SWANS / Dublin (1 Viewer)

[hugh]

also i think @hugh; was behind me and after it was over i tapped him on the knee, but he didn't react as he was deep in conversation and then i realised it was really weird to touch someone you dont know on the knee so i scarpered. sorry possible @hugh;

Oh really? Was this upstairs at the very back .... sitting down?

 

[hermie]

so this was amazing anyway, best set i've seen them play.

Agreed. Best of the three times I've seen them. Was that you getting your picture taken with Thor?

 

[jonah]

Oh really? Was this upstairs at the very back .... sitting down?

Yeah I was just in front of you for the last 45 mins or so!

 

[hugh]

Yeah I was just in front of you for the last 45 mins or so!

Ah right! Well ...... it's a pity we didn't get to say hello. I have to say, the last 45 minutes were the best.

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

I was parked in front of Norman Westberg, had the full brunt of the amps on stage (leading to a great stereo effect with the slide guitar and Gira's guitar coming from the left) and a perfect mix of the rest of the band/vocals through the PA on which I was leaning. That opening feedback actually made my heart flutter, occasionally the bass just hit a frequency that went right through my chest. I nearly bottled it and went to move back but I had a good stage nook to put my bag and vinyl. Must say, my fancy ear plugs paid for themselves last night.

 

[nooleen]

i saw an extremely heavy doom band (conan...i think; might have been one of the support bands) a few years ago that made all of my innards and in particular my bowels shift uncomfortably. i think there was quite a lot of farting going on in the crowd.

 

[Space]

Sounds like the shorter set over here worked better than the two and half hours in London.

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Sounds like the shorter set over here worked better than the two and half hours in London.

20 minutes or so minutes longer, sounds like they played one more song in London!

 

[Space]

Thought last night was 1.45 long making it 45 minutes shorter, my mistake so. Over ten minutes of an intro with the drummer and Thor in London, which was the best part of the show for me, would cover some of the difference.

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Thought last night was 1.45 long making it 45 minutes shorter, my mistake so. Over ten minutes of an intro with the drummer and Thor in London, which was the best part of the show for me, would cover some of the difference.

I miscounted. Your arithmetic is spot on.

Yeah, all the band started together last night rather than just Thor and the drummer (which is how I think they started both times I had previously seen them).

 

[quaidox]

they started at 8.45 and finished around 10.50....

 

[rettucs]

Why Swans Whipped Sheet Metal and Licked CBGB's Floor to Make 'Filth' | Rolling Stone

 

[xrockridgex]

Anyone come across the new live album they released anywhere?

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Anyone come across the new live album they released anywhere?

It was only on sale on their site as a fundraiser for the next studio album. Sold out now.

 

[xrockridgex]

It was only on sale on their site as a fundraiser for the next studio album. Sold out now.

Oh yeah, but eh, I was winking when I posted that. I might well be winking now, and kicking your foot under the table.

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Ah right. Well wink in my direction again when it arrives and I'll elbow you. If you catch my drift.

 

[rettucs]

can't find 'THAT' Swans thread (it might have been branched out into a Michael Gira thread, I can't remember).

Anyway, a non-controversial Swan's related post for a change

PREMIERE: Thor Harris (Swans, Shearwater) Makes His Ominous Debut with “Lullaby for Klaus”

 

[rettucs]

Swans 'final ever Irish gig' on May 30th

can anyone be arsed anymore?

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Swans 'final ever Irish gig' on May 30th

can anyone be arsed anymore?

I've booked a ticket so yeah.

 

[NoNo]

I bought my tickets on my way home from work today. It is handy that you can buy tickets.ie tickets in lots of centra's and supervalu's now