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  • NT251861
    NT251861 Perth Posts: 40
    edited February 2014
    jh275312 said:

    Does anyone else think it is less than endearing to pay that much money for a shorter show with the performer hung over and flubbing lyrics?

    I guess it's all a matter of opinion, a lot of reviews above have spoken about what an amazing night it was regardless of him being hungover. Some have said it added to the night. I wasn't there (went to the Perth shows), but as Perth is often the end of tours we often see artists (not necessarily EV) a bit weary from long tours. I personally think as long as the music is good to listen to and you leave the night smiling, you've got your monies worth. I like a bit of imperfection in live performance, shows the human side of the artist and makes it different to sitting at home and listening to the 'perfect' version of the songs on the CD. It is all in the way the artist handles it as well.

    As far as the shorter set goes, he played 25 songs - I'm guessing this would have been around 2 hours (maybe a bit more). Not too shabby if you ask me. The sets do differ from show to show, this might be on the shorter side compared to others but there aren't too many artists who would be up to a solo tour with such long sets.
    Post edited by NT251861 on
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  • jh275312
    jh275312 Posts: 99
    added to the night? Yeah I am much better at my job when I am hung over and continually mess up. to each their own
    I guess........
  • NT251861
    NT251861 Perth Posts: 40
    Added to the night as in gave it more personality I guess. Like more/funny banter from Ed. But you're right, some people might feel they are not getting what they paid for.

    Like some PJ "fans" wouldn't be happy at a PJ concert unless they played all the hits. Hard to please everyone.
    no matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead... PJ - Adelaide 98, 09; Perth 03, 06, 09, 14; EV - Perth 11, 14 (2 shows), Brisbane 14 (2 shows)
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    Probably te only disappointment for me was the crowd... No one stood up for Porch and Ed had to gesture everyone to stand at the end for Hard Sun! Hope tonight's crowd is much better!!!
    jh275312 said:

    Does anyone else think it is less than endearing to pay that much money for a shorter show with the performer hung over and flubbing lyrics?

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  • -Emma-
    -Emma- Posts: 2,864
    jh275312 said:

    Does anyone else think it is less than endearing to pay that much money for a shorter show with the performer hung over and flubbing lyrics?

    Ed has flubbed lyrics at the Perth & Sydney shows when he wasn't hungover.
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  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    I was looking forward to reading Kat's post as I knew I wouldn't be able to remember everything Ed talked about but his
    banter wasn't listed for this show. :( Any chance you could please add it in Kat.

    A great day sitting outside the Palais with some other Fans it was great to hear their stories and share their company..
    A good night the set was longer that what I thought it was. Ed did look really tired looking when he came over to the
    left side of stage. He probably should've had the night off. I hope he felt better the next day.
    But as always was a great night with a good setlist.
    Wish there was a Beatles cover in there maybe next time. :)

    Wish I was there again tonight and tomorrow night but back home now.
    Just checked Brisbane flight just need to win lotto on the weekend.

    Thanks for staying on after BDO and doing the solos.

    Stoked Ed had a great night at Bruce just being a fan like us all. :)

    Thanks Ed..





  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    Forgot to mention about Glenn loved what I saw of his set.. and loved his falling softly with Ed..
    I could have sat and listened to him just talk all night.. best accent ever :)
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    I remembered this last night, How funny Ed was saying about Willie and Lucas Nelson's version of Just Breathe I think
    he said something about looking at it on youtube then he proceeded to do a Willie impersonation. It was so good it really did sound like the version. So funny...
    Can anyone remember what Ed said about Ron Wood can't remember it all.

    Wish they did boots of these shows..
  • Mrsroxysaranga
    Mrsroxysaranga Posts: 3
    Hi aus_suz, Ed mentioned that Ronnie Woods invited him for a visit to have a music writing session together and that during that weekend he got little or no sleep, "as seems to happen when you're with Ronnie Woods". Ed then went on to play Just Breathe, saying it was a product of that weekend.

    Oh how I'd love a boot of the show too - I could listen to Glenn & Ed's Falling Slowly all day!

    On Ed's state... For me, I initially felt a little disappointed that he was obviously hungover, but only because I like to feel that he wants to be there on the night as much as I did. Did his music suffer? Absolutely not. Did I get value for money? It was a 2 hr show, so heck yes. On one hand you might view it as unprofessional. On the other hand you might view it as completely professional for going 'on with the show'. As someone mentioned earlier, the important test is did you walk away having enjoyed every minute... I sure did.
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    Thanks Mrsroxysaranga thanks for that... u have a good memory.
    Yeah these shows would be great released as boots..
    Wish I had more than one show but happy I got one anyway, just being greedy... :)
  • chubbygungan01
    chubbygungan01 Posts: 45
    aus_suz said:

    Thanks Mrsroxysaranga thanks for that... u have a good memory.
    Yeah these shows would be great released as boots..
    Wish I had more than one show but happy I got one anyway, just being greedy... :)

    Yeah me too, I should be happy, I got to see PJ and then Ed solo in one week! And I'm happy, I just get jealous of everyone who is able to indulge! And I can't help being excited for everyone too!!

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  • Nikto
    Nikto Melbourne, Australia Posts: 191
    I thought he said 'speed of sound' was written for and during the writing session with Ronnie Woods.
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  • Mrsroxysaranga
    Mrsroxysaranga Posts: 3
    You might be right there Nikto. I def remember the no sleep quip and I remember thinking it interesting that a song off Backspacer was written in the presence of an 'outsider' but was a PJ song rather than an Ed solo album song... so it could have been speed of sound... Sorry for the bad intel ;P

    Just came across a review of Sundays performance. It recalls a few of the other anecdotes, if anyone's interested.

    http://m.thevine.com.au/#article/274413

    I've also moved on from the bootleg idea. Hubby just had the AFL on TV and seriously there was no one at the ground. I asked why are they televising something that no one can even be bothered attending and he said there would be a heap more at home watching it. I reckon if they can televise stupid footy preseason practice matches, they can televise Ed's concerts. For crying out loud, the 3 Melbourne shows were sold out in about 15 min. Pearl Jam TV anyone? :D
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    I also remembered Ed saying how a friend of a friend of friend etc.. gave him 4 recordings of songs that his Dad had done and they were or one was playing at the start before he came on stage. I remembering listening to the music before Ed came on stage thinking about the song playing and how it reminded me of another song.. anyway it was cool that Ed shared that.

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