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| Radiohead - Live in Toronto 2008 |
I even had to buy my ticket for almost double the normal price because they sold out too fast. Was is worth it? In short, yes. In length: Starting just before 9pm, Radiohead took to the stage rather suddenly, and quickly broke into the In Rainbows starter: 15 step. It seemed rather surreal at first, with Thom Yorke singing to the backing track alone, but as soon as the rest of the band chimed in it set a good precedent for the rest of the night. Their latest album (In Rainbows) was played in it’s entirety, along with short samplings from Hail to the Thief, Amnesiac, Kid A, OK Computer, and The Bends. They were all performed exquisitely, but one of the most amazing moments was The Gloaming (HTTT). The highly electronic number, with strange vocals and live drums mixed with samples, was performed alongside some eye-enticing green lights. This song blew me away and had me questioning what the hell I was witnessing (in a good way). The audience seemed to be awestruck by Radiohead’s music. The quick song changes, and lack of stage banter helped maintain that mood. Yorke occasionally uttered a few words, but the more he said the less I could understand him. At one point he said to guitarist Johnny Greenwood: “Sorry mate, but I don’t know what the fuck you’re doing.” Greenwood didn’t seem fazed as he continued to mess with his guitar tone before starting the introduction to Airbag. Yorke’s singing was definitely on form this show, and so were the backup vocals of Ed O’Brian. His voice was particularly prominent (and perfectly performed) during Weird Fishes/Arpeggi. Johnny was usually off to his side of the stage slamming his pick into his guitar or playing various keyboards. His style of guitar playing is a lot of fun to watch, and you can hear every emotion he puts into the music. I find myself wishing that drummer Phil Selway would put that much heart into his playing; not that I have many qualms with his performance. The video screens and lighting were impressive, as they usually are for shows of this size. An interesting fact about these in particular is that, since Radiohead is environmentally conscious, they opted to use more energy efficient LED lighting. You can read about it here: http://www.radiohead.com/themostgiganticflyingmouthforsometime/ I would’ve killed to see them do You and Whose Army or Fake Plastic Trees…unfortunately it was not to be. In fact, the only downside to this show was that Radiohead has so many great songs that they didn’t have time to play them all. Here’s the set list and a great video of Reckoner: 15 Step Reckoner Optimistic There There Morning Bell All I Need Pyramid Song Arpeggi The Gloaming A Wolf At The Door Faust Arp No Surprises Jigsaw Falling Into Place Idioteque Climbing Up The Walls Nude Bodysnatchers 1st Encore Like Spinning Plates Videotape Airbag Talk Show Host Street Spirit 2nd Encore House of Cards Planet Telex Everything In Its Right Place It was an amazing night, and each time I think back to it, or watch any of the live videos, my yearning for Radiohead grows more and more intense. I can only hope that this isn’t their last tour so that I can see them a second time. I would easily pay five times the ticket price to see this band if I had to. Blackandwhiteaudio.com Related items
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