Best Concert Attended

Top_Cat · 01-02-2005, 05:26 AM

This one is a toughie for me and I've managed to narrow it down to a few so here goes;

Planet X: Derek Sherinian, Dave LaRue, Virgil Donati and Tony MacAlpine. W-O-W. Awesome heavy concert comprised of come of the best musicians-for-hire in the world. I was in awe of MacAlpine's playing that night but the others were fantastic. Self-indulgent and bombastic, a great night with 'Dog Boots' probably the best song of the night.

George; Another great bunch of musicians but in far different ways. More ethereal styles in their music and far less self-indulgent. But they put on a great show and really connected to the audience. Best song; 'Holiday' or '******* Son'.

Frank Gambale; Had Frank, Virgil Donati and Yanni's bass player in the band. Full-on jazz-fusion but Frank gave it a rock edge on occasions. Just amazing musicianship again and I got a chance to chat to Virgil after the show over dinner at the pub. A great guy and one of the best drummers going around. 'Lydia's Love Van' was the absolute highlight for me.

The Mavis's; Loved these guys. A great fun band which incited everyone to crowd surf. The female singer has the most frightening eyes of all time and they just rocked HARD. The best song of the night was EASILY 'Naughty Boy' but a huge surprise was when the male singer did an acoustic version of Dolly Parton's 'Joelene' Didn't see that one coming.

Come on, share peoples.

_Ed_ · 01-02-2005, 05:31 AM

Muse - Incredible. Even though the crush when the huge intro bassline to the first song Hysteria started was horrific, it was by far the greatest concert of my life. Will never forget Plug In Baby, the whole moshpit jumping together and Matt Bellamy's voice completely drowned out by the crowd. Wonderful stuff.

Honourable mentions too for Franz Ferdinand, Goodshirt (NZ band, seen them 3 times and awesome every time, so much better live than studio) and The Strokes (Big Day Out 2004)

Simon · 01-02-2005, 05:34 AM

Matchbox Twenty and Taxiride in Canberra a few years ago, was a great show...

Mister Wright · 01-02-2005, 05:39 AM

LOL!

I have been to so many, it is hard to narrow down.

The best set I have seen is Oasis at Livid 2002.

The best outright concert I have been to (I'd love to say Oasis 1998 - however they weren't at the best - but still brilliant) is Kiss.

When I went to see them, I didn't really know much of their stuff - it was supposed to be their last concert in Australia. However, these guys know Glam rock and know how to put on a show.

I'm going to R.E.M. in march, I'm hoping that show lives up to expectation.

Recently I have seen some awesome shows - Powderfinger & The Polophonic Spree's set at the Big Day Out was simply fantastic.

BoyBrumby · 01-02-2005, 06:49 AM

Gotta be Reading in '92; my first festival.

Highlights were The Manics (plus Richie), PJ Harvey, The Charlatans, Public Enemy, The Wonder Stuff, Henry Rollins, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds &, extra indie-saddo points, Nirvana's last ever UK appearance. There were rumours all weekend they wouldn't show, but they were massive; Kurt was pushed onto the stage in a wheelchair, hospital gown & blonde woman's wig by Everett True (Melody Maker journo).

Langeveldt · 01-02-2005, 12:50 PM

Jethro Tull!!

This old school band are much loved in my part of the country, I really like some of their distinctive music, the guys were really great and it was a pretty cool experience seeing fluteman Ian Anderson live!

I havent seen Muse live.. The Small print is on so loud on my Headphones, and I need to live for want of a better word, and go and see them..

Mister Wright · 01-02-2005, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Gotta be Reading in '92; my first festival.

Highlights were The Manics (plus Richie), PJ Harvey, The Charlatans, Public Enemy, The Wonder Stuff, Henry Rollins, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds &, extra indie-saddo points, Nirvana's last ever UK appearance. There were rumours all weekend they wouldn't show, but they were massive; Kurt was pushed onto the stage in a wheelchair, hospital gown & blonde woman's wig by Everett True (Melody Maker journo).

Public Enemy were a highlight?

They were at Livid one year, it was around the time that Pauline Hanson was running for the One Nation party - 1998. The main guy said "This song goes out to all my Aborigine brothers and sisters." I thought that was quite lame add to that their boring raps.

BoyBrumby · 01-02-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Wright

Public Enemy were a highlight?

They were at Livid one year, it was around the time that Pauline Hanson was running for the One Nation party - 1998. The main guy said "This song goes out to all my Aborigine brothers and sisters." I thought that was quite lame add to that their boring raps.

Sorry mate, but I love Public Enemy. "Fear of a Black Planet" & "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" are both kwality albums.

Slow Love™ · 01-02-2005, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Sorry mate, but I love Public Enemy. "Fear of a Black Planet" & "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" are both kwality albums.

Another fan here. "Muse Sick N Hour Mess Age" wasn't half bad either.

Best concert I've been to was probably Glenn Danzig at the Palace in '93. Reasonably small venue, unspeakably loud (probably not the loudest I've ever been to, that honor goes to the Zep Boys, a Led Zeppelin cover band back in the late 80's/early 90's - couldn't hear for four days after one of their gigs) and a great show.

I saw Prince in '92 on the Diamonds and Pearls tour as well, that was amazing.

Slow Love™ · 01-02-2005, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Langeveldt

Jethro Tull!!

This old school band are much loved in my part of the country, I really like some of their distinctive music, the guys were really great and it was a pretty cool experience seeing fluteman Ian Anderson live!

