Author Topic: Steven Wilson v. To. The. Bone. (Read 371977 times)

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #490 on:** January 10, 2015, 09:58:26 AM »

Quote from: YtseJamittaja on January 10, 2015, 09:27:23 AM

So, I'm thinking about going to Helsinki concert but I'm not really familiar with SW live performance. Do you recommend to go to watch him? I liked Raven and the new song but the older Wilson's solo material have just been meh. Is it worth it?

SW put on one of the best shows I've ever seen in terms of quality. I think the one show that I've seen that beats it would have to be Roger Waters' WALL Tour.

TL · « **Reply #491 on:** January 10, 2015, 10:00:07 AM »

Quote from: rumborak on January 09, 2015, 01:20:21 PM

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on January 09, 2015, 07:14:30 AM
I could easily see him playing Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham, or even Asheville (PT has played there before, I think - or it could have been SW solo). But whatever.

It's weird how certain artists seem to make a consistent bend around certain areas. Neal Morse seems to have an aversion for the Northeast, no matter what project he is in. He will make it up to CT, and then either turn around or move on to Canada.

It's similar to almost any Canadian tour any band or artist does, where they seem to forget that anything east of Quebec exists.

? · « **Reply #492 on:** January 10, 2015, 10:02:21 AM »

Quote from: YtseJamittaja on January 10, 2015, 09:27:23 AM

So, I'm thinking about going to Helsinki concert but I'm not really familiar with SW live performance. Do you recommend to go to watch him? I liked Raven and the new song but the older Wilson's solo material have just been meh. Is it worth it?

I bet the setlist will focus on Hand... and Raven, since those two albums are newer, and even the older songs might come to life and sound better played by this band. (note: I haven't seen SW live, but I regret missing the show in Helsinki in 2013)

YtseJamittaja · « **Reply #493 on:** January 10, 2015, 02:16:23 PM »

Quote from: JayOctavarium on January 10, 2015, 09:58:26 AM

Quote from: YtseJamittaja on January 10, 2015, 09:27:23 AM
So, I'm thinking about going to Helsinki concert but I'm not really familiar with SW live performance. Do you recommend to go to watch him? I liked Raven and the new song but the older Wilson's solo material have just been meh. Is it worth it?

SW put on one of the best shows I've ever seen in terms of quality. I think the one show that I've seen that beats it would have to be Roger Waters' WALL Tour.

Wow. You impressed me.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #494 on:** January 10, 2015, 02:20:53 PM »

Quote from: TL on January 10, 2015, 10:00:07 AM

Quote from: rumborak on January 09, 2015, 01:20:21 PM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on January 09, 2015, 07:14:30 AM
I could easily see him playing Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham, or even Asheville (PT has played there before, I think - or it could have been SW solo). But whatever.

It's weird how certain artists seem to make a consistent bend around certain areas. Neal Morse seems to have an aversion for the Northeast, no matter what project he is in. He will make it up to CT, and then either turn around or move on to Canada.

It's similar to almost any Canadian tour any band or artist does, where they seem to forget that anything east of Quebec exists.

As someone who lives in a small 100 000 person city that is a 9 hour drive from the closest Canadian city with over 100 000 people, we never get shows that aren't from either current artists I have no interest in or washed up 70s/80s groups.

I was lucky enough to have Beach House visit us a while back though!

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #495 on:** January 11, 2015, 11:04:24 AM »

Is anyone going to the Harrisburg, PA show? I have a family friend who lives up there and wouldn't mind going as it's on a Saturday.

Nick · « **Reply #496 on:** January 11, 2015, 01:25:11 PM »

Wow, after I got my Glenside tickets I stopped paying attention, but I can't believe he's actually playing Harrisburg as well. I'd be tempted to sell my tickets and get one for Harrisburg, but that date is on a work weekend for me, so I gotta stick with the Thursday night show.

PolarizeMe · « **Reply #497 on:** January 12, 2015, 05:06:18 AM »

Wow, I'm surprised that SW's playing 2 nights at the Best Buy Theater. I'm really glad that I'll be able to make it to both nights. I actually go to school in the Manhattan area, so I can actually get my tickets at their box office (just like I did last time on TRTRTS Tour) the day they go on sale after my class ends at noon on Friday. Never thought that I'd imagine seeing SW live twice in the same year much less two nights in a row, so I'm ecstatic!

lonestar · « **Reply #498 on:** January 12, 2015, 10:25:59 AM »

Realized they're doing reserved seating at the Warfield, a rarity. The only other show I saw there (of many) that did reserved was King Crimson. Guess I gotta pick up tix before I'm stuck in the corner.

On a side note, I'm getting a serious music boner for this album.

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #499 on:** January 12, 2015, 10:30:54 AM »

Anyone have a sense of when tickets will go on sale for most venues?

mikemangioy · « **Reply #500 on:** January 12, 2015, 02:16:52 PM »

Okay, so, I just watched this performance of Raider II. I've heard that song before, but just by watching that video my mind blew up. What a musicianship, what a song, fuck yeah.

rumborak · « **Reply #501 on:** January 12, 2015, 04:40:37 PM »

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on January 12, 2015, 10:30:54 AM

Anyone have a sense of when tickets will go on sale for most venues?

