2008.06.21 New York- Radio City Music Hall (USA) *SOLD OUT*

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ghanisbuli

#45
June 23, 2008, 03:15:57
Quote from: Rickenbacker4003 on June 23, 2008, 00:29:56
My wife and I went last night and were blown away, she's now a full out diehard Curehead.  We bought 4 shirts, two girlie shirts and 2 men's shirts, oh and a tour book too.  I always empty out the wallet at Cure shows.  I couldn't believe they played Forever.  That's such a rare song in North American shows.  Radio City is such an excellent and appropriately sized venue for a band like The Cure.  Even better, they played a couple of songs from Pornography.  But we didn't get to hear, Cold, Figurehead or Pornography which are our favorite songs.  No matter, Robert went up the balcony again like in 1996 at Radio City during the Swing Tour.  He even said "I can't f*cking believe I went back up here again."  Haha, too much.  If I had to change around a few songs I would've put Plainsong as the intro (with that excellent guitar sound from Porl instead of synth), Shake Dog Shake, Cold, Figurehead and Pornography to end the show.  "I must fight this sickness."

My dad became a diehard after the BC show.  What girlie shirts did you buy?  I have the bright pink one of the band sitting, and the black and white striped v-neck (which my little sister also got).  I also got the belt buckle, which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.  We split up the badge set, and we got a tour book.  I think we spent around $220.  Yikes.  But fantastic.

I wish I could've gone to the RCMH show.  Probably the best show of the tour.  But at least I got probably the best show of the Curiosa tour (Everett)!
I always lock the door when I creep by daylight. I can't do it at night, for I know John would suspect something at once.

LeipeDruyl

#46
June 23, 2008, 03:20:15
After waiting all those weeks.....

I've been to the final european FAITH @ Rotterdam, wondering if they would ever play it again on the American-tour..... They did, twice (correct me if i'm wrong?)

But they played FOREVER...........

Only heard that song once in many many many years............ (1996 in Rotterdam, aswell.....)

Restepct for everybody that's been there....



BTW: has anybody got a decent recording of this gig?? Love to hear forever....
EDIT: Been searching on g00gle for at least 4 hours now..... Still haven't found a FOREVER recording from 2008 by now..... plz, don't tell me nobody has made a recording of this show?!?!?!?1
I will kiss you, I will kiss you, I will kiss you forever on nights like this

I will kiss you, I will kiss you, and we shall be together.....

j

#47
June 23, 2008, 03:47:50
@Sullen:  You are correct about Forever.  Great, emotional ending. 

Very emotional night for me in general.  On a personal note, my daughter Elise was obviously named after A Letter To Elise.  Long story short, she died at birth and they brought her back several times (she is fine now :D!!!!).  Even though I have heard them play that song many times, for some reason last night I had flashbacks to the night of her birth and the images I saw while they were resuscitating her.  Glad everyone around me was too busy watching the band and not me wipe the tears from my eyes.... :oops: :cry:

Now that I have brought everyone reading this down, keep an eye on the audio section for a Curefans exclusive of Forever within the next 24 hours!

j

#48
June 23, 2008, 03:50:41
Quote from: Rickenbacker4003 on June 23, 2008, 00:38:08
Lastly, its possible that we may see another tour after the album is released in September.  They seem to enjoy touring and making loads of money.  :lol:


From a reliable source....there is a rumor going around that they will be playing early next year, possibly in conjunction with the 30th anniversary.  Nothing is set in stone, and as my friend (who has a relationship with the band) said:  "Robert needs to go home and finish the album.  It's been 2 f*cking years now!"

Plainsong

#49
June 23, 2008, 03:56:48
I had so much fun on the tour that I almost don't care if the album's finished...just play more shows, guys!
But they need a break. And a new album *would* be nice. I'm so in love with all of the new songs.

jct

#50
June 23, 2008, 04:01:51
The RCMH was better as the Paris gig. Almost no pop songs and all rare played songs. He cried at the end of Forever!!!
insane

Cold Colours

#51
June 23, 2008, 05:21:44
Would be rather special to see them do a 30th Anniversary tour type thing, or even a standard tour to support the new album.  This recently concluded 4Tour has been the fuel that has kept the fire alive for me.

I am a bit concerned/intrigued how committed Simon may still be to the whole touring concept.  He continually kept checking out his family photos taped to his amp, looking longingly at them during sets, throughout the tour.  Then adding the "HOME" adornment on his arm at the end of the tour.  Will he opt out of any upcoming tours to devote himself to family life?  To anyone who hung around with them backstage, or met them outside of the concert setting, how was the band's internal dynamic?  Did this lineup feel like it had staying power to last for awhile, or was it all cordial and polite on the face of it, but brooding offstage?

To me, the band seemed to be in sych onstage quite well, with Robert, Porl and Simon better able to read one another during the course of different songs.  Everyone outwardly seemed to be really enjoying themselves during these tour performances as opposed to other Cure tours I've seen in the past.  I hope this current Cure lineup clicks and stays together as long as they want to.  With Porl walking offstage on the opposite side of everyone else, even before certain songs were finished, and with Simon pining away over his family pictures, obviously homesick, how many more tours does this lineup have in them?  This is by far the finest Cure lineup I've seen in over 15 years, possibly even longer.  Club America will continue to salute them if they do decide to visit these fair shores again, I am confident of that much at least  :smth023.

