Well just randomly saw Radiohead in concert.

[bowieee]

Well last night I got home from work to find out that my friend had an extra Radiohead Ticket. I overjoyed as much as one could be after hearing such news Galloped off to see them. It was exactly how I thought it would be. I loved the few songs they played from ok computer and before. The rest sort of gave me a head ache. It was quite painful to watch actually. It was still fun to see Yorke prance around on stage to the music though.... It was worth it all to see paranoid Android live. Which remided me of how much I used to love this band and why they broke my heart when they lost their muse. So anyone else see them recently and what are your thoughts?

Oh and Supergrass opened and blew massive colon. Ugh :)

[badberry]

Of all the bands to randomly see, you get Radiohead.....you poor unlucky fool :p

[flowrchild]

Well that's not exactly the best review I've ever heard bowieee :p. I am seeing them for the first time in about a week so I hope it's enjoyable. I am not sure what to entirely expect since I too love their earlier stuff and not as much their past few albums, except for Hail To The Thief which I did like.

*Crosses fingers*

[Annie Hall]

Do you have a playlist of what they played?

I'm seeing them soon and I worry about the playlist...

[electriclite]

Originally posted by flowrchild
Well that's not exactly the best review I've ever heard bowieee :p. I am seeing them for the first time in about a week so I hope it's enjoyable. I am not sure what to entirely expect since I too love their earlier stuff and not as much their past few albums, except for Hail To The Thief which I did like.

*Crosses fingers*



Ditto

[bowieee]

They played alot of the hail to the thief album to start off the show. I wasn't sure which song was what since I haven't bought an album since ok computer of theirs but my friends gave me an update on which songs were from what albums. The show is mostly post ok computer stuff but they did a blistering and I mean fucking blistering rendition of Paranoid android. Also they played Just, and karma Police. My friends girlfriend is a die hard RH fan and she really really liked the show. Honestly if I could get into their newer stuff it would have been amazing. You can tell Yorke is passionate about what he sings about as well as wanting to put a on a great show. I'm sure both of you two will have a blast. The reason I was a little bit critical was issues I had with not clicking with the material but as a band they put on a really good show. :) Have fun!

[flowrchild]

Originally posted by bowieee
karma Police

I will die of happiness if they perform this song at my show. If there's a God up there listening.....:D

[bowieee]

Originally posted by flowrchild
I will die of happiness if they perform this song at my show. If there's a God up there listening.....:D

He did it as an encore and had the audience join him in a rousing sing along acapella at the end. One of the shows highlights in my eyes.

[notchreturns]

Judging from Bowieee's post, being the Radiohead geek I am and having the resources... cause, you know, I'm a Radiohead geek, here be the playlist for Bowieee's show:

2+2=5
sit down. stand up
where i end and you begin
lucky
myxomatosis
kid a
sail to the moon
talk show host
paranoid android
just
no surprises
go to sleep
scatterbrain
you and whose army?
idioteque
the gloaming
there there

Encore #1:
pyramid song
the national anthem
a punchup at a wedding
how to disappear completely

Encore #2:
karma police
everything in its right place

Sounds like a mighty fine show to me and kinda diverse, though mainly from post-Ok Computer

6 songs from Kid A, 5 from Ok Computer, 10 from HTTT, 2 from Amnesiac, 2 from The Bends...

Wow, I'm a dork ;)

And yeah, I'm seeing them this Saturday... I'd love to hear some older stuff, though it really wouldn't bother me too much if they didn't.

[bowieee]

Originally posted by notchreturns
Judging from Bowieee's post, being the Radiohead geek I am and having the resources... cause, you know, I'm a Radiohead geek, here be the playlist for Bowieee's show:

2+2=5
sit down. stand up
where i end and you begin
lucky
myxomatosis
kid a
sail to the moon
talk show host
paranoid android
just
no surprises
go to sleep
scatterbrain
you and whose army?
idioteque
the gloaming
there there

Encore #1:
pyramid song
the national anthem
a punchup at a wedding
how to disappear completely

Encore #2:
karma police
everything in its right place

Sounds like a mighty fine show to me and kinda diverse, though mainly from post-Ok Computer

6 songs from Kid A, 5 from Ok Computer, 10 from HTTT, 2 from Amnesiac, 2 from The Bends...

Wow, I'm a dork ;)

And yeah, I'm seeing them this Saturday... I'd love to hear some older stuff, though it really wouldn't bother me too much if they didn't.

Thanks Notch :)

I was wondering myself...... :p

[quoth_the_raven]

Jesus Bowie, what tolerance you have. i'd rather masturbate with a steak knife than ever see radiohead in concert.

