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

I made the mistake of leaving the Fixer area and hanging down the back with a mate who had Backspacer tickets. The sound up there was pretty bad, especially near the end.

Never thought Id do this but I left the concert before they had even finished (start of RITFW).

When I first walked out to get a beer and go to the dunny, I asked 6 security guards where to ge and they all pointed me in different (and incorrect directions). I walked for ages!!!! No beer either on the field and when you left you had to walk all the way thru the Backspacer field All other cities have had HEAPS of different access points

I got to hear Whipping and Down so was stoked with that

BUT out of all the 4 concerts Ive been to so far that ranked a distant 4th. Disappointing in my home town…..the organizers didn’t do a good job in my opinion

This would have to be the first time in ages they have not closed the final show in a city with Ledbetter...

To those of you that lined up in that heat, well done - that is true dedication!

goo wrote:

just how hot was it at this show? judging from the pics you would think the guys were playing in the dead middle of summer.

Earl 40 degree celciuus

Listen to some of classic Ed stand up.

Just found this on youtube. It's his attempt of an 'aussie accent' and he has a dig at the poms too.

Good sound, poor visual
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y6Rr4M_bw4

DonJon wrote:

I made the mistake of leaving the Fixer area and hanging down the back with a mate who had Backspacer tickets. The sound up there was pretty bad, especially near the end.

Never thought Id do this but I left the concert before they had even finished (start of RITFW).

When I first walked out to get a beer and go to the dunny, I asked 6 security guards where to ge and they all pointed me in different (and incorrect directions). I walked for ages!!!! No beer either on the field and when you left you had to walk all the way thru the Backspacer field All other cities have had HEAPS of different access points

I got to hear Whipping and Down so was stoked with that

BUT out of all the 4 concerts Ive been to so far that ranked a distant 4th. Disappointing in my home town…..the organizers didn’t do a good job in my opinion

That is disappoointing to hear. Do you think it has to do with you going up to backspacer? I can tell you from where I was it was going off 4th row Mike's side. My mate who pretty much only came to hear Alive absolutley loved the concert.

It would have been about 40 degrees outside during the day. Ed doesn't wear shorts unless its really stinking hot, and wouldnt take that top shirt off to reveal a singlet unless he had to

I arrived at about midday to line up in 10c line. There were already 100+ people there. I stood there for 10 minutes (no shelter) and knew i would not be able to wait 4 hours. So i went off to fox studios for 2 hours to sit in the shade where I also listened to the soundcheck - even there it was like an oven. I'm sure PJ would have been indoors most of day but they certanly would have felt the heat when they came out on stage. Couldn't believe both ben harper and liam finn came out in long pants and sleeves :shock:

I love his run through the middle of the barriers at each show, its a real highlight. The crush from behind was extreme, not sure why people 2, 3, 4 and more back from the barrier think they will be able to reach him (I didnt get a touch and i was on the barrier), but my ribs felt like they were gonna break for those few minutes.

Im still amazed at Ed's courage last night and his selflessness in not wanting to disappoint anyone despite how he feels.

I went to Melbourne and can't say that one show was better than the other. each were special in their own way, but to be honest I think Sydney will be the one I remember for a long time to come due to the unusual circumstances and the personal insight into Ed's legendary abilities and generosity.

Jaswah wrote:

Light Years was dedicated to my son that was stillborn a few weeks ago. My wife and myself are still blown away by this.

Sorry for your loss man. Hope that Eddie's dedication brings you some small comfort.

pjfan31 wrote:

DonJon wrote:

I made the mistake of leaving the Fixer area and hanging down the back with a mate who had Backspacer tickets. The sound up there was pretty bad, especially near the end.

Never thought Id do this but I left the concert before they had even finished (start of RITFW).

When I first walked out to get a beer and go to the dunny, I asked 6 security guards where to ge and they all pointed me in different (and incorrect directions). I walked for ages!!!! No beer either on the field and when you left you had to walk all the way thru the Backspacer field All other cities have had HEAPS of different access points

I got to hear Whipping and Down so was stoked with that

BUT out of all the 4 concerts Ive been to so far that ranked a distant 4th. Disappointing in my home town…..the organizers didn’t do a good job in my opinion

That is disappoointing to hear. Do you think it has to do with you going up to backspacer? I can tell you from where I was it was going off 4th row Mike's side. My mate who pretty much only came to hear Alive absolutley loved the concert.

Yeah Im pretty convinced it was. Havent heard any issue from others that were up front so I believe its where I was standing. The last few songs I could hardly hear.

My own fault!!! I was pretty appalled at the venue staff though

Bring on the rest of the tour

DonJon wrote:

pjfan31 wrote:

DonJon wrote:

I made the mistake of leaving the Fixer area and hanging down the back with a mate who had Backspacer tickets. The sound up there was pretty bad, especially near the end.

Never thought Id do this but I left the concert before they had even finished (start of RITFW).

When I first walked out to get a beer and go to the dunny, I asked 6 security guards where to ge and they all pointed me in different (and incorrect directions). I walked for ages!!!! No beer either on the field and when you left you had to walk all the way thru the Backspacer field All other cities have had HEAPS of different access points

I got to hear Whipping and Down so was stoked with that

BUT out of all the 4 concerts Ive been to so far that ranked a distant 4th. Disappointing in my home town…..the organizers didn’t do a good job in my opinion

That is disappoointing to hear. Do you think it has to do with you going up to backspacer? I can tell you from where I was it was going off 4th row Mike's side. My mate who pretty much only came to hear Alive absolutley loved the concert.

Yeah Im pretty convinced it was. Havent heard any issue from others that were up front so I believe its where I was standing. The last few songs I could hardly hear.

My own fault!!! I was pretty appalled at the venue staff though

Bring on the rest of the tour

Well I had issues with the sound.... couldn't hear the support acts over the wankers in front of us "talking" They pretty much drowned out some parts of Ben Harper R7... which tells me the sound was bad.

Compared to the other venues... Sydney sucked.. Security/food/drinks/sound/crowd (probably arseholes thinking they are beetter than the next person or something haha)

The pearl Jam show was great though!

i got in pretty much in front of jeff about fifteen metres from him, thats the closest ive ever been at a pj concert. because i got in early and didnt want to lose my spot i stood from 4.30 onwards, lost about 8 kilos i was sweating that much! But wow, once they got out there everybody lifted, they ripped into why go, hail hail and courduroy, it seemed so fast everyone was singing and 'dancing' around and they sounded so loud and proud.

Not just me, but i think everyone around me ran out of puff at stages, but just about everybody sang every song and lifted when the band did. Ill echo others comments in praising ed, you could tell he was struggling and was pissed off with it, but he soldiered on and, honsetly, he sounded pretty damn fine to me. This was a great show the guys amaze me every time i see them they always deliver.

Just on the way home from work i was listening to Triple M (which is unusual for me) and the DJ goes 'why didnt they play the songs everybody knows?' Unbelieveable. I just laughed, i was stoked they played Dissident, Garden, Light Years, Whipping, Mankind and all those songs 'nobody' knows. They have released more than two albums!! I think Ten got a decent outing in any case.

All in all what a night despite my legs which don't feel like they are there at the moment, but it was all worth it to see that performance. Special mentions to Mike who was going beserk all night, ed's courage and devotion, harper for mosquito and indifference.

LongRoad wrote:

not sure why people 2, 3, 4 and more back from the barrier think they will be able to reach him (I didnt get a touch and i was on the barrier), but my ribs felt like they were gonna break for those few minutes.
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Thats sounds like me at Perth, exact thing happened....