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Tacrolimus
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/08/2004 : 16:21:11
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I travelled from the UK for this show and it was fantastic - I've been going to gigs since I was 15 (nearly 30 years - jeez!) and this was right up there believe me.
I have to say that the venue itself and the acoustics of 'Le Zenith' were great - much better than most of the sheds and converted cinemas we have over here. The sound quality was great.
The atmosphere was excellent and the band seemed to be enjoying themselves - there was a lot of chat between Kim and Frank throughout.
I don't know if they did the same at Brixton or elsewhere but at the end of the set (Vamos) they just stood for about 2-3 minutes while all hell was breaking loose waving and and watching the crowd.
Then instead of going off seemed to have a quick chat and played 'Into The White' before finally leaving the stage and coming back again for the 3 song final encore.
It was bloody hot mind - Kim even mentioned it during the show - afterwards most of the guys in the Gents were throwing bottles and cups of water over their heads to cool down.
As for Mogwai - a boring meandering dirge I'm afraid - and the 'French team to beat the English for us Scots' routine was a bit pointless! |
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LUTINS
- FB Fan -
France
182 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 05:17:40
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magnifique ! extraordinnaire ! merveilleux ! gigantic !
vivement lundi prochain !!
union pour la promotion de la propulsion photonique pixienne |
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LUTINS
- FB Fan -
France
182 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 10:07:06
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Il paraît que sur la set-list, les pixies avaient prévu de faire encore un rappel avec "planet of sound".
j'ai eu aussi cette impression qu'ils allaient faire un 3ème rappel d'où les sifflets et les mécontentements à la fin.
union pour la promotion de la propulsion photonique pixienne |
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Nono le petit lutin
- FB Fan -
France
167 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 11:51:57
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I quickly saw the setlist ... and "Planet" was planned at the end ... let's hope we'll have it next monday (and lots of different songs).
I thought we would get another encore, cos it looked like the roadies were preparing instruments.
But the crowd was so exhausted that there was just a little less applauses, noise, shouts ... and they put on the lights, and the "it's finished, you can go home now" music followed.
Then, it sounded like there was an increase of the noise and applauses but it didn't end like at the Bataclan this year, when Frank Black came back to sing "Caribou" a cappella (voice only, no music ! GREAT !).
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Arnaud
They tried to give me advice / Down at the record shop / I said sit down boys / This may come as a shock / What's all I listen to / It's all freedom rock
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nimrod_fr
- FB Fan -
France
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 15:32:40
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it was brackish boy at the bataclan
i think you're right about another encore and the fact that the crowd was exhausted  |
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toleg
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 15:58:30
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Hello,
A little review of the french show on my website: www.toleg.com
Mister pink, you'll see i use your picture and i linked your website.
If there is any problem with this mail me 
And last but not the least:
a little bonus for the visitor of this topic (hidden secret bonus):
The video of the show: the title "where is my mind" !!!
Sorry for the poor quality 
you'll find it @: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/toleg/pixies/mymind.zip
YOU NEED THE XVID CODEC TO SEE THE VIDEO!
ENJOY!
More videos later, i'll sebd a message when it will be ready !
See ya! |
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nimrod_fr
- FB Fan -
France
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 16:13:59
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thanks for the review and the video  |
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andersju
- FB Fan -
Sweden
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 16:36:38
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Hello,
What's the band's/Le Zenith's policy on photography? I'm going to the show on monday next week, and am thinking of bringing my DSLR along for some pictures.. (sometimes venues allow compact cameras, but not "bigger" ones, so it'd be good to know!) |
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pixiedelic
- FB Fan -
France
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 17:07:11
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pensez vous qu'il soit possible de rentrer au zenith avec un appareil photo numérique facilement ou pas ? fouille poussée à l'entrée ou pas ?
merci d'avance les gars.
Remember, Tuesday 28th May 1991 |
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icefly
- FB Fan -
Canada
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 17:11:07
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Just back to Canada after a week in Paris and the absolute highlight - THE PIXIES! The show absolutely rocked, although, as many, I was disappointed that they didn't come back for another encore. I think the crowd was totally into it at the end, I think the band just couldn't go anymore - it was so damn hot. The crowd was cheering like mad right up until they turned the lights on. And for those interested in the set list - don't forget Kim's awesome rendition of "In Heaven" in the encore.
Thanks so much Pierre for hooking us up with tickets - it was amazing we will be ETERNALLY grateful.
Has anyone heard anything like Frank's scream coming out of a human being?
P.S. No offence but the beer was piss (and it was hot by the end too!). Ah well it staved off the edge of the heat and got us drunk. Who am I to complain? |
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sloy
- FB Fan -
France
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 17:20:15
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quote:
Originally posted by pixiedelic
pensez vous qu'il soit possible de rentrer au zenith avec un appareil photo numérique facilement ou pas ? fouille poussée à l'entrée ou pas ?
merci d'avance les gars.
