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on Saturday September 29 2007, @10:30PM
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Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl (September 29, 2007) post-show
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SB Review (Score:0)
He seemed pretty chatty, passed the mic to about 4 people. I cannot remember the entire set list, Everyday was added though. Someone will post soon with the entire set list.
I must say that I prefer the smaller venues, you just don't get the same feel as a seated arena or bowl. As I mentioned though, show was solid.
Looking forward to the Palladium shows, get the GA feel back.
BeeWee~
love him (Score:1)
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before / First Of The Gang To Die / You Have Killed Me / That's How People Grow Up / Sister, I'm A Poet / Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself? / The Loop / I'm Throwing My Arms
Around Paris / The Boy With A Thorn In His Side / Let Me Kiss You / Tomorrow / One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell / I Like You / All You Need is Me / Everyday Is Like Sunday / I Just Want To See The Boy Happy / In The Future When All's Well / Dear God, Please Help Me / How Soon Is Now?
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time he got on stage (Score:0)
cheers
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Setlist (Score:0)
First Of The Gang To Die
You Have Killed Me
That's How People Grow Up
Sister, I'm A Poet
Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself
The Loop
Stretch Out And Wait
I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
The Boy With A Thorn In His Side
Let Me Kiss You
Tomorrow
One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell
I Like You
All You Need Is Me
Everyday Is Like Sunday
I Just Want To See The Boy Happy
In The Future When All's Well
Dear God Please Help Me
How Soon Is Now?
Encore:
Irish Blood, English Heart
SNS22
Santa Barbara (Score:1)
He made his special comments like always.
He said something about how the crowd should be louder so the people that live around there can know that there's a concert.
And then he said something about how he had recieved thousands of letters telling him not to play the piano on Death of a Disco Dancer.
And then he asked the crowd who they wanted to vote for in the 2008 election. Most people said Morrissey. And then he said that not one boy in the world has George Bush as his hero.
He threw out two shirts. One during Let Me Kiss You and then that black t-shirt that saids Je suis Morrissey during Irish Blood English Heart.
I think he enjoyed it, I hope he did. I loved it. The crowd wasn't that energetic, but they were cool. Everyone was kind of calm and nice. But yeah, a great show like always.
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in my humble opinion ... (Score:1)
Rushing out of my house at nearly 5pm, I made the 90 mile trek from LA to SB. I’ve never been to the Santa Barbara Bowl before so I was excited that this would also be a first experience there. We made great time and arrived just as KY took the stage. At that time, the GA pit was about 1/4 full. We made our way stage left and suffered thru the KY set. Sorry, I just don’t get it. I think the drummer is awfully good (& easy on the eyes too). But Kristeen is just … well, pretty awful. She had some collar thing on tonight that was supposed to look like an Elizabethan throw-back but it just sort of looked like whipped cream to me. Her set was pretty much the same. She came on just after 7pm and I was checking my watch at around 7:15p waiting for it to be over.
The venue … quite nice. Beautiful setting, parking was a breeze, weather was perfect. All the makings for a stellar Moz show.
The crowd … crickets … crickets … Let the derision begin. I’m sure I’ll get flamed for what I’m about to say but seriously folks … do you have a pulse? Of course, I can only speak for my immediate surroundings which were about 3 rows back on Boz’s side. For the most part I felt like I was in a sea of corpses. Honestly, I’ve experienced a more energetic crowd at a goth show. At one point Moz even mused that if we made as much noise as we could, the neighbors down the street might actually know there was a concert going on. Bah!
Regardless, Sir M was amazing. He looked dapper as always in black trousers & a dark steel grey/bluish shirt. Th’Lads were sporting matching brown shirts & trousers, looking like upscale UPS delivery men. “Stop Me…” opened the set. I was so looking forward to hearing Sister, Loop, Stretch Out
The huge unexpected highlight for me was “Dear God
All & all it was a great show. Moz & the boys gave it their all and did not disappoint. I only wish the crowd had been more enthusiastic and the venue more full.
Ah but there’s always Monday … the 1st of 10 in my hometown.
G’night.
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good show. (Score:0)
hmmm... (Score:0)
New Songs (Score:0)
Paris: reasonable - pretty but underdeveloped. Would make a nice b-side.
Farewell: Great. Love the mariachi trumpet. Keep for the album.
Grow Up: Poor, musically and lyrically. Please lose this one Morrissey, or relegate to a b-side.
