tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post8074347401508956241..comments2024-03-28T18:42:16.490-07:00Comments on DaveCromwell Writes: The Jesus and Mary Chain - Live in New YorkDaveCromwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-59595505446621697992015-10-08T05:48:36.934-07:002015-10-08T05:48:36.934-07:00Hey David - like most everything in this life - yo...Hey David - like most everything in this life - your point-of-view / perspective of any particular situation - colors it. I suppose where you were located wasn't particularly lively. I saw pockets of that - but I also saw lots of activity in other areas. I see you went to the Thursday show. It was pretty active up in the balcony area I was located in. My friends (and I) were dancing madly. On FRIDAY - I positioned myself down front - dead center, two rows back. It was a wild mosh pit from first song to last! The whole band saw it - drew energy from it – becoming a glorious concert experience for all.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-30851506946164611562015-10-08T05:09:29.530-07:002015-10-08T05:09:29.530-07:00David Schachter wrote:
Dave, how would you compar...David Schachter wrote:<br /><br />Dave, how would you compare the stand and stare crowd this time around with 30 years ago? These kids were in front of Jim and texting...not much "energy" and little movement. Maybe they were too much in awe...Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-41003269325190047592015-10-07T10:38:28.766-07:002015-10-07T10:38:28.766-07:00Well investigated, Richard! I actually thing &quo...Well investigated, Richard! I actually thing "Blues" and "NMRD" fit better than those other two songs. Of course I wouldn't mind if they played them all! But - I realize they has to be *some* time constraints.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-66556559082180622812015-10-07T09:47:33.596-07:002015-10-07T09:47:33.596-07:00Richard Jackson wrote:
Hello! Saw this setlist f...Richard Jackson wrote:<br /><br />Hello! Saw this setlist from the first NYC show and I've been racking my tiny brain what was different about it... it dawned on me, they played Blues... and NMRD, but they dropped Up Too High and Psychocandy to make way for them by the looks of it. They played them all as extras at the Roundhouse, probably trying out which ones would make it to the next batch of Psychocandy shows.Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-53484568892489268672015-10-03T08:16:11.061-07:002015-10-03T08:16:11.061-07:00Ha, ha VFSD! I truly laughed out loud at your wit...Ha, ha VFSD! I truly laughed out loud at your witty prose here ;-) I know - this google "verify" nonsense. Could they make it any *more* of a pain in the arse?<br /><br />Anyway - after all these years - I never made the possible connection between my favorite bands name and "weed" - but you very well *could* be on to something there. Since I am not one of those who's life revolves around the stuff - I frequently miss on all these "420" like connections. And yes - you are certainly correct in spotting that I've written about the brilliant music of Mark Crozer here a number of times. As for Will DJ's appearance in that quick snapshot I took - I think I just caught him off guard. He claims "not to like" having pictures taken of himself. Can you imaging that? In this selfie/self-conscious/selfish social network times - somebody *doesn't* want to "selfie?" It boggles the mind!<br /><br />As you so accurately point out - even the birds are now doing it.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-27377414925214445752015-10-02T17:51:05.787-07:002015-10-02T17:51:05.787-07:00I think the black and white stage photo is an abso...I think the black and white stage photo is an absolute classic. Save that puppy. It should be an iconic visual of the DCWrites' historical record. Also compelling was the birds' group portrait. I mean, how did you cajole them to just... you know, pose like that? So picturesque. From its inspiration the following rumination sprang: that birds are free from the worries of facial recognition software. To say nothing of flight envy. And Jesus, William, and Mary! Our poor Man From Oz looks all tuckered out. What happened!?! Were chains involved? And speaking of chains, I'm sure I'm late to this, but if you say Mary Chain rapidly, it sounds like slang for a popular recreational and recently recognized medicinal substance. PS-I'm really glad you had a good time at both shows. PPS-that Mark Crozer name-that guy, he's famous, right? Sounds so familiar. I reckon he must have been Cromwelled in the past. Well, done, Dave! Bloggericious! ...what? after writing all that, I have to prove I'm not a robot! Jesus and Mary Chain!ViewFromSpookysDoghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338262684051252873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-60901602059826460832015-09-30T17:21:40.067-07:002015-09-30T17:21:40.067-07:00Ha, ha. Probably true, Vadim! They played the exac...Ha, ha. Probably true, Vadim! They played the exact same set on Friday. I was down front for that show. It was wild scene and the band sounded amazing from that location.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-40057139236275737332015-09-30T16:34:30.431-07:002015-09-30T16:34:30.431-07:00Vadim Baranov wrote:
Setlist! The security guy r...Vadim Baranov wrote:<br /><br /> Setlist! The security guy refused to give us Jim Reid's. It was left taped down to the stage.. I guess he needed it for the next night.<br /><br />gotta be in front of the stage for this kind of shows!Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-30006368818038936132015-09-28T19:13:19.501-07:002015-09-28T19:13:19.501-07:00Well there certainly is a LOT of history “between”...Well there certainly is a LOT of history “between” more than a few things here, Misty.<br /><br />Which reminds me of another one of their songs (that totally hits the lyrical mark)<br /><br />“Been a lot between us<br />And I guess there's more to come<br />We've been doing something right<br />But sometimes it goes wrong<br />We've been through places<br />And we won't be back again<br />We've been through faces<br />But I guess that never ends<br />I don't know what's goin' on<br />Have we done something wrong<br />I've been strange, I've been too strange<br />I've been to somewhere else and<br />I've been to strange”DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-19807717754549059182015-09-28T15:06:35.387-07:002015-09-28T15:06:35.387-07:00wow! so much amazingness here! i don’t know wher...wow! so much amazingness here! i don’t know where to begin (other than i’m totally jealous).<br /><br />i’ve loved this band for at least 25 of those 30 ‘anniversary’ years.<br /><br />this coverage brings back so many of those memories and feelings i have about these timeless songs.<br /><br />not only psychocandy in its entirety, but some of their best and most popular songs like “head on” and “blues from a gun.” the only thing that could have made this any better would be for them to add “between planets” to the set as well!<br />Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013524585031078331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-35025129382262307482015-09-28T13:08:07.214-07:002015-09-28T13:08:07.214-07:00The work we do is a labor of love, Tom. I agree th...The work we do is a labor of love, Tom. I agree this is the best version of this band yet. There is an undeniable energy there that passes between performer and the audience. The perfect concert experience!DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-23142296767843752482015-09-28T10:37:10.948-07:002015-09-28T10:37:10.948-07:00Tom Lugo writes:
Great write up Dave!. I'm st...Tom Lugo writes:<br /><br />Great write up Dave!. I'm still reeling from the show in Philly. They were fantastic, probably the best I have ever heard them do. Memorable experience for sure. Of course, I envy you... you actually have had the opportunity to hang out with them, I'm only a lonely spectator...lol. Love ya brother, Keep up the great work!<br />Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.com