[flowrchild]

Originally posted by quoth_the_raven
Jesus Bowie, what tolerance you have. i'd rather masturbate with a steak knife than ever see radiohead in concert.

In that case, if someone hands you a ticket like they did with bowieee, I will be sure to send you my mailing address.

[quoth_the_raven]

Originally posted by flowrchild
In that case, if someone hands you a ticket like they did with bowieee, I will be sure to send you my mailing address.

nah. i'd rather hand it over to someone i like;). and someone who wouldnt have to pay for a flight over to england :D

[bedhead_dl]

nah. i'd rather hand it over to someone i like. and someone who wouldnt have to pay for a flight over to england

Hey, I'm right here!

:D

[quoth_the_raven]

Originally posted by bedhead_dl
Hey, I'm right here!

:D


i dont like you either.

;)

[bob]

I think Radiohead is the 4th best band of all time...I get screwed out of row 21 reserved seats.

Bowieee thinks Radiohead are okay, doesn't care for their newer stuff, and gets a free ticket.

Something isn't fitting here....

[vastlynne]

Hey bowieee, i'm assuming you went to the Coors Ampitheater in Chula Vista, CA .. Yes?

I have no idea where that is but I did go to the friday show at the Hollywood Bowl. It was my first Radiohead concert ever so I was pretty psyched! They played a lot of songs off of Hail to the thief and some classics as well. That was one hell of a show.

Setlist:

2+2=5
Sit Down. Stand Up.
Where I end and you Begin
Kid A
Backdrifts
Morning Bell
My Iron lung
I Might Be Wrong
Creep
Sail to the Moon
big ideas
Paranoid Android
Punch-up at a wedding
Go To Sleep
The Gloaming
Idioteque
No Surprises
There There
You and Whose Army
National Anthem
Wolf at the Door
Fake Plastic Trees
Airbag
Everything in its right Place


F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R

[flowrchild]

Originally posted by quoth_the_raven
nah. i'd rather hand it over to someone i like;)

How about if I like you enough for the both of us? :D

Hehe just playing. Not a Radiohead fan, I take it. Do you like their older music or you just never cared for them in general?

[bowieee]

Originally posted by vastlynne
Hey bowieee, i'm assuming you went to the Coors Ampitheater in Chula Vista, CA .. Yes?

I have no idea where that is but I did go to the friday show at the Hollywood Bowl. It was my first Radiohead concert ever so I was pretty psyched! They played a lot of songs off of Hail to the thief and some classics as well. That was one hell of a show.

Setlist:

2+2=5
Sit Down. Stand Up.
Where I end and you Begin
Kid A
Backdrifts
Morning Bell
My Iron lung
I Might Be Wrong
Creep
Sail to the Moon
big ideas
Paranoid Android
Punch-up at a wedding
Go To Sleep
The Gloaming
Idioteque
No Surprises
There There
You and Whose Army
National Anthem
Wolf at the Door
Fake Plastic Trees
Airbag
Everything in its right Place


F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R

What? THey played fake plastic trees and airbag at your show?

You were the luckier of us two :)

[vastlynne]

Yea, Thom dedicated Airbag to Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Best. Night. Of My. Life.

[quoth_the_raven]

Originally posted by flowrchild


Hehe just playing. Not a Radiohead fan, I take it. Do you like their older music or you just never cared for them in general?



i didnt mind the stuff off The Bends. and i did like one of the songs off the new album. but everything in the middle kinds of descends into one, long dirge. just dont appeal to me much, other than the odd song. but i will never own up to actually liking those odd songs.

oh bugger. i've done just that ;)

[Tomweaver]

I saw a Radiohead concert during their Amnesiac tour and they were good, and then they got a bit indulgent toward the end. I'm not kidding when I say this, they turned Fitter Happier into a 10 minute thing. Some concert experimentation is cool, this was just ridiculous. Did they do that with you?

[electriclite]

Originally posted by vastlynne
Hey bowieee, i'm assuming you went to the Coors Ampitheater in Chula Vista, CA .. Yes?

I have no idea where that is but I did go to the friday show at the Hollywood Bowl. It was my first Radiohead concert ever so I was pretty psyched! They played a lot of songs off of Hail to the thief and some classics as well. That was one hell of a show.