Will be interesting to here Alain's new stuff where he is "on fire".
Anyone, please (Score:1)
Could anyone give a link to the song, if it's already been posted on youtube?
Thanks mucho macho
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Martin Gore of Depeche Mode (Score:0)
SB Concert (Score:1)
I was sad that the Bowl wasn't full of fans. They sold out at Ventura. I am thrilled, though, to have seen him twice near my home in two different venues, two different crowds, two different experiences.
And I didn't balk at paying $35 for a shirt to prove I had been to the concert.
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Why, why why? (Score:1)
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Photos from last night (Score:0)
Need Premium Hollywood Tickets? (Score:0)
Please e-mail me at [email protected] if you are interested. I'm in the Inland Empire and can meet you to exchange...
What Morrissey Said... (Score:0)
Be there for Kristeen Young's set. Except for the Letterman show, I'd never seen her, and had never heard any of her songs. She's a great performer (I bought 2 cds). On to Morrissey.
Morrissey said something like, "It'll be dark when you're driving home tonight; be careful, or something thilling might happen."
A fan complimented him on how he looked and sounded, and he replied, "I can't take compliments... anyone have anymore?"
"Everyday I wake up and... and I drink. I wake up around noon and say to myself - I'm the only one there..."
Yes, he took his first (black) shirt off at the line "physically despise" in "Let Me Kiss You."
When he said that he couldn't see a boy in America hoping someday to grow up to be GW Bush, there was a smattering of boos. Now, SB and CA are liberal, so I write this off to the fact that people wanted to enjoy a concert free of politics. Most of the country (and the world, I suppose) is suffering from Bush fatigue.
When Morrissey came out, someone behind me screamed, "Morrissey is old and fat." Very unfortunate comment. Someone beside me commented, "I thought he'd look a lot worse than that."
Another guy by me, who could not stop air drumming (who loves Morrissey for the drums???), kept screaming, "Suedehead!!!"
I can't remember which song it was, but Morrissey said, "Okay, before you nod off..."
Perfect night. I've seen Morrissey 4 times (first since early 1990s), and this was by far my favorite. He sounded great, looked great and seemed happy. Thank you!
I didnt like the girl that lost her wallet! (Score:1)
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Santa Barbera...the dark nights are drawing in,,,, (Score:0)
Moz was again in fine form, setlist was good I thought with sister Im a poet, the loop ant stetch out and wait my favourites, I got the feeling a lot of people didnt know them songs though, a bit of a premature end I thought, waiting for please x3 but it didnt happen,A bit of a bummer.
Moz quotes..."As you can see the nights are getting darker now, so be careful, on your way home something thrilling might happen, and you wouldnt want that"...lol..."As you know the election is coming up next year and let me ask something,do you think there is a little boy anywhere on the whole of America who wants to grow up to be like George Bush?(moz laughed)"I dont think so"....crowd had a mixed reaction to that, mostly cheers but some boo's..were they jeering Moz or Bush?...I hope the latter.
All told a good night and on the way home I saw a "ILUZMOZ" licence plate on a car in front of me getting on the 101 freeway. Who's car was that? Anyone know? Anyway, it made me smile...I might just die with a smile on my face after all. Hollywood beckons.
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One Day...... (Score:0)
Hazard
More photos... (Score:0)
Dear God, Please Help Me (Score:0)
moz great, crowd pathetic (Score:1)
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did some try to get on stage? (Score:1)
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Another take on the show (Score:0)
Stop Me - Wow, has this song ever been played live by Moz before this tour? It was unbelievable. Mark Ronson can suck it. This was like nothing else. Amazing melody changes (going higher on 'crashed down on the crossbar' and 'plan a mass murder', etc.) and lyric changes (and so I drank one, I was in for...).
Sister, I'm a Poet - Just awesome. Really emphatic on the lyric 'a plastic bag stranded at the light, this ONCE was me...' After song was over said, "Brother, I'm a Poet" for some reason.
Stretch Out & Wait - Unbelievable to hear this song live. His voice was so good on this song. Funny lyric change: 'And is there any point ever having children, oh no no no' with accompanying finger wag! Also, mixed up lyric early on singing 'And will the DAY end in the nighttime oh I don't know, and will the world end in the daytime oh I don't know' but pulled it off nicely!
