Barbican 16.12

jesus son · Post by **jesus son** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:21 pm

They fucking nailed it tonight. Plus Silent Night as second song encore!

nickh · Post by **nickh** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:11 am

jesus son wrote:They fucking nailed it tonight. Plus Silent Night as second song encore!

I couldnâ€™t agree more, that was some powerful stuff.

Post by **MODLAB** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:00 am

Sounds great! Wish I could have gone.

M

toomilk · Post by **toomilk** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:08 am

jesus. please tell me someone recorded this!

They Transmit · Post by **They Transmit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:36 am

HOLY SHIT!!

Now that was the Spiritualized I remember! What a show, especially after the, in my opinion slight off RFH first night gig.
Blimey last night is burned into my brain and definitley goes down as one of my all time fav Spz shows.
Jesus the strobes during Electricity was just so over the top it blew my mind it was like a thousand spaceships landing directly on my brain, in a snow storm lol.
The sound at the Barbican where we were was just immense ( Third row right in the middle) ...
Doggens mouth harp action- Amazing
Coxon's chops on Think I'm in love- Chop tastic
The choir- Stunning
Horn section- Sun Ra stylee amazing ness

For me it was what all gigs should be, it should transport you for an hour to some place else and leave a smile on your face all the way home....

Heavenly!

jesus son · Post by **jesus son** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:56 am

Have to agree wholeheartedly with everything TT says. Amazing, amazing night - has to be one of the top three gigs I've seen them play. The bar gets raised yet again.

mn_spi · Post by **mn_spi** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:59 am

cooooooooooool!
that sounds wonderful.
oh, i'm so envious of all the people who were there!

jesus son · Post by **jesus son** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:59 am

toomilk wrote:jesus. please tell me someone recorded this!

I'm sure I saw someone filming from the side of the stage, love to see a double disk package with the Acoustic Mainlines show from this time last year.

They Transmit · Post by **They Transmit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:05 am

There was three cameras that I noticed, one high up stage right, one big one on a tripod just behind us centre audience and another hand held on stage. Be great indeed to see the footage...

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:06 am

Wow what a night! The best word I can find to sum it up is Intense. As They Transmit already mentioned the strobes were off the scale. Stay with me was so, so beautiful. Electricity was like being wired up to the LSD national grid. The sound was incredible too. And Silent Night! Amazing scenes! For me the performances had a more emotional connection than the RFH shows. May it was where I was sitting or the sound? This was without a doubt one of the greatest shows I've seen the band play. Ever.

They Transmit · Post by **They Transmit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:10 am

Oh yeah, did anyone else notice Nick Cave? He walked right by us at the end when we were all filing out.

Greeny · Post by **Greeny** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:11 am

I can only add to the love for last night's show. It was utterly, utterly sublime from start to finish, with the beautiful Silent Night a life-affirming coda. I'm struggling to think of a better gig I've ever been to.

The sound was everything that RFH wasn't (and I was at both nights), just crystal clear and pretty much spot on with the balance - no over the top bass and kettle drum this time!!

In fact, as I mentioned to my mate during the show, if I'd put this gig on myself there's not a single thing I'd change.

All of my Thoughts was - once again - an absolute highlight, but this time the proper space rock sound wasn't drowned out. And as mentioned by TT, the strobes during Electricity had to be seen to be believed - even with my eyes shut they still freaked me out...

Anyone going tonight is in for an absolute treat. I'm tempted to try and pick up a ticket but to be honest I simply can't imagine how it would be any better than last night. I'll stick with my memories.

Only downside - this was the show I decided to leave my recording equipment at home...

They Transmit · Post by **They Transmit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:15 am

I'm seriously considering going down tonight and seeing if I can pick up a ticket outside

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:27 am

Same here, was going to go Christmas shopping...
Think there might be trouble if i sack that off.

They Transmit · Post by **They Transmit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:28 am

Christmas will be back round again next year....this wont lol

nickh · Post by **nickh** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:45 am

They Transmit wrote:Oh yeah, did anyone else notice Nick Cave? He walked right by us at the end when we were all filing out.

I saw him! Warren Ellis too.

ononist · Post by **ononist** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:53 am

I had a little cry during All Of My Thoughts.

nickh · Post by **nickh** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:23 am

Been trying to put my finger on why last night felt so different and I think I might have got it...maybe

Itâ€™s kind of easy to forget there is some pretty dark subject matter running through that whole record, the intensity of that show last night seemed to accentuate that for me and was by far the better for it.

