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Completely blown away last night...and it wasn't by PJ

walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
edited April 2010 in Other Music
After my recent 5 PJ shows in a month run in August/October, I was seriously having a hard time getting back into concert mode. I went to a few shows after the last PJ LA show and found myself really struggling to get into the music; it seemed like after the Pearl Jam run, other shows just couldn't cut it anymore.

Then I went to see a bloke named David Gray last night and I got the old feeling back. Now, fuck it, I know a lot of people on here will probably knock him since his music is worlds away from Pearl Jam, but I don't give a shit -- the man is an amazing performer and has the voice of a god. Even though the crowd mostly sucked last night, it was wonderful getting those old goosebumps back at a show based solely on the emotion and power of the performance. I don't usually gush over a performance unless it completely blows me away, but this one did.

Anyway, just wanted to share for those of you going through post-PJ depression mode. There is hope.

And here's a clip of the dude I am talking about in case anyone else wants to be blown away.

(It's not from last night's show since videos haven't surfaced yet, but it's my favorite song of his new album. Especially the end of the song.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_-O8jmwoE
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    I used to love love love one of his tunes when i was young, brothers used to take the micky out of me for it. It is called Be Mine i think! Listened to White Ladder a fair bit too and i think Babylon is cool but havent heard it for soo long!
  • dottlesdottles Posts: 9,179
    walkunafraid wrote:
    After my recent 5 PJ shows in a month run in August/October, I was seriously having a hard time getting back into concert mode. I went to a few shows after the last PJ LA show and found myself really struggling to get into the music; it seemed like after the Pearl Jam run, other shows just couldn't cut it anymore.

    Then I went to see a bloke named David Gray last night and I got the old feeling back. Now, fuck it, I know a lot of people on here will probably knock him since his music is worlds away from Pearl Jam, but I don't give a shit -- the man is an amazing performer and has the voice of a god. Even though the crowd mostly sucked last night, it was wonderful getting those old goosebumps back at a show based solely on the emotion and power of the performance. I don't usually gush over a performance unless it completely blows me away, but this one did.

    Anyway, just wanted to share for those of you going through post-PJ depression mode. There is hope.

    And here's a clip of the dude I am talking about in case anyone else wants to be blown away.

    (It's not from last night's show since videos haven't surfaced yet, but it's my favorite song of his new album. Especially the end of the song.)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_-O8jmwoE

    David Gray is great, only seen him once, ages ago now, in about 2000 but he was ace :D
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  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    Brisk. wrote:
    I used to love love love one of his tunes when i was young, brothers used to take the micky out of me for it. It is called Be Mine i think! Listened to White Ladder a fair bit too and i think Babylon is cool but havent heard it for soo long!

    Love "Be Mine." Definitely a song I will have played at my wedding. It's gorgeous.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6jXqHU6U3M
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEqdH7Kzv7c

    David Gray - Streets Of Philadelphia
  • traveljunkietraveljunkie Posts: 663
    Just dropping by to say that I LOVE David Gray!!
    This Year's Love is an all-time fave of mine.
    “I worked really hard on this set. I just told you we’re gonna have a great night, so I don’t need any fuckin’ help from anybody.” EV, 7/2/09
  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    Seriously though, this has nothing to do with Pearl Jam, so why post it here?

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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    JordyWordy wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEqdH7Kzv7c

    David Gray - Streets Of Philadelphia
    horrible cover song

    dear god i wanna stab my eyes
    Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
    Sammi: Wanna just break up?

  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,277
    walkunafraid wrote:
    After my recent 5 PJ shows in a month run in August/October, I was seriously having a hard time getting back into concert mode. I went to a few shows after the last PJ LA show and found myself really struggling to get into the music; it seemed like after the Pearl Jam run, other shows just couldn't cut it anymore.

    Then I went to see a bloke named David Gray last night and I got the old feeling back. Now, fuck it, I know a lot of people on here will probably knock him since his music is worlds away from Pearl Jam, but I don't give a shit -- the man is an amazing performer and has the voice of a god. Even though the crowd mostly sucked last night, it was wonderful getting those old goosebumps back at a show based solely on the emotion and power of the performance. I don't usually gush over a performance unless it completely blows me away, but this one did.

    Anyway, just wanted to share for those of you going through post-PJ depression mode. There is hope.

    And here's a clip of the dude I am talking about in case anyone else wants to be blown away.

