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Pula; 12 Sept
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Mimo
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ianhh
Sep 13 2015, 10:34 AM
floydfan, what was the deal with The Blue? People are saying that song was not played properly and that the final solo was bad...is that true?
It was hilarious! Something was wrong with octaver pedal and solo was completely out of tune until last few bars when Dave (or someone) managed to reset the pedal.
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Cool photo's guys!
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Mimo
Sep 13 2015, 07:28 PM
ianhh
Sep 13 2015, 10:34 AM
floydfan, what was the deal with The Blue? People are saying that song was not played properly and that the final solo was bad...is that true?
It was hilarious! Something was wrong with octaver pedal and solo was completely out of tune until last few bars when Dave (or someone) managed to reset the pedal.
He really fought bravely to rescue that solo, but it was pretty hopeless 😅
Other than that the concert seemed more or less flawless, and what a concert it was!! 😀
I was practically in tears the first 30 minutes. It was just so big to be there and finally experience the Voice and Guitar of Pink Floyd in person. I have no doubt that the new album is gonna be epic. Songs like 5 A.M., A Boat Lies Waiting, Faces of Stone, The Girl in the Yellow Dress and In Any Tounge are masterpieces no less (in my book anyway) even Today rocked live and I like it more now.
The cartoons on Mr. Screen are mind blowing, especially the ones for In Any Tounge and The Girl in the Yellow Dress.
There were some nice surprises in the setlist, but also many from the last tour. It was great to hear Us and Them and Sorrow live! I was hoping to hear a couple of more pre dark side songs one or two Syd songs and Louder Than Words, but I really can't complain at all, though I hope that the setlist will change a bit during the tour like in 2006.
The lightshow was beautiful, even without the Lazers. Brickman is a real master!
Even my girlfriend loved the show, even though she isn't really into Pink Floyd. She especially loved The Girl in the Yellow Dress, which I think will be one of my favorites on the album.
I'm not sure what else to say. I wish I could go again, but I am so happy I experienced this show.
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Mimo
Sep 13 2015, 07:28 PM
ianhh
Sep 13 2015, 10:34 AM
floydfan, what was the deal with The Blue? People are saying that song was not played properly and that the final solo was bad...is that true?
It was hilarious! Something was wrong with octaver pedal and solo was completely out of tune until last few bars when Dave (or someone) managed to reset the pedal.
mistakes happen! how did you find the show overall enjoy it?
Edited by azza200, Sep 13 2015, 11:21 PM.
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It looks like as fast as videos go up on YT they are taken down.
How was the security for cameras at the show?
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Yep. All the videos on Col's Pula page won't work except the set list video.
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I hope someone had the good sense to grab them.
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This is so odd.

The guy who some people claim is the jerk-master of the universe (Roger) had people putting up videos from night one of the Wall tour during the show which were allowed to stay.

David Gilmour, the "nice guy" is having his pulled down.
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rontoon
Sep 14 2015, 01:08 AM
I hope someone had the good sense to grab them.
I got four. but missed SOYCD, RLH and others
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aedwards39
Sep 14 2015, 01:53 AM
This is so odd.

The guy who some people claim is the jerk-master of the universe (Roger) had people putting up videos from night one of the Wall tour during the show which were allowed to stay.

David Gilmour, the "nice guy" is having his pulled down.
Its the management of David & Roger dont forget David said he is not against people bootlegging
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Sep 14 2015, 02:06 AM
aedwards39
Sep 14 2015, 01:53 AM
This is so odd.

The guy who some people claim is the jerk-master of the universe (Roger) had people putting up videos from night one of the Wall tour during the show which were allowed to stay.

David Gilmour, the "nice guy" is having his pulled down.
Its the management of David & Roger dont forget David said he is not against people bootlegging
What the hell then?

This actually reminds me of something that happened with another band I listen to, Primus. They had a new tour manager in 2006 who went around stopping tapers during the shows (even though they were pro-taper), he was fired after the first week of shows, never to return.

