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Cicero
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:10 am    Post subject: Barbican Reply with quote

Hope it is alright for a newbie to start a thread - but wow what a night. The accoustics were great and having a front row circle the whole show -although a little distant -was fantastic. Russell was pitch perfect and Ron's crowd "surf" was great fun. Great news too that there is going to be a live cd. can't wait!
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Pim Derks
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome, 40+ years in and finally a live-album :D
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The sound quality really lifted the show, which was another top night. Not often we see Ron get so carried away with it all!
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And even from the back row of the balcony, the sound was fab. Continue to be amazed at Russell's vocal skills!
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh my God, there's really going to be a live album???? I am beyond happy with this!
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alanphair
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lost&found wrote:
And even from the back row of the balcony, the sound was fab. Continue to be amazed at Russell's vocal skills!


Agree with the comment about Russell's vocals. Totally made the night for me and elevated it above the Edinburgh show because of the superb acoustics.
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Billy Stevens
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can I just say, I missed my local gig last night due to work, when I finished I made a point of telling the regulars how I should have been at the Barbican, but had been to Frankfurt and Manchester and was also going to Dublin to make up for it. One asked me, do you really still feel a buzz when they come on stage? I couldn't explain the buzz I get as someone who bought Kimono in 1974 and 38 years on, is still seeing his heroes sing live and sounding as good as they did when I saw them live at Hammersmith in 1975.

Roll on Monday!
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plinty
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:27 pm    Post subject: Another newbie at Barbican here.. Hi Everyone Reply with quote

What a fantastic night..In my opinion Sparks are unstoppable and timeless.
Im Martin by the way "Hello"
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sigita wrote:
Oh my God, there's really going to be a live album???? I am beyond happy with this!

Russell announced it so it must be true!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:27 am    Post subject: Re: Another newbie at Barbican here.. Hi Everyone Reply with quote

plinty wrote:
What a fantastic night..In my opinion Sparks are unstoppable and timeless.
Im Martin by the way "Hello"

Hello, good morning, Martin! Exactly. Sat next to a fellow fan of the Stranglers, another timeless band, and had a chat about Sparks and why we like them- basically unique, current, retro, influential and bottom line - class!
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Aled
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Arrived back from London this evening!

Fantastic show! The acoustics in the Barbican are absolutely amazing and really suited the band. Russell's voice is beyond incredible and Ron's keyboards were flawless throughout. Had such a brilliant time!

I was thrilled when Russell confirmed the live album; I wonder whether this record will be of one show or a compilation of performances from various shows along the tour?

Overall: sublime! Can't wait to see them again some day!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

as Russsell (and Ron) always had the same clothing my guess is they will use the best bits from different shows
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Sigita
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahh but in Lithuania Ron had the legendary Skullman T-Shirt

http://www.skullman.com/
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some pics from Brighton and Barbican .... MiniPop

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151067957180448.428019.678905447&type=1&l=dda8bf93d1
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Sigita
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lovely pictures, thank you so much for sharing!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

synsound wrote:
as Russsell (and Ron) always had the same clothing my guess is they will use the best bits from different shows
it's a cd!
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:39 pm    Post subject: Pictures Reply with quote

Brilliant pics thanks for showing them Ron Playing
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Didn't see the show reviewed anywhere???
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retroman
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:23 pm    Post subject: Barbican review and pics Reply with quote

I posted this up today Steve, although probably in the wrong place...! Just a review on my Blog with a few photos...not much, but...
http://retroman65.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/sparks-two-hands-one-mouth-live-at.html
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alanphair
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Retroman - really enjoyed your review.

A man behind me claimed to be from Record Collector so expect a review some time soon.
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