    (It's not from last night's show since videos haven't surfaced yet, but it's my favorite song of his new album. Especially the end of the song.)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_-O8jmwoE

    Just finding out about this guy huh? You mean you haven't been next to him all this time saying, "Yay! Go, David!! You can do it!"? Sounds like a fair weather fan.... ;)
  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    metsfan wrote:
    JordyWordy wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEqdH7Kzv7c

    David Gray - Streets Of Philadelphia
    horrible cover song

    dear god i wanna stab my eyes

    I'm no die-hard fan, but i like his voice.
    He didnt sign it with a New Jersey with accent , some people (ie, people who arent american) can like that about a Bruce cover. ;)

    even better, this cover is pretty spot on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEoeYoFc-VU David Gray & Damien Rice - Que Sara (Live Earth 2007). Wembley stadium, first act of the day, a fantastic & controversial singalong for a gig about global warming ("Whatever will be, will be!")

    Also, at Live Earth:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruMS9JGxhpw (David Gray - "Babylon" ft Damien Rice)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeqPiKJTAHY (Damien Rice - "The Blower's Daughter" ft David Gray)
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    JordyWordy wrote:
    metsfan wrote:
    JordyWordy wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEqdH7Kzv7c

    David Gray - Streets Of Philadelphia
    horrible cover song

    dear god i wanna stab my eyes

    I'm no die-hard fan, but i like his voice.
    He didnt sign it with a New Jersey with accent , some people (ie, people who arent american) can like that about a Bruce cover. ;)
    ehhh it's a horrible cover jersey accent or not. as a die hard bruce fan it is the worse cover i've heard of a bruce springsteen song.
    Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
    Sammi: Wanna just break up?

  • FahkaFahka Posts: 3,187
    Always wanted to see him live but he seems to mostly do stints in Europe ... One of my fave songs to play on guitar is a song of his called "Twilight" gives me chills even thinking about it :)


    Wash the twilight... from my head..
    Hanging on a brighter thread..
    Little darlin... Til i see you.. once again...

    Tell the man to..
    Fill my cup..
    Cuz honey I aint gonna stop..
    Til i see you once again..
    *melts*
  • Music For RhinosMusic For Rhinos Posts: 1,693
    white ladder is a cool record. haven't listened to it in forever, i'll have to do that soon.
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    walkunafraid wrote:
    After my recent 5 PJ shows in a month run in August/October, I was seriously having a hard time getting back into concert mode. I went to a few shows after the last PJ LA show and found myself really struggling to get into the music; it seemed like after the Pearl Jam run, other shows just couldn't cut it anymore.

    Then I went to see a bloke named David Gray last night and I got the old feeling back. Now, fuck it, I know a lot of people on here will probably knock him since his music is worlds away from Pearl Jam, but I don't give a shit -- the man is an amazing performer and has the voice of a god. Even though the crowd mostly sucked last night, it was wonderful getting those old goosebumps back at a show based solely on the emotion and power of the performance. I don't usually gush over a performance unless it completely blows me away, but this one did.

    Anyway, just wanted to share for those of you going through post-PJ depression mode. There is hope.

    And here's a clip of the dude I am talking about in case anyone else wants to be blown away.

    (It's not from last night's show since videos haven't surfaced yet, but it's my favorite song of his new album. Especially the end of the song.)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_-O8jmwoE

    Just finding out about this guy huh? You mean you haven't been next to him all this time saying, "Yay! Go, David!! You can do it!"? Sounds like a fair weather fan.... ;)

    Haha, I like what you did there. :D

    But actually, no, I didn't just find out about him. I first saw him back in 2000 (or 2001?), and this was my fifth show of his. But it had been a few years, so it was nice to be mesmerized all over again.
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    LeatherMandi wrote:
    Always wanted to see him live but he seems to mostly do stints in Europe ... One of my fave songs to play on guitar is a song of his called "Twilight" gives me chills even thinking about it :)


    Wash the twilight... from my head..
    Hanging on a brighter thread..
    Little darlin... Til i see you.. once again...

    Tell the man to..
    Fill my cup..
    Cuz honey I aint gonna stop..
    Til i see you once again..
    *melts*

    Geez I love that song. Some of his greatest work is his lesser-known stuff! (Lost Songs in particular has a ton of gems.)

    The guy is definitely a poet. Lyrically, Life in Slow Motion (the album, not the song) is probably my favorite album of all-time (and definitely ranks in my top-10 period).

    He played "Ain't No Love" last night and it really hit me how beautiful that song is, particularly this part:

    On winter trees the fruit of rain
    Is hanging trembling in the branches
    Like a thousand diamond buds

    Waiting there in every pause
    That old familiar fear that claws you
    Tells you nothing ain't no good

    Pulling back you see it all
    Down here so laughable and small
    Hardly a quiver in the dirt

    This ain't no love that's guiding me.

