tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post1995388817024539010..comments2024-03-08T10:14:28.748-06:00Comments on Chain Of Flowers: The Cure in El Paso (Oct. 10th, 2013)Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-29630709260702590362013-10-27T08:24:48.029-05:002013-10-27T08:24:48.029-05:00Finally had the time to catch up on the pics and t...Finally had the time to catch up on the pics and the chat from this special night.<br /><br />Looking at your pics, Craig, I cannot believe we were so close...... and yet so far.<br /><br />So pleased you enjoyed the show and not long until you get to experience the Cure rush again. altr2elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189273569462390132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-84004073050256286872013-10-22T07:59:10.437-05:002013-10-22T07:59:10.437-05:00I just brought my husband to his first Cure show. ...I just brought my husband to his first Cure show. He went for me thinking he wouldn't enjoy it. He was extremely impressed with RS on guitar! He was impressed with RS and Simon and how well they work together and how they definitely have a distinct sound. So glad he is now a fan :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864358020729992919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-72849885946779894072013-10-22T05:27:19.086-05:002013-10-22T05:27:19.086-05:00I just read the review, and one thing that always ...I just read the review, and one thing that always fascinates me is how little Robert's own guitar playing is mentioned. I think many people do not even realize he plays the guitar as well as he does anymore. I mean really! I once played 'One Hundred Years' from Japan live in 1984 to a bunch of people, and one of them knew right away it was The Cure. During the guitar solo, he said who's playing the guitar? I told him, and he looked incredulous. 'Robert Smith can play guitar? Like That?' This guy is a guitar player himself. It so weird to me as someone who has admired Robert's guitar playing since 1984 when I was introduced to them (and he only plays guitar on almost every song!) Anybody Else have similar experiences?guitarmutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17448346029995245019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-21602280637374076812013-10-14T10:55:26.605-05:002013-10-14T10:55:26.605-05:00One of the things I can thank The Cure for is crea...One of the things I can thank The Cure for is creating El Paso. I had never been but really enjoyed my time there.Zen Airlineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880492760973323784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-5779273616578078252013-10-12T14:44:33.479-05:002013-10-12T14:44:33.479-05:00epic show!! epic setlist!!! unforgettable...can...epic show!! epic setlist!!! unforgettable...can't wait to enjoy the webcast tonight!<br /><br />after the show, a few others and i hung out at the loading dock waiting for a chance to say 'hi', tell them thanks for an awesome show, and maybe get my ticket signed. after awhile, the techs [eden gallup & co.] were on their way out and told us the band left immediately after the last song. apparently, they were a bit overwhelmed from the attention at the hotel the night before and decided not to have any attention drawn on them after the show. i don't blame them...i would probably do the same.notquitefausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07732183445273562715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-45234000658636386362013-10-12T06:48:04.571-05:002013-10-12T06:48:04.571-05:00Oh please! The cure has no debt with their fans. T...Oh please! The cure has no debt with their fans. They dont owe us anythingjordihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761733349751307460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-45964363504021199042013-10-12T05:34:45.447-05:002013-10-12T05:34:45.447-05:00No, we were 6 rows behind the soundboard and the s...No, we were 6 rows behind the soundboard and the sound definitely could've been better. Reeves was way too low and Jason's toms were pretty much non-existent. Still well worth a 12-13 hour drive!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506137582688624223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-20874766779040169982013-10-12T04:50:51.860-05:002013-10-12T04:50:51.860-05:00Yes craig I am for real I am just not from the cu...Yes craig I am for real I am just not from the cure can do no wrong brigade.you obviously dont know the difference between stalking and simply saying hello and can you sign this cd.if fans dont like them there would be no conerts.the cure are very lucky to be paid three million for one concert at mexico city 2013.they should give something back dont just take.stalking is a strong word to use graig dont you know the difference between fans and stalkers.yes craig the cure can do wrong in this caseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074934299159109540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-23767679168376180272013-10-11T22:59:16.357-05:002013-10-11T22:59:16.357-05:00Thanks for collecting all the links while I was go...Thanks for collecting all the links while I was gone. Made it so much easier to catch up tonight.