*** London, UK, SBE Fanviews Here 8/11/09 ***

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  • satansbed
    satansbed Posts: 2,139
    i cant imagine there being a better gig than this.

    i would like to thank i shit and i stink and the phil the hip, two very nice people.

    and ames, i dont think i couldve given my ticket to a better guy, i felt bad when you bought me that tshirt lol

    i went to this gig with sky high expectations, and they blew them outve the water.....

    and i was really impressed with that scottish family, i thought i was young being 18, there daughter was 14 and the son was 16, and they rocked so hard it was amazing :D:D:D:D:D:D
  • MonkeyWrench101
    MonkeyWrench101 Posts: 49
    It has taken me a while to find the time but I just had to get something down about how great Tuesday night was. For me that gig will live long in the memory for the journey getting there as much as the show itself. The endless sales and lotteries. As one door closed another would open, getting into that show became a month-long obsession. In the end I had to beg for a ticket outside, but did eventually get one from a fan and didn't have to resort to a tout :mrgreen:

    I was lucky in that I live close by, I really feel for those outside London who couldn't take a chance as I did. Without that struggle I wouldn't have met so many great people that I talked to like Icemanap so it all worked out for the best. After missing the Astoria I just couldn't live with missing this gig.

    The show itself was fantastic, The band seemed more energetic and into it than the arena shows I've seen. I have no complaints on the set list; they basically picked one or two of the best tracks from every album, what more could you want?

    What really made it though was the close proximity of the theatre, and being surrounded by so many fans who knew the words as well as I did and couldn't help but sing along all night. The sound of the crowd merged with that of the band, and when that happens it lifts songs like Elderly Woman and especially Alive to a totally new level. That feeling of collective, positive energy is just awesome.

    I loved All Along the Watchtower. I know some people have knocked Ronnie but he's hardly the leading light of the Stones corporate jugganaut. He was even considered a proper member of the band for 25 years! He also seemed really sincere and happy to be there. When he came on stage, I noticed that all the Pearl Jam members slowly moved to the edge of the stage as if to say, this moment is all about you. I think that's genuine respect and says a lot about the band.

    When Watchtower finished I thought maybe the show would peak to soon, but they just cracked straight into Why Go which was the song I really wanted them to play, and I knew there would be no let off :D

    Best bits: Present Tense, Inside Job, The End. All incredible.
  • Dr Ollie
    Dr Ollie Posts: 5
    An amaaaaazing gig! Even trying to look objectively and taking the £4 for a can of beer into account I really can't see a downside to any of it. I've not seen the band live since the 2nd Wembley night in 1996 when I was a wee lad of 18 and seeing them at SBE has prompted me to a) finally join Ten Club, b) buy a triple vinyl Billy Childish anthology and to c) grow my hair long again (well I mean intend to anyway - it hasn't just grown back since Tuesday or anything like that!)

    For me the ratio of hits to rarities was spot on. As far as I'm concerned (and amongst others) Sometimes, Lowlight, Down and my favourite ever Who song are rare but I guess to the expert level fan that may not be the same. Either way I'm happy. And the view from the middle of row 2 level 3 was ideal. I was a bit worried as I don't like heights but it was a totally unobstructed view of the band and great to be able to see all levels of the crowd going for it. Really nice folk in the place too, and a quick hello to the guy I was sat next to and chatted to for the couple of hours before the gig - if you're reading, thanks again for whiling away the time with entertaining muso talk and for saving my spot while I went to get a t-shirt!

    Great band, great venue, great fans, great night!
  • Dead Man Walking
    Dead Man Walking Toronto-ish Posts: 2,762
    Does anyone have any hi-res photos of the poster? if you do, can you please PM me. I'd really like to use them for some art I'm working on.