Setlist:

2+2=5
Sit Down. Stand Up.
Where I end and you Begin
Kid A
Backdrifts
Morning Bell
My Iron lung
I Might Be Wrong
Creep
Sail to the Moon
big ideas
Paranoid Android
Punch-up at a wedding
Go To Sleep
The Gloaming
Idioteque
No Surprises
There There
You and Whose Army
National Anthem
Wolf at the Door
Fake Plastic Trees
Airbag
Everything in its right Place


F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R F-0-R-E-V-E-R

HOLD ON! HOLD ON!

THEY PLAYED CREEP??!!


Explanations please!

[vastlynne]

Yes, they played Creep. It looked like did in their previous shows too. It just came out of NOWHERE! It was an amazing night. Cigarette lighters burning everywhere.

[flowrchild]

I will die of happiness if they play any of these at my concert:

Creep
Karma Police
High & Dry
Fake Plastic Trees

I know that 2+2=5 and Paranoid Android are almost definite shoo-ins, but the other ones are sketchy. Here's to hoping!

[Tomweaver]

I don't like how Radiohead act like their guitar based stuff did'nt exisit, or they're embarassed of it. The concert I saw we only saw two songs from the Bend's era, Street Spirit and Just. I do prefer the new stuff, but still, you cant' just pretend a significant part of your catalogue doesn't exist?? Incubus has completely sold out, but when I saw them play they play lots of their older stuff....shame on you Radiohead

[Annie Hall]

If they play

Fake Plastic Trees
Karma Police
Black Star
and/or
Idioteque

I'll die a happy lass. Paranoid Android is a biggie, but, they'll almost definitely play that...

[Cunning Visions]

Annie Hall are you going to the West Palm show this Sat.? If you are that's cool because I'm going too. I know notchreturns is going also...wow 3 schmoes at the same show!! I'd just love to hear ANYTHING off The Bends (especially Black Star) Alright..guess I'll go dig in my closet now to find my old No Surprises t-shirt from '97 so I can wear it. *Sighs* I'm such a geek :(

[notchreturns]

If they play any of the following tomorrow night, I'll be a VERY happy boy:

Street Spirit (Fade Out)
Climbing Up The Walls
Just
The Tourist
True Love Waits

Paranoid Andriod, Idioteque and Karma Police are played just about every show, especially the first two... so I'm not worried about that.

... if they only played Let Down live.

A boy can dream.

[notchreturns]

Originally posted by Tomweaver
I don't like how Radiohead act like their guitar based stuff did'nt exisit, or they're embarassed of it. The concert I saw we only saw two songs from the Bend's era, Street Spirit and Just. I do prefer the new stuff, but still, you cant' just pretend a significant part of your catalogue doesn't exist?? Incubus has completely sold out, but when I saw them play they play lots of their older stuff....shame on you Radiohead

Bends was 8 years ago, dude. Yes, that long. As much as I'd love to hear Bullet Proof... I Wish I Was or Planet Telex, the chances aren't likely. They've had 4 albums since, that's ALOT of songs.

But hey... I wish they could play at least 4 songs from every album. That'd be orgasmic. Doubt it would happen, though.

[electriclite]

My best friend back in Miami, just sent me an email after attending Saturday's West Palm Beach show. I think this is a good critique of the show.


(Forgive the typos, he was happy. And don't ask about the Bob Hope reference.)


"Last night was was fucking religious girl, I have never felt so happy in the longest time. Not since the death of Bob Hope has my life had any meaning. the thing I told you was that I would never ever drive back to that forsaken place in West Palm Beach and like the stupid fucker I am, I did. So its me, Mark and Craig parked with looks like the white people from FIU and FAU and UM and UF so again more drunk whote people. well aftre some joints in the aftrenoon and at the parking lot we go ahead and wander in im already buzzed by the pain killers the doctor gave me for my migraines. So here comes Supergrass and its crap, I mean Noel Gallagher was drunk enough to commit sododmy on a cat bad. Well after they left and a beer here, it comes, lights dim and the guitar check and they start off with 2+2=5, Sit down and stand up, some other things I dont remember they pumped out Just and Street Spirit and Talk Show Host and Airbag and Karma Police and the fuckers Idioteque was the highlight for me dancing around and no "E", it felt like a rave and like Craig quotes, "Thom Yorke sexed up West Palm Beach". The odd looking guy is a fucking God ok, a fucking God! So remember take pics much pics "



I think I'm gonna have myself some fun on Thursday:)

[Annie Hall]

I think I may be the only person who is at all disappointed in the Radiohead concert. Don't get me wrong, it rocked, but it felt very false. Something about the other concerts I've attended felt as though the musicians were very authentic, and enjoying what they were doing...and this just felt...like Thom Yorke has turned into a *gasp* rock star.