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-89509619419524118752013-10-11T22:58:34.248-05:002013-10-11T22:58:34.248-05:00Right? I was so happy to hear Night Like This agai...Right? I was so happy to hear Night Like This again, and then Reeves comes in with that solo and it's fantastic! A highlight of the night.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-23164142361221938932013-10-11T22:56:19.661-05:002013-10-11T22:56:19.661-05:00Felt the same way. The sound mix was a bit muddy u...Felt the same way. The sound mix was a bit muddy up front. Robert's vocals were too low and not as clear. Robert's guitar and Jason's drums were most prominent in the mix. Simon and Roger were about right, but there were times where you could barely hear Reeves. But like you said, think this was due to us being up front. Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-52328852181871581922013-10-11T22:52:45.028-05:002013-10-11T22:52:45.028-05:00Yeah, sorry about that. I was saying Scream!!!! in...Yeah, sorry about that. I was saying Scream!!!! in reaction to Robert's scream/howl in Want. Wasn't even thinking anyone would think I meant they were playing that song.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-30740089375380511822013-10-11T22:50:19.144-05:002013-10-11T22:50:19.144-05:00Because I was at the show! :)Because I was at the show! :)Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-9058717552705541352013-10-11T22:49:25.644-05:002013-10-11T22:49:25.644-05:00We were wrong. :(We were wrong. :(Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-64646493987450029012013-10-11T22:48:21.400-05:002013-10-11T22:48:21.400-05:00Must be thinking of The Only One. Worse than Wrong...Must be thinking of The Only One. Worse than Wrong Number! :)Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-45219506583643159492013-10-11T20:23:06.386-05:002013-10-11T20:23:06.386-05:00Yeah, Give Me It was an intense experience. One o...Yeah, Give Me It was an intense experience. One of several highlights of the show.parallelextinctionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668140021704536384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-83087200882648688582013-10-11T19:57:20.941-05:002013-10-11T19:57:20.941-05:00Let's go to bed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...Let's go to bed<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwXbiRqlg1M<br />Boys don't cry<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfzhViSyaDM<br />The walk<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwnbDYA1dGIfmjewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996816416332038235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-39960729588444904902013-10-11T19:54:48.542-05:002013-10-11T19:54:48.542-05:00SInking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVEPBqyoP2...SInking <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVEPBqyoP2c<br />Shake Dog SHake<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LFA6YA8zl0<br />Friday i'm in love<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDXuB0vpjG4<br />Lullaby<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlI__0WAAOY<br />Pictures of you<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo6J74gaPgk<br />Just like heaven<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET14L9eruO4fmjewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996816416332038235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-68296658656861037242013-10-11T19:51:01.627-05:002013-10-11T19:51:01.627-05:00Catch and The Baby Screams: http://www.youtube.com...Catch and The Baby Screams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1FFGVDzB1Mfmjewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996816416332038235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-17867809807073497632013-10-11T18:54:33.532-05:002013-10-11T18:54:33.532-05:00Fantastic show. Robert seemed to be having some v...Fantastic show. Robert seemed to be having some vocal issues, but still managed to deliver one of my favorite cure sets to date.<br /><br />Reeves is amazing and is breathing new life into some of the old staples.<br /><br />How amazing is that solo in a night like this?!<br /><br />A perfect evening that was well worth travelling for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-45351236352110738792013-10-11T18:51:31.734-05:002013-10-11T18:51:31.734-05:00First, I will say it was a great Cure show, didn&#...First, I will say it was a great Cure show, didn't top Reflections, but some great performances. I think if I had not seen the Monterrey setlist I would have been even more stunned at the songs. 