TBWTTIHS - Personal fav. Outtro vocals were amazing. This was a clear difference from the 91 tour where Alain? was singing backup for all high notes. Last night Moz did all the singing and hit all these notes perfectly!
Dear God... - This was so great to hear live. When he sang the explosive kegs b/n his legs part, the fairly quiet crowd went crazy!
IBEH - Not a personal favorite, but I had no idea how much this song could rock live. Great encore, showed the band at their best (although I too was hoping for Please, Please, Please... afterwards).
A few Moz comments that I can remember (most likely a paraphrase or approximation of the actual quote):
"Every day I get up in the morning, eventually. I get up at the crack of noon, and look at myself in the mirror. Well there isn't anyone else there! And I say...' band starts "I Like You"
"Some of you have noticed how it is getting darker ealier now. So when you are walking back to your car, be careful, something thrilling might happen. And we wouldn't want that."
Moz gave the mike to a few people in the front row, and one guy said, "You're existence is everything, you are so beautiful" Moz: "When is the last time you had your eyes checked." He handed the mike to Julia and said, "Julia would you like to say anything?" She said, I agree entirely with what he said" (referring to the previous person's quote). Moz answered, "I just can't handle compliments...anyone have anymore? No? Oh well..."
The rest of the quotes have been mentioned pretty accurately in previous posts, but the only one I would add would be when right before IBEH the encore, Moz said something to the effect of, "Thank you, you've been great. Now drive home safely...and don't hit me."
All in all a great concert! To those complaining about the crowd, who cares? Just enjoy the amazing opportunity we all had to see the best lyricist/vocalist/persona in rock history perform at what may have been the vocal peak of his career!
Disappointed (Score:1)
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Yes, I am blind (Score:1)
Bass drum motto ("SOME OF US IS TURNING NASTY") is back to brown from blue. Intermission viddies unchanged. Forgot to note it earlier, but on this leg of the tour, the music before KY includes the original (Patti Smith) version of "Redondo Beach." The house speakers at the Fillmore are shit, so the pre-show music can barely be heard once the audience fills up the venue.
Back two tiers at SB were not filled up, and I felt sad for Moz. The crowd was slightly more excitable than SF's. Front people were very excited...if a little winded from racing up the steep hill to get to the Bowl.
Wouldn't you know, the smell of Billy Budd became apparent by the 2nd Moz song. Because it was an open air venue, the scent dissipated more quickly. WTF is up with the stoners and hippies getting into Moz ; p !? It didn't used to be like this at Moz concerts.
Moz was in fine form despite the disappointing turnout. All throughout this leg, I've noticed his little tummy-tum peeking out beneath the bottom buttons of his shirts. I want to pat it every time I see it!
However, I felt a little letdown after the show because the encore seemed too brief. We heard them soundchecking "Tomorrow" -- which was played that night -- and "If You Don't Like Me, Don't Look at Me", but that was just the instrumental. I would love to hear that song! I'll still miss "Good Looking M", but if they play "If You Don't Like M", I'll be appeased.
I bet there was another song on the actual setlist that wasn't played, just like with Human B in SF. No setlists were given out to the hoi polloi because they shoo'd us out of the venue before any were given. I saw Boz's guitar tech just collect them all and crumple them in one big ball. I've heard from someone that the crew are instructed NOT to give away setlists from shows that are aborted so that we won't know what was supposed to have been played. I don't know how true this is, but it seems plausible given the way they were behaving.
Moz let me have the mic again. He asked who had something to say. He teasingly twirled the mic around several times as a bevvy of hands grabbed toward it. Then he kept snatching it away. I gave up until he settled down and let me have it.
I was going to say something about my birthday on Sunday (I don't want a boy for my birthday cos I'm a lazy dyke, but I want Moz), but it would've taken too long, and he's too impatient. So I simply said what was on my mind at that moment -- "Morrissey, you look and sound gorgeous!"
He then asked me sarcastically, When was the last time you had your eyes checked? It was four months ago, Mozzer. As i have said before, he can't take a compliment. He even acknowledged it, saying that he can't take a compliment...does anyone have another?
SB is a gorgeous town. I liked that you could see the stars above during the show. The weather was perfect. The next morning, we strolled along the beach before heading back down to smoggy Hell-A.
After my double burfday dinner (hi, Mary, Ben, and Shiho!) at Garden Wok on Sunday night, we cruised by the Palladium. At 22:12 there were about 15 su---- errrr ummmm fans camped out there. Well, the lesson I learned from SB and past Moz Palladium shows is to be well-rested and fit before the shows.