I think that's actually the call of the venue. The Boston show has been on sale for quite some time now.

bout to crash · « **Reply #502 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:13:22 PM »

I noticed that several of the shows are already on sale but it doesn't say so on his website, so I would check the venue page.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #503 on:** January 13, 2015, 12:39:11 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on January 12, 2015, 10:25:59 AM

On a side note, I'm getting a serious music boner for this album.

I thought I felt something.

Sacul · « **Reply #504 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:16:34 PM »

Quote from: mikemangioy on January 12, 2015, 02:16:52 PM

Okay, so, I just watched this performance of Raider II. I've heard that song before, but just by watching that video my mind blew up. What a musicianship, what a song, fuck yeah.

I think i now love the song more than before. Astonishing performance. You know, it made myself realise how fucking weird the music is, yet somehow is totally amazing.

Evermind · « **Reply #505 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:21:03 PM »

Quote from: Sacul on January 13, 2015, 01:16:34 PM

Quote from: mikemangioy on January 12, 2015, 02:16:52 PM
Okay, so, I just watched this performance of Raider II. I've heard that song before, but just by watching that video my mind blew up. What a musicianship, what a song, fuck yeah.
I think i now love the song more than before. Astonishing performance. You know, it made myself realise how fucking weird the music is, yet somehow is totally amazing.

That's the only rendition of this song I've been listening to for the last half of the year I think. Yeah, it's amazing.

Sacul · « **Reply #506 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:33:26 PM »

I love when Steven's voice went harsh. We need more of that.

Zantera · « **Reply #507 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:43:30 PM »

I don't think SW will ever write a better epic than Raider II to be honest. Anesthetize would be a close second, but Raider II is in many ways his finest achievement IMO. He has several shorter and more simple songs that I adore and would rank as high, but in terms of being a true progressive rock epic, Raider II is pretty much the top of the top.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #508 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:46:35 PM »

Pretty much. Considering the fact that that single song has almost every aspect of his writing: creepiness, lalalas, ambient, heavy stuff and shiver inducing moments.

Sacul · « **Reply #509 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:54:22 PM »

It doesn't have pop elements though.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #510 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:57:08 PM »

Quote from: Sacul on January 13, 2015, 01:54:22 PM

It doesn't have pop elements though.

Well, I did not write "almost every element" randomly. Although the song is kinda catchy. Just kinda. Nah.

Sacul · « **Reply #511 on:** January 13, 2015, 02:03:36 PM »

It's a creepy catch. So typical of him.

bout to crash · « **Reply #512 on:** January 13, 2015, 09:18:38 PM »

Maybe his best "epic," but probably not his best song.

Anyway, I'm still debating on going to Wisconsin and leaning towards probably...

countoftuscany42 · « **Reply #513 on:** January 14, 2015, 03:51:35 PM »

according to Marco's Facebook, he and Guthrie won't be on the US leg of the tour?

I wonder what the conflict is, and who SW will have replace them?

Nick · « **Reply #514 on:** January 14, 2015, 04:13:49 PM »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

bout to crash · « **Reply #515 on:** January 14, 2015, 06:25:29 PM »

Oh man, that sucks. I thought they were gonna be on for at least part of it? But I do remember someone posting about The Aristocrats touring too.

PolarizeMe · « **Reply #516 on:** January 14, 2015, 06:42:40 PM »

Ouch! That's a damn shame...

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #517 on:** January 14, 2015, 07:10:56 PM »

MIEK POTRYON!

rumborak · « **Reply #518 on:** January 14, 2015, 10:22:57 PM »

No Guthrie? Crap.

bout to crash · « **Reply #519 on:** January 14, 2015, 10:27:54 PM »

I'm more bummed about no Marco. He's so dreamy. I hope The Aristocrats come back to Denver!

lonestar · « **Reply #520 on:** January 14, 2015, 11:31:18 PM »

Kinda hard to figure which one will be missed more. Govan is frikkin sick, and Marco is just insane to watch. I had front row last tour and was pretty much fixated on him the whole show. I'm sure SW will find a more than suitable substitute though.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #521 on:** January 15, 2015, 07:33:30 AM »

Quote from: countoftuscany42 on January 14, 2015, 03:51:35 PM

according to Marco's Facebook, he and Guthrie won't be on the US leg of the tour?
I wonder what the conflict is, and who SW will have replace them?

I heard this too, sucks

I don't think I'd go SW without Guthrie and Marco.

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #522 on:** January 15, 2015, 08:30:37 AM »

I'm debating whether or not to go now, but may go anyway as it gives me an excuse for a weekend in Philly.

goo-goo · « **Reply #523 on:** January 15, 2015, 08:41:45 AM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on January 15, 2015, 07:33:30 AM

Quote from: countoftuscany42 on January 14, 2015, 03:51:35 PM
according to Marco's Facebook, he and Guthrie won't be on the US leg of the tour?
I wonder what the conflict is, and who SW will have replace them?

I heard this too, sucks I don't think I'd go SW without Guthrie and Marco.

Same boat here. I think SW will go with Chad Wackerman on drums as he did in the previous tour. I wasn't impressed by Nico when he toured on the Grace and Insurgentes tour. Or maybe John Wesley again as he did at the beginning of the Grace for Drowning tour...He is familiar with a lot of the SW solo music.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #524 on:** January 15, 2015, 08:43:55 AM »

Damn... Marco was the highlight of the first SW show I went to. He really demands, and deserves, full attention.

News: The Gift of Music official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fae4FQ4McSY

Author Topic: Steven Wilson v. To. The. Bone. (Read 371977 times)