CONCERT REPORT: Prague, Czech Republic, July 21, 2013

[Hutla]

I saw Master in Prague for the first time in my life and it was simply gorgeous event. Warm ambiance, beautiful music, great musicians and full O2 Arena of excited and fully satisfied fans. Me and my wife experienced one of the most beautiful concerts sitting in the 3rd row just in front of the stage, just watching unbelievable Master´s performance, his full dedication to the music, modest behaviour, respect to his musicians and his audiance and incredible energy.

I hope you don´t mind Master, that I took part of it along with me to my home

We wish you all the best and we are looking forward to meeting you in Prague again soon!!!

Petr and Libuska Hutla
Czech Republic/Prague

[surrender]

Petr and Libuska,
thank you for sharing your experience; it's always nice to hear from new members.
Welcome to the Forum!

Jarmila

[Mirek24]

I visited both Berlin and Prague concerts last week. Both wonderful, the audience was much warmer in Prague, playlist was the same (may be one more song in Prague....full 3 hours on the stage!!!). It was my 3rd and 4th concert of Master (Lisbon 2008 and Prague 2009). After Prague 2009 concert local newspapers announced that "Mr. Leonard had reached musical heaven"..... he was not far from it yesterday. Fantastic Sharon, Seňor Javier and Alexandru...and all the others. Dino, I still miss you there.....Mr. Cohen, good luck, health and lots of energy. See you next year in our beautiful city.....in Prague.
Miroslav

[sturgess66]

Set list posted by basecamp in Setlists thread -

Prague, O2 Arena, Sunday 21 of July 2013

Set 1

Dance me to the end of love
The Future
Bird on a Wire
Everybody knows
Who by Fire
Darkness
Amen
Come Healing
Lover, Lover, Lover

Set 2

Tower of Song
Suzanne
Chelsea Hotel
Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
Sisters of Mercy
The Partisan
Alexandra Leaving (performed by Sharon Robinson)
I'm Your Man
Hallelujah
Take this Waltz

Encore 1

So long Marianne
Going Home
First We Take Manhattan

Encore 2

Famous Blue Raincoat
If It Be your Will (performed by Hattie and Charlie Webb)
Closing Time

Encore 3

I tried to Leave You

Great concert!

From Joey - Notes From The Road -


Keep Calm Praha

Soundcheck at O2

From Twitter -

@riverman_21 Leonard #Cohen gave an outstanding performance tonight in #Prague. The man and his band were at their very best. Epic concert.

@basecamp07 New merch arrived? #prague #leonardcohen http://instagram.com/p/cFQYQuHJ-A/

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Instagram:

So welcome, you lazy bastard living in a suit... #leonardcohen #prague


#standingovations after tonights #leonardcohen show.

[sturgess66]

Some early video -

Uploaded by Yury CZ -

Hallelujah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaIwTH1Dlao

Uploaded by Vilmab102

Take this Waltz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sZmI_w9730

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And there are some good media pictures here -

http://kultura.idnes.cz/foto.aspx?r=hud ... 484202.jpg

[sturgess66]

More video -

Uploaded by Ivana N.-

Sisters of Mercy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZcJt1Xiy-c

Leonard Cohen, Praha, 21. 7. 2013 (a compilation)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JnRDVO0IFg

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Uploaded by Pavel K. Pavel K.

Famous Blue Raincoat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14IyyqZgJP4

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Uploaded by musicprag -

Alexandra Leaving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8tlrcKSpJY

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And - a one-hour video uploaded by Luboš Lukeš

10 songs from this show - video is not up close - but the audio is good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edaqBcVjEeA

[ronnievv]

It really was a treat! My fifth concert of Maestro Leonard, and I'd say he really is like a good wine - the older he is, the better he gets. The whole floor was standing during all encores - we simply couldn't thank him enough. Besides, the playlist and my wishlist would be pretty much the same this time And Javier Mas's laud with Alexandru Bublitchi's violin just sounded SO RIGHT together! The only thing I didn't like so much was Sharon Robinson's rendition of "Alexandra Leaving" - too... bluesy? jazzy? - for my tastes, and besides, I perceive this song as a "man's song" - along the lines "well, you see, mate, nothing is forever, not even your perfect love, so don't be a coward and face it" (a woman would probably NOT say that). But other than that, it was a perfect evening, really, and I sincerelly hope that LC has got an elixir of life (he surely looks it ) and that I'll get to see him again. Thanks so much, Maestro!

[sturgess66]

Some thoughts and ideas from Leif Bodnarchuck - at NO IDEAS -

Pre-show - http://dragonhelm.wordpress.com/2013/07 ... rague-day/
Show - http://dragonhelm.wordpress.com/2013/07 ... ague-show/

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At iReport.cz - Fotoreporty - 12 pictures -
http://www.ireport.cz/fotoreporty/leona ... stoje.html

[zwirnie]

I was not at the concert, but I have heard a few times now that in the encores, "First We Take Manhattan" and "Closing Time" were switched. Unfortunately, not the most reliable sources. (And I do not mean setlist.fm, although it is reported there as well). Can anyone who was there confirm or deny that? Thank you.

[sturgess66]

Video uploaded by Daria K -

The Partisan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZV9yeYbLRY

[Happy24]

I have just posted my review and pictures from the show in Prague together with the show in Vienna here:

viewtopic.php?f=75&t=34171&p=335065#p335065

[IrishAL]

Some video;

Bird on the wire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwO7n0_Ebk

Chelsea Hotel No 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r5kB18tCgU


enjoy.

Albert

[majmunka]

I posted a video of Tower of Song in Prague on Youtube.
http://youtu.be/ZvjV2-LpC6Y
Eva

[B4real]

Albert and Eva,

Your videos are truly wonderful! Thanks so much!

and Happy24,
Those pics are excellent!

[majmunka]

Thanks

Here is my last vid: Lover Lover Lover
While I missed the first verse, it's quite close with good sound and lovely smiles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p80kbvrG ... e=youtu.be

Eva