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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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 Posted - 06/11/2005 : 11:39:53
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This thread is dedicated to those very special [Non FB., Pixies, Breeders & Martinis] shows that are so good it takes your breath away.
Ok here's to start it off 50 Foot Wave.
Ok... for those of you who don't live in Minneapolis, the show was at one of my favorite bars to see bands-- the 7th Street Entry. It is a very intimate club with an old school punk rock vibe.
There were two opening bands... which could have headlined in their own right Maps of Norway and the Slats.
Ok now that I am writing this, I know a lot will go uncaptured. Hopefully the essence will get across. But if you go see them (as many of you might when they open up for the Pixes you will be blown away).
50 Foot Wave sounds great on a cd. But when you see them live... you get this old school punk rock vibe with very cool, talented and precise musican skills.
I was literally in amazement the entire show... that I was seeing them in such an intimate place. Before this show, it had been at least 10 years since I have discovered the joys of listening to a great Punk Rock band and being at show. It was nostalgic but also incredible.
I have seen a lot of shows of great bands... GBH, DRI, the Ramones and others I can't remember. Legends.
But for some reason the combination of seeing a great band that gives punk rock a new twist at a great venue makes this my all time favorite punk rock show. For the most part most of the crowd were very old school fans that have been around since the Throwing Muses days.
If I knew my TM t shirt was from 1988… I would have proudly worn it. But that’s a good excuse for me to get it out of storage and get props for being old school at another 50 FT Wave show.
I don't have a music background, and I wish I could describe it better, but every note & and every drum beat just filled my ears up and just make the coolest combinations of sounds. There style is so unique that although I am comparing them to punk rock... its a new sound, too. Kinda like punk rock plus- but that description doesn’t even come close. I know there are alot of musicians there that could describe what they did to get this sound, but its the most beautiful punk rock style music out there. I guess what I am getting at is it is a more intricate version of punk rock. You really shouldn't miss them if they come to your area!
The band put on such a great show and really put all their energy in to a stellar performance. Kristin even stayed to chat with fans after the show.
I feel lucky to have seen this concert....and heard all the beautiful music.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/11/2005 : 11:44:45
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Sounds like a great show. I am feeling limited by the non-Frank nature of this thread, though I can understand the
reasoning behind it.
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 06/11/2005 : 11:46:40
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Thanks Kathryn
I know... I think most of us here would agree that most of our all time concert moments are seeing Frank Black &/or the Pixies.
So just to mix it up a little...  |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/11/2005 : 11:47:39
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No, no. You're right. I can't wait to read the rest of the posts.
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 06/12/2005 : 02:15:00
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Every Mastodon show I've been to they start their set with their longest track (15mins or so) which has a 2nd instrumental half that rips right into my heart. So good I have to remind myself to keep my eyes open. Pure euphoria every time.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 11:57:50
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When I saw Interpol at Manchester Academy last December I was gobsmacked. It all got a bit emotional for me during NYC. That band just really 'get me'. You know they do if you don't mind shedding a tear amongst thousands of strangers.
I can't wait to see them again next month, albeit at a larger venue.
I guess floop WAS right!
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 14:55:01
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I've seen a number that really did it for me, but the first one that I always tell people is the first time I saw Fishbone in April 2002. Abso-fucking-lutely mindblowing show.
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 17:40:13
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I had mutiple eargasms this weekend!!!
after 50 ft ~ on Friday.... I saw Spoon and Malkmus!!! SO amazing!!!
You've got to see all of them!!!!! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 18:12:36
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
When I saw Interpol at Manchester Academy last December I was gobsmacked. It all got a bit emotional for me during NYC. That band just really 'get me'. You know they do if you don't mind shedding a tear amongst thousands of strangers.
I can't wait to see them again next month, albeit at a larger venue.
I guess floop WAS right!
I dunno what gobsmacked means but I am jealous. They're the opening act the night
before I see them (in NY) - ggrrrrrr - but I get to see 50 Foot Wave open the next night
and, hopefully, feel some of the thrill Daisy's talking.
When I saw the Pixies' first reunion show, I sobbed, just sobbed
for the first few songs.
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ccuadros
* Dog in the Sand *
Chile
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 18:19:03
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When I saw a PJ Harvey on 2004 here in Chile I was shocked, what a show! what a band! spectacular concert. This is the best concert I've ever been, besides obviously, the Pixies concert at Curitiba, Brazil.
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 20:32:41
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Brian Wilson performing SMiLE last year--the highlight of my life, without a doubt! The only thing that could ever come remotely close to topping it would be if I ever get to see Tom Waits live (not that he's a better musician, but his live shows are amazing).
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 20:33:41
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I'm a guitar player and one of the most unreal guitarists is Tuck Andress of Tuck & Patti who I saw at the same theatre the Pixies played when they were here in Winnipeg, an old Vaudeville stage.
As the music started I felt euphoria, envy, lack of sleep and had hallucinations. That was something... |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 05:56:32
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
When I saw Interpol at Manchester Academy last December I was gobsmacked. It all got a bit emotional for me during NYC. That band just really 'get me'. You know they do if you don't mind shedding a tear amongst thousands of strangers.
I can't wait to see them again next month, albeit at a larger venue.
I guess floop WAS right!
