tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post4950769156843292935..comments2024-03-08T10:14:28.748-06:00Comments on Chain Of Flowers: The Cure in Sao Paulo (04/06/13)Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-63204837451846668512013-04-20T11:19:25.554-05:002013-04-20T11:19:25.554-05:00I've posted my photos of the São Paulo concert...I've posted my photos of the São Paulo concert to an FB album<br />https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151341906215952.1073741826.717170951&type=1&l=1a4f139e0aAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876672969818390118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-12814289413084725382013-04-09T10:04:31.224-05:002013-04-09T10:04:31.224-05:00...My friends' words after the show, even one ......My friends' words after the show, even one day after, two days after, show that pretty clear: - "Man, we got beaten up by The Cure!" - "It's like a dream" - "It's like I'm still dreaming" - "Best band of the world!" - "I'm still hypnotised!" and many others... What makes me feel that our senses are not used to that. That we need to have more experiences like this one. Anyway, words can't express with such accuracy. And that's not needed. It was memorable and squashing. Visceral and cathartic! Besides being a master's class for those who aspire to be an artist. Perhaps that's why they've delayed their retirement. There's still something to pass on. And there will always be.<br /><br />I deliver this unfinished paper, for I could take 17 years adjusting it and I would never be satisfied. Because this has no end. NEVER!<br /><br />Interlude, now more than ever, will keep going on in our peregrination, our saga in Terra Brasilis. Trying, humble and plainly show a little bit of it all. A drop in the Cure ocean. And, more than everything, making what they taught us: with passion, energy and devotion. Having fun, getting to know other weirdos like us and trying to bring some other people into our religion. For when the band comes back, one day, we'll have more and more disciples. Long live to The Cure!<br /><br />I've never been so<br />Colourfully-see-through-head before<br />I've never been so<br />Wonderfully-me-you-want-some-more<br />And all I want is to keep it like this<br />You and me alone <br />A secret kiss<br />And don't go home<br />Don't go away<br />Don't let this end<br />Please stay<br />Not just for today<br /><br />From the ege of the deep green sea<br />What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?https://www.blogger.com/profile/12784815057407823130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-85466083936454624502013-04-09T10:04:02.395-05:002013-04-09T10:04:02.395-05:00You know when we go to an amusement park, in those...You know when we go to an amusement park, in those extreme rides? We never quite remember what happened when we were up there, upside down, or either spinning so fast, or shaking... The same when we dive into the open sea, or the first kiss in that girl that you like so much who made you spend nights of sleep wondering how that moment would be?... As if in an ironic play, what remains in our memory are those dissipated images, somewhat blurred and the sensation of a dream, sometimes déjà vu. To attend a Cure concert is much alike that. It's a so rich happening in images, colours, lights, fogs, weird poetry, memories and sensations... And, of course, dissonant sounds, psychedelic, distorted, low, sharp and medium notes flying around in the air and reaching our incautious and miserable ears and brain and... heart... All the perfect timbres of the instruments, dealed with respect and carefulness. Then, everything changes each 3, 5, 6, 15 minutes, just like that, all of sudden... You barely tasted the last course, you hardly assimilated what you just felt, what you saw, and Robert Smith and co. throw a handful of sensations over you. Obviously, everybody has their reasons why they like The Cure. And every one enjoyed the concert the way they felt like. And EVERYBODY is right. From my part, I can say that I got BEATEN UP. It was so much to see, to hear, feel, remember, assimilate. It was a new dish, a new movie, one after the other. Over and over and over. I left the concert ecstatic and worn out. Physic and emotionally. The Cure records' production is sublime and nothing else needs to be said. But it's live that they show what they've come to. Everything is heavier, more PRESENT, more breathable, tactile, tasty and flavored. Nothing came overnight. The band is 36 years old and there was a lot of work. A lot of ups and downs. They've learned how to work with the instruments, and deal with the right pedals onstage, to sing better, the right equipment... Also found out what is worth and what is not in being apart of the infamous 'showbusiness' and had the wisdom and humanity of keeping themselves upright and distant from all megalomania and falsity of that business. They're not hollow celebrities, they're artists dignified of that word. Mad geniuses that made it. For the sake and happiness of art and its admirers.