Idioteque was quite cool, and the concert was a great one...but...it was a mixed evenin' for this schmoe :(


PS. If anyone wants to get close to seeing a dancing bunny milking a kangaroo; watch Thom Yorke dance :D

[Cunning Visions]

Originally posted by Annie Hall
I think I may be the only person who is at all disappointed in the Radiohead concert. Don't get me wrong, it rocked, but it felt very false. Something about the other concerts I've attended felt as though the musicians were very authentic, and enjoying what they were doing...and this just felt...like Thom Yorke has turned into a *gasp* rock star...it was a mixed evenin' for this schmoe :(

I was at the same show and even though I enjoyed it, I can understand where you're coming from Annie. The setlist was made up of mostly Hail to the Thief songs. It's understandable since it is the album the tour is promoting, but I guess a lot of people were looking foward to a good mix of the old and new. In the end though I'd say the positives outweighed the negatives. Talk Show Host was amazing as was Street Spirit. Thom seemed to be in a playful mood and yes his dancing skills were good for a laugh (Michael Jackson watch out!..here comes Thom:p) Hopefully they will come back down again one day.

[vastlynne]

Originally posted by Annie Hall
PS. If anyone wants to get close to seeing a dancing bunny milking a kangaroo; watch Thom Yorke dance :D

That's one way of putting it. :p

Sorry you didn't enjoy the show as much as the rest of us did. I don't know about him being "false" and a "rock star" and all that but I just know they that they know how to rock the house and give the best live performance ever.

[notchreturns]

I had a hell of a time, that's all I could ask for. I thought it was great seeing Thom in an energetic, "rock star" modd, instead of being standoff-ish and moody. He was joking around, dancing like a mad man, playing with the crowd... it was a blast and the band seemed to be having a great time.

Hail to the Thief material didn't really blow me away, besides Backdrifts, The Gloaming and A Wolf at the Door... I wish they could've played more earlier stuff, but it's the HTTT tour, just like they had an Amnesiac and Ok Computer tour. That's the way it goes.

The highlights of the show:

- Thom making his faces and giving the camera the finger during You and Whose Army... fuckin' classic.

- Phil, the bald, smoothly dressed drummer, dancing next to his drum machine during Backdrifts... hilarious.

- Street Spirit, Just, Talk Show Host, Everything In It's Right Place, Idioteque, Karma Police (crowd singalong), Paranoid Andriod and probably Backdrifts...

- The stage catching FIRE during Idioteque!!


I had a hell of a time and besides the heavy HTTT setlist, I can't complain, though that's really expected... the energy, performance, HUGE ass crowd, Thom having fun, never thought I'd hear Talk Show Host live, the awesome lights...

Hopefully they'll be back before another 8 years pass...

:(

[vastlynne]

Ahh..Talk show host .. I would kill to hear that live. :(

[bowieee]

It's nice to see that I'm not alone in finding the performance mediocre. Die hard Radiohead fans being felt let down to helped ease my thoughts that maybe "I just didn't get it" :)

[bedhead_dl]

Well I'm gonna see em in November for the first time and nothing is going to "piss on my parade".

Loved them for...well over ages now and collected nearly all thier material.

Two (maybe three) word..

Cannot wait.

[flowrchild]

I checked a website that has their entire setlist on this tour and they played BOTH karma police and fake plastic trees at many shows. I will fucking die of happiness if they play both of those songs at the concert tomorrow night. There was zero instances of High & Dry and very few of Creep, so I don't have much hope for either of those being played at the one I'm going to. But seriously if they play none of my favorite songs I am going to be all kinds of pissed. Just ONE, that's all I ask!

[Neesh]

Got to work with them in '96, at Roseland....... great show. Sound guy did a righteous mix. Havent heard one note of their music since. None of my friends are big fans, so no ones pushed them on me. Although I have one aquaintance who lives in DC and has seen them like 3 times on this tour. Guess I should download some of their stuff, and see what I'm missing...

[flowrchild]

Amazing fucking show. I couldn't have possibly asked for a more entertaining energetic rockin' concert. Before I went to see Radiohead in concert, I was expecting more of a melancholy poetic mellow type of a show, but it was nothing like that at all. It was better. It was like taking 5 hits of E and bouncing around a rave with one of the greatest bands ever doing the music for it. I don't think I've ever danced so much or had as much fun at a concert.

I cannot locate a setlist for the show last night, so I don't think any were posted yet. If anyone knows it, please post.

Not only did they play Karma Police which I was dying to hear all night-- but they ALSO played Fake Plastic Trees and I nearly hit the ceiling. That was definitely an unexpected wonderful surprise. And it sounds just gorgeous live.

