-18-2006 at 08:22 AM.

07-18-2006, 11:51 AM	#2
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	thanks for that! __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

07-18-2006, 07:38 PM	#5
mickey13086 Eskimo with a name..Chris Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 438	A man from the crowd yelled out, "I want you Damien!!!" and Damien hesitated, took a deep breath and said, "310-4547..." to the delight and laughter of the crowd. any sign of shyness on his part was pushed aside from cheers darlin' on. the opener's name was adrianna pierce or something along those lines, i thought she was nervous as well but overall i still liked her sound minus the first song acapella. i believe her record could sound very good with a band and everything. __________________ ...won't you my love... MySpace

07-19-2006, 05:07 PM	#9
mickey13086 Eskimo with a name..Chris Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 438	awesome thanks!!!! we appreciate it!!! anyone else tape any of the show?? were you the person in the 2nd row with the camera that he seemed to be looking at when he said put them away? hahaha... don't be shy...it was funny. __________________ ...won't you my love... MySpace

07-19-2006, 08:47 PM	#12
mickey13086 Eskimo with a name..Chris Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 438	hahaha....u were the one that flashed a orangeish tint before it took the picture. thats so funny. im torn...i can understand where damien is coming from but I can understand this generation's need to have actual hardcopy memories but i for one dont bring anything because like he said, i try and keep it all up here!! but nonetheless, if you want to , go for it cuz i enjoy the pictures/videos...so thank you!! __________________ ...won't you my love... MySpace

07-18-2006, 07:23 PM	#3
AlisonZ Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	I went to the Toronto show, and I have to say it was incredible. I have seen him with the band, and I agree they create a fuller sound. However, this show was really great. Damien started off very engrossed in his music, and didn't say a word for the first 6 songs. Then, because of the unfortunate heat, he really started to loosen up. It seemed we were all bonding because we were all stuck in an unairconditioned hall on a day that was 35 degrees C. He actually commented on that, saying "he felt very close to all of us." The sweatier he got (his clothes were literally soaked right through), the funnier he became. After not talking at all at the beginning, he started telling stories, and joking. He seemed to be having a wonderful time. People would shout out things like "you're so hot," and he would say "yes, I am very, very hot." The first encore was very entertaining. And then, even though the venue lights came on and people started to leave, the cheering was so enthusiastic, that he came on again for the second encore. He really seemed to have a fun time, and sounded great.

07-18-2006, 07:33 PM	#4
AlisonZ Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Oh ya, also, the opening act, Adrienne someone, was not bad. She was very nervous I think

07-18-2006, 07:45 PM	#6
tywy Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190	I cannot wait for the gig tonight!!!

07-19-2006, 06:04 PM	#10
scarlet_panto I broke my pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 18	from anything i heard so far it must have been great. i don't know what i would do without all of you writing reviews and putting records on youtube. like that i am at least able to kind of get the feeling of being at a concert, you see though i probably shouldn't loose myself too much in music again or otherwise i'll once more bump into door frames and these sort of things anyway, thanks once again, you're really helping me out of this clouded place of "concertlessness"

07-19-2006, 09:08 PM	#13
srahman24 Dandy little dreamer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,244	Oh my. Yes. That was me. It was that noticeable?! Wow. I definitely didn't expect that. Where were you sitting? I think the next time (and there will be a next time!) I see him, I'll lay off on the camera and just "be in the moment with him", like he wanted us to. But... I've been waiting to see him for about 2 years now, and this was my first DR concert, so... I couldn't help myself!

07-19-2006, 10:54 PM	#14
mickey13086 Eskimo with a name..Chris Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 438	totally understandable lol, i was on left side facing stage and about 7 rows back. __________________ ...won't you my love... MySpace

07-22-2006, 08:16 AM	#16
dandylittledreamer Eskimo Friend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ireland Posts: 76	thanks for the setlist and the review!! how big was the venue? how many people did it fit? thanks for the video, he's so comfortable on the stage, it was so funny!