<br /><br />So much together could only result in one thing: a perfect band, a perfect repertoire, perfect charisma and total commitment. Much better, total communion!<br /><br />You know... Sometimes, I think of the world. Wondering this tiny blue globe in the sky, of the moon, and I wonder how many people stepped on this very floor since the old days. Philosophers, politicians, murderers, tyrants, kings, writers, painters... And how many offered to humanity simple songs, as well as powerfully intimate and emotional, like this band? And we're all aware, to play deeply our feelings, be them joyful or obscure, makes us to know ourselves better. The Cure got to do that. For themselves and for us. After all, we're fans of that. We try to understand that. It makes us closer to something divine and, as a result, turns us into better people. I believe that.<br /><br />What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?https://www.blogger.com/profile/12784815057407823130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-76502955450147647472013-04-08T13:36:10.148-05:002013-04-08T13:36:10.148-05:00Another way to point out that The Cure do mix up t...Another way to point out that The Cure do mix up their setlists a lot if you look at it over a longer period of time: I have seen The Cure five times on five different tours. Yet there are 14 songs in the setlist above that I have never heard live.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-27959228996935957772013-04-08T05:21:45.683-05:002013-04-08T05:21:45.683-05:00I'm a fan of The Cure from 89 until today and ...I'm a fan of The Cure from 89 until today and saw them live 6 times. They were always great, but I believe they are now in better shape than ever.<br /><br />Talking about the set-list, each one has their own preferences, but The Cure have rarely been in South America, so it is normal to see them play some of the hits. As it was last year, the set-list is based on the story of the band albums, so again is understandable what they are doing.<br /><br />However, I always thought that they have some inferior songs to their usual standard, such as Mint Car, Friday I'm In Love, Doing The Unstuck or Wrong Number, which are totally expendable ... But they are the ones who know best and I just feel blessed to have the opportunity to see them perform live such wonderful music, also knowing that they keep doing quality material, looking forward and improving.<br /><br />(sorry for my english)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530427931019143720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-34942713246964134342013-04-08T01:49:02.644-05:002013-04-08T01:49:02.644-05:00By the way once again we should say how good the l...By the way once again we should say how good the lightning departmen is.The projections are wonderful and yes I saw the cure in Europe last year and the setlists are quite the same but the new line-up are together longer so the are playing better for sure and I prefer The Cure with their own tour than festivals for the DVD. Although I'd miss Just one kiss on the DVD.Joseph 36https://www.blogger.com/profile/16240360477250055287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-10205832279168645022013-04-08T01:42:37.056-05:002013-04-08T01:42:37.056-05:00Anyway If the people were on fire or not The Cure ...Anyway If the people were on fire or not The Cure are not the most popular band in Brazil so the result is a huge success.<br />The Cure are very big in Mexico and Argentina where everytime a new álbum is released is straight to number one.The cure álbum was number one in Mexico for several weeks and top ten also in Argentina....but I don't know anything about Cure in Brazil cos I just know argentinian and mexican people :)Joseph 36https://www.blogger.com/profile/16240360477250055287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-66302063252495334522013-04-07T22:46:57.001-05:002013-04-07T22:46:57.001-05:00Freden, I agree with you 100%.Freden, I agree with you 100%.