'The Top' material was great, I was pretty close to the stage and I noticed RS was looking sideways at Reeves quite a bit during those songs to see if he was hitting the notes I guess, lol... <br /><br />Because of Monterrey two songs really came as a surprise was 'The Baby Screams' and 'Torture', which are two of my favorite Cure songs. I would say the only problem I had with the setlist is I know when they do the Top, HOTD, and KM trilogy I will see those songs anyway. I would have liked more off Pornography, but look, it was a hell of a set list no doubt. <br /><br />I'm ashamed to admit it - but I left when they started 'Lovecats', I knew what they would play and was exhausted from a 7 hour drive from Phoenix on 4 hours sleep the night before. I've seen the songs in the 3rd encore many, many times... wanted to beat the crowd and not being familiar with El Paso wanted to get back to the hotel. <br /><br />Concerning 'The Scream', they did not play that one, I think Craig was referring to a scream by RS.... <br /><br />I will say 'Give Me It' was absolutely BRUTAL, I mean, harder than I've seen Metallica play their songs, lol... can't wait to see that one again for the next trilogy. <br /><br />All in all, I saw five Cure songs (Stop Dead, Hungry Ghost, Birdmad Girl, Banana, Caterpillar) I've never seen played before, which is pretty good since I've seen every tour since Standing on a Beach in 1986. <br /><br />Been a long time since I saw Torture, Give Me It, Treasure, etc... so the change up was nice. I think if they had just played 'Cold' it would have been about perfect, lol. <br /><br />Anyway got up at 6am, drove back to Arizona and collapsed. I really think RS is working out these Top, HOTD, and KM songs - especially the Top songs, remember no one currently in the band toured those songs in 1984 or played on that record. So he needs to dust them off, work them out and make certain they are ready to go for the trilogy shows. <br /><br /><br />Dr. Fishboneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181112340948921421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-65304624603557274112013-10-11T17:44:53.981-05:002013-10-11T17:44:53.981-05:00The performance was delightful, and the setlist ha...The performance was delightful, and the setlist had a an element of surprise (even though I knew about the performance two days earlier in Mexico). The band sounded great and R. was in a goofy mood (he seemed to get a little tired near the end, which is perfectly understandable). My only quibble is that his voice was mixed a bit too low, and lower than I am used to for The Cure (but I have never been right up at the stage before so maybe that was the reason?). Overall, a night I will never forget! parallelextinctionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668140021704536384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-67815534901032298792013-10-11T17:27:30.984-05:002013-10-11T17:27:30.984-05:00The didn't play "The Scream" last ni...The didn't play "The Scream" last night, but they did play "The Baby Screams". I think Craig just just noting that everyone was screaming, when he wrote "Scream!!!!" in the Twitter feed.parallelextinctionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668140021704536384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-36189249012742949912013-10-11T17:17:37.295-05:002013-10-11T17:17:37.295-05:00Fantastic setlist again. 'The Scream' is o...Fantastic setlist again. 'The Scream' is one of my 2 fav Cure songs. Then you have to add 'Out Of This World' ;))davidaftertherainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270755508239717590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-31127243829826630072013-10-11T10:22:57.428-05:002013-10-11T10:22:57.428-05:00Well I had the chance to meet them all some months...Well I had the chance to meet them all some months ago, and it was way more relaxing and "less professional" than it could be imagined. There wasn't anyone ripping Robert's clothes apart, no screams, nothing. As it was said, they and probably any other kind of artist must get really annoyed when they are treated like gods or something (well some won't....). It wasn't a forced "meet & greet" thing, where people PAY to be there - now that's a job, and they have to be professionals when this kind of thing happens and fake smiles are part of the deal. But when you are with them just for the friendship rather than just the fan status, things go very smooth. When I saw Robert, instead of asking for an autograph or a photo, I just sat there looking at him, didn't want to bother him at all. For me, that was way more than I could ever expect, just the chance to see him that close like a "normal" person. But I got a very friendly "good night" at the end of the night... but of course as in every band there are always those that act a bit more like stars than others... but overall it was a very pleasing experience which I'll certainly never forget, even without taking any picture or getting anything signed.Mr. Mandelbrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109784033049928423noreply@blogger.com