Greeny · Post by **Greeny** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:30 am

nickh wrote:Been trying to put my finger on why last night felt so different and I think I might have got it...maybe

Itâ€™s kind of easy to forget there is some pretty dark subject matter running through that whole record and the intensity of that show last night seemed to accentuate that for me. Of course I didnâ€™t come away feeling miserable or anything, I was grinning like a fool through most of it but where the RFH seemed more celebratory, last night seemed to accentuate the darker sentiments of Ladies and Gents and was by far the better for it.

I think that's a good assessment - and the clarity of the sound made a big difference there too...it was possible to hear much more of the subtlety of the playing, and therefore to truly get into the show, than was the case at the RFH. I spent most of the second night there sitting thinking "fuck me, the sound in here is terrible"...

They Transmit · Post by **They Transmit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:37 am

Seconded, the sound was perfect last night you could hear every little nuance, lovely... whereas the RFH desk seemed to be run by deaf coal miners.

jesus son · Post by **jesus son** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:56 pm

They Transmit wrote:Seconded, the sound was perfect last night you could hear every little nuance, lovely... whereas the RFH desk seemed to be run by deaf coal miners.

the RFH was like listening to a 14 quid cd player from a supermarket, in comparison last night was more like a 14 grand hi-fi

RoboHobo · Post by **RoboHobo** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:56 pm

Hey

How is the sound in the Circle at the Barbican? I'm going tonight and am soooo excited.
Just hope they can pull off a repeat performance.

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:05 pm

I was at the front and the sound was amazing, from whats been said on here I think you'll be happy. They Transmit we're you wearing a hat last night in row D? I think I may have been sat next to you?

They Transmit · Post by **They Transmit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:07 pm

Lol Yes Row D 33!!

Post by **sunny** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:33 pm

Hi everyone!

I failed to make the Manchester gig like I planned (the band I work with had a really important gig booked in on the same night. They even tried to move it, but no joy! So yeah, duty got in the way). So I couldn't wait to get to the Barbican last night... I've had a terrible week of stress and nonsense frustrations. It took a few songs for all the tension to be pummeled out of me- but God, what a pummeling?!!! Absolutely stonking gig. Out of this world good. I had magnanimously given up my front row ticket in order to sit next to a lone friend I had brought to the gig. Boy, did I regret it (I didn't tell her that of course). I just wanted to crawl into the band!

'All Of My Thought's', like everyone said, was amazing. And Silent Night was beautiful. I'm a sucker for 'Broken Heart' (is that girly of me?) and 'Cop Shoot Cop' is one of my favourite tracks of all time. But they were all fantastic. The set was full on from beginning to end and everyone played at a 100%. Makes it hard to pick parts, but it also makes it bloody amazing.

Roll on tonight! It will be my last one since I'm unfortunately going to miss the Sage gig too because of a recording session...

Sunny x

jethanger · Post by **jethanger** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:40 pm

I have a spare but it's in the balcony if anyone is interestenot bothered about how much , don't want the ticket to go to waste

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McFearless333 · Post by **McFearless333** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:12 pm

i've sent you a text jethanger, looking for 1 spare.. cheers, chris

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:26 pm

They Transmit wrote:Lol Yes Row D 33!!

thats comedy! although I do feel quite bad now for not saying hi. next time!

sunny wrote:I failed to make the Manchester gig like I planned (the band I work with had a really important gig booked in on the same night. They even tried to move it, but no joy! So yeah, duty got in the way). So I couldn't wait to get to the Barbican last night... I've had a terrible week of stress and nonsense frustrations. It took a few songs for all the tension to be pummeled out of me- but God, what a pummeling?!!! Absolutely stonking gig. Out of this world good. I had magnanimously given up my front row ticket in order to sit next to a lone friend I had brought to the gig. Boy, did I regret it (I didn't tell her that of course). I just wanted to crawl into the band!

'All Of My Thought's', like everyone said, was amazing. And Silent Night was beautiful. I'm a sucker for 'Broken Heart' (is that girly of me?) and 'Cop Shoot Cop' is one of my favourite tracks of all time. But they were all fantastic. The set was full on from beginning to end and everyone played at a 100%. Makes it hard to pick parts, but it also makes it bloody amazing.

great post Sunny! It really was a belter wasnt it!

Post by **sunny** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:49 pm

Thanks Simon! You going tonight?