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876672969818390118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-78811851561238502052013-04-07T22:24:01.545-05:002013-04-07T22:24:01.545-05:00Yep. It seems obvious from the youtube vids that ...Yep. It seems obvious from the youtube vids that everyone was rocking out and having fun. Wish I had been there, but I am going to Chicago instead!parallelextinctionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668140021704536384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-4611741113832369922013-04-07T22:18:21.779-05:002013-04-07T22:18:21.779-05:00My two cents of both concerts and being a Brazilia...My two cents of both concerts and being a Brazilian<br />- Crowd in Rio sang a lot of "ohoh-ohoohs" (apart from usual PFToday) and screamed and jumped more; SP sang so loud (at first songs and in the end) we couldn't almost hear Robert<br />- SOMEHOW the keyboard in Lullaby (RJ) got out of tune for some seconds! I don´t know how!! They and me laughed a lot! :)<br />- I guess "the Kiss me mini set" affected more the hardcore fans - the others kept their silence and imobility and some even left.<br />- High was very welcome... see, guys, we haven´t HEARD in here it for years (or never)<br />- HA! Robert realized with a smile that he could open a beer and the crowd would cheer like seeing him pole dancing<br />- So, I wouldn´t say one show blew the other; I wish SP screamed more with Caterpillar and stuff. I don´t count just staring at the band.<br />Result? I want to rob a bank to see what set they will play next...Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558540654655662225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-68238169301534740452013-04-07T21:45:46.067-05:002013-04-07T21:45:46.067-05:00Good evening, I just got back from São Paulo, as I...Good evening, I just got back from São Paulo, as I live in the south of Brazil and had to travel by bus and plane to get to the gig.<br />It really was awesome. I saw them in Rome last year and now again, and at least from my point of view, both shows were pretty similar, similar set list... Robert wearing the same clothes :p<br />I was surprised at how quiet the audience was... didn't look so much like Brazil... it was almost like we were in England.<br />Still, for the Brazilians who didn't have the chance to see them a few times in Europe like I did, it was a fantastic come back! <br /><br />I took an awful lot of photos with a zoom camera and also got several videos and I would like to know if it is possible to post them to CoF?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876672969818390118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-83523948091987322512013-04-07T19:41:28.084-05:002013-04-07T19:41:28.084-05:00Sadly the worst critics did complain (about the cr...Sadly the worst critics did complain (about the crowd engagement) http://veja.abril.com.br/noticia/celebridades/the-cure-toca-com-competencia-por-3h15-para-publico-desinteressado-em-sp<br />)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766995245396600388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-24810331474888274912013-04-07T16:04:56.132-05:002013-04-07T16:04:56.132-05:00Thanks Craig
Thanks Craig<br />Joseph 36https://www.blogger.com/profile/16240360477250055287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-51958794836101642722013-04-07T10:55:02.971-05:002013-04-07T10:55:02.971-05:00It's just my opinion not a complaint! Would li...It's just my opinion not a complaint! Would like to know though which bands change their setlists night after night? kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458291008878055897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-58134287048012419572013-04-07T10:22:19.019-05:002013-04-07T10:22:19.019-05:00The Cure always has a live repertoire of nearly 50...The Cure always has a live repertoire of nearly 50 songs, if not more. That is damn impressive for any band.... but Cure are likely to play like 40 of those songs on any given night. Take this into account when you complain about a lack of variety in a Cure tour.... while other bands may have a completely different setlist night after night, they are not playing the same 3-hour marathons that would not only exhaust their live repertoire, but also their entire back catalogue as well.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141567887624018539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-37480098053620876552013-04-07T09:55:06.045-05:002013-04-07T09:55:06.045-05:00From all accounts, even from the toughest of Cure ...From all accounts, even from the toughest of Cure critics, Sao Paulo was a fantastic show! Crowd was huge and engaged, band were on fire, and just a great night. Blew Rio away.<br />Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-3152463606711293532013-04-07T09:51:15.641-05:002013-04-07T09:51:15.641-05:00G1 says SOLD OUT !!G1 says SOLD OUT !!Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08259545669498376452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-43896954741107388452013-04-07T09:40:41.223-05:002013-04-07T09:40:41.223-05:00Unofficial reports say around 30,000 in Sao Paulo....Unofficial reports say around 30,000 in Sao Paulo. Whatever it was, it was a lot!<br /><br />Rio was said to be under 10,000, with unofficial reports saying 8 - 9,000.