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Paul is simply justifying his paycheck.
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I hope a complete audio and video recording willsurface. I filmed Sorrow with my phone. I'll try to upload it soon. ☺
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There was no security that I saw, loads of fans with cameras with big telephoto lenses, not official photographers, just fans, dozens sitting between the floor seats aisles all night
Taking photos, and video I assume
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Actually I think there were some professional photographers that left or moved after the first 3 songs. They were standing right by the soundboard.
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THE SHOW
The very first note of „5 A.M.“ played on his Les Paul let us know that God's guitarist was on stage, but we had very bad seats far right at the back of the floor. General sound at that position was clear but with reduced low frequency and not loud enough for my taste. With relatively poor visual production, it did not promise. Let me clear this at once: apart from Mr. Screen, lights were not on expected level, nor was the sound except from the section that was directly in front of the stage, including tribune at the back, as I was told by a friend who has been there (and had made some sensational photos and videos later on, btw). Set list was the same as it was in Brighton. In first part, absolute highlight for me was „A Boat Lies Waiting“, the only song David performed without instrument, just standing by the microphone. The band also sang it along and did they blow our minds... Fantastic! Crowd awarded it with very intensive, long applause. Unfortunately, next song, „The Blue“, was ruined by David's pedal failure which caused complete solo to be played out of tune. He was fighting bravely but it was rather embarissing for David. On the other hand my friend's comment was „Yes, he is only a human, I like that!“ as David did make minor mistakes on other songs from time to time. Mistakes that did not shade his general playing, it sounded really like Gilmour at his best, especially when he used Telecaster. (I still wish he played his Red Strat instead of Black). His voice is better than ever. That was the most positive surprise for me, perhaps because I didn't expect it to be so good. Set ended with „High Hopes“ just like my high hopes of enjoying the show completely ended at my seating position. During the break I moved in the middle towards front of the stage: space between two seating rows quickly became occupied by fans, not removed by security as we were all seated down on the ground, not disturbing anyone. It was very good move: sound and vision were perfect there. Set two started with Astronomy Domine, excellently performed with the band in fantastic mood. Complete set was very well played with David in superb vocal shape. „Today“ was played when someone gently pushed me and said „Excuse me...“ trying to reach the stage with camera. Only when she managed to position herself right in front of the stage I realised that it was Polly Samson. Set ended with „Run Like Hell“ when everybody on the stage have had black sunglasses on. Thus far in the audience everyone stood up and I managed to reach almost to the edge of the stage right in front of David. Crowd was enthusiastic but fair and polite so we were allowed to reach the line just one meter from the stage. Polly was three meters away taking photo's of the band and the crowd. David and band waited for more than 5-6 minutes to come back to the stage and play Time, Breathe Reprise and Comfortably Numb. David's solos on Comfortably Numb were KILLERS. He played very inspired and audience awarded it with huge ovations.
THE BAND
Phil Manzanera – Very effective second guitarist with superb sound especially with Les Paul.
Guy Pratt – You got to love that guy. Brilliant musician with tons of positive vibrations.
Jon Carin – He is genius! Second to none as Floydian keyboardist, but brilliant also as a guitarist and vocalist. He played guitar much more than before, even had a solo in one song (it was „Today“, I think).
Stevie DiStanislao – Excellent player. My friend who is a drummer described him as typical American style drummer incredibly adjusted to Floydish (Masonish) drumming.
Kevin McAlea – I wish I was at his place to supplement Jon. I think it was Rick's Hammond B3 on the stage, but did not sound like that.
Theo Travis – Hm, I was not impressed. Correct but nothing more.
Bryan Chambers – Fantastic in every way.
Louise Marshall – Also fantastic in every way. And HOT!!!
David Gilmour - David Gilmour.

AROUND THE SHOW
I went to the show with my wife, my daughter Sara (the biggest female Floydian I know) and a friend, famous Croatian drummer. Our three tickets were floor back right (very bad position), and friend was on a tribune well positioned in the middle, so he was able to make some great pics and videos. Before the show we ran into black van with a man with big TV camera on front seat entering Arena. I instantly recognized David Gilmour behind the driver. Couple of minutes later the band came with another van and then some other people with Paul Loasby in third. Arena Pula is very special venue with unusual outside view of shipyard cranes coloured during the night which made unbelievable additional Floydian scenery.
I'll keep uploading photos here...
P.S. Lars and few more: sorry we missed each other...
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Notice Uljanik Pula Shipyard cranes in colours behind Arena walls how Floydish they look!

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Jon Carin lost some weight and has a beard.

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Polly taking photos couple of meters away.

