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[heidi]

jlh and I just walked out of an astronomically amazing Crowded House concert.

I've seen Crowded House live. Finally and for the first time.

The opening act - a Kiwi named Doug McGlashan - wasn't the best songwriter but he played a lovely euphonium and later on gave nifty musical support for the band.

There was a second opening act - the choir from PS22 performed on their own, then did Throw Your Arms Around Me and Private Universe with the band - Neil introduced them an dthey were adorable and I hope someone has photos or even a few seconds of audio of them as they were just terrific.

It segued perfectly into CH I and within their set, they did four songs from their upcoming album - and when No Way To Go But Forward actually comes out, I will vid to it because yet again, it's a perfect SPN song.

Among other songs, they did Locked Out, Mean To Me, Something So Strong, Fingers of Love, Don't Dream It's Over, Weather With You, She Goes On and - with Matthais the Fan, they did Better Be Home Soon.

I couldn't have wished for better songs.

I couldn't have dreamed of a better concert.

But now I've been up for nearly 20 hours and it's Supernatural Day and I need to get up in a few hours to pick up pie (and perhaps get a manicure) so I'll just hope everyone had as lovely a night as jlh and I did.

Well, other than the very tall woman behind me who kept clipping the back of my head with her elbow.

(Oh! And CryBaby was adorable! Longer review of that, tomorrow.)

ETA: More reviews and a set list are up here.

Comments

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

Did Crowded House do, You'd Better Be Home Soon? That is my favourite song by them.

What kind of pie did you get?

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

They did - and Neil held the note for soooooo long. It was lovely.

Not telling about the pie until tomorrow - want to surprise the people coming to watch. ;)

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

Okay that sound cool. Do we get to see pictures too?

[cleverthylacine]

Oh gosh, Private Universe...sigh.

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

Neil. Grey hair and still so so hot.

(My god my crush on him is over 25 years old now...)

[deirdre-c.livejournal.com]

Wheee! WHAT FUN!! ♥

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

So much yes!

And a new vid-bunny! Wheee!

[gonzai55.livejournal.com]

I think I saw CH 4-5 times in the 80's, definitely at least 4. On the Woodface tour, I managed to get my CD signed by all four guys.

Many memories tied up with the Kiwis...

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

Oh how fantastic! Are you going to get to see them this go-round?

[gonzai55.livejournal.com]

'fraid not, they skipped my town and the next nearest stop was a few days ago. And the wallet's a bit empty. Maybe if they swing by again later...

[siriusslash.livejournal.com]

YAY!!! heidi finally got to see Crowded House!! More YAY!!! *claps excitedly for you*

Will you be posting about the funess happening tonight at the SPN viewing?? For us jealous ones that can't make?? :D *crosses fingers*

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. I have to go pick up the pies soon....

[thunderemerald.livejournal.com]

DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER! Waaaaah, I have so much love for that song.

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

You should have come with us!
In other news, I am still sitting at my hotel on the phone wiht Evil People at Expedia who screwed up our car reservation six ways from Sunday. So it doesn't look like I'll be coming down below midtown.

Um, want to come to a Supernatural watching party this evening? There will be pie.

(and yes, before you ask - watching SPN tonight is why we aren't going to see Legally Blonde. I actually kind of want to wait a year and take the kids to see it with me anyway...)

[thunderemerald.livejournal.com]

Nah, can't really afford concert tix right now. Besides, I don't really know Crowded House aside from that one song! :)

Too bad about not coming below midtown -- and unfortunately, I'm gonna have to pass on the party. I has PLANZ tonight. Ta for the invite though!!

[willoweese.livejournal.com]

I've never seen Crowded House live, though it's something I hope to have the opportunity to do.

Those songs you've listed are quite possibly my favourites - Better Be Home Soon is my all time favourite - but of course there's so many more I could add to that list ;)

*is mildly jealous*