    Oh, and on the new album, "Kathleen":

    Cars they sound like waves that are breaking
    On some distant shore
    I gazed so hard into the great aching sky
    It seemed that I, I wasn't here no more
    That my rushing blood was a river
    My eyes two stars
    My blowing hair all a quiver
    A whispering field of grass
    That murmurs as you pass
    Oh my darlin Kathleen
    That whispers out your name
    Oh my darlin Kathleen
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
  • FahkaFahka Posts: 3,187
    walkunafraid wrote:
    LeatherMandi wrote:
    Always wanted to see him live but he seems to mostly do stints in Europe ... One of my fave songs to play on guitar is a song of his called "Twilight" gives me chills even thinking about it :)


    Wash the twilight... from my head..
    Hanging on a brighter thread..
    Little darlin... Til i see you.. once again...

    Tell the man to..
    Fill my cup..
    Cuz honey I aint gonna stop..
    Til i see you once again..
    *melts*

    Geez I love that song. Some of his greatest work is his lesser-known stuff! (Lost Songs in particular has a ton of gems.)

    The guy is definitely a poet. Lyrically, Life in Slow Motion (the album, not the song) is probably my favorite album of all-time (and definitely ranks in my top-10 period).

    He played "Ain't No Love" last night and it really hit me how beautiful that song is, particularly this part:

    On winter trees the fruit of rain
    Is hanging trembling in the branches
    Like a thousand diamond buds

    Waiting there in every pause
    That old familiar fear that claws you
    Tells you nothing ain't no good

    Pulling back you see it all
    Down here so laughable and small
    Hardly a quiver in the dirt

    This ain't no love that's guiding me.

    Oh, and on the new album, "Kathleen":

    Cars they sound like waves that are breaking
    On some distant shore
    I gazed so hard into the great aching sky
    It seemed that I, I wasn't here no more
    That my rushing blood was a river
    My eyes two stars
    My blowing hair all a quiver
    A whispering field of grass
    That murmurs as you pass
    Oh my darlin Kathleen
    That whispers out your name
    Oh my darlin Kathleen

    Your right on.. He is an amazing poet, and guitar player i might ad! So glad you enjoyed.. i hope i get to experience his stuff live one day
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,281
    walkunafraid wrote:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_-O8jmwoE

    nice clip :)

    i've never heard of him, tho i live under a big rock most of the time.

    the dude's got talent+
  • Got a hard hard headGot a hard hard head Posts: 638
    I wish he would 'sail away'

    Preferably over Niagra Falls.

    David Gray is one of the musicians that people have playing in the background at dinner parties. People who listen to David Gray drive MPV's or big, off road vehicles when there's only two of them and the husband wears leather driving gloves and drapes the sleeves of his Lyle and Scott sweater over his shoulder and ties them in a knot on his chest. During the concerts they go to watch, the Wife constantly updates her friends on twitter about "how marvellous" the evening is.

    Fuck. That.
    It's gonna be a glorious day...
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    Got a hard hard head wrote:
    I wish he would 'sail away'

    Preferably over Niagra Falls.

    David Gray is one of the musicians that people have playing in the background at dinner parties. People who listen to David Gray drive MPV's or big, off road vehicles when there's only two of them and the husband wears leather driving gloves and drapes the sleeves of his Lyle and Scott sweater over his shoulder and ties them in a knot on his chest. During the concerts they go to watch, the Wife constantly updates her friends on twitter about "how marvellous" the evening is.

    Fuck. That.

    Ha ha, I knew there's be at least one response like this. Surprised it took so long to get here.
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,277
    Got a hard hard head wrote:
    I wish he would 'sail away'

    Preferably over Niagra Falls.

    David Gray is one of the musicians that people have playing in the background at dinner parties. People who listen to David Gray drive MPV's or big, off road vehicles when there's only two of them and the husband wears leather driving gloves and drapes the sleeves of his Lyle and Scott sweater over his shoulder and ties them in a knot on his chest. During the concerts they go to watch, the Wife constantly updates her friends on twitter about "how marvellous" the evening is.

    Fuck. That.

    I heart this with all my heart.
  • lockedlocked Boston Posts: 4,039
    edited November 2009
    dottles wrote:
    walkunafraid wrote:
    After my recent 5 PJ shows in a month run in August/October, I was seriously having a hard time getting back into concert mode. I went to a few shows after the last PJ LA show and found myself really struggling to get into the music; it seemed like after the Pearl Jam run, other shows just couldn't cut it anymore.