Remember, Tuesday 28th May 1991
ils fouillent les sac et ils te tripote un peu mais bon ça va ,mais il vo mieu passer vers apres les 3/4 des gens (apres avoir fouillé 3000 personne ,ils sont un peu plus inatentif)
si tu te fais prendre explique leur que de toute facon les telephone port fon de tre bonne foto et qu'il pourron pas les confisquer,donc par deduction il est inutile qu'il prenne ton appareil
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 06/10/2004 : 00:12:19
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quote:
Originally posted by pixiedelic
pensez vous qu'il soit possible de rentrer au zenith avec un appareil photo numérique facilement ou pas ? fouille poussée à l'entrée ou pas ?
Impossible de fouiller 6 000 gus de façon poussée...
Je suis moi-même entré avec un petit appareil numérique, que j'avais planqué dans un sac. Hélas je suis arrivé trop tard pour avoir une bonne place, du coup je me suis retrouvé tout en haut des gradins, juste en face de la scène (où il faisait d'ailleurs moins chaud qu'en bas...). J'ai pris une quinzaine de photos pas terribles mais assez étonnantes : on y voit quatre silhouettes sombres, plus ou moins humaines (on reconnaît tout de même le bide royal de Mr. Black), perdues dans un déluge de lumières délirantes et de couleurs psychédéliques... Quand je les ai montrées à ma copine elle a cru que j'avais fait une rencontre du 3e type... |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 01:27:02
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taken from the front page of the Mogwai site (www.mogwai.co.uk)
Hello Everyone.
The Pixies The Pixies The Pixies The Pixies The Pixies The Pixies.
THAT was the best musical concert I've ever seen in my life. Bar None. You must go and see them if they play near you and you'll not be disappointed, I promise. Some bands lose their edge after the dreaded reforming but this one didn't at all. Incredible.
Aye, we were fine too. No' Bad. The Pixies
 You Know You Want To! |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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hibster
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102 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 01:53:29
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I was really dissapointed with the sound in the venue so surprised to find many of you praising it - gimme Brioxton academy any day!
highlights for me were the awesome trilogy of u-mass, gigantic & velouria
biggest surprise was in heaven not being followed by wave (uk surf)
c'est tres chaud - indeed Kim, indeed.
this is why events unerve me |
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swedish_caribou
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Tique
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Mister pink
- FB Fan -
France
43 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 03:49:23
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Mister pink, you'll see i use your picture and i linked your website.
If there is any problem with this mail me
no prob, my site is done for that
pour info j'etais au 1,5 rang (devant moi une demoiselle de 1m60, .. donc pas gene du tout et on a demandé aux "videurs" qui ont dit : si pas de flash, pas de pb pour les photos)
c'est moi qui ai fait la centaine de aftershow et vous vouyer aucun soucis .. et les types du SO on deja assez de taffe avec les slam, les evacuations et raffraichir els gens et ils ne chaume pas. La secu (patrol) etait archi sympa reglo et competente .. c'est a note aussi
je n'ai pas ete fouille a l'entre .. mais bon le zeith on y entre n'importe quoi
http://the.pixies.free.fr |
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The Shape
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Posted - 06/11/2004 : 07:36:14
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Great gig and too short.
A friend of mine said this was really great but the songs sounded too much like the albums.
But that's the best compliment i ever heard for a band which had 12 years break !
Anyway it was damn hot but like everyone here i was a little bit disappointed about the ending.
I'm so glad that they still have the best sound ever !
So now, where's the new album ? |
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LUTINS
- FB Fan -
France
182 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 08:39:15
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Il me semble que j'ai entendu "nimrod'son" au concert à moins que je l'ai confondu avec "holiday song"...
union pour la promotion de la propulsion photonique pixienne |
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mitrolia
- FB Fan -
France
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LUTINS
- FB Fan -
France
182 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 09:52:51
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je sais j'ai honte...
je ferai 40 "come on pilgrim" avant de me coucher.
i've been tired
union pour la promotion de la propulsion photonique pixienne |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 10:44:27
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A few questions to the guys who has been to the show: How late did you start qeueing? I'd like to be near the front. If I cannot get to the front where is the best place to be? The seated area any good? Do the security guys allow digital cameras?
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2008 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 11:17:55
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quote:
Originally posted by offerw
A few questions to the guys who has been to the show: How late did you start qeueing? I'd like to be near the front. If I cannot get to the front where is the best place to be? The seated area any good? Do the security guys allow digital cameras?
wilhelm
If you arrive at 4pm you will get a very good spot. (no need to come earlier)
5pm a good one.
Either you get to the 1st row in front or you go to the 1st row of seats (which is said to be an ok spot) !
the moshing pit is WILD (ie: unbearable!!!)
If you hide it a little, you will enter with a camera.
To all foreigners and locals too, I will have my fbforum button again.
Don't hesitate to say Hi! |
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Nono le petit lutin
- FB Fan -
France
167 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 15:49:40
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it was brackish boy at the bataclan
i think you're right about another encore and the fact that the crowd was exhausted
Nimrod, you're perfectly right.
