The Chemical Brothers

Steve AWOL

13-05-2010

So are any of you going to see their live shows at Camden Roundhouse next week then?

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“Roundhouse > Whats On > The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers return to the Roundhouse with the latest in a long line of heroic shows, from playing to the largest crowd at Glastonbury ever assembled (2000), a historic sell out show at London's Olympia (2008) and in 2007 becoming the first electronic act ever to play Trafalgar Square, Tom & Ed's live shows have never been anything less than staggering. This time around, with the promise of something very special up their collective sleeve, get ready for The Chemical Brothers' most incredible show ever.”

Here's the first single from their upcoming 7th album "Further", bit of a grower if you ask me

YouTube - The Chemical Brothers - Swoon (Official HD)

LloydChristmas

14-05-2010

Yep. I'm going on the Thursday. Can't wait.

andyneilg

14-05-2010

I'm going on Thursday too. Going down to London from Shropshire with my wife for a sightseeing tour/ Chems concert.

Have seen them twice before and they are a great experience live. Don't know how much is 'live' and how much is programmed, but I don't care! It sounds great!!

Actually wish they would release a dvd of a live show, the music, visuals, and 5.1 surround sound would be amazing!

Steve AWOL

15-05-2010

Could be worth picking up a copy of the Sunday Times this week...

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“Free Chamical Brothers CD With The Sunday Times

Greetings Chemical brothers and sisters,

Pick up your free Chemical Brothers CD with this weeks The Sunday Times - tracks have been handpicked by the band and include the BRAND NEW SONG 'Swoon' from the new album.

Tracks on this exclusive CD are:
1. Swoon (Radio Edit)
2. Galvanize
3. Star Guitar
4. Block Rockin' Beats
5. Close Your Eyes
6. Got Glint?
7. The Pills Won't Help You Now
8. Piku
9. Saturate
10. Surface To Air

Plus, don't miss your chance to win one of the following prizes:
* 5 pairs of tickets for Roundhouse shows
* 5 sets of Chemical Brothers back catalogue”

I'm going to the Friday gig so I look fwd to hearing your first night reviews LloydChristmas and andyneilg

Originally Posted by andyneilg:
“Have seen them twice before and they are a great experience live. Don't know how much is 'live' and how much is programmed, but I don't care! It sounds great!!

Actually wish they would release a dvd of a live show, the music, visuals, and 5.1 surround sound would be amazing!”

Yeah a live DVD would be awesome

The Chemical Brothers state that they do all the mixing live at their shows: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chemical_Brothers#Live) and judging by these videos they're pretty much going to have an entire production studio set-up with them on the night!!

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“Technology Heaven - Programming Audio/Video in London

.... Myself Tom Lesh and Matt Button are currently programming up the audio and video triggers for the May shows. On a diet of coffee, and Turkish Kebabs things have been going pretty well so far, the only problem being we are in danger of getting caffeine poisoning and sprouting large moustache’s due to the hefty intake of shish and kofta!. If you look very carefully you will see enough equipment to fly a spaceship to the moon and back!

Tom Lesh is our Production Designer who’s many jobs include co-ordinating the programming of the Chem Bro’s show and supply of industrial strength espresso , which keep’s the Chemical nerve centre working 24hrs a day.”

Steve AWOL

21-05-2010

Originally Posted by LloydChristmas:
“Yep. I'm going on the Thursday. Can't wait.”

Originally Posted by andyneilg:
“I'm going on Thursday too. Going down to London from Shropshire with my wife for a sightseeing tour/ Chems concert.”

So how were The Chemical Brothers last night then?!

Looks like they were pretty immense judging by this article

The Chemical Brothers Make Long-Awaited Return In London - GIGWISE

Don't suppose you found any decent bars in the Chalk Farm/ Camden area? As I plan on having a few post-gig drinks tonight...

Steve AWOL

25-05-2010

A couple of videos from Friday' show, the first taken by 1 of my mates that I went to the gig with:

YouTube - Hey Boy Hey Girl - The Chemical Brothers @ The Roundhouse 21-05-2010

YouTube - Chemical Brothers - Live at the Roundhouse- Hey Boy, Hey Girl - May 21st

Truly an awesome night, looking fwd to their summer tour