*** Sydney Fanviews Here 11/22/09 ***

123468

Comments

  • whats with this eddie loosing his voice during the 2nd encore?
  • Yellow BedwetterYellow Bedwetter NYC Posts: 2,832
    nothin too special besides light years and mankind
    2005: Borgata 2, Philly
    2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
    2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
    2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
    2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
    2012: Made in America
    2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
    2015: Global Citizens
    2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
    EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
  • nothin too special besides light years and mankind

    This is getting ridiculous. This thread is for fanviews of the Sydney concert, not a running arguement amongst people who were there and people who weren't over how good/bad the setlist was.

    I was at the gig. I had an awesome time and honestly they could have played any mix of songs and I would have been happy. I have to agree that those of you complaining that the setlist was bad are just as bad as the casual fans who complain they didn't play 'Alive', 'Betterman' etc.

    I'm just happy I got to see PJ again. And as always they gave 110% and put on a great show.

    So, please everybody involved in this shut up and take your arguements to another part of the forums.
  • EraserheadEraserhead Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2,949
    This is the 3rd of 4 shows I'm seeing/seen in Australia. All the low points for me are about the venue and not the band:

    It took 40 minutes to queue to get in! WTF?! In Melbourne (a much bigger venue) inside within minutes. Then the venue runs out of water! Yes, I know it's a hot day, but surely this shouldn't have happened. And finally we had to go through turnstiles to get out! STADIUM FAIL

    The set was incredible. Loved hearing Mankind (turning a negative into a postive). Another superb show.
    Manchester 04.06.00, Leeds 25.08.06, Wembley 18.06.07, Dusseldorf 21.06.07, Shepherds Bush 11.08.09, Manchester 17.08.09, Adelaide 17.11.09, Melbourne 20.11.09, Sydney 22.11.09, Brisbane 25.11.09, MSG1 20.05.10, MSG2 21.05.10, Dublin 22.06.10, Belfast 23.06.10, London 25.06.10, Long Beach 06.07.11 (EV), Los Angeles 08.07.11 (EV), Toronto 11.09.11, Toronto 12.09.11, Ottawa 14.09.11, Hamilton 14.09.11, Manchester 20.06.12, Manchester 21.06.12, Amsterdam 26.06.2012, Amsterdam 27.06.2012, Berlin 04.07.12, Berlin 05.07.12, Stockholm 07.07.12, Oslo 09.07.12, Copenhagen 10.07.12, Manchester 28.07.12 (EV), Brooklyn 18.10.13, Brooklyn 19.10.13, Philly 21.10.13, Philly 22.10.13, San Diego 21.11.13, LA 23.11.13, LA 24.11.13, Oakland 26.11.13, Portland 29.11.13, Spokane 30.11.13, Calgary 02.12.13, Vancouver 04.12.13, Seattle 06.12.13, Trieste 22.06.14, Vienna 25.06.14, Berlin 26.06.14, Stockholm 28.06.14, Leeds 08.07.14, Philly 28.04.16, Philly 28.04.16, MSG1 01.05.16, MSG2 02.05.16
  • pjfan31pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    dcafe wrote:


    I counted 9 songs I haven't seen live before, and that was my 8th Sydney concert. Setlist was good.


    And that was my 5th and I counted 12 songs I haven't seen live before.

    Show was Brilliant.
    Sydney 11/02/2003
    Sydney 14/02/2003
    Sydney 07/11/2006
    Sydney 18/11/2006
    Sydney 22/11/2009
    EV Sydney 18/03/2011
    EV Sydney 19/03/2011
    EV Sydney 20/03/2011
    Melbourne 24/01/2014
    Sydney 26/01/2014
    EV Sydney 13/02/2014
  • twojawastwojawas Posts: 318
    edited November 2009
    Great show, but I felt that Eddie referring to illness so early in the show sucked the energy somewhat from the stadium. Awesome setlist, just too bad that Ed's voice wasn't 100%.
    Post edited by twojawas on
  • This was my 8th show and the best for me. Hmmm ok maybe the first show I went to at the Brixton Academy (London) in 1992 or 3 was the best but this was definitely a close 2nd. I was in the front row for the first time. I've had 2nd, 3rd or 5th row seated....so I was absolutely delighted. It was to the far right of the field infront of the bigscreen but still!

    Being 4.5 months pregnant with my first baby I was thinking I'd have to be at the back and be all safe and mumsy...but it didn't have to be that way. There was no pushing or shoving at all and I was completely safe...I think it was just too damn hot for all that malarkey! The only danger was from peeing my pants as the only toilets for people on the field to use were right at the back of the stadium.

    I thought the set list was amazing. Loved hearing Light Years, Mankind, MFC, Garden, my faves State of Love n Trust and Down. Oh my...I was in heaven.

