I wanna know how it took to the end of page three of this thread to even mention Unthought Known! Are you kidding me?! This version tore the studio version (of a great song) to shreds!!
The bogans in the crowd did go a bit overboard....hell show the man some RESPECT when he's talking. Save all the "yeeeeeeeeaaaaawww"s and what-not for the end of songs.
In all reality, the environment of the gig in regard to the venue dictated that it was to be a more subdued atmosphere (obviously) than a PJ gig - but it really was great to see the well-timed enthusiasm of the crowd and the energy we were sending up front.
How is it no one mentioned the THREE PLUS MINUTE STANDING OVATION BEFORE HE EVEN REACHED CENTRE STAGE. I can't say I've been to ANY event where there's a complete and on-going standing ovation for an artist who hasn't even been on stage 10 seconds. It was amazing!
I AM MINE was very powerful....
I shed a tear for MAN OF THE HOUR. One of my favourite songs which I missed out on after I gave up my Nov 7, 2006 ticket to see U2 in Brisbane.
Shed another tear for GUARANTEED as I'd dedicated that song to a friend I had found dead under his van that had rolled on him while drink driving.
As stated, UNTHOUGHT KNOWN sent shivers through my spine.....such a powerful rendition with the ever-changing dynamics of the song.
JUST BREATHE was a beautiful dedication....
ELDERLY WOMAN started out quite humourously, but as always had the power to entice the entire crowd to sing along with Ed.
I'd called (quietly) for LUKIN early in the show - not realising it was actually in Ed's solo repertoire! So that was a cool surprise when he pulled that out, shifting through the gears as the song progressed to its 140+bpm!
I was hoping it would lead into Not For You, but instead PORCH provided another highlight amongst highlights with a '92 Unplugged-esque (at least for me) solo in the middle of it.
I'd never heard GOLDEN STATE before, but it was as if EJ's voice was the female equivalent of EV's as their duet just rolled into one amazing harmony.
SOCIETY was beautiful - mainly because I relate to those lyrics entirely.
I've gotta admit - and don't crucify me here as I know it's against the trend - but BETTERMAN really didn't do it for me. I'll put that down more to my lack of appreciation than anything. The girl sitting right behind me who made the "....BEAUTIFUL...." call was well and truly justified - as anything Eddie creates deserves the highest praise. I'm sure there was a reason you could hear a pin drop during and after this song. Hopefully by the end of the tour I'll find that appreciation.
It was really sad to hear the story about MIKE STARR.....I was stupid enough to never immerse myself in AIC, but I can appreciate the emotion in the moment. To the moron who yelled out NIRVANA in the middle of Ed speaking - give yourself an uppercut.
NEEDLE AND THE DAMAGE DONE carried that emotion as Ed dedicated this song to Mike. It was a heart-wrenching rendition, and I was humbly honoured that Ed shared this moment with us.
The emotion of Mike and NEEDLE flowed over into THE END, taking the show to another level.....reminiscent of early BLACK. Until this point I'd interpreted THE END as Ed's "addiction" to music and touring.....but I now believe it's (perhaps obviously?) in reference to drug addiction.
HARD SUN was a great closer....cool to see the set transforming into the beach-theme - not so cool that Ed's guitar chunked it and he got pi$$ed off with tech - but that's why we love live shows. The girls were a definite highlight backing the chorus.
The chanting and calls for encore #3 went on for a good 10+ minutes, without any security trying to kick people out - which made a lot of people wonder if Ed would come back out. The show was wayyyy too short (in reference to Einsteins theory of relativity) for he played for just short of 2hrs.
I truly hope boots are released for his shows (were his NA solo shows booted?) for I want to relive these shows long into the future....
PS - Ed mentioned an exchange program between the US and Australia early on - stating that our PM was in the US, so they sent ED here. I'm sure we'd gladly make the swap permanent.
PPS - Don't get me wrong, I'm STOKED for the girl who got front row - but when you've got 10C tickets and you're about half a dozen rows from the BACK, and QPAC release some of their reserved promo tickets last-minute....it's just a tiiiiiiiny bit annoying. But that's part of the lottery!!
Thanks for sharing. Now I want to hear that Unthought Known, and The End. So cool to read about ovations and amount of appreciation sent towards Eddie.
