Neal Morse New Cd & Gigs

Started by keithd, February 21, 2011, 12:13:33 PM

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Againesis

Sad about the other gigs but very pleased about the London venue change.  I was undecided whether to go to the Koko gig as getting back into central Lond for my last train home at 11:30 was going to be hit and miss.  But...this is much easier if that google map is to be believed.  Double checking venue then booking ticket.  I work at Bush house at the A :lol: ldwych so could probably hear him from my desk otherwise :-)
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mr_john

Quote from: "turbo"cheers mr john  :D

Most welcome chum!!

keithd

So who's going to the London gig on Thursday ? I'll be there  :D
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turbo

I'll be there, I'll be there, I will be there.   :D
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keithd

Quote from: "turbo"I'll be there, I'll be there, I will be there.   :D

Looks like we'll be the only Frosties then  :)
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L33VEY

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Quote from: "turbo"I'll be there, I'll be there, I will be there.   :D

Looks like we'll be the only Frosties then  :)

Plus 1.  
Thursday is normally "Hubby's Taxi" night, but I'm let off this week.
And listened to Testimony 2 twice and didn't "get it".  Third listen today did the trick.

I'll be one of the few wearing a Frost* T-shirt of some description...   ;)
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Againesis

I'll be there....but....then you're probably already in the queue...just heading off myself as it's only just around the corner from t'office.
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Againesis

Excellent night had by all - although it was bloody hot in there and the gig ran for almost 3 hours from just past 8 through to 11:15

Set list (as far as I can remember):
Beware of Darkness
Leviathan
The Seperated Man
Seeds of Gold (one of the high points of the gig & I think Neal knew it too as he commented on how well they'd played it)
Testimony 1 stuff - not sure which bits - I can never remember any titles but it kicked butt!

10 minute break

Testimony 2 from start to finish including a mad dash out front through the audience (thanks for the slap on the back Neal - almost knocked me over!) and a stunningly good end from "Road Dog Blues", through "It's for you" and "Crossing Over".

Encore:
Bridge Across Forever
then two tracks I didn't know...but everyone else seemed to!

Saw a Keep Calm and Mellotron T-shirt in the queue and I was wearing my Black Live Machine but other than that I didn't spot any other Frosties.
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keithd

Quote from: "Againesis"Excellent night had by all - although it was bloody hot in there and the gig ran for almost 3 hours from just past 8 through to 11:15

Set list (as far as I can remember):
Beware of Darkness
Leviathan
The Seperated Man
Seeds of Gold (one of the high points of the gig & I think Neal knew it too as he commented on how well they'd played it)
Testimony 1 stuff - not sure which bits - I can never remember any titles but it kicked butt!

10 minute break

Testimony 2 from start to finish including a mad dash out front through the audience (thanks for the slap on the back Neal - almost knocked me over!) and a stunningly good end from "Road Dog Blues", through "It's for you" and "Crossing Over".

Encore:
Bridge Across Forever
then two tracks I didn't know...but everyone else seemed to!

Saw a Keep Calm and Mellotron T-shirt in the queue and I was wearing my Black Live Machine but other than that I didn't spot any other Frosties.

Yes, great gig it was. Neal was overcome when telling the tale of the song Jayda about his daughter. Afraid i wasn't wearing a Frost* Tshirt but had my Yes Tshirt on. Anyway, here's a few photos https://picasaweb.google.com/keith.davi ... ykopyaqQE#
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L33VEY

Clearly the Frost* Experiments in Live Appeal T shirt wasn't enough to identify me - should stick the numberplate across my chest instead...   :lol:

Happily stayed at the back propping up the barrier in front of the mixing desk - being tall has its advantages.

With apologies to anyone who had tickets for the cancelled gigs, it was indeed a belter.  Gave me a better understanding of why Neal is as fervent as he is.  Frankly if my own daughter had been miraculously healed in the same way then I'd probably be holding a prayer meeting now as well.

Having only got my ticket the night before, I got back to my car in an empty O2 car park and wondered at the shame of people like Neal not being able to even sell out a Student Union, when they deserve to be packing out the O2.  The general public's loss I guess and our gain.
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Mikey

Quote from: "L33VEY"Happily stayed at the back propping up the bar
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keithd

What concerns me is that the low ticket sales & the cancelled gigs in the UK may result in no future gigs in the UK. I hope I'm wrong.
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turbo

Quote from: "keithd"What concerns me is that the low ticket sales & the cancelled gigs in the UK may result in no future gigs in the UK. I hope I'm wrong.

Totally agree it is indeed a worry, that was th first time ive seen neal as a solo artist [seen him with spocks and transatlantic] and what a great show it was, it would be such a shame if this stops him graceing our shores again.
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D S

As one who had a ticket for the cancelled Glasgow show tonight, I can only echo these concerns.  Maybe it is the overtly Christian element to his current music which is a turn-off to some but, as the very good review of Testimony 2 in CRPP makes clear, you ignore the quality of the music behind this at your peril.
I'm really glad you guys enjoyed the show.  I'm not at all envious!  :twisted:  ;)
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Againesis

Quote from: "L33VEY"Clearly the Frost* Experiments in Live Appeal T shirt wasn't enough to identify me - should stick the numberplate across my chest instead...   :lol:

Happily stayed at the back propping up the barrier in front of the mixing desk - being tall has its advantages.
I'm too short to be a full time Frostie spotter.  We really must get organised before these things - I spent the whole night on my own and would have loved to have a rant about how good the band were.

BTW - my wife just looked over my shoulder at the photos keithd uploaded and said: "Blimey - he's an old bloke isn't he?  He looks like Des O'Conner" (apologies to any non UK Frosties who are happily living in ignorance of Des's existance).
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