I wasn't able to even try to avoid spoilers in the end, after banging on for weeks about how I'm going to be careful. I have spent the last couple of hours following everything and I couldn't be more excited.
I have no idea how I'm going to cope waiting for three weeks when I will get to see Kate for myself.
Ah, sweet - You think it`ll be an iPhone/iPad free gig?
The request not to use phones seemed to be well respected. There certainly wasn't a sea of little glowing screens being waved about as you see at some gigs.
No spoilers, for those trying to avoid stuff, but for anyone else check out the BBC iPlayer for this morning's BBC 6 Music music news on the Shaun Keaveney Breakfast Show, with Matt Everet. Absolutely fantastic description of what sounds like a mind-blowing, highly innovative show, and a set list that does not disappoint.
The request not to use phones seemed to be well respected. There certainly wasn't a sea of little glowing screens being waved about as you see at some gigs.
So nobody was filming/recording? Nobody at all?
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Nothing pre-1985 either? Everyone there must`ve been assuming Wuthering Heights was a dead cert. What a bizarre decision to omit it.
Everyone there must`ve been assuming Wuthering Heights was a dead cert. What a bizarre decision to omit it.
It really isn't a surprise to me at all, but I've followed Kate's career closely for about seven years. I guess if you're someone who listens to The Whole Story but not much else it would seem puzzling, but to me it makes sense that she doesn't include it.
i was at the Tuesday show:) dont want too say too much too spoil it for others.
but, you will enjoy it, quite breathtaking and overwhelming at times.
i was dissapointed not too hear Wuthering Heights, but there was always the chance this would happen for a variety of reasons.
A really enjoyable 3 hours.
there was a reminder given at the start , that Kate would like people to enjoy the moment and please dont use phones etc.
this was met with a cheer of approval, no one near where we were sat used a phone, and venue staff were checking regularly
i'm so pleased with the artistic vision by using two parts of two albums released since she last toured (both perhaps her most critically acclaimed pieces of work) set with a thread of story ...
there was a reminder given at the start , that Kate would like people to enjoy the moment and please dont use phones etc.
this was met with a cheer of approval, no one near where we were sat used a phone, and venue staff were checking regularly
It's great to hear that people are being so respectful of Kate's wishes. I can't imagine many other performers that would be granted the same positive response to a request like that in the MeMeMe day and age.
I'm loving the Katemania, it's brilliant to see a true musician of genuine talent who doesn't rely on attention seeking antics or a reality show getting the headlines.
Only 16 more days until I see Her Kateness live! I can't believe it, it's coming around so quickly! The only thing that worries me is I've channeled all my happiness and excitement into this one thing. When it's over I don't know what I'll do with myself!
Saw kate last night:D still a bit shocked and awestruck. Amazing !!!
I'm still a bit speechless , she sounded fantastic and the whole thing is still a tad emotional.
For those still to go, you are in for a treat for the senses:)
The crowd last night were very well behaved, no photo/video issues and everyone even got up for a bop during cloudbusting:D
Saw kate last night:D still a bit shocked and awestruck. Amazing !!!
I'm still a bit speechless , she sounded fantastic and the whole thing is still a tad emotional.
For those still to go, you are in for a treat for the senses:)
The crowd last night were very well behaved, no photo/video issues and everyone even got up for a bop during cloudbusting:D
No, it was the same as reported on the opening night.
Because of the narrative of the show there's not really much scope for change other than perhaps the first 3 or last 2 songs.
Saw the concert last night. Still cant quite believe it. I cried more than once, just to hear some of my favourite songs sung live by Kate. The Ninth Wave was a triumph.
Saw kate last night:D still a bit shocked and awestruck. Amazing !!!
I know the feeling, there's just no way you can explain it really is there? Kinda cool as thread mates that we were both experiencing it at the same time!
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"She was only doing what David Bowie had done years before".
Gimme strength!
The show is going down a storm, as expected;-)
Kate is bare-foot in some pics, and looks great.
Kate's son also features.
And someone has tweeted that all of her albums are currently in the Top 100:cool:..Whole Story, currently the highest at 8...Aerial, the lowest at 75.
I have no idea how I'm going to cope waiting for three weeks when I will get to see Kate for myself.
Do not click link if you're avoiding spoilers.
Review of opening night in the Guardian here:
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/aug/26/kate-bush-before-the-dawn-eventim-apollo-review
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music
Music news was broadcast around 7:45am
So nobody was filming/recording? Nobody at all?
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Nothing pre-1985 either? Everyone there must`ve been assuming Wuthering Heights was a dead cert. What a bizarre decision to omit it.
Some apparently were - but not many. There are a few camera phone pics floating about and a short vid on YouTube.
Maybe she just can't sing it any more. Her voice has changed.
it was recorded by fans. the video footage was more of a proof of concept than something you'd watch though
It really isn't a surprise to me at all, but I've followed Kate's career closely for about seven years. I guess if you're someone who listens to The Whole Story but not much else it would seem puzzling, but to me it makes sense that she doesn't include it.
but, you will enjoy it, quite breathtaking and overwhelming at times.
i was dissapointed not too hear Wuthering Heights, but there was always the chance this would happen for a variety of reasons.
A really enjoyable 3 hours.
there was a reminder given at the start , that Kate would like people to enjoy the moment and please dont use phones etc.
this was met with a cheer of approval, no one near where we were sat used a phone, and venue staff were checking regularly
I have a feeling she will tour again
It's great to hear that people are being so respectful of Kate's wishes. I can't imagine many other performers that would be granted the same positive response to a request like that in the MeMeMe day and age.
She was utterly brilliant. The band were utterly brilliant. Right now life is utterly brilliant.
and Kate Bush sets new Official Chart Record!:):cool:
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/aug/31/kate-bush-eight-entries-uk-official-album-chart
she's all over the place. 2014 is definitely the year of Kate:D
Only 16 more days until I see Her Kateness live! I can't believe it, it's coming around so quickly! The only thing that worries me is I've channeled all my happiness and excitement into this one thing. When it's over I don't know what I'll do with myself!
I'm still a bit speechless , she sounded fantastic and the whole thing is still a tad emotional.
For those still to go, you are in for a treat for the senses:)
The crowd last night were very well behaved, no photo/video issues and everyone even got up for a bop during cloudbusting:D
Great stuff! Any variation on the set list?
No, it was the same as reported on the opening night.
Because of the narrative of the show there's not really much scope for change other than perhaps the first 3 or last 2 songs.