Ha! Tull were great. They must be a shadow of their former selves these days though. Would have loved to have seen them at the height of their powers around the "Thick as a Brick" days though. Do they still do the old classics like "Aqualung" and "Minstrel in the Gallery"?

Dasa · 01-02-2005, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Sorry mate, but I love Public Enemy. "Fear of a Black Planet" & "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" are both kwality albums.

Indeed.

I haven't been to many concerts, but Muse was excellent. Have to say Michael Jackson was pretty good (quite a while ago though).

Retox · 01-02-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Wright

The Polophonic Spree's set at the Big Day Out was simply fantastic.

They were awesome at BDO in Melb

lord_of_darkness · 01-02-2005, 09:55 PM

Must be the 2001. BDO..( not exact sure of the date ) But thats when Snoop Dogg feature with the Dogg Pound etc.. mayn that was awesome.. what i can remember of it.. is the best memories of it..

But every concert ive been to .. i have an extremely good time..

Mr Casson · 01-02-2005, 11:53 PM

I saw Savage Garden and Oasis.

Take a guess.

Dark Hunter · 02-02-2005, 12:52 AM

Spiderbait were brilliant at the Melbourne BDO this year, Despite the drummer being hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd. But the best was System Of A Down again at this years BDO, everyone went crazy when they began 'Chop Suey'.

01-02-2005, 05:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,197	Best Concert Attended This one is a toughie for me and I've managed to narrow it down to a few so here goes; Planet X: Derek Sherinian, Dave LaRue, Virgil Donati and Tony MacAlpine. W-O-W. Awesome heavy concert comprised of come of the best musicians-for-hire in the world. I was in awe of MacAlpine's playing that night but the others were fantastic. Self-indulgent and bombastic, a great night with 'Dog Boots' probably the best song of the night. George; Another great bunch of musicians but in far different ways. More ethereal styles in their music and far less self-indulgent. But they put on a great show and really connected to the audience. Best song; 'Holiday' or '***** Son'. Frank Gambale; Had Frank, Virgil Donati and Yanni's bass player in the band. Full-on jazz-fusion but Frank gave it a rock edge on occasions. Just amazing musicianship again and I got a chance to chat to Virgil after the show over dinner at the pub. A great guy and one of the best drummers going around. 'Lydia's Love Van' was the absolute highlight for me. The Mavis's; Loved these guys. A great fun band which incited everyone to crowd surf. The female singer has the most frightening eyes of all time and they just rocked HARD. The best song of the night was EASILY 'Naughty Boy' but a huge surprise was when the male singer did an acoustic version of Dolly Parton's 'Joelene' Didn't see that one coming. Come on, share peoples. __________________ Check out my bands! The Colourphonics http://www.youtube.com/user/TheColourphonics http://twitter.com/colourphonics Candice and The Arcade Villains** http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Candi...ArcadeVillains

01-02-2005, 06:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,647	Gotta be Reading in '92; my first festival. Highlights were The Manics (plus Richie), PJ Harvey, The Charlatans, Public Enemy, The Wonder Stuff, Henry Rollins, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds &, extra indie-saddo points, Nirvana's last ever UK appearance. There were rumours all weekend they wouldn't show, but they were massive; Kurt was pushed onto the stage in a wheelchair, hospital gown & blonde woman's wig by Everett True (Melody Maker journo). __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

01-02-2005, 09:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
lord_of_darkness Cricket Web XI Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland , New Zealand Posts: 13,252	Must be the 2001. BDO..( not exact sure of the date ) But thats when Snoop Dogg feature with the Dogg Pound etc.. mayn that was awesome.. what i can remember of it.. is the best memories of it.. But every concert ive been to .. i have an extremely good time.. __________________ Don L-o-d , Legion Of Doom Lords Lounge, Off Topic, The Happening Place in CW and OT. Co Chairman CWBCC - Cricketweb XI - CW Green \| Manager of Hampshire CC - Wccc \| Chairman of the Muralitharan Supporters Club ~MSC~ \| Current Stats: 2* - 17-4-35-3 - Season Ends.. Current Record Batting - RHB: M:48 Inns:43 Runs:457 H/S:33* Ave:15.5 N.O:10 Bowling - Off Spin: O:280 M:40 Runs:975 Wickets:104 Ave:9.3 S.R:15.6

01-02-2005, 11:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
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02-02-2005, 12:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dark Hunter State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,404	Spiderbait were brilliant at the Melbourne BDO this year, Despite the drummer being hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd. But the best was System Of A Down again at this years BDO, everyone went crazy when they began 'Chop Suey'. __________________ “And God came down from the heavens, and he said unto the chicken, "Thou shalt cross the road."And the chicken crossed the road. And the people rejoiced, all across the land. Australia's Only FairDinkum News Site - www.xenoxnews.com -------------------------------------------------

01-02-2005, 05:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,111	Muse - Incredible. Even though the crush when the huge intro bassline to the first song Hysteria started was horrific, it was by far the greatest concert of my life. Will never forget Plug In Baby, the whole moshpit jumping together and Matt Bellamy's voice completely drowned out by the crowd. Wonderful stuff. Honourable mentions too for Franz Ferdinand, Goodshirt (NZ band, seen them 3 times and awesome every time, so much better live than studio) and The Strokes (Big Day Out 2004)

01-02-2005, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Simon Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 25,596	Matchbox Twenty and Taxiride in Canberra a few years ago, was a great show...

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