Here were the highlights of the concert for me:

*Fake Plastic Trees
*Paranoid Android
*Karma Police
*National Anthem
*Idioteque
*Everything In Its Right Place

Radiohead OWNED New York City. Please come back anytime guys!! :D

[notchreturns]

Here's the setlist to Flowrchild's NYC show:

01 2+2=5
02 sit down. stand up
03 where i end and you begin
04 kid a
05 backdrifts
06 morning bell
07 my iron lung
08 i might be wrong
09 lurgee
10 sail to the moon
11 paranoid android
12 a punchup at a wedding
13 go to sleep
14 the gloaming
15 idioteque
16 fake plastic trees
17 there there

Encore #1:
18 you and whose army?
19 national anthem
20 a wolf at the door
21 how to disappear completely

Encore #2:
22 karma police
23 true love waits (thom solo)
24 everything in its right place

[flowrchild]

Thanks Notch! :D

Some other random tidbits from the show:

*The opening act was a group called Low. They were sooo draining and drab and booooring. My buddy electriclite and I were making motions of how to slice our wrists/arms when they were playing. Enough said.

*Some guy actually walked away from the concert holding one of the seats! Apparentrly he thought he would take one as a souvenir. Jackass :p

*I came about this close to buying one of the tiny cups of champagne with a strawberry in it for 7 bucks. It was just calling my name. But I ignored it. Popcorn sufficed.

*At the very end of the show, for Everything in its right place, they were playing the word "forever" over and over again on the screen. The whole show was very colorful and clubbish. I loved the vibe of the whole set. It made my energy through the roof.

*Thom did in fact bounce around like a cracked out kangaroo. How can you not love a guy who sings like an angel, looks like a weasel, and has the presence of a bunny rabbit with spasms?

[vastlynne]

Hey, thanks for the recap flowrchild! Sounds like you had a lot of fun. I'm gonna try and find a bootleg of the show. tee hee hee.



Just to let you guys know, Radiohead will be on Letterman on the 17th of next friday. They were also supposed to be appearing on Conan but apparently it got canceled. :(

[bowieee]

Originally posted by flowrchild
Thanks Notch! :D


*The opening act was a group called Low. They were sooo draining and drab and booooring. My buddy electriclite and I were making motions of how to slice our wrists/arms when they were playing. Enough said.




I happen to find Low pretty damn good :)

[flowrchild]

Originally posted by bowieee
I happen to find Low pretty damn good :)

Then next time you get handed a ticket to a Radiohead show, PLEASE trade it with me for a ticket to a Low show ;)

[Helter-Skelter]

I'm so stoked, I see them this Wednesday in Toronto, should be great!

I'm glad to see that they still play in Creep, I thought they never played it live.

Personally, I'm hoping that they play;
Fake Plastic Trees
Karma Police
My Iron Lung
Idioteque
&
ocourse, Creep

[Imopen]

Does anybody have a link that may show any upcoming shows for them, cause every site I go to I find nothing under Radiohead? I hope to God they're playing here soon, since I've really only been into them for the past year. I'm afraid that if I miss them now, I'll really be missing out...........:(

[notchreturns]

Their last North American show is tonight, in Toronto. I'm guessing it's sold out, but if you're in the area, still worth a shot. And I'm pretty sure they'll be touring next year in the States... I hope, at least.

[vastlynne]

Originally posted by Imopen
Does anybody have a link that may show any upcoming shows for them, cause every site I go to I find nothing under Radiohead? I hope to God they're playing here soon, since I've really only been into them for the past year. I'm afraid that if I miss them now, I'll really be missing out...........:(

They're finished with the tour but here's the links anyways for future reference so you won't miss out any future gigs.

greenplastic.com (http://www.greenplastic.com/gigography/index.php?year=2003)

ateaseweb.com (http://www.ateaseweb.com/live/)

[bowieee]

Originally posted by flowrchild
Then next time you get handed a ticket to a Radiohead show, PLEASE trade it with me for a ticket to a Low show ;)

The funny thing is I seriously would.

[Imopen]

damn......well thanks for the links. That's 2 good bands that have skipped my area (Portland, Oregon), the other being Pearl Jam on their last tour. Well I hope they come around on their next tour.

[flowrchild]

Originally posted by bowieee
The funny thing is I seriously would.

For shame :p

I saw the show at Madison Square Garden and supposedly the next night at the same venue, they played Creep. Argh, SO close. I can't complain, I was quite pleased with the songs they played at my concert.







But MAN, so close :)