    Thanks a lot,
    -DMW
  • MonkeyWrench101
    MonkeyWrench101 Posts: 49
    Dr Ollie - I was at that 2nd night in 1996 - my first Pearl Jam gig and I was 17. I was sat at the wrong end of Wembley Arena, approximately 4 miles from the stage. What a contrast with Tuesday when I could see everything perfectly. I was also on Level 3 and although I always prefer standing, it really didn't matter that much for this one.
  • Dr Ollie
    Dr Ollie Posts: 5
    MonkeyWrench101 wrote:
    Dr Ollie - I was at that 2nd night in 1996 - my first Pearl Jam gig and I was 17. I was sat at the wrong end of Wembley Arena, approximately 4 miles from the stage. What a contrast with Tuesday when I could see everything perfectly. I was also on Level 3 and although I always prefer standing, it really didn't matter that much for this one.

    I know what you mean - pretty much the whole of SBE was standing as soon as the band came out anyway! I was quite near the front standing at Wembley and as soon as they started Release I remember suddenly standing at 45 degrees with all the crowd movements! I was with some friends, one of whom was short and she was getting to see nothing but the back of someone else while being shoved from side to side so compared to that it was nice to just be able to take it all in without having to worry about losing a shoe etc. Maybe I'm just sounding old now but Level 3 rules!
  • icemanap
    icemanap Posts: 406
    MonkeyWrench101 wrote:
    I was lucky in that I live close by, I really feel for those outside London who couldn't take a chance as I did. Without that struggle I wouldn't have met so many great people that I talked to like Icemanap so it all worked out for the best. After missing the Astoria I just couldn't live with missing this gig.
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    When Watchtower finished I thought maybe the show would peak to soon, but they just cracked straight into Why Go which was the song I really wanted them to play, and I knew there would be no let off :D

    Best bits: Present Tense, Inside Job, The End. All incredible.

    A pleasure dude, absolute pleasure. I was delighted you got in and when you texted me about 45minutes from the start, it really made my night. I know you were trying as hard as I was to get a ticket, and glad it all worked out.

    I remember before Ed came on he said something about saving the best until last apart from now. Watchtower was brilliant and despite not being a Stones fan, to see one of the great names in music strut his stuff was remarkable. A night of many highlights. It's just a shame the tubes finish at a certain time otherwise we would have had more beers!!!!
    :D Rock on!!!! :D
    Seen Pearl Jam 4 times in London, once in Manchester, as well as an Eddie show at Hammersmith.
  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,135
    i cant remember the rules, can we post audience bootlegs?
  • wozza77
    wozza77 Posts: 300
    MonkeyWrench101 wrote:
    Dr Ollie - I was at that 2nd night in 1996 - my first Pearl Jam gig and I was 17. I was sat at the wrong end of Wembley Arena, approximately 4 miles from the stage. What a contrast with Tuesday when I could see everything perfectly. I was also on Level 3 and although I always prefer standing, it really didn't matter that much for this one.

    that was my first PJ gig too, although I was standing!
    Now it all comes down to numbers, now I'm glad that I have quit
    Folks these days just don't do nothing simple for the love of it
  • chidoone
    chidoone Posts: 327
    Finally got some time, just to say that it was an amazing gig, enjoy meeting people outside and inside the venue, great set list... specially Dissident, Present Tense, Brother, Alive ( great singing from the crowd )...

    See you at the O2
  • chidoone
    chidoone Posts: 327
    Hope a bootleg will be available :D
  • blue_rain
    blue_rain London Posts: 163
    I loved the show, much like I did Astoria. I even loved the fact that I was surrounded by people almost crying, elated by the pure joy of seeing them in such a small venue.

    I have to say that it drives me a little bit bonkers when I read negative things about a show like this. An intimate show, special guests, new songs, some rare, a floor full of 10clubbers.. what is not to love about this? :)
    "Is my band ready to kick it?" Stone Gossard

    28/Oct/96, 29/May/00, 04/Jun/00, 28/Jun/00, 30/Jun/00, 02/Jul/03, 03/Jul/03, 05/Jul/03, 08/Jul/03, 09/Jul/03, 20/Apr/06, 27/Aug/06, 09/Sep/06, 13/Sep/06, 12/Jun/07, 13/Jun/07, 18/Jun/07, 26/Jun/07, 28/Jun/07, 02/Apr/08 (Ed), 03/Apr/08 (Ed), 11/Aug09, 13/Aug/09, 17/Aug/09, 18/Aug/09, 25/Jun/10
  • tremors
    tremors Posts: 8,051
    blue_rain wrote:
    I loved the show, much like I did Astoria. I even loved the fact that I was surrounded by people almost crying, elated by the pure joy of seeing them in such a small venue.