    Then Eddie came down to us which was so nice. He touched my hand (not ONLY mine of course) but just to have that eye contact ... that moment. That moment will be mine forever. I just hope in that split second I was able to radiate all the appreciation I feel for the him and the band...for giving me so much pleasure, love and support over the last 17/18 years of my life.

    I am so thankful to them, to all their great fans, to the universe even! I hope they will continue their trips down under for many, many years to come. Perhaps then Eddie can perfect that aussie accent! That was so funny...
  • Seriously, are people on here PJ fans?! Setlist was shit, worst ive seen, melb was better, nothing special, where were the hits? Its freakin pearlas boys and girls, i can understand venue quabbles and the heat (hell, even i wasn't happy with both) but you can't be serious in saying those statements unless your not a fan.

    They were fantastic despite having a sick frontman and performed brilliantly to make a show for the fans who battled it out in the heat themselves. Maybe its just me but i dont go to a concert unless i really like the band and know and respect a very high percantage of their work. What is a casual fan anyway? Is it someone who likes 4 or 5 songs or is it someone who owns some albums, knows the 'hits' and is keen to see them play live? Isn't the first just that? Someone who likes a few songs?

    It is beside the point, this is a review thread, and ive given mine-FANTASTIC from the greatest band of all times!!!
    Troubled souls unite, we got ourselves tonight
  • ItsOKayeItsOKaye Posts: 191
    Just got back from Sydney today..

    Just wanted to say that I thought Eds voice was fantastic despite having the flu. I couldnt get 10c tix so I had a seat as well as a fixer ticket (couldnt decide where to be). After queing all day in the heat at Melb and considering the 40+ heat I decided to use my seat and rocked up about 4.30. Sat in the shade all thru Liam and watched as the fixer section built up. Not many people getting into it in the seated area and there seemed to be plenty of room down in the fixer area so I decided to wait for Eddie to sing with Ben and see if the crowd rushed forward. I noticed there were still spots along the barrier to the far right of stage so I packed up and strolled halfway around the ground and got my spot on the barrier. Had a great side on view of the stage with no one behind me. I knew Eddie would do a run along the crowd so I was quite happy with my spot. I kept telling the guy next to me that he would run down our way and sure enough he did. That was when my dreams were shattered by that stupid stupid bloke who jumped the fence and made me miss out on my one chance to touch EV :evil: So near and yet so far!
    Just wanted to let people know that you can still get a good spot even if you rock up late...
    Im so happy with my righteous self..
  • dw145677 wrote:
    Seriously, are people on here PJ fans?! Setlist was shit, worst ive seen, melb was better, nothing special, where were the hits? Its freakin pearlas boys and girls, i can understand venue quabbles and the heat (hell, even i wasn't happy with both) but you can't be serious in saying those statements unless your not a fan.

    They were fantastic despite having a sick frontman and performed brilliantly to make a show for the fans who battled it out in the heat themselves. Maybe its just me but i dont go to a concert unless i really like the band and know and respect a very high percantage of their work. What is a casual fan anyway? Is it someone who likes 4 or 5 songs or is it someone who owns some albums, knows the 'hits' and is keen to see them play live? Isn't the first just that? Someone who likes a few songs?

    It is beside the point, this is a review thread, and ive given mine-FANTASTIC from the greatest band of all times!!!

    I couldn't have said it better myself.

    :D
  • Dan CDan C Posts: 206
    dw145677 wrote:
    They were fantastic despite having a sick frontman and performed brilliantly to make a show for the fans who battled it out in the heat themselves.

    It is beside the point, this is a review thread, and ive given mine-FANTASTIC from the greatest band of all times!!!

    Couldn't agree more... The band is going from strength to strength.... I was left incredibly satisfied yet wanting more... Exactly how it should be.

    I don't think this band is capable of performing a bad show. Can't wait for the bootleg!
    PJ Sydney 1998-03-09, 2003-02-11, 2003-02-14, 2006-11-07, 2006-11-08, 2006-11-18, 2009-11-22, 2014-01-26, 2024-11-21, 2024-11-23
    EV Sydney 2011-03-18, 2011-03-19, 2014-02-11, 2014-02-13

  • This is getting ridiculous. This thread is for fanviews of the Sydney concert, not a running arguement amongst people who were there and people who weren't over how good/bad the setlist was.

    I was at the gig. I had an awesome time and honestly they could have played any mix of songs and I would have been happy. I have to agree that those of you complaining that the setlist was bad are just as bad as the casual fans who complain they didn't play 'Alive', 'Betterman' etc.

    I'm just happy I got to see PJ again. And as always they gave 110% and put on a great show.

    So, please everybody involved in this shut up and take your arguements to another part of the forums.

    good on you!!! and i really don't like posting here cause i didn't attend this show but this "kinda thing" ruins these fanview threads for me as well. UGH, AND it keeps happening...


    having said that...i'm glad u r on board with whats right, and had a great time at the show!!!
  • LongRoadLongRoad Posts: 421
    Garden was mind blowing. Check out the video on Youtube (which doesnt do it justice!).