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:01 pm

No sadly not. Ive have to go Christmas shopping tonight as its the last opportunity Ive got now. On the one hand Im gutted I cant make the gig, but on the other it was so perfect last night that I almost want to just remember that. If I had a rubbish seat or something like that tonight I think it would spoil the memory. Having said that at 8.30 I will be wishing I was there.

Post by **sunny** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:07 pm

simonkeeping wrote:No sadly not. Ive have to go Christmas shopping tonight as its the last opportunity Ive got now. On the one hand Im gutted I cant make the gig, but on the other it was so perfect last night that I almost want to just remember that. If I had a rubbish seat or something like that tonight I think it would spoil the memory. Having said that at 8.30 I will be wishing I was there.

December is crazy isn't it?! Just too too much to do... Well, you got to see one of the best gigs ever, right?! Not too shabby!
I'm in front row today, I think right in front of Doggen or Coxon. I'm going to end up with a twisted neck trying to watch Jason, haha.

Right, I'm off to get myself prepared. Need to get in the mood properly tonight. Took me too long to wind down yesterday...

Have fun all of you that are going!
xx

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:14 pm

Have a great night! Look forward to hearing about it tomorrow!

Krisskrossfrog · Post by **Krisskrossfrog** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:57 pm

Wow, what an amazing night!!

As I walked down to my seat the girl working there said "the performance tonight will involve intense strobes" I replied "that's what I'm here for...."

It was really something... and Jason knew it, I don't think I've ever seen him smile so much. they were so into it, so much passion, something I didn't feel at the RFH.

I was in row F and the sound was fantastic, the lights made me question my sanity during Elecricity. So bright I could barely keep my eyes open.

Nuff said

KK

ragmop · Post by **ragmop** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:31 pm

Krisskrossfrog wrote:Wow, what an amazing night!!

As I walked down to my seat the girl working there said "the performance tonight will involve intense strobes" I replied "that's what I'm here for...."

It was really something... and Jason knew it, I don't think I've ever seen him smile so much. they were so into it, so much passion, something I didn't feel at the RFH.

I was in row F and the sound was fantastic, the lights made me question my sanity during Elecricity. So bright I could barely keep my eyes open.

Nuff said

KK

I was in the middle of the front row, I had the same thing mentioned about the strobes, think I said something along the lines of "Good"

Goodnightgoodnight · Post by **Goodnightgoodnight** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:37 pm

I should have gone! I had precisely nothing to do the last two nights.....

goddammit, i thought the RFH was as good as it was gonna get, and so decided not to buy a ticket.

Which was a spectactular idea

Did anyone at least record it? my RFH recordings are getting worn out, if such a thing were possible. i need to hear silent night!

angelsighs · Post by **angelsighs** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:24 pm

well guys officially consider me jealous. like a lot of people I went to the first night of the RFH and although enjoyed the event the muddy sound meant that it didn't quite hit the spot. looks like the Barbican was where it all clicked into place!!

sunray · Post by **sunray** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:03 pm

angelsighs wrote:well guys officially consider me jealous. like a lot of people I went to the first night of the RFH and although enjoyed the event the muddy sound meant that it didn't quite hit the spot. looks like the Barbican was where it all clicked into place!!

Seconded. Happy for everyone who went to these gigs but on a personal, purely selfish level: gutted.

willo · Post by **willo** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 pm

It was like anything that good...bittersweet. Because as amazing as it was - and it undoubtedly was - you know its going away as soon as the last note is hit.

I travelled from Newcastle to London...didn't know about the Sage gig tonight, and missed the last ticket by about 10 seconds online last night.

Some part of me wants to watch it every night. Hopefully it comes out as a DVD. I'm trying to pick it all apart and figure out exactly how you write an album like that.

PeshoG · Post by **PeshoG** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:23 pm

(I posted this in response to another thread, but thought i'd put it here since I ended up writing my account of the show)

Ollie,
Were you behind the annoying American who kept standing up and clapping and trying to get the crowd excited throughout the whole thing all while drunk off his ass?

Well that was me. We talked after the show for a second and I didn't know what you were asking me, remember? Hopefully you're the same person because it was great to meet you and your friends.

Everything has been said regarding the show. I took my Dad and he loved it as well. He especially loved Silent Night. He said that it reminded him of seeing Zappa back in the day, strictly in the way that Spaceman had everyone so under control. He was in charge of everything.