    I have to say that it drives me a little bit bonkers when I read negative things about a show like this. An intimate show, special guests, new songs, some rare, a floor full of 10clubbers.. what is not to love about this? :)

    Hey girl. You got me out of hiding. Glad you were in attendance. Respect. This tour is starting to resemble 'the gathering'!. Seattle?
    Cancel my subscription to the Ressurection
    Send my credentials to the house of detention

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  • blue_rain
    blue_rain London Posts: 163
    tremors wrote:


    Hey girl. You got me out of hiding. Glad you were in attendance. Respect. This tour is starting to resemble 'the gathering'!. Seattle?

    Hello you!
    No Seattle for me. One day..
    Glad you were there too. I still have the cd you did me after the 2000 tour. :)
    Thanks for your posts on this show. A pleasure to read.
    "Is my band ready to kick it?" Stone Gossard

    28/Oct/96, 29/May/00, 04/Jun/00, 28/Jun/00, 30/Jun/00, 02/Jul/03, 03/Jul/03, 05/Jul/03, 08/Jul/03, 09/Jul/03, 20/Apr/06, 27/Aug/06, 09/Sep/06, 13/Sep/06, 12/Jun/07, 13/Jun/07, 18/Jun/07, 26/Jun/07, 28/Jun/07, 02/Apr/08 (Ed), 03/Apr/08 (Ed), 11/Aug09, 13/Aug/09, 17/Aug/09, 18/Aug/09, 25/Jun/10
  • tremors
    tremors Posts: 8,051
    blue_rain wrote:
    tremors wrote:


    Hey girl. You got me out of hiding. Glad you were in attendance. Respect. This tour is starting to resemble 'the gathering'!. Seattle?

    Hello you!
    No Seattle for me. One day..
    Glad you were there too. I still have the cd you did me after the 2000 tour. :)
    Thanks for your posts on this show. A pleasure to read.

    Did you know there was a second cd you never received? I never made, cos I got too drained in the end and thought one was better than none. I'm not sure I have the tracklisting cos my old HD wiped. It may exist in the annals of synergy - would have to ask tenclub or I may have made a printout. It was part 2 of our choices, different peeps.

    Am just listening to this bootleg streaming, the sound is sweeeet! by the way ed's using his voice softly so that he is within the crowd I believe - the boot I'm listening to sounds very finely balanced! This is how I like it.
    Cancel my subscription to the Ressurection
    Send my credentials to the house of detention

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  • bnewman19
    bnewman19 Posts: 77
    One word AMAZING! Still can't believe i was lucky enough to get tickets. Please, please please bootleg the SBE show. Thanks PJ/TC
  • tremors
    tremors Posts: 8,051
    I've been stopped in my tracks. Helpfully. Time to come down to earth. Sometimes you just have to sit still again and be normal. Quite refreshing for me. Almost like before I was forced into discovering pearl jam. Am just sitting quiet with my vinyl (a backstop) and looking at the everyday walls. Trying not to think of the twilights I have seen or the daylights others have. Nobody can possibly know what I have seen. Same for you. Same for them. At least they give us a glimpse, so it's probably a little easier for us.

    love you everybody. enjoy the show!
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    Send my credentials to the house of detention

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  • gems_and_rhinestones
    gems_and_rhinestones Posts: 112
    anyone know how I upload photos so they show in the thread rather than using a link?
  • gems_and_rhinestones
    gems_and_rhinestones Posts: 112
    some pics in flicker

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/33383489@N04/
  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,791
    DanniC wrote:
    some pics in flicker

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/33383489@N04/

    Cool! There's some excellent shots in there! Thanks for sharing!
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)

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