Thanks to Jamie Black:
“Here is my review of the gig last night. And what a gig it was!
“Dylan at SECC 11/04/07 - You hear the scare stories about Dylan gigs, with even diehard fans warning you what to expect. My biggest worry was that he was going to just churn out the songs in a disinterested drawl, making the whole thing a token gesture for all concerned.
“But this gig surpassed even my childish excitement as he powered through some unexpected classics as well as relishing the fresh energy of Modern Times.
“One of the highlights of the show was his rendition of Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues, which was as true to the ethos of H61 as you could ask. But he didn't pull any punches on his foray into Blonde on Blonde either, with some rousing harp playing on You Go Your Way And
I'll Go Mine, and uncompromising vocals on Stuck Inside of Mobile.
“A brilliant surprise came with the rendition of John Brown, this version staying true to its folky origins but gaining a dramatic grip on the audience with the help of Dylan's band.
“As I expected, songs from Modern Times were excellent live, and again all credit to the class and craftsmanship of the big man's fellow musicians. Rollin' and Tumblin' sticks out as an example of pure passionate power, but his delicate performances of Levee’s Gonna Break and Ain't Talkin' were nothing less than exquisite.
“To cut a very long story too short, Dylan was simply on his game last night. His vocals were perfectly delivered in almost every instance, capturing the unique drama and grasp of poetic performance that characterise the classics we know and love. The music was beautiful and uncompromising as Dylan took on joy, passion, love and murder to maximum cathartic effect.
“The whole thing was exhaustingly good.”
Showing posts with label Glasgow. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
Review of Glasgow last night - Europe tour news (15)
Thanks to David Harris:
“Bob doesn't do Edinburgh, so we have to come to the soulless metal tent on the Clyde to see him, with 10,000 others. No matter, we're sold on the Master anyway and the pilgrimage is always good for building up the excitement.
“I'm taking my 19 year old son to his first meeting with Bob and have paid a fortune to touts for front row seats. Band had had a day off, having done 2 nights in Amsterdam Sunday and Monday.
“As expected, he opened with a rocky "Cat's in the well", followed by "Aint me babe", reminding us all that he can do as many versions of these as he chooses.
“ "Just like Tom Thumbs Blues" ran into "Its alright Ma", and I'm in heaven with the rest of the baldy aficionados in row A. It’s a bit disappointing to see that the son is not quite so smitten - he doesn’t know all the lyrics, though, and that’s the problem. Meanwhile Bob switches to organ and can be seen flexing his stiff old shoulders in the gaps between numbers as the strain on this rocking old man briefly shows.
“The Levee’s gonna break" - a favourite. “When the deal goes Down” was easy listening and beautifully sung. “You go your way and I’ll go mine" was a bit raspy and fairly tuneless… a low point for me.
"John Brown" was the surprise of the evening, taking us right back to the ‘60s and reminding us that Vietnam and Iraq are the same show. "Rolling and Tumbling" rolls along. "Hard Rain" - one of the best. "Spirit on the Water" was and is a bit schmaltzy for me. "Stuck inside of mobile " a wee bit messy for my liking. "Ain’t talkin" – memorable. "Summer days" - a worn-out star... Naw!
“Beautifully crafted "Rolling stone" was the band at their best, I thought. The encore was "Thunder on the Mountain" and the inevitable Watchtower.
“Overall, this was a memorable gig, as you would expect from the master craftsman. His voice was missing some of the time and the band were good, but not as slick as some he’s had. You just can’t help but wonder at this living legend who still packs them in young and old.
“Welcome back to Scotland, Bob. We know your heart really is in the Highlands.”
“Bob doesn't do Edinburgh, so we have to come to the soulless metal tent on the Clyde to see him, with 10,000 others. No matter, we're sold on the Master anyway and the pilgrimage is always good for building up the excitement.
“I'm taking my 19 year old son to his first meeting with Bob and have paid a fortune to touts for front row seats. Band had had a day off, having done 2 nights in Amsterdam Sunday and Monday.
“As expected, he opened with a rocky "Cat's in the well", followed by "Aint me babe", reminding us all that he can do as many versions of these as he chooses.
“ "Just like Tom Thumbs Blues" ran into "Its alright Ma", and I'm in heaven with the rest of the baldy aficionados in row A. It’s a bit disappointing to see that the son is not quite so smitten - he doesn’t know all the lyrics, though, and that’s the problem. Meanwhile Bob switches to organ and can be seen flexing his stiff old shoulders in the gaps between numbers as the strain on this rocking old man briefly shows.
“The Levee’s gonna break" - a favourite. “When the deal goes Down” was easy listening and beautifully sung. “You go your way and I’ll go mine" was a bit raspy and fairly tuneless… a low point for me.
"John Brown" was the surprise of the evening, taking us right back to the ‘60s and reminding us that Vietnam and Iraq are the same show. "Rolling and Tumbling" rolls along. "Hard Rain" - one of the best. "Spirit on the Water" was and is a bit schmaltzy for me. "Stuck inside of mobile " a wee bit messy for my liking. "Ain’t talkin" – memorable. "Summer days" - a worn-out star... Naw!
“Beautifully crafted "Rolling stone" was the band at their best, I thought. The encore was "Thunder on the Mountain" and the inevitable Watchtower.
“Overall, this was a memorable gig, as you would expect from the master craftsman. His voice was missing some of the time and the band were good, but not as slick as some he’s had. You just can’t help but wonder at this living legend who still packs them in young and old.