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Edited by Mimo, Sep 14 2015, 11:15 AM.
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Nice review!
Off-topic: Talking of Croatian drummers, I'm sure you must be aware of a certain Croatian band called 'Gruhak', aren't you? Fucking fantastic they are! I love 'em to bits.
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Sep 14 2015, 09:04 AM
THE SHOW
The very first note of „5 A.M.“ played on his Les Paul let us know that God's guitarist was on stage, but we had very bad seats far right at the back of the floor. General sound at that position was clear but with reduced low frequency and not loud enough for my taste. With relatively poor visual production, it did not promise. Let me clear this at once: apart from Mr. Screen, lights were not on expected level, nor was the sound except from the section that was directly in front of the stage, including tribune at the back, as I was told by a friend who has been there (and had made some sensational photos and videos later on, btw). Set list was the same as it was in Brighton. In first part, absolute highlight for me was „A Boat Lies Waiting“, the only song David performed without instrument, just standing by the microphone. The band also sang it along and did they blow our minds... Fantastic! Crowd awarded it with very intensive, long applause. Unfortunately, next song, „The Blue“, was ruined by David's pedal failure which caused complete solo to be played out of tune. He was fighting bravely but it was rather embarissing for David. On the other hand my friend's comment was „Yes, he is only a human, I like that!“ as David did make minor mistakes on other songs from time to time. Mistakes that did not shade his general playing, it sounded really like Gilmour at his best, especially when he used Telecaster. (I still wish he played his Red Strat instead of Black). His voice is better than ever. That was the most positive surprise for me, perhaps because I didn't expect it to be so good. Set ended with „High Hopes“ just like my high hopes of enjoying the show completely ended at my seating position. During the break I moved in the middle towards front of the stage: space between two seating rows quickly became occupied by fans, not removed by security as we were all seated down on the ground, not disturbing anyone. It was very good move: sound and vision were perfect there. Set two started with Astronomy Domine, excellently performed with the band in fantastic mood. Complete set was very well played with David in superb vocal shape. „Today“ was played when someone gently pushed me and said „Excuse me...“ trying to reach the stage with camera. Only when she managed to position herself right in front of the stage I realised that it was Polly Samson. Set ended with „Run Like Hell“ when everybody on the stage have had black sunglasses on. Thus far in the audience everyone stood up and I managed to reach almost to the edge of the stage right in front of David. Crowd was enthusiastic but fair and polite so we were allowed to reach the line just one meter from the stage. Polly was three meters away taking photo's of the band and the crowd. David and band waited for more than 5-6 minutes to come back to the stage and play Time, Breathe Reprise and Comfortably Numb. David's solos on Comfortably Numb were KILLERS. He played very inspired and audience awarded it with huge ovations.
THE BAND
Phil Manzanera – Very effective second guitarist with superb sound especially with Les Paul.
Guy Pratt – You got to love that guy. Brilliant musician with tons of positive vibrations.
Jon Carin – He is genius! Second to none as Floydian keyboardist, but brilliant also as a guitarist and vocalist. He played guitar much more than before, even had a solo in one song (it was „Today“, I think).
Stevie DiStanislao – Excellent player. My friend who is a drummer described him as typical American style drummer incredibly adjusted to Floydish (Masonish) drumming.
Kevin McAlea – I wish I was at his place to supplement Jon. I think it was Rick's Hammond B3 on the stage, but did not sound like that.
Theo Travis – Hm, I was not impressed. Correct but nothing more.
Bryan Chambers – Fantastic in every way.
Louise Marshall – Also fantastic in every way. And HOT!!!
David Gilmour - David Gilmour.

AROUND THE SHOW
I went to the show with my wife, my daughter Sara (the biggest female Floydian I know) and a friend, famous Croatian drummer. Our three tickets were floor back right (very bad position), and friend was on a tribune well positioned in the middle, so he was able to make some great pics and videos. Before the show we ran into black van with a man with big TV camera on front seat entering Arena. I instantly recognized David Gilmour behind the driver. Couple of minutes later the band came with another van and then some other people with Paul Loasby in third. Arena Pula is very special venue with unusual outside view of shipyard cranes coloured during the night which made unbelievable additional Floydian scenery.
I'll keep uploading photos here...
P.S. Lars and few more: sorry we missed each other...
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Notice Uljanik Pula Shipyard cranes in colours behind Arena walls how Floydish they look!

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Jon Carin lost some weight and has a beard.

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Polly taking photos couple of meters away.

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Hey Mimo.
Thanks for the review.
It was great. I'm still not down on the earth yet. I'm sorry we didn't get to meet you guys, we missed you by half an hour at the rock café. But we had a great time and I'm glad you guys had a great time too.
It was just amazing all around even though there was a few mistakes here and there, but that just made it even more real. That said, am I the only one hearing some kind of a low buzzing sound throughout the concert?
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Thank you for that review mimo!
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Hi, Lars.
Second part of the concert I spent sitting on the ground dead center between rows 5. A perfect position. What I've heard between two songs was normal amp "fm" noise, nothing unusual. Even when Sorrow started with extremely loud synth lower keys of Jon's keyboard everything was ok. Btw, after the show we went to Rock Caffe but it was so packed we didn't even try to stay. On the way back home I met guys from band Gruhak at the gas station. They said it was very hard to play...
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