I dunno what gobsmacked means but I am jealous. They're the opening act the night
before I see them (in NY) - ggrrrrrr - but I get to see 50 Foot Wave open the next night
and, hopefully, feel some of the thrill Daisy's talking.
When I saw the Pixies' first reunion show, I sobbed, just sobbed
for the first few songs.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
WHAT!? Interpol are supporting Pixies!?
Oh my god, that's pretty much the perfect gig for me.
I guess floop WAS wrong!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 06:32:18
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Read it and weep, homers: tonight at 7 LCD Soundsystem, Interpol and Pixies.
I moved heaven and earth to go but failed.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2005 : 11:01:54
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LCD Sounsystem can fuck right off as far as I am concerned. They are shit. I can't believe they got on that bill.
Don't believe the type!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 11:02:37
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Good thing you won't be at that show then. 
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2005 : 11:06:31
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I would have arrived in time for Interpol. I don't believe in heckling.
Don't believe the type!
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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 11:08:07
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Interpol hits the stage in about 7 hours, I could make it down there even if I
don't speed. Damn!
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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:15:15
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I've seen two shows that qualify as GREAT this year, Kings of Leon and The Black Keys. Both were incredible shows. The Black Keys were at a small venue with good sound and it was incredible.
Nice to see a Fishbone shoutout too... |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:17:38
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Daft Punk is play at my house, my house....
I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:26:53
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quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
I had mutiple eargasms this weekend!!!
after 50 ft ~ on Friday.... I saw Spoon and Malkmus!!! SO amazing!!!
You've got to see all of them!!!!!
I'm seeing Spoon this Friday, I'm getting pretty damn excited. Never seen them before, and I think this is as close as they'll ever get to me so I can't wait! Good to hear someone thinks they're in top form.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:29:52
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Spoon is playing Edmonton!?!?!?!? Where are you seeing them Crispy? I hate you!
I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:37:13
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quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
Daft Punk is play at my house, my house....
I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate
I still love you Mike2.
Don't believe the type!
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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:38:02
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
Daft Punk is play at my house, my house....
I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate
I still love you Mike2.
Don't believe the type!
OK, boys, take the homoeroticism over to the Mens Locker Room.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:46:13
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Like a brother Kiki, like a brother.
Don't believe the type!
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 12:47:57
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quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
Spoon is playing Edmonton!?!?!?!? Where are you seeing them Crispy? I hate you!
I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate
Nah, I wish. Spoon's playing Vancouver. It's going to be a serious pain in my ass because I'm working in Winnipeg right now. I get to fly home to Edmonton on Thursday, collect my travel mates and leave on the half-day drive a couple hours later. I'm counting on the show blowing me away to make up for the inconvenience.
I hate you too, because you don't get to come. Also because you always rip Bruce Bowen, one of my favourite tenacious pricks.
Nothing is ever something. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 13:06:03
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You're seeing Spoon AND you like Bowen? If you were a woman I'd slug you.
I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 13:13:30
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I guess instead you'll just have to stew in those jealous juices while I enjoy what I expect to be one of the best shows I'll see this year. That's just too bad...
Nothing is ever something. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2005 : 13:19:01
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Shout out a request for 'Car Radio' and think of me, that's all I ask.
I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 06/14/2005 : 13:26:12
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Consider it done. I'll let you know how it goes.
Nothing is ever something. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/16/2005 : 16:18:49
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In its entirety, the 6/15/5 Boston Globe review of the previous night's 50 Foot Wave set before the Pixies:
"Motherhood has hardly mellowed former Throwing Muse Kristen Hersh, a more vicious Pixies than any in the band that followed. Her trio 50 Foot Wave was astonishing quantities of raw noise."
Daisy, will you forgive me? I missed 50 FW because I am a bad person who instead chose to flirt with a tall bartender who kept chatting me up and making my drinks stiffer.
Also, am I the only one who finds that review sexist? People rarely comment on whether fatherhood has made a man less hip yet they often scrutinize whether motherhood has taken away a woman's edge.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/16/2005 : 17:05:38
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Well, there isn't as much physical effort involved in fathering a child. Still, though, I can see what you're saying.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/16/2005 : 17:09:45
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A bitter feminist, are you, VV?
Seriously, you can exert physical effort or whatever and still retain your groove. Ach.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/16/2005 : 19:19:58
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I really have no idea whether the physical exertion of childbearing has any impact on musical performance. It was basically just a devil's advocate type of argument.
As for your original point, though, it kind of seems to reflect the idea that, once a woman becomes a mother, that's all she should do. Which isn't an idea I care for or agree with.
Really, though, musicians should stop having kids. That gives them less time to concentrate on their music. :P
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 06/16/2005 : 19:25:45
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God forbid Frank doesn't focus on the music now that he's a dad!
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 06/16/2005 : 21:18:47
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quote:
Originally posted by Crispy Water
I've seen a number that really did it for me, but the first one that I always tell people is the first time I saw Fishbone in April 2002. Abso-fucking-lutely mindblowing show.
Nothing is ever something.
The only time I saw Fishbone was in early 90's I think, and I accidently punched the lead singer in the face after he had jumped into the crowd. He was passed back to the edge of the humanity on the floor. I was standing back with my girlfriend and saw him coming to the edge of the crowd and thought he was going to fall so I ran up to help support him, reached up and smacked him in the face. Ooops. Great show that was.
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Eargasms-- Live shows that make you go wild