“Welcome back to Scotland, Bob. We know your heart really is in the Highlands.”
Glasgow last night - Europe tour news (14)
Thanks to: John, Renate, Hans, Martin, Michel, Theo, Heinrich, Rainer, Katrin, Jurgen, Mary, Tomas, Christian, Suzanne, Jon, Gustav, Per, Brian, Karl, Sven.
* Setlist - latest show – Glasgow, Wednesday 11 April:
Cat's In The Well
It Ain't Me, Babe
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
The Levee's Gonna Break
When The Deal Goes Down
Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I'll Go Mine)
John Brown
Rollin' And Tumblin'
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Spirit On The Water
Stuck Inside Of Mobile (with the Memphis Blues Again)
Ain't Talkin'
Summer Days
Like A Rolling Stone
Thunder On The Mountain
All Along The Watchtower
* Tour debuts in latest show:
John Brown
The Levee's Gonna Break
* All songs played on the tour so far:
All Along The Watchtower (11)
It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) (11)
Like A Rolling Stone (11)
Rollin' And Tumblin' (11)
Summer Days (11)
Thunder On The Mountain (11)
When The Deal Goes Down (10)
Highway 61 Revisited (9)
Spirit On The Water (9)
Cat's In The Well (8)
Nettie Moore (8)
Watching The River Flow (7)
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (5)
It Ain't Me, Babe (5)
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (4)
Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I'll Go Mine) (4)
Stuck Inside of Mobile (with the Memphis Blues Again) (4)
Tangled Up In Blue (4)
Ain't Talkin' (3)
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues (3)
Country Pie (2)
Desolation Row (2)
Girl Of The North Country (2)
High Water (for Charley Patton) (2)
Honest With Me (2)
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (2)
To Ramona (2)
Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum (2)
Visions Of Johanna (2)
Boots of Spanish Leather
Chimes Of Freedom
John Brown
Lay Lady Lay
Man In The Long Black Coat
Masters Of War
Not Dark Yet
Simple Twist Of Fate
Tears Of Rage
The Levee's Gonna Break
The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll
This Wheel's On Fire
'Til I Fell In Love With You
Things Have Changed
Under The Red Sky
* Different songs (11 shows): 44
* Itinerary:
April:
12 Newcastle
14 Sheffield
15 London
16 London
17 Birmingham
19 Düsseldorf
20 Stuttgart
21 Frankfurt
23 Paris
25 Geneva
26 Turin
27 Milan
29 Zürich
30 Mannheim
May:
2 Leipzig
3 Berlin
5 Herning
* Gigs already played
March
27 Stockholm
28 Stockholm
30 Oslo
April:
1 Gothenburg
2 Copenhagen
4 Hamburg
5 Münster
6 Brussels
8 Amsterdam
9 Amsterdam
11 Glasgow
The Dylan Daily welcomes setlists and reviews of YOUR gig – please email tour@dylandaily.com as soon as possible after the show.
Gerry Smith
* Setlist - latest show – Glasgow, Wednesday 11 April:
Cat's In The Well
It Ain't Me, Babe
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
The Levee's Gonna Break
When The Deal Goes Down
Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I'll Go Mine)
John Brown
Rollin' And Tumblin'
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Spirit On The Water
Stuck Inside Of Mobile (with the Memphis Blues Again)
Ain't Talkin'
Summer Days
Like A Rolling Stone
Thunder On The Mountain
All Along The Watchtower
* Tour debuts in latest show:
John Brown
The Levee's Gonna Break
* All songs played on the tour so far:
All Along The Watchtower (11)
It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) (11)
Like A Rolling Stone (11)
Rollin' And Tumblin' (11)
Summer Days (11)
Thunder On The Mountain (11)
When The Deal Goes Down (10)
Highway 61 Revisited (9)
Spirit On The Water (9)
Cat's In The Well (8)
Nettie Moore (8)
Watching The River Flow (7)
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (5)
It Ain't Me, Babe (5)
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (4)
Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I'll Go Mine) (4)
Stuck Inside of Mobile (with the Memphis Blues Again) (4)
Tangled Up In Blue (4)
Ain't Talkin' (3)
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues (3)
Country Pie (2)
Desolation Row (2)
Girl Of The North Country (2)
High Water (for Charley Patton) (2)
Honest With Me (2)
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (2)
To Ramona (2)
Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum (2)
Visions Of Johanna (2)
Boots of Spanish Leather
Chimes Of Freedom
John Brown
Lay Lady Lay
Man In The Long Black Coat
Masters Of War
Not Dark Yet
Simple Twist Of Fate
Tears Of Rage
The Levee's Gonna Break
The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll
This Wheel's On Fire
'Til I Fell In Love With You
Things Have Changed
Under The Red Sky
* Different songs (11 shows): 44
* Itinerary:
April:
12 Newcastle
14 Sheffield
15 London
16 London
17 Birmingham
19 Düsseldorf
20 Stuttgart
21 Frankfurt
23 Paris
25 Geneva
26 Turin
27 Milan
29 Zürich
30 Mannheim
May:
2 Leipzig
3 Berlin
5 Herning
* Gigs already played
March
27 Stockholm
28 Stockholm
30 Oslo
April:
1 Gothenburg
2 Copenhagen
4 Hamburg
5 Münster
6 Brussels
8 Amsterdam
9 Amsterdam
11 Glasgow
The Dylan Daily welcomes setlists and reviews of YOUR gig – please email tour@dylandaily.com as soon as possible after the show.
Gerry Smith
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