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muse sick (Score:1)
It was strange because usually after Betjeman's A Child Ill, there are pealing bells as Morrissey enters. In SF, there were no bells. Mmm. It was better with the bells. I thought Klaus Nomi's Wayward Sisters would've been a good choice for SB.
Maybe he will resurrect the theme from On Her Majesty's Secret Service for the Palladium shows.
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(local) account (Score:0)
As others have mentioned, my immediate thoughts were also that the crowd was somewhat smaller than in the past. No doubt the extensive touring had an effect but I'm certain it mostly has to do with the L.A. shows to follow. There were enough people though where I didn't feel disappointed in the turnout.
As the show progressed, I was extremely surprised that the crowd was so sedentary. It was without a doubt the calmest Moz show I've ever been to.... EVER! I mean, there was very little movement. That's not completely horrible because I absolutely hate the idiots that crowd surf or just look to start trouble with total disregard for others enjoyment. Anyway, I started off to the right about midway deep in the pit. I thought it was just that Julie and some of the regulars were on the right and that somewhat dictated the "rowdiness" (not a slam on them in any way. I just figure they've been to sooo many shows that they just don't get all crazy and are there just to enjoy the show in their own way by watching). But it seems others that were on Boz's side say it was the same over there. Just seemed odd to me. I really couldn't believe only the one person tried getting on stage, too. With them filming the show, I'd have thought for sure that many would have attempted it.
I can't really explain the crowd other than to maybe guess that my observation would be that there are less younger fans than there were say even 3 years ago. Also, it seemed that some of the greaser/ruffian types are now there with girlfriends instead of their boys looking for trouble. Like I said, just an observation. In contrast, I did see Modest Mouse at the same venue a few weeks back and the crowd was understandably larger, younger and more energetic. I'm not a big fan but went and gotta say I was a bit disappointed in the show as a whole (but that's another thread). Ok, enough crowd.
I really liked the show a great deal. The sound was great. The venue is really quite nice. Probably one of the nicest settings you could ever hope to see a show at. The only gripe I have is that because it's outdoors, there will undoubtedly be a large cloud of dope smoke hovering over everyone. The place is notorious for it and it's disgusting. Trade-offs.
Like I said, I really loved the show. I really liked The Loop... it's been a long time and it's even better now than I would have guessed it could have been. I'm still really digging the embellishment at the end of How Soon Is Now.
I honestly didn't hear many boos regarding the George Bush slam. The comment was followed up with more jeers directed towards Bush than it was towards Moz making the statement.
Not sure if it was mentioned but Moz started just a hair after 8pm and was done almost exactly at 9:30. I was surprised that the intro music had seemingly been dropped after having read some other reviews from prior shows.
The band are really quite good as I guess one should expect after playing so extensively now. I know some will not like to hear this but I really think Matt is as good a drummer as Moz has had (and I really liked some of the others a good deal, as well). Michael is indispensable at this point, too. He brings another dimension to the songs that really helps. Boz is well, Boz. Consummate professional and really still seems to enjoy playing. I'm as nostalgic as the next fan but Jessie and Solomon do quite well, too. Bringing back the stand up bass is a welcome addition. I missed it all these years!!
Regarding Death of a Disco dancer, I thought Moz's comments were misunderstood. I thought he meant that the letters were requesting he not play the piano on it and he was agreeing not to. I didn't think he meant that fans didn't want them to play the song anymore. Maybe I was mistaken?
The only negative for me real
love the show!!!!!!! (Score:1)
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Santa Barbara better than Fillmore (Score:1)
My MOZ CAT license plate was confiscated, but with any luck will be on the forthcoming DVD.
Lot's of cool people at the show -- and you lucky LA'ers enjoy the next 10 nights...
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new morrissey interview online (Score:0)
www.ringleaderofthetormentors1972.blogspot.com
is this an official sanctuary site? anyone know?
Filming/taping (Score:1)
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Sound System (Score:0)
On the way home (Score:0)
On a side note, as my friend and I drove home we were listening to That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore on the Ipod through a Monster Cable FM Transmitter and we kept hearing Last of the
International Playboys come in, we turned right on De La Vina and LOTIP was gone, so my question is, whoever you are who was following us, did you hear TJIFA?