    Seems only people who weren't at the show are saying its an average setlist. I smell jealousy! :roll: :lol:
  • pjfan31pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    LongRoad wrote:
    Garden was mind blowing. Check out the video on Youtube (which doesnt do it justice!).

    Seems only people who weren't at the show are saying its an average setlist. I smell jealousy! :roll: :lol:


    haha, you and me both. And people just automaticaly presuming that cause Ed was sick that the show wasn't good. Their right, it wasn't good, 'Twas Awesome.
    Sydney 11/02/2003
    Sydney 14/02/2003
    Sydney 07/11/2006
    Sydney 18/11/2006
    Sydney 22/11/2009
    EV Sydney 18/03/2011
    EV Sydney 19/03/2011
    EV Sydney 20/03/2011
    Melbourne 24/01/2014
    Sydney 26/01/2014
    EV Sydney 13/02/2014
  • fanofedfanofed Mid North Coast Posts: 77
    ME91059 wrote:
    Well done to Ed for pulling through. Stoked I got to hear Dissident and Down.

    The thing that really rubbed me up the wrong way was the drunken dick heads that were that were rpughing up on everyone, male or female. I was right in front of Ed about 4 people from the front and during Liam Finn and Ben Harper is was the 10C feel that we are all used to; everyone keeping an eye on each other, sharing water, respecting space ect.

    Then the drunken yobbo's came in roughing everyone up and not sharing the water which was being distributed by security.

    I wish there was a 10C only section, because we all go there for the music and to see our favourite band.

    It didn't turn my night into bad night, but just something I could have done without; being elbowed in the side having people trying to crowd surf by jumping over my shoulders and surging forward squashing everyone on the barrier. I do understand that if we want to be up the front that this is what we should expect..... Just saying it would have been nice to have a 10C section.

    Opera house/Metro/Enmore gig for 10C members would have been awesome. Maybe Ed and the boys will make up for it next year with a 'one off'.... If they felt they needed to...
    I Agree Any Venue but , a Stadium would have been better,still an awesome atmosphere,in sydney despite the wicked heat.Hope they Comeback soon.
  • Easties wrote:
    PearlJSetlist.jpg

    Songs we missed out on!


    The setlist had the Mamasan Trilogy (slightly wrong order) in it.. would have been great to see. Ed put on a stellar performance all night, especially under the conditions and him feeling ill, rest of the band went above and beyond also. Great night all round
  • EastiesEasties Posts: 479
    AL287473 wrote:

    Yep it would have capped it off nicely. I'm with you though - they kicked arse. It was a great show. Apparently there's been a few issues with the sound in some of these stadiums but I can tell you now, up front, I had an awesome night. Bring on Christchurch!!
  • Adelaide 17th November 2009
    Melbourne 20th November 2009
    Sydney 22nd November 2009
    Brisvegas 25th November 2009
    www.flickr.com/photos/gerry_70/sets/72157622619096056/
  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    Gerrycan70 wrote:

    thanks, i was after an MFC vid from Stones side!
    it was like Mike played that song just for me :D
    2003 - Sydney x3,
    2006 - Reading Festival,
    2007 - Katowice, London, Nijmegen, Rock Werchter,
    2008 - MSG x2, Hartford, Mansfield x2, Beacon Theater,
    2009 - Melbourne, Sydney,
    2010 - I watched it go to fire!
    2011 - EV Brisbane x3, Newcastle, Sydney x3,
    2012 - Manchester x 2, Amsterdam x2, Prague, Berlin x2, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen,
    2014 - Sydney, EV Sydney x3

    I wave to all my Friends... Yeah!
  • So glad someone got "Untitled".......Thanks Gerry and others for allowing me to relive the adventure.

    PJD>
    Going to All 5 Australian '09 shows.
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDWB76Q3Ac8

    More vids to come. Enjoy.
    Pearl Jam's one and only concert in Canberra.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9las2e5n_Yo
  • djwalddjwald Posts: 21
    Not sure if this is the right thread - but I have 2 mint condition Sydney posters extra. My mate got hospitalized after the Melbourne show and we missed out getting them. Have all the other ones. If anyone can help and wants a swap, please let me know.

    Many thanks and cant wait to do it all again as soon as possible!!!
  • Adelaide 17th November 2009
    Melbourne 20th November 2009
    Sydney 22nd November 2009
    Brisvegas 25th November 2009
    www.flickr.com/photos/gerry_70/sets/72157622619096056/
  • Joni-LeeJoni-Lee Posts: 430
    Wow! Another memorable life moment for me. Best birthday ever.

