CONCERT REPORT: London, RAH, November 17-18

[confetti]

i would like to see the photo taken of Mickey_one's friend with the band in the background.

[Mackla]

Very appreciative audience last night.

I find more amusing than annoying, to be honest, when people have to draw attention to themselves and try and outdo each other in fandom sakes.

[wakeupmartin]

Great photo goldie fish... and there are those splendid carpets! It's like a cosy living room.
Martin

[tomsakic]

I am back from the first show. It was a pleasant trip

Re: the songs, Chelsea Hotel was great in new arrangements, in FULL BAND VERSION (not solo as on previous tours!) - it sounded as the hybrid between Take This Waltz and I'm Your Man, and without the guitar, supported by his band, Leonard really sang it. I particularly liked how he raised his voice in emotion during the verse "But you went away, didn't you babe". Now it sounds like and old goldie love song : )))

The atmosphere on Monday was great, powerful and full of dignity. The hall itself is amazing; and it was great to see it completely full, up to the standing gallery under the dome.

Btw, Leonard had to cut the show, UK has the strict curfew at 11pm. There were some papers on the walls near band entrances, with schedule - the last line was "23:00 CURFEW". That's why Leonard talked very little, shortened the introductions, and didn't wait much for the encores, but coming back immediately (for 3 programmed returns to the stage). He couldn't add any extra songs, although the setlist I picked up from the floor had them listed, beside the expected encores.

PS. Tinderella, you left out Tom(s) - I wouldn't mind, but there were two of us! I'm sure you fogot about me, but the other one? ....

[sirp2000]

What a wonderful evening last night (the 18th) was. Leonard and the band were magnificent and audience quiet but adoring. It was as if everyone was sitting there in awe, struck dumb by "the beauty of the word".

Thanks, Andy, for letting me have such a wonderful seat, front row of the stalls block H. It was great to meet and sit next to you. Here's my film of Marianne, including Leonard skipping onto the stage at the start.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LkGSFYogaMY

I also filmed the Partisan and most of Democracy which I could post on youtube if anyone requests it.

Roll on Brighton!

[tinderella]

Forgive me Tom, and Tom.... did we meet? I loved your review by the way.... I cannot convey how I felt in words... so it's great to read everyone else's

[tomsakic]

No, you met the other Tom

[tinderella]

Where were you hiding?

[tinderella]

Dear Jarkko, Thanks a million for doing what I asked.

[Bela]

Please post your videos on YouTube, sirp2000! And give us the links.

[halftidy]

What a truly memorable evening and so intimate and awe inspiring. This may have been covered before but when and how will it be possible to get the CD of the tour? Notices everywhere said the performance was being filmed etc so presumably it will appear?

[A.Sukitu]

... this wonderful, beautiful, precious man .... thank you, Leonard, for singing to us. Haste ye back ...
The Partisan was magnificent. Who By Fire was terse. Bird on the Wire was so deep. And thank you for singing Famous Blue Raincoat ... thank you...
Hello to Gary (who recognised the quotes from the Book of Ruth)! Wasn't it a fabulous concert? I do hope that this will be put onto dvd for sale. (???)
Thank you for the Forum ticket - I wouldn't have been anywhere else.
It can't get much better than last night ... can it? I loved seeing Leonard's joy (and amazement?) at the audience standing to applaud him.
No-one skips with the glee of Leonard ...
I thought I'd be in withdrawal at the end of "my" run of concerts, but rather I am feeling so thankful to have been there to witness something special.
Good luck, Leonard, with the touring ahead. I hope you enjoy your rests. I hope you'll record more and return again in future. You are such a wonderful,beautiful and precious man ...
Annie

[mickey_one]

Very appreciative audience last night.

I find more amusing than annoying, to be honest, when people have to draw attention to themselves and try and outdo each other in fandom sakes.

do you really think that a fan lost in the moment and having a wonderful time is driven to draw attention to themselves?
what makes you think she or anyone else was competing as fans?
I hope you grow to be more at ease with yourself and grow to accept others with grace.

[tinderella]

Well said Mickey

[Paula]

Sirp 200 great video. The angle looks like you were sitting near me where were you. Please you tube Partisan and Democracy.

I went Monday and Tuesday both great concerts I think Tuesday had the slight edge.

My sister who wasn't a fan loved it and my son who is a fan loved it and me well "give me a Leonard Cohen afterworld".