Elbow & The Hallé Orchestra

al wrote:

There are a few videos on youtube, just watched Scattered Black and Whites and I really shouldn't have! Simply beautiful, sniff

Oh wow. Just watched this (three times) and even though it was a video, it killed me. This is the sort of treatment that song deserves, not that there's anything at all wrong with the original! But that setting and those musicians just brought out the full glory and gorgeousness of that tune in a big way. Those of you who were there to see it live are so very, very lucky!

Gareth Brooks was talking about the Halle shows on the radio this morning. He is a huge elbow fan, and was talking about the link-up at Castlefields and how incredible it was and how he cried during the opening notes of ODLT. He said "if you missed it, then you really missed out on something special and you'll just have to wait for the DVD release". Hope it's true and not just wishful thinking on his part.

God I hope so! The Hallé versions of those songs are too good never to hear again.

new member, old fan.. don't bite!

was at the bridgewater thursday night and just HAD to sign up here and gush. how good was that?! I mean seriously, that has to be a contender for gig of the year.

I went on a prayer. Phoned the box office a few days before "no mate, sold out... you may get lucky if you turn up early, and if there are any returns". "how early?" "5pm". So I pitched up at 4:30, was given the same spiel, "...but last night we didn't get any returns til 7pm". hmm, could be in for a long wait. less than 20 minutes later she wanders over all smiles, "got you a ticket!". seriously? "yeah, my colleague there will sort you out!". smack bang in the centre of the circle, result!

2 days off work. almost 500 mile round trip. petrol. hotel. food. drink. ticket. I do believe I just set myself a new personal record for lengths-went-to to see a single gig

and you know what? I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I've read the reviews floating around the web, not sure I can add a great deal other than to echo the general sentiment: it was immense. Words fail me

now I just need to get a ticket to the MEN and my life will be complete

Just came back from Manchester last night so, sorry for the late posting!
It was really lovely to get to meet you all over the past couple of days and what wonderful shows we've seen!!! I feel really privileged to have been there!
I enjoyed the first night more than the second night but I think that was because of that annoying man who insisted on whistling all the time! Also, there was a couple beside me who not only came in late, they also then insisted on doing a running commentary throughout the show. Grrrr! Anyway, that was just my bad luck! Like I said, I am so glad I was there for it and sod the expense!
Thanks for posting all the lovely pics too and I look forward to seeing you all again in September!

andy_landy wrote:

new member, old fan.. don't bite!

was at the bridgewater thursday night and just HAD to sign up here and gush. how good was that?! I mean seriously, that has to be a contender for gig of the year.

I went on a prayer. Phoned the box office a few days before "no mate, sold out... you may get lucky if you turn up early, and if there are any returns". "how early?" "5pm". So I pitched up at 4:30, was given the same spiel, "...but last night we didn't get any returns til 7pm". hmm, could be in for a long wait. less than 20 minutes later she wanders over all smiles, "got you a ticket!". seriously? "yeah, my colleague there will sort you out!". smack bang in the centre of the circle, result!

2 days off work. almost 500 mile round trip. petrol. hotel. food. drink. ticket. I do believe I just set myself a new personal record for lengths-went-to to see a single gig

and you know what? I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I've read the reviews floating around the web, not sure I can add a great deal other than to echo the general sentiment: it was immense. Words fail me

now I just need to get a ticket to the MEN and my life will be complete

Awwwww!!! So pleased for you! Welcome to the Family, but be warned...we're all nuts!!

As you will see there is an Elbow magic that surrounds this forum and it's people (well, I think so anyway). Elbow-fan God as I like to call him, patron saint of Elbow fans, whatever it is, it seems to be watching over us. And it looks like you're already been touched by its presence! So I bet you anything you will be going to M.E.N.!!!

Hope you like sombreros.....

I really do hope there is a DVD release!

The live powder blue with the orchestra was beautiful and needs to be released!

sundaygirl wrote:

Awwwww!!! So pleased for you! Welcome to the Family, but be warned...we're all nuts!!

As you will see there is an Elbow magic that surrounds this forum and it's people (well, I think so anyway). Elbow-fan God as I like to call him, patron saint of Elbow fans, whatever it is, it seems to be watching over us. And it looks like you're already been touched by its presence! So I bet you anything you will be going to M.E.N.!!!

Hope you like sombreros.....

Unless you're stood right in front of me wearing one, I don't have any problems with sombreros

And you're dead right... with the right attitude, anything is possible... god I sound like a hippy, but hey it worked for me on thursday

I saw this YouTube video of Scattered - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fY1EJfKBk - is that the one you guys mentioned before? The sound is really good except for a slight crackling/rustling noise over the first few minutes.

*sigh* It was so, so beautiful.

In all the excitement I forgot to make a note of the setlist. Whilst I can remember which songs were played, I can't remember the running order. Perhaps someone can help?

Ta.

Here's a scan of the setlist....

I've just come across Red on Youtube.
God, I love Red so much!
Thankyou Elboys for bringing it back!

Red made me cry so much!!

Meant to comment on this the other day.....

Guy travelling to Castlefield during the interval to duet with Jesca Hoop on Murder of Birds on Thursday evening! Did Guy say he travelled there under police escort? Fabulous and totally unexpected - even Jesca looked really surprised!

Kim wrote:

I saw this YouTube video of Scattered - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fY1EJfKBk - is that the one you guys mentioned before? The sound is really good except for a slight crackling/rustling noise over the first few minutes.

*sigh* It was so, so beautiful.

Yep, that's the one...listening again now! Just fantastic...

mrsprestwichred143 wrote:

Meant to comment on this the other day.....

Guy travelling to Castlefield during the interval to duet with Jesca Hoop on Murder of Birds on Thursday evening! Did Guy say he travelled there under police escort? Fabulous and totally unexpected - even Jesca looked really surprised!

He mentioned something about there being a fuss over the arrangements and Elbow having their own police... but didn't really elaborate. I thought she looked surprised too but she *must* have known... right? She did seem a bit put off or distracted during the song hehe, possibly something to do with Guy leaning right over her shoulder to sing into the mic!

Kim wrote:

She did seem a bit put off or distracted during the song hehe, possibly something to do with Guy leaning right over her shoulder to sing into the mic!

See that wouldn't have bothered me one bit.......

So you're telling us you wouldn't have been flustered in the slightest that Guy was singing an inch away from your face?

Oh, flustered, yes. Annoyed? Bothered? NO.

sigh....

I just became a Little Beast, woohoo!!

Back on topic though, now that the Halle nights have passed *sniff* were there any tracks you really hoped would be played but weren't?

I personally was really hoping for Fugitive Motel... and Asleep In The Back, but I always want them to play AITB so I'm used to not getting my way with that one.

I would love to hear Fugitive Motel live as it is one of my faves, but have given up hope of it happening...

It used to be a regular like Red, and they still bring Red back every so often so it's only a matter of time before Fugitive Motel makes an appearance.

I hope so.....

I love the video too.

Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God!!!!! Someone from NME contacted me on Flickr and wants to use some of my photos for her review of the show!!! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!

Nice!!! You should ask for a commission, haha!!