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j

#52
June 23, 2008, 07:59:45
They seemed a bit out of synch between Freakshow and Close to Me, when RS was up by the balcony.  There was silence, and you could tell RS was waiting for the band to start, and I think they were waiting for him to come back to the stage.  After a couple seconds of silence, Robert said sarcastically "Hello?" and Close to Me started.  I got a laugh out of that one.

But overall, they do seem to be having a great time together.  Simon is always stern faced on stage, although I think he always has been

mint car

#53
June 23, 2008, 11:28:41
I found great video from this concert. When Robert sang Freakshow he walked on balcons  :lol:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=H7Vq7wGRtxc

btw and sullen thank you very much for very nice! photo of Robert's Ultracure. I love this guitars  :smth023
[i]...sleep sweet child the moon will change your mind...[/i]

Cure Freak

#54
June 23, 2008, 13:33:32
Quote from: j on June 23, 2008, 03:47:50
@Sullen:  You are correct about Forever.  Great, emotional ending. 

Very emotional night for me in general.  On a personal note, my daughter Elise was obviously named after A Letter To Elise.  Long story short, she died at birth and they brought her back several times (she is fine now :D!!!!).  Even though I have heard them play that song many times, for some reason last night I had flashbacks to the night of her birth and the images I saw while they were resuscitating her.  Glad everyone around me was too busy watching the band and not me wipe the tears from my eyes.... :oops: :cry:


that is so sweet you named your daughter Elise. so sorry it brought back such emotional time in your life. but you are so fortunate that she is with you, physically now.
i would of broke down, if they had played ABINK, at my concert. most of you know the reason why so i won't go into here.

but i find it so fasinating, how The Cure songs can effect us, in so many ways.

ghanisbuli

#55
June 23, 2008, 16:10:25
Quote from: mint car on June 23, 2008, 11:28:41
I found great video from this concert. When Robert sang Freakshow he walked on balcons  :lol:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=H7Vq7wGRtxc

btw and sullen thank you very much for very nice! photo of Robert's Ultracure. I love this guitars  :smth023

Pretty much the best video ever!  And it has the "Hello?" part j mentioned, hehe.
I always lock the door when I creep by daylight. I can't do it at night, for I know John would suspect something at once.

scatcat

#56
June 23, 2008, 16:24:10
Quote from: Cure Freak on June 23, 2008, 13:33:32
that is so sweet you named your daughter Elise. so sorry it brought back such emotional time in your life. but you are so fortunate that she is with you, physically now.
i would of broke down, if they had played ABINK, at my concert. most of you know the reason why so i won't go into here.

but i find it so fasinating, how The Cure songs can effect us, in so many ways.

:smth049 :smth049 :smth049 :smth049  undertand, CF..
Seventeen seconds
A measure of life

j

#57
June 23, 2008, 16:45:08
Quote from: ghanisbuli on June 23, 2008, 16:10:25
Quote from: mint car on June 23, 2008, 11:28:41
I found great video from this concert. When Robert sang Freakshow he walked on balcons  :lol:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=H7Vq7wGRtxc

btw and sullen thank you very much for very nice! photo of Robert's Ultracure. I love this guitars  :smth023

Pretty much the best video ever!  And it has the "Hello?" part j mentioned, hehe.

I have video of both balcony walks as well.  I'll post them here in the next few days.  I'm trying to play catchup here at work and am going on literally 10 hours of sleep since Friday!

ghanisbuli

#58
June 23, 2008, 17:35:09
Quote from: j on June 23, 2008, 16:45:08
Quote from: ghanisbuli on June 23, 2008, 16:10:25
Quote from: mint car on June 23, 2008, 11:28:41
I found great video from this concert. When Robert sang Freakshow he walked on balcons  :lol:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=H7Vq7wGRtxc

btw and sullen thank you very much for very nice! photo of Robert's Ultracure. I love this guitars  :smth023

Pretty much the best video ever!  And it has the "Hello?" part j mentioned, hehe.

I have video of both balcony walks as well.  I'll post them here in the next few days.  I'm trying to play catchup here at work and am going on literally 10 hours of sleep since Friday!

I feel ya.  I had somewhere around that much between my two Cure shows, and then I had to go to school the next day, study for a test, etc...  I was running on pure adrenaline.  Which was amplified by the fact that I found out the day after the second concert that I got the research position I wanted.  Which I start today... I think?  Way back then, he said that we'd start today, but then he never told us when to be there or where.  So, I'm just gonna show up, and bring my computer in case no one's there, heh.
I always lock the door when I creep by daylight. I can't do it at night, for I know John would suspect something at once.

mint car

#59
June 23, 2008, 19:42:30
Quote from: ghanisbuli on June 23, 2008, 17:35:09
...I had somewhere around that much between my two Cure shows, and then I had to go to school the next day, study for a test, etc...

study on a test?  :shock: I don't know to imagine it. Because when I was on cure concert all next week I was out. I thought only on this great experience... and study on a test. It must to be very hard  :?
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