bballarl
08-28-2007, 11:37 PM
I was pretty down before going to this show, to the point of almost not going. I'm so glad I went. The entire evening was awesome.
The Greek is a really beautiful venue. I had never been up in the hills like that before, and I was impressed by the houses and view and all of that. The walk to the venue wasn't bad at all...really scenic obviously. Anyway, I got in line at the box office to buy a cheap ticket when a guy with a backstage pass approached me. He asked me if I wanted a ticket, I asked what section, where it was, etc. He told me I could have it for whatever I wanted to pay. It was a $65 ticket, and I didn't plan on paying the venue or a scalper more than $40, so I paid him that. I ended up with a really good seat right above the walking area that seperates the lower and upper sections (section B). So that was exciting.
Liam Finn (Neil's son, who also is part of Crowded House when they play live) opened the show with a roughly 15 minute set. He played solo and electric, but with a litany of pedals. He would sample himself and build the songs as they went along, sometimes even going to drums after getting all the guitar parts looped and playing. He was really fun, had good songs, and sings like his dad, which is to say he's a very fucking good singer. He really brought a lot of energy to the beginning of the show.
Next was Pete Yorn. I have only heard his first record, and that was a long time ago...right around when it came out. He and his band sounded great. He brings kind of a country-rock vibe, mixed in with guitar pop and introspective stuff. He and his band reminded me a lot of the Jayhawks or other so called alt-country groups. I'll dl all his albums before I buy them, but if this set was any indication of their quality I should be picking them up. A really good opening set.
Between Pete Yorn and Crowded House I went to pick up Liam Finn's CD. I only had $10 on me and the CD was $15, so I was kind of bummed. But the guy next to me in line gave me $5. I don't know what was up with people tonight, but the overall vibe of the show was amazing. People were really nice and laid back. I couldn't believe that a stranger would do something like that at a concert (or anywhere for that matter). I couldn't thank him enough, and it really made my night.
Crowded House put on an amazing show. Their stage set-up, light show, and all-around performance was extremely professional and well done. The banter between songs was a lot of fun. There was far too much to recount it all here, but highlights included Neil asking a woman to walk down the lighted steps off to the side in time to the music (I think it was to "Pour Le Monde"), Neil talking about Split Enz, and Neil and Nick talking about the Observatory and lunar eclipse. Anyway, setlist (missing a few bits, if anyone knows them they can fill them in):
Something So Strong
Say That Again
Don't Stop Now
Fall At Your Feet
English Trees
(I'm a mess, I'm a message boy)
Walked Her Way Down
Whispers and Moans
Silent House
Private Universe
(Paris) (Mark Hart on piano, joined by band)
Don't Dream It's Over
Happy Together (Turtles cover)
Pineapple Head
(Fireplace by myself) (Neil on piano, fucking around)
Pour Le Monde
Locked Out
Distant Sun
Encore:
Weather With You
World Where You Live
Mean To Me
Better Be Home Soon
This was just a really, really good show. Musically, the vibe, the people, the venue, everything. It really put me in a good mood. Crowded House are such a good live group. I'm glad I got to see them in an environment that was a little more friendly than pre-Rage Coachella. The sing-alongs were awesome. Fantastic show.
The Greek is a really beautiful venue. I had never been up in the hills like that before, and I was impressed by the houses and view and all of that. The walk to the venue wasn't bad at all...really scenic obviously. Anyway, I got in line at the box office to buy a cheap ticket when a guy with a backstage pass approached me. He asked me if I wanted a ticket, I asked what section, where it was, etc. He told me I could have it for whatever I wanted to pay. It was a $65 ticket, and I didn't plan on paying the venue or a scalper more than $40, so I paid him that. I ended up with a really good seat right above the walking area that seperates the lower and upper sections (section B). So that was exciting.
Liam Finn (Neil's son, who also is part of Crowded House when they play live) opened the show with a roughly 15 minute set. He played solo and electric, but with a litany of pedals. He would sample himself and build the songs as they went along, sometimes even going to drums after getting all the guitar parts looped and playing. He was really fun, had good songs, and sings like his dad, which is to say he's a very fucking good singer. He really brought a lot of energy to the beginning of the show.
Next was Pete Yorn. I have only heard his first record, and that was a long time ago...right around when it came out. He and his band sounded great. He brings kind of a country-rock vibe, mixed in with guitar pop and introspective stuff. He and his band reminded me a lot of the Jayhawks or other so called alt-country groups. I'll dl all his albums before I buy them, but if this set was any indication of their quality I should be picking them up. A really good opening set.
Between Pete Yorn and Crowded House I went to pick up Liam Finn's CD. I only had $10 on me and the CD was $15, so I was kind of bummed. But the guy next to me in line gave me $5. I don't know what was up with people tonight, but the overall vibe of the show was amazing. People were really nice and laid back. I couldn't believe that a stranger would do something like that at a concert (or anywhere for that matter). I couldn't thank him enough, and it really made my night.
Crowded House put on an amazing show. Their stage set-up, light show, and all-around performance was extremely professional and well done. The banter between songs was a lot of fun. There was far too much to recount it all here, but highlights included Neil asking a woman to walk down the lighted steps off to the side in time to the music (I think it was to "Pour Le Monde"), Neil talking about Split Enz, and Neil and Nick talking about the Observatory and lunar eclipse. Anyway, setlist (missing a few bits, if anyone knows them they can fill them in):
Something So Strong
Say That Again
Don't Stop Now
Fall At Your Feet
English Trees
(I'm a mess, I'm a message boy)
Walked Her Way Down
Whispers and Moans
Silent House
Private Universe
(Paris) (Mark Hart on piano, joined by band)
Don't Dream It's Over
Happy Together (Turtles cover)
Pineapple Head
(Fireplace by myself) (Neil on piano, fucking around)
Pour Le Monde
Locked Out
Distant Sun
Encore:
Weather With You
World Where You Live
Mean To Me
Better Be Home Soon
This was just a really, really good show. Musically, the vibe, the people, the venue, everything. It really put me in a good mood. Crowded House are such a good live group. I'm glad I got to see them in an environment that was a little more friendly than pre-Rage Coachella. The sing-alongs were awesome. Fantastic show.