The lights were unbelievable and the sound couldn't have been any better. The first night, i was 2nd row (By the way, there were a couple SLEEPING in the first row during half the set. I almost poured a beer on dude and his girl) and it was great to see everything up close, but I have to say that sitting in the circle for the 2nd night provided for an overall superior experience.

Highlights:

-The extended ending of "Stay with me"
-Extended version of "Electricity"
-Seeing them play "Out of Sight".....I can't tell you how many times I've listened to the live version of that song from the portsmouth radio recording.
-"Cop Shoot Cop." When that last bass riff kicks it to the ending. Wow.
-Doggen + Harmonica = Breaks my heart every time.
-"Electricity" into "Home of the Brave"

Lowlights:
-Girl kicking over my 2 beers in one cup during the first song.
-Sleepers
-Nobody buying my extra ticket for Wednesday. I was offering a vulnerable girl, a beer, and the ticket for 30 quid.

Another funny story is that I brought an old friend that I was visiting to the show on Wednesday. She had never heard of Spiritualized, so had no idea what to expect. The situation changed her and I woke up at her house to find this on her facebook:

" Second row for SPIRITUALIZED fucked me up good. Thankyouthankyou peter, I think I left chunks of my brain at the barbican. ALL HAIL JASON PIERCE. I'm not worthy. if don't know, get on it, people please"

Two of the best shows I've ever seen. Thanks Jason, Christina, Pops, and London. Y'all have a beautiful city over there. Can't wait to visit it again.

mark · Post by **mark** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:46 pm

pic from the 16th

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:45 pm

a little bit late on this one but can anyone recolect that great blues gospel track they played before the band came on the first night at the Barbican? Its started off really quietly with a little bit of guitar then build up. I'd love to know what it was.

mark · Post by **mark** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:15 pm

I know it wasn't
'the lord he gonna pop it in thy mouth'

however I do know I'm going to watch the London
comm gospel choir tommorrow nite in of all places,
London!

I hope they do that one

herman · Post by **herman** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:52 pm

I guess that by the end of the year, we'll be having a nice looking and brillant sounding dvd/cd of the barbican gig in our hands! mark my words (and keep your fingers crossed).

PeshoG · Post by **PeshoG** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:52 am

I was just daydreaming about how unbelievable those shows were yesterday, thinking to myself.... "man...I would give my left nut for a dvd or 2xlp of that show".......

then I thought "Pete, you're such a nerd."

but if it happened, without my having to give a nut, I'd be thrilled! I'd still love an acoustic mainlines official release as well, but I guess you can't have it all.

Shinesalight · Post by **Shinesalight** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:29 am

Surely a double LP of the Barbican/RFH show AND an Acoustic Mainlines show (Edinburgh perhaps?) would be the dream ticket. After all, the original L&GWAFIS was only a single album, so why would the live version need to be a double? An acousitc/electric shows double live album would be the best of both worlds. I mean, the boots of these gigs are excellent quality so surely the masters off the sound desk are even better.....right?

toomilk · Post by **toomilk** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:13 am

Supposedly the vinyl/DVD release of the Acoustic Mainlines is still in the works. Probably was put on the back burner by the LAG reissue. Maybe now that's calmed down, they will have the time/money to focus on the long-awaited acoustic release!

PeshoG · Post by **PeshoG** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:49 am

Let's all pray for that.

I don't know...I definitely think that the live version of LAGWAFIS would need a 2xlp...possibly a triple. Although I really only buy vinyl, I'd settle for a DVD/CD.

But yes. Jason, speaking to you directly (although I'm sure you never read this board)..I'll donate directly to the cause if you decide to do a LAGWAFIS live / Acoustic mainlines DVD/CD/Vinyl/whatever the hell you want style-release. In a pillbox or out, I'll drop my dough on it, no doubt. Those were two of the best shows I've ever seen, ever. Seriously. I get chills just thinking about them.

McSane · Post by **McSane** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:33 am

To keep the post going...

Attended 17th gig. Absolutely awe inspiring.

JSpaceman, if you're reading, my money is waiting the footage too as I'm sure many others are. How long...?

PeshoG · Post by **PeshoG** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:56 pm

Right on. I brought my Dad and he thought it was unbelievable, though "a little loud" at certain points. He was also impressed by the fact that it started on time and that it was announced over the loudspeaker 10 minutes prior to beginning. "If only clubs in the states were this punctual," he said.

Yeah, Jason, for real. DVD, CD, LP, torrent, cassette. Anything you want to throw at us would be very cool.