    Then I went to see a bloke named David Gray last night and I got the old feeling back. Now, fuck it, I know a lot of people on here will probably knock him since his music is worlds away from Pearl Jam, but I don't give a shit -- the man is an amazing performer and has the voice of a god. Even though the crowd mostly sucked last night, it was wonderful getting those old goosebumps back at a show based solely on the emotion and power of the performance. I don't usually gush over a performance unless it completely blows me away, but this one did.

    Anyway, just wanted to share for those of you going through post-PJ depression mode. There is hope.

    And here's a clip of the dude I am talking about in case anyone else wants to be blown away.

    (It's not from last night's show since videos haven't surfaced yet, but it's my favorite song of his new album. Especially the end of the song.)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_-O8jmwoE

    David Gray is great, only seen him once, ages ago now, in about 2000 but he was ace :D

    an amazing vocalist who I was mesmerized by in concert in 2007..

    good call!
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    "This here's a REQUEST!"
    EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
    10/25/13 Hartford
  • lockedlocked Boston Posts: 4,039
    here's a clip from my concert..

    check out the pipes on him!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccv0e3zIHRk

    :o
    "This here's a REQUEST!"
    EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
    10/25/13 Hartford
  • lockedlocked Boston Posts: 4,039
    This song was pretty much the soundtrack for my divorce...

    (As I'm leaving)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS26BR1L ... re=channel
    "This here's a REQUEST!"
    EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
    10/25/13 Hartford
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,281
    Got a hard hard head wrote:

    Fuck. That.

    says the guy who doesn't like/get the beatles! HA!!!

    carry on my wayward son ;)
  • Music For RhinosMusic For Rhinos Posts: 1,693
    shiningstar wrote:
    Got a hard hard head wrote:

    Fuck. That.

    says the guy who doesn't like/get the beatles! HA!!!

    carry on my wayward son ;)


    What a patronizing statement. Not everyone has to like the Beatles...or David Gray...or whoever it may be. I don't necessarily agree with the guy's opinion, but it is his right to feel that way.
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,281
    Music For Rhinos wrote:
    shiningstar wrote:
    Got a hard hard head wrote:

    Fuck. That.

    says the guy who doesn't like/get the beatles! HA!!!

    carry on my wayward son ;)


    What a patronizing statement. Not everyone has to like the Beatles...or David Gray...or whoever it may be. I don't necessarily agree with the guy's opinion, but it is his right to feel that way.

    yawn

    there's already lottsa hate in this world...too f'n much as far as i'm concerned...LIVE AND LET LIVE....maybe you missed that person's 1st sentence in his post about wishing david would sail away over niagara falls ????
  • Music For RhinosMusic For Rhinos Posts: 1,693
    shiningstar wrote:
    Music For Rhinos wrote:


    What a patronizing statement. Not everyone has to like the Beatles...or David Gray...or whoever it may be. I don't necessarily agree with the guy's opinion, but it is his right to feel that way.

    yawn

    there's already lottsa hate in this world...too f'n much as far as i'm concerned...LIVE AND LET LIVE....maybe you missed that person's 1st sentence in his post about wishing david would sail away over niagara falls ????


    no, i saw his first sentence...that wasn't my point. but it's no big deal.
  • Jammin909Jammin909 Posts: 888
    I saw that he was touring but was dissapointed to see he's not playing DC.

    A New Day at Midnight and Life in Slow Motion are two of my favorite albums.
    The less you know, the more you believe.
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    Seeing David Gray tomorrow night in Durham, NC...I'll be in the front row ... :wave:

    can't wait...my third time seeing him....

    of course, I'll be wearing my driving gloves as I drive to the show.... :lol:
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,613
    inmytree wrote:
    Seeing David Gray tomorrow night in Durham, NC...I'll be in the front row ... :wave:

    can't wait...my third time seeing him....

    of course, I'll be wearing my driving gloves as I drive to the show.... :lol:

    Awesome! Have a great time!

    Is Ray LaMontagne opening for him? Gonna see the two of them (DG for what will be the 6th time!) in Southern California in August...really looking forward to it.
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    walkunafraid wrote:
    inmytree wrote:
    Seeing David Gray tomorrow night in Durham, NC...I'll be in the front row ... :wave:

    can't wait...my third time seeing him....

    of course, I'll be wearing my driving gloves as I drive to the show.... :lol:

    Awesome! Have a great time!

    Is Ray LaMontagne opening for him? Gonna see the two of them (DG for what will be the 6th time!) in Southern California in August...really looking forward to it.

    I'm pretty sure Ray is not on tour with him yet. Either way, it's going to a blast...
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