    Thanks Ed x
  • pjfan31pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    Joni-Lee wrote:
    Wow! Another memorable life moment for me. Best birthday ever.

    Thanks Ed x


    Please tell more. I have been waiting to hear of your memorable moment. And please, do not be shabby on the details. I want a full report Miss.

    And well done, I'm not 100% up-to-date with your story, but I was so happy for you on the night.
    Sydney 11/02/2003
    Sydney 14/02/2003
    Sydney 07/11/2006
    Sydney 18/11/2006
    Sydney 22/11/2009
    EV Sydney 18/03/2011
    EV Sydney 19/03/2011
    EV Sydney 20/03/2011
    Melbourne 24/01/2014
    Sydney 26/01/2014
    EV Sydney 13/02/2014
  • yellowled24yellowled24 Posts: 3,118
    I would have loved to have heard "Gimme Some Truth" on that night. :|
    "....and was very surprised to see that he didnt actually have a recipe for anus-ankle soup." - Big Ed
  • Joni-LeeJoni-Lee Posts: 430
    I seriously have no idea where I'd start. So much happened....
    pjfan31 wrote:


    Please tell more. I have been waiting to hear of your memorable moment. And please, do not be shabby on the details. I want a full report Miss.

    And well done, I'm not 100% up-to-date with your story, but I was so happy for you on the night.
  • http://www.youtube.com/pauljam2009#p/a/u/0/YlNiqxMraPs

    Sydney crowd fun and games just prior to Pearl Jam starting
  • Phew....finally I've uploaded all the PJ vids, I've tried to put the last 10 or so vids at the highest quality. Hope you get alot of enjoyment & hope that they help to relive fond memories of a fab PJ Tour. Great to meet so many cool people along the way.

    Gerry

    Ben Harper - Sydney
    Never Tear Us Apart
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul3p1hKhJok

    Dissident - Sydney
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sal26mrrP2w


    MFC - Sydney
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZHsgHTz2IM


    Unthought Known
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elThQn20Aew

    Got Some
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9qVaJSswAo

    Garden
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu7QSM9Mbp4

    Down
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-thgiqL1DE

    Mankind
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rwpQ8RO18M

    Whipping
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC9DLvjjBsU

    Happy Birthday Joni-Lee
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODYuvmbAA7o

    Red Mosquito
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHQNgC4R9Ug

    Indifference
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqzvLXJEiXc

    State of Love & Trust
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1w2c_D4YY

    Light Years
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdR6HajDvI0

    Last Exit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5AqxR27S30

    Porch
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Gc5r732sU

    Throw Your Arms Around Me (American & Canadian Accents & Ed's attempt at an Aussie accent that turned Kiwi)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvJ3tKwdtJY

    Crazy Mary
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1xVFWFLkbQ

    Rockin' In The Free World
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgojMIUef68
    Adelaide 17th November 2009
    Melbourne 20th November 2009
    Sydney 22nd November 2009
    Brisvegas 25th November 2009
    www.flickr.com/photos/gerry_70/sets/72157622619096056/
  • embraceembrace Posts: 849
    Gerry- this is fantastic- Thank you!!! I so regret not making this trip and your vids have really enhanced reading all the individual accounts. Best to you :D
    Gerrycan70 wrote:
    Phew....finally I've uploaded all the PJ vids, I've tried to put the last 10 or so vids at the highest quality. Hope you get alot of enjoyment & hope that they help to relive fond memories of a fab PJ Tour. Great to meet so many cool people along the way.

    Gerry

    Ben Harper - Sydney
    Never Tear Us Apart
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul3p1hKhJok

    Dissident - Sydney
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sal26mrrP2w


    MFC - Sydney
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZHsgHTz2IM


    Unthought Known
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elThQn20Aew

    Got Some
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9qVaJSswAo

    Garden
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu7QSM9Mbp4

    Down
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-thgiqL1DE

    Mankind
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rwpQ8RO18M

    Whipping
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC9DLvjjBsU

    Happy Birthday Joni-Lee
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODYuvmbAA7o

    Red Mosquito
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHQNgC4R9Ug

    Indifference
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqzvLXJEiXc

    State of Love & Trust
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1w2c_D4YY

    Light Years
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdR6HajDvI0

    Last Exit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5AqxR27S30

    Porch
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Gc5r732sU

    Throw Your Arms Around Me (American & Canadian Accents & Ed's attempt at an Aussie accent that turned Kiwi)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvJ3tKwdtJY

    Crazy Mary
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1xVFWFLkbQ

    Rockin' In The Free World
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgojMIUef68
    got a car...got some gas...oh let's get out of here-get out of here fast...
    I hope you get this message but your not home...I will be there in just a minute or so...
    I want to go but I want to go with you.

    Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -MT

    I've had enough, said enough, felt enough. I'm fine, still in it.
Sign In or Register to comment.