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-24915500242226487982013-04-07T09:03:08.821-05:002013-04-07T09:03:08.821-05:00I still love them and go to see them as often as I...I still love them and go to see them as often as I can but imo, it was just so exciting to know that the setlist would vary! If you are seeing them for the first time, surely most songs are amazing, so why not vary it a bit for those who are going for the umpteenth time? It was for me, something that was so special about the band and set them apart from any other. I don't believe that fans last summer, in Rome seeing them for the first time, wouldn't have been happy with A Strange Day and Cold, which were on the setlist but not played, over some of the other songs which were? Whereas fans travelling from festival to festival could have had a change from LGTB and one or two others!!! kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458291008878055897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-41465468512787527912013-04-07T08:06:49.997-05:002013-04-07T08:06:49.997-05:00Glad you enjoyed the show Marcos. I saw the RAH Re...Glad you enjoyed the show Marcos. I saw the RAH Reflections show too, and have also seen them in the past play the more hits based set.<br />Like you say both are great, but very different, shows.<br />Any of us that have seen, or still get to see, this wonderful band play live, should really cherish the experience - regardless of the setlist.thesmudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538283435081156324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-28378304674385043842013-04-07T07:50:34.677-05:002013-04-07T07:50:34.677-05:00and this time the venue was full?Could anyone tell...and this time the venue was full?Could anyone tell numbers please? From now and on on the tour the have to play in big stadiums and whe don't know anything about sales at the moment.Joseph 36https://www.blogger.com/profile/16240360477250055287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-87743093093001205242013-04-07T07:16:59.650-05:002013-04-07T07:16:59.650-05:00Just to add my two cents: I am Brazilian, Cure fan...Just to add my two cents: I am Brazilian, Cure fan since 1987 and the April 4 show in Rio was my 6th Cure show. The previous one was the Reflections concert at RAH in London in November 2011 - which was really incredible. But I must say the hits-packed April 4 show in Rio was also very, very special with a very different vibe from the RAH Reflections one. Can't say one was better than the other. I am just glad that I was able to attend two very special Cure concerts in a 1.5 year window. Thanks very much, Robert, Simon, Roger, Jason and Reeves!Marcoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877235206503227559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-37230277388935354762013-04-07T06:51:17.394-05:002013-04-07T06:51:17.394-05:00Can't you see that he says it every time ?! It...Can't you see that he says it every time ?! It's the best way to keep doing it for good reasons. It's the "This is the last time then it has to be bigger than life, extraordinary" kind of spirit he tries to spread for the public but first for the band and himself. davidaftertherainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270755508239717590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-74517539920736096422013-04-07T06:45:20.057-05:002013-04-07T06:45:20.057-05:00The fact is the tours and line-ups and setlists ha...The fact is the tours and line-ups and setlists have evolved a lot but we/some of us attend lots of Cure concerts, read maybe too much. Just check the number of songs they've been playing over the past 10 or 15 years and you'll probably be surprised. And surprised by the sounds, rythms, ways of being played too. davidaftertherainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270755508239717590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-21919950813213914002013-04-07T05:28:37.913-05:002013-04-07T05:28:37.913-05:00I think Freden and Dan make some really important ...I think Freden and Dan make some really important points. <br />Sure, for us all sitting here watching the setlists appear it would be great to see different songs for each gig, and more obscure ones replacing the crowd favourites.<br />But......they are playing to people who probably have never had the chance to see the band play live before and they never will again, it is only natural they are going to play 'the hits'<br />With the tour being filmed for a possible DVD release, think that explains the similar nature of the setlists.<br />I think we should just be grateful the band are still going, and performing such wonderful shows, although it is also understandable that we are always wanting more.....<br />thesmudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538283435081156324noreply@blogger.com