Another show tonight - lucky peeps who will be there.
Beautiful, fantastic, enjoyable, mesmerising, entertaining, inspiring .. there were a few f*ck ups but I enjoyed them too.
10 club seats could've been better though ... 12th row. I would've thought that 10 club people would've been allocated the first 10 rows at least.
Can't wait for Newcastle.
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at tonight show there will be a why now u dont bitching shirt
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
at tonight show there will be a why now u dont bitching shirt
did you send one to Eddie, will he be wearing it? I look forward to seeing the pics
no,i sent to Stella,she told she wears it tonight...
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
what a cracking first show Ed screwed a few intros, someone yelled out 'we all make mistakes Eddie' haha.. or was that night 2? :?
man of the hour was beautiful.. i do like the new arrangement of betterman, but it's funny how without the usual music cues, it's hard to remember the lyrics as well :?
i loved drifting.. new song was beautiful, and lukin was intense would love a slow version of that one down under
i owe you like, 10. settle for a rAd poster since you sing it's praises so often?
nah, it'll just be a plain beige bit of paper anyway.
i didn't mind adelaide when i was there, Glenelg and some other coastal areas were nice. didn't really see anything too exciting in the city except for your lovely big shiny balls.
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
The awesome neil young shirt is me. and the James Boag is a big FUCK YOU to whoever decided not to put tassie on the map
nice one tom!!.hey where can i find ev 2011 cap?
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
The awesome neil young shirt is me. and the James Boag is a big FUCK YOU to whoever decided not to put tassie on the map
nice one tom!!.hey where can i find ev 2011 cap?
Talk to our friend Ryan Beecroft.
Is Ryan going to more shows? I didn't notice him at Sydney last Saturday night ...
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what a cracking first show Ed screwed a few intros, someone yelled out 'we all make mistakes Eddie' haha.. or was that night 2? :?
This was me on night 2. I'm glad someone acknowledged what I said. Some stupid bitch behind me said "Really?" in a saractic tone, so I shot her an evil glare at the end of the show, or what I thought was her. Something that looked like this anyway :arrow: :evil:
But anyway, this was fantastic, all 3 shows were great. Some beautiful setlists have come out of the other shows. I wish my finances were able to take me all around the country to see Ed. Hopefully next time!
Could someone please post a pic of the poster for Brisbane 1 here? Thanks.
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Thanks for sharing. Now I want to hear that Unthought Known, and The End. So cool to read about ovations and amount of appreciation sent towards Eddie.
Another show tonight - lucky peeps who will be there.
10 club seats could've been better though ... 12th row. I would've thought that 10 club people would've been allocated the first 10 rows at least.
Can't wait for Newcastle.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
*like*
I hope he plays The Needle and the Damage Done at one of the Sydney shows.
I asked someone and they said no..
did you send one to Eddie, will he be wearing it? I look forward to seeing the pics
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
hehe...I was kidding
man of the hour was beautiful.. i do like the new arrangement of betterman, but it's funny how without the usual music cues, it's hard to remember the lyrics as well :?
i loved drifting.. new song was beautiful, and lukin was intense
great to meet new faces and meet old friends
fishy owes me a drink. i'll end on that
*cough*bullfuckingshit*cough* and you know why. you left me standing there like a fucking douchebag for 10 minutes.
and you might have got one if you didn't run out of the place at the end of the night like it was on fire.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
i owe you like, 10. settle for a rAd poster since you sing it's praises so often?
nah, it'll just be a plain beige bit of paper anyway.
i didn't mind adelaide when i was there, Glenelg and some other coastal areas were nice. didn't really see anything too exciting in the city except for your lovely big shiny balls.
sorry Dimi, EV most likely did not see it as 10c have not been the best tickets for us so far
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haha, lisa is plugging the book, Tom is plugging his local drop.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Nice photo!
Send my credentials to the house of detention
Is Ryan going to more shows? I didn't notice him at Sydney last Saturday night ...
This was me on night 2.
But anyway, this was fantastic, all 3 shows were great. Some beautiful setlists have come out of the other shows. I wish my finances were able to take me all around the country to see Ed. Hopefully next time!
Yes it was a good night. :?