Black Live at Benaroya

Chaen
Chaen Posts: 36
edited January 2006 in Words and Music...Communication
They way Pearl Jam played black that night was absolutly mind blowing i get chills every single time i hear it and my eyes water up. The song seriously is just wow. I just listened to it in my car on my way home and wow. Just wondering if it does this for anyone else?
San Diego 2003
Grand Rapids 2004

Those who dance are called insane by those who don't hear the music

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  • VEDHEAD27
    VEDHEAD27 Posts: 3,091
    HELL YES it does my friend. I mean every version of this song attacks you, but yeah...there is something so delicate and extra special about this version. The crystal clear surround sound heaven...music and gorgeous vocals alike, it just sounds sooooooooooooo beautiful. When Ed hits the "beeeeeee" part in that place?!?! :o *chills* *heart sinks* The solo too?! :eek: How perfect does it sound?! Jesus!!! These acoustics really just take all the beauty to an even higher level. And then the CROWD?!?! :eek: *HUGE CHILLS* OH...MY..>LOOOOORD!!!! Seriously. Makes me tear up as well. "Just wow" is right. This is by far one of my fav versions of Black. It really is in a league all it's own though. Benaroya in general is imo. Some of the greatest, stand-out versions of just so many songs. This sound, feeling and energy from this show is for sure some one of a kind, extra special/intimate magic. :o

    Excellent call Chaen. I'm right there with ya. :)
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  • RVM86
    RVM86 Posts: 76
    I love this version. I love how the crowd joins in with Ed. Black is such an emotional song. I get teary eyed every time I hear it. I love watching in on the MSG DVD. I love how Ed gets emotional. It is one of PJs most beautiful songs.
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  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,581
    like we have said before, black is almost the perfect song

    i love eddies, beee and miiine
  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,581
    like we have said before, black is almost the perfect song

    i love eddies, beee and miiine


    iam only fortunate enough to hear this bootleg. was very good overall as well
  • mr orion
    mr orion Posts: 61
    It's an amazing version, with crowd participation making the song work really well.
  • Chaen
    Chaen Posts: 36
    I could never totally figure out what the songs about but is about Ed's ex girlfriend or something of that sort?
    San Diego 2003
    Grand Rapids 2004

    Those who dance are called insane by those who don't hear the music

    Tattooed your name on my arm i always said my girls a good luck charm.
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    This performance made me cry the first time I heard it too. I think it was hearing the audience singing that did it.
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  • chiquimonkey
    chiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    one of the most beautiful renditions of this song...benaroya is a sonic gem. it gives me chills too, especially hearing the crowd singing along at the end. i get goosebumps every time without fail :)
  • RedPJ
    RedPJ New Plymouth, New Zealand Posts: 207
    i Get chills from it too.... isnt it strange how it has that effect ..... i love it
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  • mrwalkerb
    mrwalkerb Posts: 1,015
    with all the talk of Ottawa being one of the best blacks I think this one just fucking obliterates it, it's the best one I've heard
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  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,581
    its just a beautiful song
  • Russty Cat
    Russty Cat Posts: 15
    This is by far definetly the best version of Black. Ever. Every time I hear it I cry. And there was something in that moment when it was happening that you just knew it was something special. Ed was just so incredible that night and I remember after he finished singing him and Mike hugged for what seemed like at least a minute or two. I think it totally meant something to them as well. I can remember at the end just going crazy. It was just so surreal, insane, and beautiful.

    Benaroya hands down one of the best PJ live moments I've witnessed.
  • Daniel
    Daniel Posts: 53
    I agree with everything said in this post!

    Benaroya is an awesome show!
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  • Chaen
    Chaen Posts: 36
    I wish I would have been at the show. Damn it sounds amazing it would be cool if they released a DVD of it or something along those lines.
    San Diego 2003
    Grand Rapids 2004

    Those who dance are called insane by those who don't hear the music

    Tattooed your name on my arm i always said my girls a good luck charm.
  • stonesgstring
    stonesgstring Posts: 4,613
    I think there are few PJ fans who aren't moved by Black in some way. Was the first song I heard and for a long time my fav song of their's.
    It holds a very special place in my heart. The song is so well suited to being played accoustically, I think that it is why the Benaroya version is so amazing and powerful.
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  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    amazing song and an amazing rendition of it

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