Sometimes, I wonder where my mind is ?...
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Arnaud
They tried to give me advice / Down at the record shop / I said sit down boys / This may come as a shock / What's all I listen to / It's all freedom rock
... Calme et tranquille |
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swedish_caribou
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Posted - 06/11/2004 : 18:35:32
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Offerw,
If the heat is as oppressive as it was on Monday I can recommend the front seats. The sound there is pretty good and you get a decent view although it is a bit far back. |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 02:14:37
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Thanks Holiday Son and Swedish. I'll be there early (between 4 and 5PM), I'll be wearing a blue Pixies shirt (Trompe lettering) from the Brixton show. I'll be looking out for forum members.
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Nono le petit lutin
- FB Fan -
France
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 03:49:29
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Offerw, I suppose you found this t-shirt at the Brixton show ...?
In Paris, 3 kinds of t-shirts were available :
-- a brown one with on the front a big yellow round with "PIXIES" written in brown in it, and in the back another round with "PIXIES" and "sell out" written and the dates of the european tour round the round (I wonder if someone will be able to understand me !!! :)).
-- another brown one (lighter) with "PIXIES" on the front and nothing on the back
-- the last one is black with "PIXIES" on the front and "sell out" and the european dates on the back (in lines, but I'm not sure)
I took the first one but I'd like to find a sober one only with the "P" of Pixies in the Trompe le monde lettering ...
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Arnaud
They tried to give me advice / Down at the record shop / I said sit down boys / This may come as a shock / What's all I listen to / It's all freedom rock
... Calme et tranquille |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 04:29:23
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Nono, the shirt I picked up was not an official T-shirt. I bought it after the show from a guy displaying on the pavement. I've seen a few fans with shirts only with the "P", they weren't on sale that night though. Mine has Pixies written out in full. Maybe there'll be some other shirts on Monday after the show...........
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Nono le petit lutin
- FB Fan -
France
167 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 06:49:05
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I also saw those fans with the "P".
We'll see on monday.
Last monday, I went to the Zénith at 6:15 PM and I've been able to take a place in the 3rd row, nearly in front of the drums. But it can be more difficult this time, I don't know.
As for me, I think I'll be more calm that time, in the back.
(I say that now but as soon as I'll hear the first notes, it's may be stronger than me .. :)).
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Arnaud
They tried to give me advice / Down at the record shop / I said sit down boys / This may come as a shock / What's all I listen to / It's all freedom rock
... Calme et tranquille |
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TheDreamer
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Posted - 06/13/2004 : 08:31:33
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Hi folks,
Me & 2 friends are planning on going to paris on Monday to see the pixies, without tickets. What do you reckon our chances are of finding tickets before the show, and at what price?
We've never been to "le Zenith", anything we should know? Are there different types of tickets or just one general admission.
"The joke has come upon me" |
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Nono le petit lutin
- FB Fan -
France
167 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 09:04:07
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Could be possible.
Last monday, lots of people were selling tickets. You'll find tickets ... but plan to bring extra cash.
I heard a guy talking of 50 euros (real price is 33 euros) ... it can be more expensive.
I don't know where you come from, but as soon as you are in Paris, take the metro number 5 and stop at Porte de Pantin.
You can have a look at a thread called "French members - 2nd Zenith concert June 14th" for more details ...
I think there's only one kind of ticket.
On mine, it's written "Placement libre", meaning (if you're not french) that you can take place wherever you want.
Good luck, guys.
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Arnaud
They tried to give me advice / Down at the record shop / I said sit down boys / This may come as a shock / What's all I listen to / It's all freedom rock
... Calme et tranquille |
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TheDreamer
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Posted - 06/13/2004 : 16:17:31
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Muchos Gracias.
Can't Wait!!!
"The joke has come upon me" |
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monkeyinheaven
- FB Fan -
France
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Posted - 06/13/2004 : 20:34:46
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Hi,
last week i arrived about 17 pm but decided to enter after 18.30 and reached first rows without any difficulty. and i don't think it will be more difficult for the 2nd show.
the same for tickets... last week it was easy to buy some not too expensive. so, i don't see why it would be more difficult for the 2nd show...
anyway, i've got 1 place too many. if someone is interested, i will be ther at fb.net tomorrow at 12am (french hour) and in front of the zénith about 18h30 or 19h. so if any fb.net's member is interested, he will have priority... so let me know...
see you there guys...
in the pouring sun, No way... |
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monkeyinheaven
- FB Fan -
France
40 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 20:39:59
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Hi Nono,
comment ça va ?
comment as tu trouvé le son p/r au concert des white stripes ?
perso, un peu déçu (pas du concert cependant) : sons aigus un peu saturés et la basse bouffait un peu le tout sur certains morceaux... (par contre je n'ai pas trouvé ça trop fort, comme certains ont l'air de le dire)
si t'es sur le forum demain vers midi, y'a moyen de se donner un point de rdz-vous pour boire une ptite mousse avant le concert...
Monkey.
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